Sorry, I seldom come to Head-fi, and did not see the question. I downloaded it from https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1GZcdzkL9f6Ajfa8snryEI8l7ccff97Zi Well, if you still have the U16, no harm giving it a try to see if it works for your system. It works for me without problems thus far...

So it seems that the source plays a role too. Anyway, thanks to everyone who contributed to this thread and posted the FW update files, I am happy to report that the 1.72REL seems to work wonders in my case. With AES out to Genelecs, 192kHz now works flawlessly now. I hope it will be stable...

Same here. Feeding Genelec via AES out from U16 and PC has been issue-free. (By the way, the Genelecs accept up to 24/192, but no DSD, sadly.) But recently, I have been playing around with dedicated transport (specifically xDuoo X10T II): USB out from transport into U16, and then AES to...

Hi all, a new Zishan AK4499 owner here, and I have some questions to learn more. 1. What is the function of the "Full Speed" under SYSTEM? Does it do anything? 2. I noticed that the Lineout is variable volume. Is that normal? Many thanks. I am enjoying the sound while reading up more...

Does anyone have experience with this X-22 versus the SMSL VMV D1 DAC (dual ES9039Pro)? Many thanks!

So what are your thoughts about this DAC versus the Pontus? Thanks.

【LZ a4 a3s mmcx舒尔威士顿jvc通用8芯6n冷冻单晶铜平衡耳机升级线】http://m.tb.cn/h.WCeLqub 点击链接，再选择浏览器打开；或复制这条信息￥tgH80HiUYOv￥后打开手淘 I bought this cable. Yes, it is around £40. The description reads 6N cryo-single crystal copper balanced cable. I hope this helps.

I recommend getting LZ 8-braid copper cable while you are waiting for the A5s. I find that it is a good match. There is no memory wire and the cable is so supple (besides having good SQ)! It is a good daily IEM for me... Hope you will like it too.

I am sorry to hear about defects in some units. I will continue to listen to the AT using LZ's 8 braid copper cable while it lasts... Sounds nice to me out of the Sony ZX300. Looking forward to more news about the new filters.

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Great to hear that you managed to resolve the issue with the card, and enjoying the unit now. I never have issue with card on the FA1. (The Sony ZX300 is more fussy when it comes to the card used.) I think there is a very short gap (maybe half a sec) between tracks, so not true gapless.

It means without a screen.

1) No, it cannot be used as a USB DAC. 2) I have no idea. 3) Yes, you can change the language to English or any other major languages. I hope this helps.

@Nymphonomaniac, if your IEM is terminated with 2.5mm plug (AK-style), then you can use a direct 3.5mm male to 2.5mm female TRRS adaptor. This is because the FA1 is 3.5mm TRRS AK-style (and not Hifiman-style); it is not the usual way. But with this adaptor, you will be able to use the...

Haha, don't worry, I am not even based in China. I can read Chinese though, and have checked with F.Audio about their firmware. The latest version should be dated 4 Dec, and they are working on the next version now. The latest version can be found on https://pan.baidu.com/s/1eS8NN0m , and...

Everyone, what is the recommended setting? I like it on DirectSource on. This means I cannot activate DSEE HX. Many thanks, and Happy New Year!

I did compare the FA1 to my friend's Ultima. While the Ultimate is better in many aspects (e.g., screen, power, responsiveness, bass texture, details), I feel that the FA1 has the same sound signature and I cannot justify the >10 times difference in price based on what I heard. Looking forward...

I strongly suspect that the metal casing is grounded and serves to lower the noise. This is because I will see electrical sparks when my USB charging cable accidentally touches the metal case. Scary, but no damage done. Besides incorporating the power-hungry AK4497 DAC chip (I am not sure...

I would like to comment that the Sony 4.4mm balanced have this special out-of-head soundstage (or headstage) effect. It is more like listening to a 2.0 speaker setup where the sound is coming from outside of the head, akin to real live performances. Most, if not all, other DAPs (FA1 included)...

Currently, I am only using IEMs (and occasionally easy-to-drive earbuds) directly out of the FA1. My better headphone is the HE-560 and that beast needs power; so I didn't even try it with the FA1. I did use the FA1 to feed my desktop amp to drive it, even though it would be considered...

I agree that the UI is really basic and it is not as responsive as the ZX300. At half the price and without the huge R&D department of Sony, I would still say that it is a very respectable attempt by F.Audio. IMHO, the sound quality is good and that is the most important factor for me. Not to...

I am still loving the FA1. It is detailed and musical, and also forgiving. I just got the Sony ZX300; it is more detailed but it is also very critical with regards to the source files. For instance, for my hi-res classical vinyl rips, the cracks and pops show up very distinctly. (Not to say...

Example: https://www.ebay.com/p/Sony-Remote-Control-Rmt-nws20-M-for-Wm1-Airmail-Japan/1086003963

Sorry, with such a big post, it seems rather difficult to find specific information. I would like to ask what are the bluetooth remotes that work and aren't too expensive. Will this work: https://www.head-fi.org/showcase/fiio-rm1-bluetooth-remote-controller.21494/reviews? Many thanks.