[rkw]

Anyone?

There are quite a few comments about BTR5 in the Qudelix 5K thread.
https://www.head-fi.org/threads/the-qudelix-5k-thread.914628
I suggest you go there and run a search on "BTR5" (select the "This thread" search option).

 

[Mouseman]

Anyone?

Even if you're not going to EQ, the 5k still has more tricks in the software that you might use.

 

[ClieOS]

If it is purely for portable, balanced output without any EQ, I would think they are about equal.

 

[DeJaVu]

Now the BTR5 is back available in the UK (not sure if this is the new revised version or not), I'm choosing between two options.

Fiio BTR5 vs Qudelix 5K? I'll be using either via balanced, and I'm not bothered about EQ abilities.

Besides the PEQ, heres what else 5K has extra over the BTR5:
Smaller size and almost half the weight
Actually suited to be used as a wired DAC as it can be powered directly from USB bypassing the battery so it doesnt shorten the battery longevity.
Supported sample rate selection for codecs
A2DP Latency selection
USB mic function
Transparency mode for enabling the mic to hear surrounding.
Crosfeed DSP
Actual codec bitrate display
Bluetooth audio source priority
Much longer maximum Battery life(up to 20 hours)
Better antenna/range

 

[Gee Simpson]

Thanks for the replies guys I will likely use it as a USB DAC also.

 

[ClieOS]

iFi Audio GO Blue added to the list.

This thing looks gorgeous, but also with a steep price to match - US$199.

 

[Hanesu]

iFi Audio GO Blue added to the list.

This thing looks gorgeous, but also with a steep price to match - US$199.

Waaaaaaa! Didn’t see that coming!!! Is there an extra thread for it?

 

[ClieOS]

Waaaaaaa! Didn’t see that coming!!! Is there an extra thread for it?

Usually @iFi audio will start an official thread on the sponsor forum, though I have not seen one yet. I'll just wait for them to post their own one.

[Update] Actually they did start a thread here: https://www.head-fi.org/threads/ifi-audio-go-blu-super-small-super-light-super-sound.959616/

 

[iFi audio]

Usually @iFi audio will start an official thread on the sponsor forum, though I have not seen one yet. I'll just wait for them to post their own one.

[Update] Actually they did start a thread here: https://www.head-fi.org/threads/ifi-audio-go-blu-super-small-super-light-super-sound.959616/

We did indeed, though if you'd like you can make one about GO blu beyond the sponsor section. I wouldn't mind at all

 

[Strifeff7]

iFi Audio GO Blue added to the list.

This thing looks gorgeous, but also with a steep price to match - US$199.

I really love the look of it,

 

[ClieOS]

Just placed an pre-order for the GO Blu, hopefully it won't take too long to arrive.

 

[ballog]

@ClieOS any news of the Aune BU2? https://hifigo.com/products/aune-bu2

 

[ClieOS]

@ClieOS any news of the Aune BU2? https://hifigo.com/products/aune-bu2

Dunno, not really paying attention to full sized BT DAC/amp.

 

[iFi audio]

I really love the look of it,

Same here, but the most surprising thing is how small that product is in reality. Photos don't quite communicate that

 

[ClieOS]

Just placed an pre-order for the GO Blu, hopefully it won't take too long to arrive.

ETA: a week or two.