[scarfacegt]

Can i use the btr5 as an dac with my samsung note 10 plus and ifixcan? btr as dac an xcan as amp?

 

[r31ya]

Can i use the btr5 as an dac with my samsung note 10 plus and ifixcan? btr as dac an xcan as amp?

I think saw Zeos use BTR5 as DAC and then connect it to Oppo Amp or he use different bluetooth dongle to that oppo amp

 

[kgs51]

Has anyone heard the Ifi audio hip dac 2. Is this better or same as btr5 2021 relative to sound quality

 

[r31ya]

Has anyone heard the Ifi audio hip dac 2. Is this better or same as btr5 2021 relative to sound quality

Haven't heard it, but some store owner points out IFI to me for upgrade from my Dragonfly black or BTR5.

In an outline, its depend on your need, IFI Hip DAC 2 is by far larger than BTR5.
With its size, it came with bigger battery and much more power. Enough power to run more thirsty Headphones.
It also pricier which helps it to have better hardware (better Xmos for PC-DAC)

But its no small bluetooth dongle (XDSD is the bluetooth one). so slightly different usability.

 

[kgs51]

Ok. Thanks for your reply

 

[FiiO]

I get a second hand Aria and hears static noise on some song, i thought it was my second hand aria or its old balanced cable that making the noise
After changing cable, tips, filters, and sources, it seems its the source that cause the noise.

apparently my BTR5 develop static noises and it getting somewhat more audible in many songs.
is there any fix for this?

Dear friend,

Which output are you using? And does the same issue remain when using another headphone?

Best regards

 

[r31ya]

Dear friend,

Which output are you using? And does the same issue remain when using another headphone?

Best regards

I tried it with both 3.5mm and 2.5mm and both have occasional crackling noise.
It begun crackling with the 2.5mm jack on certain songs like beginning part of Hayley Sorry.
Later it begun to pops out in 3.5mm as well, spread to multiple songs from lewis capaldi to normal youtube vids.
It seems the crackling static noise louder in 2.5mm jack.

Before i know its BTR5 that causes the sound,
i have tried to change the cable of the iem from 2.5mm to 3.5mm.
i have tried to change from iem to headphone.
i have tried to change from phone bluetooth to laptop wired.
The crackling noise still there, so i concluded it caused by BTR5.

In recommendation by fellow BTR5 user in Reddit, he ask to alter the setting through fiio app.
I rarely change use the app or change the setting until this moment.
I change from Apo2 to Apo1, and raise the load from somewhat default 8 to 32
The crackling noise volume seems to be reduced after the change.
It seems to be barely there with 3.5mm through spotify bluetooth by still there in youtube vids.
And it still definitely there but either lower in volume or i get used to it on wired laptop usage.

Weirdly now, while using youtube, normal video barely cause the crackling static but music video does.
Not sure whether its triggered by sound in certain freq or something else.

oh, to note my Fiio BTR5 is nearly 1.5 year old and is my daily driver. always in the plastic clip for protection and easier carry.
used for blueooth dongle for smartphone during work or travel and used as USB DAC for my laptop at home.
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Anyhow thank you for the response

 

[Nas Volokin]

Hello guys.
I was just wondering how is BTR5 paired with Fiio's FD5?
I was just considering it as my on-the-go solution...

 

[rlw6534]

Hello guys.
I was just wondering how is BTR5 paired with Fiio's FD5?
I was just considering it as my on-the-go solution...

I have used my FD5 with the BTR5 with no issues at all. I am using 2.5 mm balanced; easy to do with the FD5 swappable plugs...

 

[SenorChang8]

Hello guys.
I was just wondering how is BTR5 paired with Fiio's FD5?
I was just considering it as my on-the-go solution...

It pairs really well with the 2.5m balanced output, more than enough power for on-the-go. FD5 responds well to EQ too.

 

[Nas Volokin]

Thanks guys thats what I wanted to hear!

 

[Ichos]

BTR5 (old version) is very linear and neutral so it is a pretty good match with everything so I wouldn't worry.
Power from the balanced output is more than enough.

 

[Nas Volokin]

Yeah I was actually thinking of getting KA3, but I can tell BTR5 is so versatile!

 

[Ichos]

If you need the battery and the Bluetooth then it a safe choice.

 

[Nas Volokin]

BTR5 (old version) is very linear and neutral so it is a pretty good match with everything so I wouldn't worry.
Power from the balanced output is more than enough.

How about the new version, I don't think there's a big difference, only MQA added and newer ESS chip