[Freedomer]

  In comparison to X7 headphone output (w/default IEM module and fw1.5) vs X7 docked into K5, I hear:
 
- deeper sub-bass, more organic detailed mids, and more sparkle in treble (but not splashy)
- more transparency and better retrieval of details
- VERY noticeable soundstage expansion, now I'm hearing a true holographic 3D effect in all width/depth/height directions

 
What about X5II? How K5 improves its sound?

 

[Luvdac]

So does this dock make the fiio's capable of passing a digital signal via USB out to an outboard DAC. This would be very interesting 'cause then the x5ii could theoretically pass the full  DSD128 signal to an outboard DAC instead of the now converted to pcm 24/48 (thru its coaxial out). And currently it actually supports only dsd64 converted to pcm thru its coaxial output. DSD128 files show up as unsupported.
Also, where can I get my hands (or when) on the k5?

 

[Joe Bloggs]

Hello Luvdac,

No, the K5 doesn't do that.

When the K5 starts shipping worldwide, we will announce again.

 

[yoyorast10]

How much is it going to cost?

 

[ClassicGOD]

  How much is it going to cost?

If Chinese sellers are to be believed it should cost the same as E09K so around $110

 

[kgs51]

  If Chinese sellers are to be believed it should cost the same as E09K so around $110

I confirmed with FiiO that this will cost $110.

 

[fidelioX2]

Any issues connecting the X7 lossless player to my Onkyo A-9010 stereo receiver? Will the K5 dock be necessary?

 

[wldcohso]

Good evening Fiio,


Do you have an update as to when the K5 will be released?

 

[ClassicGOD]

K5 just got ENG product page: http://www.fiio.net/en/products/46

 

[Ab10]

Thanks for posting the link - Where I can get the English User Manual ? Is it upload anywhere ?

 

[grinny]

If this is really <1 Ohm output impedance I'll get it definitely, looks really nice!

 

[quimbo]

The product pages references X5II.  Will this work with the X5?

 

[yoyorast10]

  The product pages references X5II.  Will this work with the X5?

 
nope

 

[Riisalat]

When do these babies start rolling out in the US and Asian market ?

 

[yoyorast10]

The difference between the x3ii and x7 dac is really small right?