FiiO Q5, Flagship DAC/Amp, an Dual DAC, USB/Optical/Coaxial/Line in, share the same amp module with X7.
Sep 27, 2017 at 8:19 AM Post #1,037 of 3,173
I wish I could buy a Q5 instead of a MoJo in January
I own a Mojo, and it really is a pretty stunning device truth be told. If it had Bluetooth built into in it would be pretty awesome for sure. I know you can add the Polly but that is a pretty expensive thing if somebody like me was simply trying to add Bluetooth. I think that Bluetooth will be almost standard on pretty much all new devices like the Q5. I am still very interested to hear the Q5 as I know FiiO makes great sounding devices so it should be a very nice addition to the market.
 
Sep 27, 2017 at 5:39 PM Post #1,038 of 3,173
The Q5 is not out yet but those who want a bluetooth portable DAC/AMP Mcintosh got your back http://www.mcintoshlabs.com/us/Products/pages/ProductDetails.aspx?CatId=lifestyle&ProductId=MHA50
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Sep 27, 2017 at 7:29 PM Post #1,039 of 3,173
Interesting device, though the sparse specs are not terribly impressive. 200 mw, but I did not see an impedance listed. 6 hours playback time is a bit less than what I would like.
I wonder if they will have them at RMAF so I might get a listen.
 
Sep 27, 2017 at 10:19 PM Post #1,040 of 3,173
Not to mention the price will be stupid, almost for sure.
 
Sep 29, 2017 at 2:08 PM Post #1,042 of 3,173
It seems to me the fiio q5 will really revolutionize our portable dac market. I've been waiting years for something that is small enough for the pocket with a phone, with a totl dac chip and amp (or at least mobile es9018 or something), balanced output, and being able to decode at least 192/24 and dsd natively. I'm really hoping to see a es9028pro in the q5. The 9018 is outdated now with its sabre glare. The 9028 from what I've read eliminates that problem and adds a more percieved flat response than a measured one, and measured flat imo is not flat. More modern studio gear these days has a small compensation curve to be more percieved as flat than having that touch of extra treble.
 
Oct 1, 2017 at 3:53 PM Post #1,043 of 3,173
HI, I haven't been in here for a while, but I am still patiently waiting for the Q5 to be released. Did they make a final decision on the DAC? Will they be AK4490s?

Also, since the website redesign I can't find how to search within an actual thread (not a forum). Where did the "Search within this thread" link go? :triportsad:
 
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Oct 1, 2017 at 4:46 PM Post #1,044 of 3,173
HI, I haven't been in here for a while, but I am still patiently waiting for the Q5 to be released. Did they make a final decision on the Amps? Will they be AK4490s?

Also, since the website redesign I can't find how to search within an actual thread (not a forum). Where did the "Search within this thread" link go? :triportsad:
As far as amps go they're going with the am3a which ships with the x7ii also. As far as dac chips are concerned theu haven't said much other than on the front page the consideration of a high end one like an ak4490, es9018, possibly dual chips.
 
Oct 1, 2017 at 5:13 PM Post #1,045 of 3,173
Hope they opt for the AK chips over the 9018.
 
Oct 1, 2017 at 8:35 PM Post #1,046 of 3,173
As far as amps go they're going with the am3a which ships with the x7ii also. As far as dac chips are concerned theu haven't said much other than on the front page the consideration of a high end one like an ak4490, es9018, possibly dual chips.
Sorry, I meant DACs. The only reason I am interested in the Q5 is for dual AK4490s. Fingers crossed. :nerd:
 

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