[carlmart]

I need to buy a small, BT, headphone player to use with my bedroom TV.

The one I bought from Aliexpress, which would be the way to buy Fiio, was a Neoteck NTK106. But I'm experiencing mute glitches during playback, and it's not the BT source that is causing them.

I'm using another BT receiver device to feed the external loudspeakers, and its smoothly, no glitches. The Neoteck seems to be causing them. Distance is not the issue either, as it continues to happen close to the TV.

So I'm looking for a BT receiver, and the Fiio BTR5 seems to fill the demands, although the price is not exactly cheap. Of course, that is a relative question, because there are more expensive units around.

Besides the BTR3, that some might recommend, are there any other players I should take a look at?

Thanks!

Carlos

 

[rlw6534]

I need to buy a small, BT, headphone player to use with my bedroom TV.

The one I bought from Aliexpress, which would be the way to buy Fiio, was a Neoteck NTK106. But I'm experiencing mute glitches during playback, and it's not the BT source that is causing them.

I'm using another BT receiver device to feed the external loudspeakers, and its smoothly, no glitches. The Neoteck seems to be causing them. Distance is not the issue either, as it continues to happen close to the TV.

So I'm looking for a BT receiver, and the Fiio BTR5 seems to fill the demands, although the price is not exactly cheap. Of course, that is a relative question, because there are more expensive units around.

Besides the BTR3, that some might recommend, are there any other players I should take a look at?

Thanks!

Carlos

I believe the standard recommendations would be the Qudelix 5K and perhaps the Shanling UP4 or UP5. The Radsone ES100 is a bit older but also capable. They all have threads here on the forum for research.

 

[carlmart]

I believe the standard recommendations would be the Qudelix 5K and perhaps the Shanling UP3 or UP5. The Radsone ES100 is a bit older but also capable. They all have threads here on the forum for research.

Thanks. Shanling 5 is available from AE, but more expensive than Fiio's.

 

[r31ya]

I need to buy a small, BT, headphone player to use with my bedroom TV.

The one I bought from Aliexpress, which would be the way to buy Fiio, was a Neoteck NTK106. But I'm experiencing mute glitches during playback, and it's not the BT source that is causing them.

I'm using another BT receiver device to feed the external loudspeakers, and its smoothly, no glitches. The Neoteck seems to be causing them. Distance is not the issue either, as it continues to happen close to the TV.

So I'm looking for a BT receiver, and the Fiio BTR5 seems to fill the demands, although the price is not exactly cheap. Of course, that is a relative question, because there are more expensive units around.

Besides the BTR3, that some might recommend, are there any other players I should take a look at?

Thanks!

Carlos

If you want budget option, BTR3K is decent option.
BTR5 have better sound but the connection is weaker.
Shanling UP4 is not bad either and it is cheaper than Fiio BTR5.

So somewhere, UP5=Qudelix=BTR5>UP4>BTR3K>UP2

There is upcoming Hiby W3 Saber and one other i forgot, the boxy one

 

[LoryWiv]

If you want budget option, BTR3K is decent option.
BTR5 have better sound but the connection is weaker.
Shanling UP4 is not bad either and it is cheaper than Fiio BTR5.

So somewhere, UP5=Qudelix=BTR5>UP4>BTR3K>UP2

There is upcoming Hiby W3 Saber and one other i forgot, the boxy one

It will be interesting to see how this is one is priced. Looks to have substantially more output power. I currently love my BTR5 though, sound quality is really good with IEM's.

https://www.head-fi.org/threads/kb-ear-audio-impressions-thread.912673/post-16581793

 

[r31ya]

It will be interesting to see how this is one is priced. Looks to have substantially more output power. I currently love my BTR5 though, sound quality is really good with IEM's.

https://www.head-fi.org/threads/kb-ear-audio-impressions-thread.912673/post-16581793

Specifications:
The highest supported format: hard decode 384K 32bit/DSD256(Native)
Decoding: Dual 9038Q2M
Output amplification type: Class A and B (Class AB)
THD+N distortion degree: 0.005% (1K, dsd128)
Frequency response range: 10-40khz (<1db)
.Maximum output power: 1250mw (32Ω)
Support headset impedance: 8-600Ω
Jack support: 3.5mm Stereo/4.4mm balanced/2.5mm balanced
Battery life: about 9 hours (battery 5000mAh)
Charging interface: TYPE-C [supports QC3.0 or PD fast charging (can be used while charging)]
Decoding interface: TYPE-C (OTG cable is required to connect to the mobile phone)

From the battery capacity (KBear 5000mAh vs BTR5 550mAh), it seems to be a chungus of a units,
Its closer to Xduoo XD-05 or maybe Fiio Q3.
Good chance its $200+ territory.

 

[carlmart]

The Fiio BTR5 2021 is already selling at AE for $159. It has has two 9219 and certainly other things that justify the + $45 in the new version price.

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/100...zxwsKV7Il1gN_vcRcSBgiHySBwdFgOdbsjAWJIb4FYjvw

I was thinking that perhaps I should wait till Black Friday, which is getting closer, and see if AE lowers the price a bit.

 

[hmscott]

What's the best place to buy the 2021 BTR5? I'm in California. No one seems to have it.

Hifigo is usually the first to Pre-Order new equipment, the first to list Pre-Order, and the first to deliver, at least for what I have purchased from them over the last couple of years.

I bought one of my original BTR5 pre-order's from them, the other from FiiO Selling on Amazon (not there yet), and then I bought Pre-Order FiiO M15 bundle, Pre-Order Topping D90 MQA + A90 bundle, BTR3K, along with IEM's and other accessories.

Hifigo has the new 2021 BTR5 listed for Pre-order for $129.99 right now:

Pre-Order Fiio BTR5 2021 MQA Portable Bluetooth Headphone Amplifier
https://hifigo.com/products/fiio-btr5-2021?variant=40970097918126

Via email I discussed the BTR5 2021 with them yesterday/today:
"We already pre-order it for long time, but brand will start to ship by order sequence after Oct, 15th."

Hifigo is usually right on the cutting edge of new releases, I watch their News Blog and watch their New Arrivals areas, and browse by Brand sorting by date:
https://hifigo.com/blogs/news
https://hifigo.com/collections/new-arrival

But sometimes you need to ask directly, if you "know" something is coming out but don't see it listed yet, you can ask support@Hifigo.com about it and ask for their help to get it for you.

When you do get your BTR5 please post images and initial reactions so we can share in your joy - while we wait for our own BTR5 2021 to arrive

 

[soufiaj]

Hey Guys,

This might be out of topic.
While I am just recently switched back from Lotoo PAW S1, I was using my old 1st gen BTR5 on iPhone (wired) with OEAudio lightning to usb-c cable.

Then I recently noticed that it can be bypassed to use as DAC on iOS 15.1 (beta). I no longer needed to turn off “charge” and it worked! Wondering if this is this an iOS bug or feature (to no longer limit power output from it’s lightning port) hmm can anyone confirm this?

 

[cpaulik]

Did anybody have success using the BTR5 as a bluetooth audio receiver for the Nintendo Switch?

I tried the new Switch feature yesterday. The Switch finds the BTR5. When selecting it the BTR5 shows ”RECONNECTING” and then the Switch reports an error.

 

[SenorChang8]

Did anybody have success using the BTR5 as a bluetooth audio receiver for the Nintendo Switch?

I tried the new Switch feature yesterday. The Switch finds the BTR5. When selecting it the BTR5 shows ”RECONNECTING” and then the Switch reports an error.

Don’t think it’s possible, Fiio would be advertising such a feature if it could. The gaming market would be very successful for @FiiO could make compatible products for Nintendo, PlayStation etc.

 

[HipHopScribe]

Don’t think it’s possible, Fiio would be advertising such a feature if it could. The gaming market would be very successful for @FiiO could make compatible products for Nintendo, PlayStation etc.

Nintendo added support for Bluetooth audio to the Switch recently. The Btr5 should work, not sure why it wouldn't

 

[LoryWiv]

I note Earmen is coming out with a larger portable DAC/amp, called Colibri. Awaiting specs, and also wondering if Fiio has a new version planned, eg - BTR7? I love my BTR5 but more power for full-sized headphones while preserving ablity to drive IEM's w/o hiss, other enhancements would be of interest and welcomed.

 

[FiiO]

Did anybody have success using the BTR5 as a bluetooth audio receiver for the Nintendo Switch?

I tried the new Switch feature yesterday. The Switch finds the BTR5. When selecting it the BTR5 shows ”RECONNECTING” and then the Switch reports an error.

Dear friend,

Please try to set the BTR5 in pairing mode first. You could hold the multifunctional button for about 5s. Then the BTR5 will show pairing instead of reconnecting. And you could search and connect the BTR5 with the Switch at that time.

Best regards

 

[FiiO]

I note Earmen is coming out with a larger portable DAC/amp, called Colibri. Awaiting specs, and also wondering if Fiio has a new version planned, eg - BTR7? I love my BTR5 but more power for full-sized headphones while preserving ablity to drive IEM's w/o hiss, other enhancements would be of interest and welcomed.

Dear friend,

Introduction to FiiO's Product Line and Update Plan in 2021--From James
https://forum.fiio.com/note/showNoteContent.do?id=202108211449366666112

Up till now, all the introduction to FiiO's players/decoders/Bluetooth products and update plan in 2021 have been posted. Now, it’s time to draw a summary.

Products that continue to be produced and sold after changing the design of the old model:

D03K, E10K, K3, K5 Pro, BTR5,

New products that already launched in 2021:

M11Plus LTD, K9 Pro (AKM version)

New products that waiting to be launched in 2021:

M11Plus (ESS version), M17, K9 Pro ESS, FW5, UTWS5, BTA30 Pro.

Discontinued models:

μBTR, M3K, M3 Pro, Q5S, BTR1K.

Suspended models:

Q1 MKⅡ, Q3.

Models that we can barely maintain normal production and sales:

BTR3K, UTWS3.

For customers who are planning to purchase, please pay close attention to FiiO and our official accounts.

So as you could read, we do not have the plan of other new BTR series product this year. Generally the life cycle of our products is about 18 to 24 months, and we will release new upgrade model based on the market competition and development progress.

Best regards