[Andykong]

A quick question, is the hissing on the balanced output still bad? I am going balanced, but my iem is quite sensitive... Would appreciate your help. Thanks.

We didn't improve the hissing problem on the recent firmware upgrade, there is still audible hissing noise when you are using highly sensitive IEMs at Balanced mode.

If you tell us the IEM model, maybe we can be more certain in telling you whether this could be a problem.

 

[ColonelBucket8]

Helo guys,

I listened dx80 recently and i really love the sound. I didn't have chance to listen to n5 and in my place, n5 is almost $100 cheaper than dx80. I'm torn between these two as i read that n5 is in the same league with dx80. N5 has more powerful amp than dx80. Any helps?

 

[VIad]

We didn't improve the hissing problem on the recent firmware upgrade, there is still audible hissing noise when you are using highly sensitive IEMs at Balanced mode.

If you tell us the IEM model, maybe we can be more certain in telling you whether this could be a problem.

I'll try to take advantage of the opportunity

What about HIFIMAN HE-400S? They are not highly sensitive, but any degradation of sound quality (hissing) would not be welcome. I am considering to make them balanced, but a decent cable is pretty pricy (~$90 at eBay).
Would it worth a try in your opinion?

 

[Podster]

   
It's a demo version of the CIEM version of the FLC8S. They'll be available outside of China soon. Finally!

Man, think I'll have to wait on the 8's for these

 

[Jethrosang]

We didn't improve the hissing problem on the recent firmware upgrade, there is still audible hissing noise when you are using highly sensitive IEMs at Balanced mode.

If you tell us the IEM model, maybe we can be more certain in telling you whether this could be a problem.

Thanks for the reply. I am using Noble PR, couldn't find the rated sensitivity. I appreciate your help a lot

 

[lesp4ul]

Hi, just got N5. I wanna ask if volume dial is a bit drag or not? Thanks.

 

[Uncle E1]

Hi, just got N5. I wanna ask if volume dial is a bit drag or not? Thanks.

 
you will need to apply pressure on the surface of the dial for it to be effective.  practice makes perfect. enjoy!

 

[Podster]

It is stiff at first but will loosen up

 

[buihia]

Mind's quite loose and I hope to tighten it up..

 

[cleg]

On russian player.ru forum gained popularity customised firmware with truncated bootup and shutdown animations. This allowed to reduce a bit startup and shutdown time. After CH23 expressed his scepticism in Fiio X7's topic, I've decided to make a measurements. Unfortunately, my internet is really ^%&&tty now, so I can't upload video, but I think this result can be easily re-checked by anyone.

So, I've tried stock firmware, made 5 measurements, using stopwatch in my Pebble. Average boot time is 13.95 seconds from the initial press of On button, and shutdown is 7.06 seconds. With animations cut, bootup is 9.87 seconds, shutdown is 3.34 seconds. Actually, it's not "night and day", but a kind of improvement.

FW is here: http://d.pr/f/UpcS besides truncated animations it has some improvements in russian font and localisation, but i doubt it will be interesting for anybody here

 

[buihia]

Is it possible to do some screens hots or a short video of the said above? Very interesting! !

 

[CH23]

On russian player.ru forum gained popularity customised firmware with truncated bootup and shutdown animations. This allowed to reduce a bit startup and shutdown time. After @CH23 expressed his scepticism in Fiio X7's topic, I've decided to make a measurements. Unfortunately, my internet is really ^%&&tty now, so I can't upload video, but I think this result can be easily re-checked by anyone.

So, I've tried stock firmware, made 5 measurements, using stopwatch in my Pebble. Average boot time is 13.95 seconds from the initial press of On button, and shutdown is 7.06 seconds. With animations cut, bootup is 9.87 seconds, shutdown is 3.34 seconds. Actually, it's not "night and day", but a kind of improvement.

FW is here: http://d.pr/f/UpcS besides truncated animations it has some improvements in russian font and localisation, but i doubt it will be interesting for anybody here

science! ***** yeah!

 

[stargaz]

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Thank you guys!


Basically, A&K 2.5mm balanced wiring (the same used in N5 and probably PAW 5k):





HFM 3.5mm balanced wiring (RE-ZERO used as an example):



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There us a Astel and kern 2.5 to 3.5 on Amazon for around $25 that works with the Cayin N5.

 

[lesp4ul]

Hi, just got N5. I wanna ask if volume dial is a bit drag or not? Thanks.

 
 

   
you will need to apply pressure on the surface of the dial for it to be effective.  practice makes perfect. enjoy!

 
Thanks, I thought mine was defect LoL (ex ipod & fiio user)
 
Also I have some DFF DSD128 track, sometimes i hear some cracking and grainy noise, no prob with FLAC or else, I'm on 3.0 fw.

 

[H20Fidelity]

I have an N5 coming soon, really interested trying it with my IEMs.
 
I've used Cayin N6 extensively in the past so I already have a taste for Cayin's products.