[scracy]

Caved in and got the K7. This will be my only FiiO device ever since they let me down with their X7 (1st, not MK2) - where I totally lost confidene in them. Let's see if this device restores my faith in the brand again.

To be fair FiiO products from that era were a bit ordinary, I myself turned to Astell & Kern around about the time the first gen X7 was released. FiiO have very much lifted their game especially in the last 18 or so months, you wont be disappointed with the K7

 

[Moonstar]

Hi there,
my FiiO K7 review is now online. Hope that you enjoy the read

FiiO K7 DAC & Headphone Amplifier Review:
https://www.head-fi.org/showcase/fiio-k7.26183/reviews#review-29696

 

[Litlgi74]

Is it possible to disconnect a lead to the LED ring of the volume knob from inside the amp?

 

[scracy]

Is it possible to disconnect a lead to the LED ring of the volume knob from inside the amp?

There might be a warranty issue doing that

 

[crea1986]

Is it possible to disconnect a lead to the LED ring of the volume knob from inside the amp?

they can disable it trough firmware update i guess.

 

[Litlgi74]

There might be a warranty issue doing that

Not concerned about that.

 

[Litlgi74]

they can disable it trough firmware update i guess.

Maybe... Doesn't seem like there is a rush to do so.

 

[FiiO Willson]

Is it possible to disconnect a lead to the LED ring of the volume knob from inside the amp?

We can turn off that circle of lights on the volume knob by upgrading the software, but as of now there are few users who want to turn it off.

 

[Litlgi74]

We can turn off that circle of lights on the volume knob by upgrading the software, but as of now there are few users who want to turn it off.

And for those that have two K7s and find the bright lights extremely annoying when watching a film in a dark room... What are our options?

Can a special firmware be sent to those who would like to disable it?

Can the ring be physically disabled internally?

 

[Perepep]

And for those that have two K7s and find the bright lights extremely annoying when watching a film in a dark room... What are our options?

Can a special firmware be sent to those who would like to disable it?

Can the ring be physically disabled

a bit of DIY

 

[Dsnuts]

Ok so why am I posting a pic of the K9 pro? This was my test bed for some cables. lol. Well thats because I recently bought the thing.

I have been using the K9 pro getting to know its sound over the past weekend and I am now 100% certain of the value level on the K7. For 1/4th the cost of the K9 pro your getting something like 85-90% of the sonics of Fiios flagship the K9 pros and almost a similar amount of power. Sure it uses a different dac ESS chip vs AK has more bells and whistles with a built in linear power supply. I am talking in pure subjective sound quality wise. The K7 comes remarkably close to the dynamics of the K9 pro and I have a feeling it is due to using the same THX amplification. K9 pro is more refined experience yes but the K7 has its own charms being the smoother musical AK sound vs the K9 pros. I would have loved to compare it to the former K9 pro AK edition but this newer ESS version was the only type being sold new right now.

If your on the fence to try a K7. It is by far the best bang for buck source dac/amp I am now 100% certain of. Been recommending it to just about everyone I know on headfi. I still cant get over just how good the K7 sounds.

 

[FiiO]

a bit of DIY

 

[crea1986]

We can turn off that circle of lights on the volume knob by upgrading the software, but as of now there are few users who want to turn it off.

Does it really take that much to make a software update? i can predict 85% of your customers will atleast ask for it because the fixed light it's annoying.Most audiophiles user aren't gamers that look forward to rgb everything, please don't ride this nonsense gamery looking bs.I enjoy music not lights, othewise i would have chosen a different brand.

 

[scracy]

Does it really take that much to make a software update? i can predict 85% of your customers will atleast ask for it because the fixed light it's annoying.Most audiophiles user aren't gamers that look forward to rgb everything, please don't ride this nonsense gamery looking bs.I enjoy music not lights, othewise i would have chosen a different brand.

Personally I like having the light around the volume knob, it's good indication that the unit is actually switched on.

 

[vsg28]

a bit of DIY

Why not just use the foam ring that comes on the K7 volume wheel (might be a recent addition though)?