[thirtyCruisers]

Has anyone taken apart the amp module? My 3,5mm on the AM3A seems to be almost dead. I think I need to resolder the socket, but I don't see a way in. Thanks.

 

[Theri0n]

I use predominantly IEM'S, and the amp module that comes with it is fine

I read AM3 without A at the end adds some hissing when low impedance IEM connected. So does jumbo A5.

 

[FiiO]

Has anyone taken apart the amp module? My 3,5mm on the AM3A seems to be almost dead. I think I need to resolder the socket, but I don't see a way in. Thanks.

Dear friend,

You may check if this instruction could help: http://fiio-instruction.oss-us-west... of How to Disassemble the X7 Amp Modules.pdf

Best regards

 

[thirtyCruisers]

You may check if this instruction could help: http://fiio-instruction.oss-us-west... of How to Disassemble the X7 Amp Modules.pdf

Wow, thanks! Couldn't have asked for a better response.
I hope I can do it.

 

[Steve Guppy]

I read AM3 without A at the end adds some hissing when low impedance IEM connected. So does jumbo A5.

But surely the Q5 comes with the AM3A anyway? Mine did, and that definitely has very, very little to no hiss depending on the source recording or volume setting.

 

[Theri0n]

But surely the Q5 comes with the AM3A anyway?

I am getting modded body and AM2 separately. Hoping this combo will beat Topping NX4 DSD not only in details as it does by default, but in emotions either.

very little to no hiss depending on the source recording or volume setting

Recording hiss is inevitable evil. I am talking about that slight one when plugging sensitive low impedance IEM. Fiio E11 does it for instance. Which is not big deal, however... 80% of total I use low impedance sensitive BA IEM.

 

[Theri0n]

This device does not forgive negligent mastering. Cannot listen to old-school metal with exception to those used to be careful to mastering.

 

[iMongui]

Guys, when I use the DAC under Mac OS X (Catalina, Sierra, Mojave), when I select under Midi settings the format of the audio, if I left 32 bits, 384 khz, applications like Microsoft Teams or Skype for Business crashes as hell. I need to go down for 192 khz, otherwise, again, some app crashes. I tried on different Mac OS X versions and different Mac machines just to be sure that its not something wrong with the USB port or just one machine issue. @FiiO Any thoughts?

 

[FiiO]

Guys, when I use the DAC under Mac OS X (Catalina, Sierra, Mojave), when I select under Midi settings the format of the audio, if I left 32 bits, 384 khz, applications like Microsoft Teams or Skype for Business crashes as hell. I need to go down for 192 khz, otherwise, again, some app crashes. I tried on different Mac OS X versions and different Mac machines just to be sure that its not something wrong with the USB port or just one machine issue. @FiiO Any thoughts?

Dear friend,

Does the same issue happen in other music software like Audirvana?

Best regards

 

[iMongui]

Dear friend,

Does the same issue happen in other music software like Audirvana?

Best regards

Audirvana works correctly, I know that its something regarding those applications but its very stressful as I use the dac mainly at work and don't be able to use it properly makes me think to sell it

 

[FiiO]

Audirvana works correctly, I know that its something regarding those applications but its very stressful as I use the dac mainly at work and don't be able to use it properly makes me think to sell it

Dear friend,

Do you have another DAC and check? If some of the softwares work correct and some not, could it be the limitation of some software instead?

Best regards

 

[ObjectVoice]

I impulse-bought a pair of SONY WF1000XM3 bluetooth earphones recently without doing a lot of (read: any) research on codec compatability. They connect to my phone via AAC with no problem and sound, yep, pretty good. To my surprise however my Fiio M9 just throws up its hands at trying to connect with them. My Fiio M11 makes a good fist of it - but all it can finally muster is a link via the the, ahem, not-stellar SBC codec. The Q5 though - I kinda hoped - might be able to haul itself up to connect to them via the AAC codec - but no, not a sausage, not a squeak. It may be, it may well be, of course, that the Q5 was never designed to connect via AAC to something like the Wf1000xm3. So is this a hiding to nothing - or are there arcane pairing rituals I can be initiated into?

 

[iMongui]

I impulse-bought a pair of SONY WF1000XM3 bluetooth earphones recently without doing a lot of (read: any) research on codec compatability. They connect to my phone via AAC with no problem and sound, yep, pretty good. To my surprise however my Fiio M9 just throws up its hands at trying to connect with them. My Fiio M11 makes a good fist of it - but all it can finally muster is a link via the the, ahem, not-stellar SBC codec. The Q5 though - I kinda hoped - might be able to haul itself up to connect to them via the AAC codec - but no, not a sausage, not a squeak. It may be, it may well be, of course, that the Q5 was never designed to connect via AAC to something like the Wf1000xm3. So is this a hiding to nothing - or are there arcane pairing rituals I can be initiated into?

And how do you do it? I mean, how are you trying to connect the Q5 with the Sony? Cable? Because you don’t have an interface to pair de Q5 to the Sony as far as I know, just through cable

 

[Steve Guppy]

And how do you do it? I mean, how are you trying to connect the Q5 with the Sony? Cable? Because you don’t have an interface to pair de Q5 to the Sony as far as I know, just through cable

Exactly, the Q5 is designed to connect to the unit (smartphone, dap, etc) via BT, not the headphones ..

 

[iMongui]

Exactly, the Q5 is designed to connect to the unit (smartphone, dap, etc) via BT, not the headphones ..

I will say that this function would be marvelous tbh xD because you can have your DAC in your pocket, pair with the headphones/earphones and a phone or any other source and just play the music without cables but well, it’s just an idea