[Chris Kaoss]

Just a heads up for UK residents considering buying one of these, my order was cancelled today as due to the coronavirus in China they are having trouble getting stock. Nowhere else seems to have in stock either.
While I'm here I shall also ask that as it may be a while for these to be available can anyone recommend a good phone dac as a replacement?
Many thanks.

Don't know if i misread your question.
Do you want a ultra mobile dac (bluetooth/usb) for your headphones, or a phone with a good dac?

In first case, take a look at the ES100 from Radsone.
2nd, you can buy a used LG V30+( more than a replacement) for about 130 € right here in the sales subforum.

 

[Cinn314]

The first case was correct, a portable dac for my phone, I'm not needing it to have Bluetooth. I'm also still planning on getting a btr5 when it's available so basically something to use in the meantime with streaming services.

 

[Chris Kaoss]

The first case was correct, a portable dac for my phone, I'm not needing it to have Bluetooth. I'm also still planning on getting a btr5 when it's available so basically something to use in the meantime with streaming services.

Something like the IBasso DC01/02 is what you're heading for, i think.
There is a dedicated thread for such devices like usb dongles.

 

[whoking]

When using the BTR5 with my M11 in my car the audio skips once or twice a minute when in LDAC Quality mode. Works just fine in normal LDAC mode. Anyone else experiencing similar performance?

 

[PTDennis]

I bought my BTR5 from an official Spanish seller and received it in 2 days (Portugal). They still have stock and send to European Countries. https://zococity.es/fiio-btr5

 

[ClieOS]

When using the BTR5 with my M11 in my car the audio skips once or twice a minute when in LDAC Quality mode. Works just fine in normal LDAC mode. Anyone else experiencing similar performance?

That depends on many factors: the antenna power of the M11, whether there are other BT source around (car's head-unit, smartphone), WiFi and well as how well LDAC is implemented on M11.

I got very stable LDAC 990kbps (SQ Preferred) connection, but I think it has something to do with the fact that I am using a Sony Xperia smartphone.

 

[Currawong]

My review is up.

 

[toughnut]

Anyone compared this with Q5/Q5S? How does it fare with stock amp module? Thinking of getting BTR5 to replace my Q5+THX combo.

 

[Currawong]

It's going to be a step down, though that will depend what you use it with how much of one.

 

[toughnut]

It's going to be a step down, though that will depend what you use it with how much of one.

Thanks, was watching your review and that itch pop up. Mostly with FW10000 and on desk. Guess will just stick with Q5 for now.

 

[Currawong]

Yeah, I reckon if you're carrying it out-and-about, then the BTR5 is much nicer to carry. At a desk, just stick with what you have I reckon.

 

[ccrys]

What about cheaper cable?
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/330...chweb0_0,searchweb201602_1,searchweb201603_53or
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/330...chweb0_0,searchweb201602_1,searchweb201603_53

 

[Hanesu]

I have xdsd and btr5. Wired, xdsd wins pretty handily, IMO. At the same time. In Bluetooth mode, the detail given by LDAC vs APTX is noticeable with how good BTR5 is, so I absot put BTR5 over xdsd for Bluetooth mode. I like XDSD warmth, but lack of overall resolution in BT mode makes it a negative in comparison.

Interesting. I also have both and think in AAC mode XDSD has slightly better resolution while sounding a bit softer and warmer. Overall to me it wins in SQ, though it is a close match and depending on ones preferences maybe. LDAC might change things though....haven`t used it yet because I only have Apple devices....

 

[kingtubby100]

Hi All, (first post) I have purchased the BTR5 and really like it. BT when on the move and wired when at home.

My home setup is TIDAL/Spotify > iphone 11 > CCK > BTR5 (3.5mm)> HD599 . The sound to my ears is very detailed, but as always I want to see if I can get better, from wired as it always shows 44.1 on the BTR5. Can this be increased? I noticed a comment on the youtube review which mentions installing the Onkyo app to get some hi-res love, are there any other options to try? Any tips appreciated.

 

[Forsaked]

My BTR5 just arrived, now it's time to listen to it.