[Ab10]

I have owned the BTR5 2021 for almost a year. Thanks for the last update of the firmware so that it can be recognized by Tidal app in android device. Recently, I have change my android phone to Samsung S22 Ultra and tried to connect the BTR5 2021 through the USB-C cable. The Tidal app cannot recognize the BTR5 2021 and cannot do the MQA decode. However, if I using the USB Audio Player Pro app in the phone, it can successfully connect with the BTR and do the MQA decode.

The Tidal app version using: 2.72.0
Android version: Android 12

Grateful if you could have advice on my case.

Thank you.

@FiiO Support

Upgrade to 2.73 version, Tidal 2.72 can’t detect any external DAC - Tested with BTR7 as well iFi Go Bar in several Android Device. Last version that support problem free external USB DAC was 2.71.1.

https://www.apkmirror.com/apk/tidal/

 

[patkwok]

Upgrade to 2.73 version, Tidal 2.72 can’t detect any external DAC - Tested with BTR7 as well iFi Go Bar in several Android Device. Last version that support problem free external USB DAC was 2.71.1.

https://www.apkmirror.com/apk/tidal/

Thank you. However, there is no update to 2.7.3 from the Google Play Store in my place. I will wait for it.

 

[FiiO]

I have owned the BTR5 2021 for almost a year. Thanks for the last update of the firmware so that it can be recognized by Tidal app in android device. Recently, I have change my android phone to Samsung S22 Ultra and tried to connect the BTR5 2021 through the USB-C cable. The Tidal app cannot recognize the BTR5 2021 and cannot do the MQA decode. However, if I using the USB Audio Player Pro app in the phone, it can successfully connect with the BTR and do the MQA decode.

The Tidal app version using: 2.72.0
Android version: Android 12

Grateful if you could have advice on my case.

Thank you.

@FiiO Support

Dear friend,
Please check the Tidal app in earlier version to see whether the issue remains? Some users told us that the latest version Tidal app would not output MQA to all his DAC now. But the issue disappeared when using older version Tidal app.

Best regards

 

[r31ya]

whybtr5 fiio bluetooth mode with my phone is outputting more volume than wired connection to my laptop?

 

[EdgeDC]

whybtr5 fiio bluetooth mode with my phone is outputting more volume than wired connection to my laptop?

Probably because the cheap amplifier inside your laptop sucks (like with most laptops - sound quality is an afterthought), and the ones inside the BTR5 don't.

 

[r31ya]

Probably because the cheap amplifier inside your laptop sucks (like with most laptops - sound quality is an afterthought), and the ones inside the BTR5 don't.

No, both are using btr5
one via bluetooth, one via wired (usb)
So laptop amp is not used

 

[EdgeDC]

No, both are using btr5
one via bluetooth, one via wired (usb)
So laptop amp is not used

Ah OK, my mistake then, sorry. I read "wired connection to my laptop" as "plugging my headphones/IEMs into my laptop's audio jack". Whoops!

The one correctly related thing I can say is that the Bluetooth chip in the BTR5 has a direct impact on the sound (separate from just "wireless vs. wired"). For example, the ability to set EQ is only available via Bluetooth, not USB - because it is the Bluetooth chip that offers that functionality.

 

[rlw6534]

whybtr5 fiio bluetooth mode with my phone is outputting more volume than wired connection to my laptop?

You may have separate volume controls for the laptop and also the BTR5 when using BT. Normally you would turn the laptop BT volume to 100% and control actual volume on the BTR5. It does depend on your specific laptop and OS configuration.

 

[gargani]

Dear friend,
Please check the Tidal app in earlier version to see whether the issue remains? Some users told us that the latest version Tidal app would not output MQA to all his DAC now. But the issue disappeared when using older version Tidal app.

Best regards

Can anyone answer this question: does using a better Bluetooth codec drain the battery faster than a lower Bluetooth codec?

 

[Nas Volokin]

Can anyone answer this question: does using a better Bluetooth codec drain the battery faster than a lower Bluetooth codec?

I think so yes. From memory I believe ldac drained the battery faster than let's say AptX

 

[gargani]

I think so yes. From memory I believe ldac drained the battery faster than let's say AptX

Yea, That's what I thought but wasn't sure. Thanks for the reply.

 

[FiiO]

Can anyone answer this question: does using a better Bluetooth codec drain the battery faster than a lower Bluetooth codec?

Dear friend,

According to our test, the battery life of BTR5 is longer (same volume and headphone) when using SBC Bluetooth codec comparing with using LDAC Bluetooth codec.

Best regards

 

[garlicky]

You may have separate volume controls for the laptop and also the BTR5 when using BT. Normally you would turn the laptop BT volume to 100% and control actual volume on the BTR5. It does depend on your specific laptop and OS configuration.

Dear friend,

According to our test, the battery life of BTR5 is longer (same volume and headphone) when using SBC Bluetooth codec comparing with using LDAC Bluetooth codec.

Best regards

Dear friend,

According to our test, the battery life of BTR5 is longer (same volume and headphone) when using SBC Bluetooth codec comparing with using LDAC Bluetooth codec.

Best regards

Thanks, I have another question. Does the btr5 have a battery level indication on the btr5 itself or just in the app?
Any indication on the btr5 that the battery is close to running out?

 

[digititus]

Thanks, I have another question. Does the btr5 have a battery level indication on the btr5 itself or just in the app?
Any indication on the btr5 that the battery is close to running out?

It displays battery level on the front of the BTR5. Press the power button once to see it

 

[gargani]

It displays battery level on the front of the BTR5. Press the power button once to see it

Oh thanks. Good to know. I have a btr5 on the way. Should be here in a couple of days.
On a completely unrelated topic. How do I post a comment on this thread without quoting or replying to anyone?