Sonic Defender
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FiiO AM3D-FiiO Releases the THX AAA Powered Headphone Amplifier Module AM3D
Has anyone noticed increased phone interference using the AM3D over the AM3E? I have a q5s Frankensteind to the back of my pixel 4xl and have noticed that the AM3D gives allot of cellular interference while the AM3E does not.
sidecross
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I only use blue-tooth with my q5 and is main reason I purchased it.
But if you phone is near you don't hear any interference? it happens on Bluetooth as well.I only use blue-tooth with my q5 and is main reason I purchased it.
NJoyzAudio
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I own 2 separate AM3D amps (on a Q5 and a Q5s) and have no such problems as I use my phone to feed Digital 0's and 1's to my Q5/Q5s and with the AM3D the amps are completely silent (black backgrounds) and NO hiss even on sensitive IEM's i've demoed that are notorious for showing hiss
The phone is either right next to or on top of my AMP/DAC combos and NO problems as you mention
the AM3E is not as quiet as the AM3D's I have
Perhaps your AM3D or your attached DAC/DAP has a shielding issue?
Thanks for the response on this. My scenario is reversed, my AM3E has no his and is silent on my FH7 but the AM3D even with the phone not close has a slight hiss. You reckon it's a faulty module? I have tried another q5s to see if that was the culprit but the issue migrated with the amp.
sidecross
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No, my '16 iphone se if placed directly on the q5 both will heat up. I use an anker powerbank to power my q5 most of the time to keep it running cooler, and I use the q5 to control all functions and iphone is not in physical contact with q5. I use the fiio fa7 or sony mdr 1am2 with the q5
The change in recent technology has me using the newest powerbeats 4 for even more mobile use with only a very limited downgrade in audio quality. Each new year's micro-electronics has me surprised on how much improvement is being achieved.
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FiiO AM3D is now available in Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07W7R2Y59?ref=myi_title_dp
Best regards
Best regards
bharat2580
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out of stock ?
Maybe Amazon could not arrange the shipment to your country. It is not out of stock still.
Best regards
Best regards
I've finally ordered one of those and looking forward to check it out. Should be arriving today. I've spend 40 minutes yesterday listing to stock Q5s to get used to original sound to better hear the difference between two. I plan to do same, but longer listening session later today when my amp module arrives.
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i checked Aliexpress
MalinYamato
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I ordered one from Ali express but it never arrived so I am in the process of claiming a refund.,,, any ways to get this in Europa? It would be really great if I may buy a Q5s with AM3D saving some100 dollars.
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It took me some time both to evaluate AM3D and my (mixed) feelings about it. The short story is: it is an upgrade over stock module of Fiio Q5s. The longer story is more complex: it is an upgrade, it makes Q5s more fun to listen. Do you need it? It is not night and day difference. Balanced output is better and once you go this road you will not want to go back in this case. Is it worth it? Depends. If you love Q5s it is probably worth it. If you just like your dac you should think twice before getting one. It is very cool due to size and bility to say you have THX amp in your pocket.
Sonic Defender
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I still like the AM3D, but I agree it isn't night and day at all. Probably still worth it, but diminishing returns for sure. In multiple trial blind listening could I detect a difference from the stock AM3E module? Somehow I doubt it, and meaning using both module's 4.4mm output.
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