Would the "sterile" description be equivalent to neutral/transparent? I enjoy listening my Clear MG through the Q5s and notice them becoming a bit more warm sounding when listening to a DX7pro.

I'm mainly going to use the DAP with IEMs, the CA Solaris right now, probably EE Odins later on down the road. I'm considering the KANN Alpha because of its versatility. I'm currently using a Fiio Q5s as my portable setup, but I don't want to have to rely on my phone as my source over BT all the...

This is almost a 100% sure purchase for me. Can't wait!

I've been looking into buying a DAP. A&K just announced the KANN Alpha and I'm considering buying that. What are some other alternatives at that price point?

It wasn't for me. I just had to re-select the bin file and start the update right after a failed attempt.

I failed several times too. My solution, after a failed attempt, don't exit or turn off the device. Just run it again, it updated for me.

I'm just testing it out now. I don't even know what the changes are. It was uploaded, so I tried it out. LOL

Well, seeing as I used spotify on both platforms, I guess my Windows setting is the problem then. I'll look around for some guides on how to properly setup the audio on Windows to maximize the Q5s.

I just plugged the Q5s directly to the PC via USB. I didn't mess with anything. But I did download the drivers from the Fiio website. I'm running a Windows 10 64 bit system. I dunno if the specs matter but my board is an MSI Gaming Pro Carbon with a Ryzen 1600X. I noticed a difference because I...

Am I crazy or does the Q5s sound better on BT connection than on USB DAC mode? I'm playing it LDAC via OnePlus 7 Pro to Q5s to Solaris. It sounds better than when I have it plugged to PC.

Its just the length of time you press the BT. 2secs and its pair to last device connected, 5secs and its enter pairing mode.

Hi. I'm looking to buy a cable for my Solaris. Any recommendations?

Does anybody have info on the power specs for the amp module on the Q5S? I want to use it as my desktop dac/amp to power my headphones when at home, and just grab it for IEM listening on the go.

These seem like sweet cables. https://www.massdrop.com/buy/plussound-iem-cables-2019-version

Hey. Recently got the Solaris and I’m looking to get a balanced cable for them. Any recommendations? I’d also like to get a cable with lightning connectors for use with iDevices, in case I get desperate and have to plug them into my phone.

Me too. Waiting for it to go back up on Massdrop.

I'll probably just wait for the Massdrop AAA THX 789 drop to come back up. :jecklinsmile:

Nice clean setup. :gs1000smile: Will stop by Eggheads next week to try and find a good amp. I have a pair of Argon Mk3s coming by the end of the month. :darthsmile:

LOL. Watcha doing here? On vacation? Or work thing? Have you been to Davao before?

I'm from Zamboanga City. :boy: Has there been a local meetup for headfi people in the PH?

Uyy. Kabayan! What’s your setup? Headed to Manila next week, OBOSEN it shall be.