[rprodrigues]

500 dollar would be a bargain for that device

Ok. Go ahead and grab a bunch of them.

I won't.

 

[Kean FiiO]

Hi Kean,
I have a K5Pro and am very impressed. Looking forward to the K7 series.
I have a feature request which could be applied in the firmware for both the K5Pro and the new K7 series:
I use the K5 Pro with HQPlayer music software. I upsample all audio to DSD256.
Since you are using a NJW1195 volume chip there is no need to internally convert dsd to pcm. The akm4493 can run in bypass mode with dsd input.
This would bypass most of the internal dsp and remove the dsd to pcm internal conversion step.
My request is a firmware update to allow dsd256 to run in bypass mode.

Here is a link to the direct/bypass mode block diagram for the akm4493:
https://audiophilestyle.com/uploads/monthly_2020_01/image.png.810c6bb9cb2173b64a6fa28615d758b8.png

Here is some further discussion on bypass mode:
https://audiophilestyle.com/forums/...ltering/page/12/?tab=comments#comment-1023923

That's a good suggestion， we will check the AKM datasheet and confirm it, such as noise and THD audio specifications.

 

[Racheski]

For some yes ... but at that price I would at least expect an output switch to choose between headphone and my active monitors

Hook up the pre-out or line-out to your active monitors. Then the PO/LO switch will turn off your speakers when toggled.

 

[wiemelen]

Hook up the pre-out or line-out to your active monitors. Then the PO/LO switch will turn off your speakers when toggled.

That would work ... if such switch was available.
Can't seem to find such switch on the pics on page 1.
RCA and Balanced output seems to work similar to my Motu M2.
You can use both at the same time, but there is no switch.
At least with the Motu, I can set the volume going to my headphone and active monitor speakers separately.
Also not ideal since I need to change 2 volumes each time I switch, but at least there is a workable solution.

 

[Racheski]

Killing me bruh....look at page 11.

 

[wiemelen]

Killing me bruh....look at page 11.

OK ... now I'm feeling stupid for having missed that.
This indeed would work to switch between active speakers or no active speakers.
However, the switch will not prevent your headphone from also playing while your speakers play, which is not desirable.
So that combined with the fact that I still can't use my headsets mic for conversations (hence the audio interface Motu M2 I use), makes it a less interesting product for my personal use. Or maybe I just need to consider switching to a headphone instead of a headset and use a separate USB microphone.

 

[Racheski]

OK ... now I'm feeling stupid for having missed that.
This indeed would work to switch between active speakers or no active speakers.
However, the switch will not prevent your headphone from also playing while your speakers play, which is not desirable.
So that combined with the fact that I still can't use my headsets mic for conversations (hence the audio interface Motu M2 I use), makes it a less interesting product for my personal use. Or maybe I just need to consider switching to a headphone instead of a headset and use a separate USB microphone.

Yeah in terms of all in one bang for your buck functionality the MOTU products are the top of the mountain.

 

[genazah]

Does the sound on the balanced XLR output pass through THX AAA AMP or bypass it?

 

[yeboyi]

What is the final situation with these ? Any update ?

 

[kingofbliss]

Bad news: Fiio K7 pro will not be releasing anytime soon.

Good news: They releasing the one with current specifications sooner as K9 and K9 pro. Featuring AKM4497 & AKM4499 respectively. Priced at 650/800 usd

 

[ahmonge]

Seems to me that Fiio is following the Topping path, pricewise.

 

[pilgrimbilly]

Bad news: Fiio K7 pro will not be releasing anytime soon.

Good news: They releasing the one with current specifications sooner as K9 and K9 pro. Featuring AKM4497 & AKM4499 respectively. Priced at 650/800 usd

Source? Link?

 

[swordhun]

1. I don't trust for only 1 comment guy, without any proof
2. Fiio won't be so stupid, to pricing 650/800 USD for a DAC (they haven't other desktop DAC with balanced output for cheaper alternate). If maybe true, they won't sell a piece in this price.

 

[jestercow]

Yep, at $650 and $800 there are already well-measured and well-received (and cheaper) offerings for both chips that have been on the market for months already.

 

[swordhun]

For example your Topping D90