Got my M5s a few weeks ago because I was so impressed with my Q1, generally very happy with it, although 4.0 seems to have introduced a few niggles, from what I've seen the team are aware of them so hopefully will be resolved soon. I got the proper leather case for it as well which is very nice...

_Please_ put release dates on the firmware versions on the website given how difficult it is to find what currently installed version is.

Any way to query the firmware(s) currently on the device? Does Fiio have dates as to when firmwares were released and/or changelogs without trawling forums?

FWIW - I tried hooking my Note 8 to the Q5 using a mUSB-->USB-C cable that I had laying around and it definitely defaults to "Phone charges external device". Any attempt to change the charging mode causes the devices to disconnect, so just selecting "device charges phone" or "file system" won't...

Took delivery of a Q5 this morning, went through the firmware upgrade rigmarole (no real issues). Seems like a nice device, haven't tried the USB input as yet, bluetooth output seems ok but lacking depth at lower volumes, may just need to experiment with levels at each end. Only running it into...

I do find it odd that a device primarily aimed at iOS devices requires Windows to update. I really would like Fiio to include changelogs with the updates, especially if there's any sort of feature change.

The option is on my Note 8 running Android 8, pretty sure it was there when it was running 7 though.

The phone should have an option from the drop down notification that lets you select the USB behavior so you can change it to something other than "charge other device". I don't recall if you need to enable the developer settings to make this available or not though.

Fantastic info, thank you for that. I'm in New Zealand as Megabigeye surmised but I'm sure I can track down done suitable cable and Lunashops appears to ship internationally so looks like a good source for connectors. If nothing else I can cannibalize an XLR cable. I think the Q5 uses the...

Looking at using my PM-3's with a Fiio Q5 which has a balanced 2.5mm output. Anyone got any recommendations for a suitable "affordable" cable? Don't need fancy braided things if possible. Other than that, a good DIY guide even?

That's interesting to know, thanks. Given the obtuse nature of Bluetooth codecs I was imagining it being a bit of a case of "You don't know what you don't know", when Apt-X is "good enough" are you going to be perfectly happy with it until suddenly gaining an (ostensibly) superior codec which...

Ah, that'd make sense. Very interested in the Q5 as a BT bridge between my Note 8 and my Oppo PM-3s as it'd make my commute much more comfortable, would like to be able to maximise quality. That said, given that the PM-3s apparently have proper balanced input support, what's a good source for...

Why is this the case when many Android devices are gaining the protocol with Android 8.0 without any extra hardware?

  I had the same issue with mine, it turned out to be a faulty HA-2, got it replaced and it's now fine including with the One M8.   If you use USB Audio Player Pro or Onkyo HF Player then it may help as they bypass the native Android playback and access the USB hardware directly.  ...