[Katholm]

Does it have bluetooth? Ldac? Stated nowhere

 

[Timoteew]

Does it have bluetooth? Ldac? Stated nowhere

Dealbreaker for me if not - can't see any mention of Bluetooth unfortunately, even on the HiFiGo page.

 

[DivineCurrent]

I’m pretty sure it doesn’t have Bluetooth, it’s basically identical to the Q1 MKii, but with more inputs and power.

 

[Katholm]

So only q5 is bt then?

 

[Timoteew]

So only q5 is bt then?

Of the Q line yes I'm afraid so - can thoroughly recommend the BTR5 from Fiio though if you need bluetooth.

 

[FiiO]

Compared with the last generation,the Q3 comes with an extra 4.4mm balanced output. 3 mainstream headphone outputs, 4.4mm2.5mm/3.5mm/4.4mm jacks, allow you to connect all kinds of headphones. So you don't have to sacrifice compatibility with single-ended headphones while having fun with the balanced output!

 

[Strifeff7]

instant buy if it have a bluetooth,
I need a btr5 on steroids,

 

[feverfive]

Looking for a newer solution for use with my Macbook, maybe it's time I jump at a Fiio offering. Probably give my Gen 1.5 Meridian Explorer attached to a Headstage Arrow 4G to my nephew as he seems to be getting interested in audio gadgets.

 

[Fabdube]

Ignore comment: Wrong thread

 

[Katholm]

No bluetooth no interest
Who makes daps without a 2$ bt csr ldac chip? Such a waste, you couldve hit homerun fiio....

 

[Ab10]

No BT - Not interested then, Also what are source port - opt / coax / line in ?

 

[DivineCurrent]

No bluetooth no interest
Who makes daps without a 2$ bt csr ldac chip? Such a waste, you couldve hit homerun fiio....

The Q3 is not a dap, it's a small portable dac/amp really only intended for direct wired use with a phone or a laptop in my situation, just like the Q1 was. The BTR5 is still probably the best option if you need bluetooth. (or the Q5s if you need more power). Or actually, the ES100 is a very popular option around $100: https://www.amazon.com/EarStudio-ES100-24bit-High-Resolution-Bluetooth-Unbalanced/dp/B078H4YD2L

 

[corgifall]

I think with the release of the BTR5 the q1 and q3 are in a weird spot price wise. I think the q3 will compete well with the IFI hip dac but for those who need bluetooth will either stick with the BTR5 or wait it out for a q5 replacement. I still enjoy a wired connector and think the q3 and lotoo paw s1 are still good options if you don't mind being wired into your source device. If you need/want 4.4mm pentaconn then for the moment there are no bluetooth options I'm aware of under $300.

 

[feverfive]

Heh, maybe I shouldn't have just assumed that this woukd accept USB input so I can use as a DAC from my Macbook. I don't really "need" anything like this (I'm happy to just use my old Meridian Explorer > Headstage Arrow 4G setup), but just jones'ing for a new gadget more than anything else, hahahaha.

 

[corgifall]

Heh, maybe I shouldn't have just assumed that this woukd accept USB input so I can use as a DAC from my Macbook. I don't really "need" anything like this (I'm happy to just use my old Meridian Explorer > Headstage Arrow 4G setup), but just jones'ing for a new gadget more than anything else, hahahaha.

The itch for new gear is very real haha