I had a BTR3 a while back and had no issues with connecting to either my LG TV or my Nvidia Shield. I read a review where there were issues with bluetooth connectivity to his Nintendo Switch and another device using the BTR5, whereas his BTR3K was fine. I am considering getting a BTR5 for mostly connecting via bluetooth to my Nvidia Shield and LG TV for watching movies, TV series etc - can anyone please tell me if they have had any issues with connectivity with either of my devices?
I had a BTR3 a while back and had no issues with connecting to either my LG TV or my Nvidia Shield. I read a review where there were issues with bluetooth connectivity to his Nintendo Switch and another device using the BTR5, whereas his BTR3K was fine. I am considering getting a BTR5 for mostly connecting via bluetooth to my Nvidia Shield and LG TV for watching movies, TV series etc - can anyone please tell me if they have had any issues with connectivity with either of my devices?
Last I checked, Switch BT is only for connecting between it's wireless controllers and not for audio. What you read is probably meant as USB DAC, not as BT adapter. Switch USB DAC driver is also very limited in function and can't be used with advanced chipset such as the XMOS chip in BTR5, but it can work fine with CSR8675's (what many other BT adapter s have) internal USB controller.
That being said, Switch is a unique case as Nintendo doesn't build a fully functional USB DAC driver in the OS, nor allow other BT audio devices to connect it, probably because they like to keep a tight control over accessories market.
Last I checked, Switch BT is only for connecting between it's wireless controllers and not for audio. What you read is probably meant as USB DAC, not as BT adapter. Switch USB DAC driver is also very limited in function and can't be used with advanced chipset such as the XMOS chip in BTR5, but it can work fine with CSR8675's (what many other BT adapter s have) internal USB controller.
That being said, Switch is a unique case as Nintendo doesn't build a fully functional USB DAC driver in the OS, nor allow other BT audio devices to connect it, probably because they like to keep a tight control over accessories market.
Thanks for your reply.
I read this review and misread that he had Bluetooth connection issues - he was actually referring to the USB connection with the Switch.
I'm just hoping the BTR5 bluetooth will be as reliable as my BTR3 was with my Nvidia Shield as I had frequent issues when I owned a xDSD.
I just bought a BTR5.
I have the Fiio CL06 cable which doesn't draw power from the phone. It seems that Fiio don't do a USB C to USB C, are there any out there that don't draw power so you don't have to use the app to turn the charging off?
I'm using this device now with 3.5 balanced headphone/headsets and does get stereo imaging. Wonder if I'm killing the device or it's a feature not being mentioned? BTW the only other device I can get stereo imaging is the QA361 3.5 balanced port.
I'm using this device now with 3.5 balanced headphone/headsets and does get stereo imaging. Wonder if I'm killing the device or it's a feature not being mentioned? BTW the only other device I can get stereo imaging is the QA361 3.5 balanced port.
That has more to do with the actual 3.5mm socket part inside BTR5 and nothing to do with your headphone having balanced 3.5mm or not. In short - no, you won't damage BTR5 or your headphones.
That has more to do with the actual 3.5mm socket part inside BTR5 and nothing to do with your headphone having balanced 3.5mm or not. In short - no, you won't damage BTR5 or your headphones.
Thanks for the reply. I honest thought it has that feature because I connect the jack straight in to the bottom with a 3.5 TRRS with the LCD-XC then just some cheap 3.5 TRRS (mic cable?) with Fidelio X2. The same test on ES100 just one ear no matter which way I plug in. BTW, if I use a 3.5 balanced to 2.5 balanced adapter for the BTR5, I have to plug in the plug on the 3.5 part a certain length to get sound for both ears (like you've mentioned about the socket being shorted inside).
I got my DD adapters from Hifigo to ride along with various equipment shipments, delivered via DHL / Fedex.
But, if I were looking for little things like this outside of hitching a ride on a DHL / Fedex shipment I wouldn't order from AliExpress, I'd source it from Amazon (Prime).
I've got a half dozen not so small AliExpress orders that have been sitting for weeks without updating - like this one that took 2 weeks to make it from the warehouse to the Post Office - in China...
Shipment arrived at country of origin post office
2020-05-20 19:12:00
Shipment left country of origin warehouse
2020-05-06 09:40:18 [GMT+8]
Shipment at country of origin warehouse
2020-05-05 21:45:33 [GMT+8]
Shipment dispatched
2020-05-05 19:54:35 [GMT+8]
I did break down and order the "Realm of the Sky Edition" BTR5 from the FiiO Store because it came with DHL shipping, and it's almost here - arrived at LA Gateway 2 days ago... - estimated delivery Wed June 3:
Departed Facility in LOS ANGELES GATEWAY,CA-USA
2020-05-31 21:38:58
Processed at LOS ANGELES GATEWAY,CA-USA
2020-05-31 21:38:14
Processed at LOS ANGELES GATEWAY,CA-USA
2020-05-31 02:26:26
Clearance processing complete at LOS ANGELES GATEWAY,CA-USA
2020-05-30 22:14:00
Arrived at Sort Facility LOS ANGELES GATEWAY,CA-USA
2020-05-30 22:09:51
Departed Facility in HONG KONG-HKG
2020-05-30 13:48:58
Processed at HONG KONG-HKG
2020-05-30 12:47:10
Customs status updated
2020-05-30 09:36:00
Arrived at Sort Facility HONG KONG-HKG
2020-05-30 06:24:37
Departed Facility in HONG KONG-HKG
2020-05-30 04:53:58
Processed at HONG KONG-HKG
2020-05-30 04:53:22
Shipment picked up
2020-05-29 23:52:49
Unless I can bundle the smaller items with larger ones that are coming over via DHL / Fedex I prefer to order from Amazon or another local company.
When AliExpress takes too long to even *ship* products, I've bought a number of things elsewhere before they have shipped from AliExpress - and I cancel those AliExpress orders if I still can.
I got my DD adapters from Hifigo to ride along with various equipment shipments, delivered via DHL / Fedex.
But, if I were looking for little things like this outside of hitching a ride on a DHL / Fedex shipment I wouldn't order from AliExpress, I'd source it from Amazon (Prime).
I've got a half dozen not so small AliExpress orders that have been sitting for weeks without updating - like this one that took 2 weeks to make it from the warehouse to the Post Office - in China...
Shipment arrived at country of origin post office
2020-05-20 19:12:00
Shipment left country of origin warehouse
2020-05-06 09:40:18 [GMT+8]
Shipment at country of origin warehouse
2020-05-05 21:45:33 [GMT+8]
Shipment dispatched
2020-05-05 19:54:35 [GMT+8]
I did break down and order the "Realm of the Sky Edition" BTR5 from the FiiO Store because it came with DHL shipping, and it's almost here - arrived at LA Gateway 2 days ago... - estimated delivery Wed June 3:
Departed Facility in LOS ANGELES GATEWAY,CA-USA
2020-05-31 21:38:58
Processed at LOS ANGELES GATEWAY,CA-USA
2020-05-31 21:38:14
Processed at LOS ANGELES GATEWAY,CA-USA
2020-05-31 02:26:26
Clearance processing complete at LOS ANGELES GATEWAY,CA-USA
2020-05-30 22:14:00
Arrived at Sort Facility LOS ANGELES GATEWAY,CA-USA
2020-05-30 22:09:51
Departed Facility in HONG KONG-HKG
2020-05-30 13:48:58
Processed at HONG KONG-HKG
2020-05-30 12:47:10
Customs status updated
2020-05-30 09:36:00
Arrived at Sort Facility HONG KONG-HKG
2020-05-30 06:24:37
Departed Facility in HONG KONG-HKG
2020-05-30 04:53:58
Processed at HONG KONG-HKG
2020-05-30 04:53:22
Shipment picked up
2020-05-29 23:52:49
Unless I can bundle the smaller items with larger ones that are coming over via DHL / Fedex I prefer to order from Amazon or another local company.
When AliExpress takes too long to even *ship* products, I've bought a number of things elsewhere before they have shipped from AliExpress - and I cancel those AliExpress orders if I still can.
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