No, 1.0.9 kernel sound much better, more detail, more highs, no dull sound. Always use line out Fiio X5 III > Accuphase C 265 > Focal SM9 , always use Dsd files, no headphones because I don't use the DAPs without amp, they no have enough power.

WindowsX: And for you which sounds better ?, I trust your ears as we both agree on the sonics characteristics of each Firmware. Thanks for you great job.

What happens is that I do not speak English, so I can not understand some posts. Now, for example, I do not understand which kernel is based the WindowsX firmware and why you want to update it. For you which is the best sound firmware? That and the download link, I would appreciate it very...

I was trying out WindowsX Purist Firmware based in 1.1.6 kernel several hours, and I understand why some people like the stock version more. It is simple, by the artificial extension of the bass and the "laid back" highs. It is a more "easy" sound for many, especially for those who listen music...

Thank you very much WindowsX , it was a driver problem, it is solved thanks for your help I was already going crazy !! Now the Fiio X5 Gen 3 sounds really good, with spark, not so boring, I greatly improve the sound

Impossible to install your Firmware for me, Windows 7 does not recognize the device when I try to install the driver, I try everything, but I can't. After that install 1.1.6 Official ROM, but the sound is still boring and dull. I can not find a way to solve the driver problem It's a shame if...

Thanks WindowsX, you say your Firmware or the official 1.0.9 Fiio rom ?

Hello everyone. Buy this DAP with ROM 1.1.4 installed. Honestly its sound is too soft, without dynamics, I wanted to install the WindowsX firmware but it is impossible, I can not find the way to reconcile the device on my PC (Win 7 X64) Is it possible to downgrade to official 1.0.9 ROM or not...