Inserthouse
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I will test with my ATH MSR7B and see if it produces any issue or not. Will also try your steps afterwards. Thank you again.
[FiiO K5Pro/K5Pro ESS]Desktop DAC and Amplifier+768K/32Bit and DSD512 decoding+3 gain levels (K5 Pro ESS (Red Version) Is Available Now)
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FiiO 2022 new product schedule
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(3) New desktop DAC/Amps preview and existing product information
FiiO's desktop DAC/Amps are defined as DAC/Amps for desktop scenarios. There are USB-powered mini models like the E10K and K3, and AC-powered ones like the K5 Pro and K9 Pro with greater output power.
In 2022, FiiO will launch new desktop DAC/Amps, including the K7 and K9, mainly to fill the gaps in the product line.
1. Desktop DAC/Amp K7, expected to be released at the end of July
The K7 follows the appearance structure of the K5 Pro, adding a 4.4 balanced output. The K5 Pro is FiiO's very popular desktop DAC/Amp in the past two years, with good sound quality, high output power, compact body and appropriate price. But since the balanced headphone output port is absent, many users and our sales agents have kept asking us to increase the balanced output. That's how the K7 was born.
2. Desktop DAC/Amp K9, also expected to be released at the end of July, with a very competitive price
The K9 Pro is a desktop DAC/Amp with excellent performance, strong output power, complete input and output ports, and high-definition Bluetooth input. But the two expensive ES9038Pro chips also push up the cost of the whole device. In order to reduce the selling price, we chose two lower-end ES9068AS DAC chips on the K9, which allows users with limited budgets to have more choices. Except for the different DAC chip, all other functions and amp circuits have been preserved.
As for the current models, including the E10K, K3, K5 Pro, and K9 Pro, all of them have been replaced with new solutions in the past year due to the shortage of chips, so they will not be upgraded in 2022.
In this way, the E10K-K3-K5 Pro-K7-K9-K9 Pro has formed a reasonable section in terms of price, size and output power, enriching the product line and giving consumers more choices.
Of course, it may also disappoint some netizens, because the K7 and K9 follow the design language of FiiO's previous DAC/Amps. We understand your complaints. The main reason is that the sales of desktop products cannot compete with that of portable products at present, and the mold charge is also more expensive. It is not difficult to change the design with our current design capabilities, but the increased R&D costs will lead to higher offering prices of new products. We hope you can understand that we just want to provide you with better products at more reasonable prices.
In addition, I have introduced to you before that the K5 Pro was actually derived from the docking amplifier designed for FiiO portable music players, so we did not do serious research on desktop use scenarios in forms and functions. Its hot sale was a coincidence.
Therefore, strictly speaking, the K9 Pro is FiiO's first generation desktop DAC/Amps. It fully considers everyone's practical needs in terms of form, function, performance, input/output ports, and practical operation. From the perspective of market and user feedback, it is successful. We do need more time, market feedback, and more experience to help make the next-generation products more in line with user needs and thus provide a more comfortable using experience.
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(3) New desktop DAC/Amps preview and existing product information
FiiO's desktop DAC/Amps are defined as DAC/Amps for desktop scenarios. There are USB-powered mini models like the E10K and K3, and AC-powered ones like the K5 Pro and K9 Pro with greater output power.
In 2022, FiiO will launch new desktop DAC/Amps, including the K7 and K9, mainly to fill the gaps in the product line.
1. Desktop DAC/Amp K7, expected to be released at the end of July
The K7 follows the appearance structure of the K5 Pro, adding a 4.4 balanced output. The K5 Pro is FiiO's very popular desktop DAC/Amp in the past two years, with good sound quality, high output power, compact body and appropriate price. But since the balanced headphone output port is absent, many users and our sales agents have kept asking us to increase the balanced output. That's how the K7 was born.
2. Desktop DAC/Amp K9, also expected to be released at the end of July, with a very competitive price
The K9 Pro is a desktop DAC/Amp with excellent performance, strong output power, complete input and output ports, and high-definition Bluetooth input. But the two expensive ES9038Pro chips also push up the cost of the whole device. In order to reduce the selling price, we chose two lower-end ES9068AS DAC chips on the K9, which allows users with limited budgets to have more choices. Except for the different DAC chip, all other functions and amp circuits have been preserved.
As for the current models, including the E10K, K3, K5 Pro, and K9 Pro, all of them have been replaced with new solutions in the past year due to the shortage of chips, so they will not be upgraded in 2022.
In this way, the E10K-K3-K5 Pro-K7-K9-K9 Pro has formed a reasonable section in terms of price, size and output power, enriching the product line and giving consumers more choices.
Of course, it may also disappoint some netizens, because the K7 and K9 follow the design language of FiiO's previous DAC/Amps. We understand your complaints. The main reason is that the sales of desktop products cannot compete with that of portable products at present, and the mold charge is also more expensive. It is not difficult to change the design with our current design capabilities, but the increased R&D costs will lead to higher offering prices of new products. We hope you can understand that we just want to provide you with better products at more reasonable prices.
In addition, I have introduced to you before that the K5 Pro was actually derived from the docking amplifier designed for FiiO portable music players, so we did not do serious research on desktop use scenarios in forms and functions. Its hot sale was a coincidence.
Therefore, strictly speaking, the K9 Pro is FiiO's first generation desktop DAC/Amps. It fully considers everyone's practical needs in terms of form, function, performance, input/output ports, and practical operation. From the perspective of market and user feedback, it is successful. We do need more time, market feedback, and more experience to help make the next-generation products more in line with user needs and thus provide a more comfortable using experience.
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Given the excellent result, including the simple and practical user interface, my compliments to the K5 Pro design team.
Will the K7 incorporate a balanced amplifier or is the Pentaconn output included for convenience only?
Inserthouse
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I had the same come sound come out the MSR7B. I will proceed to install the drivers and if that does not work I will try a different USB cable over the weekend.
Inserthouse
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I installed the drivers but still get some weird pausing when listening to songs. This is very concerning.
Dear friend,
The K7 follows the appearance structure of the K5 Pro, adding a 4.4 balanced output.
As for more information, let's wait for its release.
Best regards
Dear friend,I installed the drivers but still get some weird pausing when listening to songs. This is very concerning.
If you are convenient, please show a small video to us via support@fiio.com. Thanks in advanced!
Best regards
Inserthouse
Head-Fier
Hi! I tested from Fiio X3 to Fiio K5 Pro ESS through 3.5mm line to RCA and I don’t think I am getting the weird sound.
I assume the issue must be my laptop.
Dear friend,
If you are connecting the K5Pro ESS to the computer, you could try the USB connection for help? Can the sound output fine?
Best regards
Inserthouse
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I used another laptop and the issue didn’t come up while running USB connection. I guess the other laptop is too old.
Dcell7
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@FiiO My K5 Pro seems to be dead. When i turn it on there is no light. My computer does not recognise it so it is not the light that is malfunctioning. Seems like it is complety dead. Any way to test that is really broken ?
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First thing to check is the power adaptor. Check the output voltage of the adaptor with a meter to verify that it is outputting the proper voltage.
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I don't have a multimeter but the adapter works fine. I've tested it by using the K5 Pro adapter on a Philips lamp and the lamp powers up.
Using the adapter of the lamp does not power up the K5 Pro so it is the probably the K5 Pro itself that is broken.
nodle
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I picked myself a new K5 ESS, just started to listen to it today. I must say I am impressed. Crystal clear and has tons of power. Only on the second stage of gain and it has tons of power. I was using an iFi Zen dac v1 before, and I wanted to try a different dac for something different. I also have a couple of other Fiio products, and they are top notch. I just thought I wouldn't like the K5 over the Zen dac, but I overall I am impressed with the quality and the sound. Has tons of detail listening to songs. Currently using my Sennheiser HD560s with them and haven't got around to try any of my other headphones since they pair so nice with it. Nice work Fiio!
It’s incredible what thus little box is able to achieve. It drives my new Aeon 2 Noires with ease, even though they have only 13 Ohms impedance.
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