[triplew]

1. Decoding with iPhone normal, computer USB DAC play DSD normal.
2. Line input is normal.
3. Coaxial input with X7 Ⅱ, normal use
4. Optical input, the first time access problems, reset once. Support to 96K, the use of X7 Ⅱ fiber output source
5. VOL Knob feel OK, it can be placed on the desktop with your fingers.
6. Bluetooth connection phone, open and close easy to remember, connect the phone need to wait for red and blue light flash. and pair.
7. Bluetooth connection iPhone, control music keys normal, can not answer calls, you can listen to WeChat.
8. Lamp light effect is good.
9. With K5 use, K5 must power-on to charge Q5, decoding normal.

Please keep us updated, thanks!

 

[jabro]

Looks great, tho I would like to see detail photos of the USB/micro USB ports. The micro USB port isn't just placed on the side of the Q5, right?

 

[Ab10]

Looks great, tho I would like to see detail photos of the USB/micro USB ports. The micro USB port isn't just placed on the side of the Q5, right?

Micro USB port placed at the bottom so Q5 can be docked on the Top of K5.

 

[WayTooCrazy]

Make it in red, so that it can match the red X5iii

 

[jabro]

Micro USB port placed at the bottom so Q5 can be docked on the Top of K5.

Thanks!

 

[OneL0ve]

Fiio are you ready for my Q5 monies yet? (X7 mark II until then)

 

[elNan]

Will the Q5 support balanced line out like the A&K DAPs?

 

[WayTooCrazy]

Will the Q5 support balanced line out like the A&K DAPs?

What amp are you feeding with the balanced line-out? Looks like we are hoping for the same thing.

 

[elNan]

What amp are you feeding with the balanced line-out? Looks like we are hoping for the same thing.

I'm planning on buying the Cayin iHA6 amplifier and a DAC (or a DAP) with balanced line-out, preferably a portable one. The Q5 will be at the top of my list if it supports this feature. I think this would be a really good feature to have for the Q5 that will set Fiio apart from the competition (at least in the segment of portable DAC/Amps).

 

[Kolapso]

I'm also hoping for a balanced connection on the Q5!

 

[FiiO]

Will the Q5 support balanced line out like the A&K DAPs?

DAC: AKM4490×2
LINE IN / OPTICAL IN / COAXIAL IN: one 3.5mm interface
LINE OUT: one 3.5mm interface
USB IN 1: Micro USB (Power+Date)
USB IN 2: Micro USB (Power+Date)
Bluetooth IN (apt-x)
Power out 3.5 / Balanced out 2.5 (AMP module)

Seems not.

 

[WayTooCrazy]

Yup. Another missed opportunity. Seems like they're on a roll. With the constant issues with my X5iii and the issues I'm reading about the X7ii... I no longer think Fiio has anything for me going forward. The F5 is nice, maybe F9 will be too. Otherwise, I'll have to look elsewhere.

 

[elNan]

Seems not.

I thought "Infinity Sound" was all about Fiio embracing balanced audio, this is disappointing
Could this be implemented through a new replaceable module?

 

[Dobrescu George]

Yup. Another missed opportunity. Seems like they're on a roll. With the constant issues with my X5iii and the issues I'm reading about the X7ii... I no longer think Fiio has anything for me going forward. The F5 is nice, maybe F9 will be too. Otherwise, I'll have to look elsewhere.

I haven't gotten an X7mkii on my hands yet, but I haven't noticed anyone complaining about major issues yet (?)

 

[WayTooCrazy]

I haven't gotten an X7mkii on my hands yet, but I haven't noticed anyone complaining about major issues yet (?)

Don't have to be major "yet". We still have time and more people need them. I'm still waiting for someone to test the "line-out" feature. Then again, that has always been my biggest interest (and the price point). I recently talked with an insider... and he indicated that the X5iii is the first unit produced by Fiio w/out the help of HiBy (I'm not sure how accurate that is). If that is the case, it kind of explains their growing pains. I'm quick to judge, and often hastily. I don't plan on dumping the X5iii anytime soon. I just would like certain things resolved that we expected would work out of the box (especially the 256gb card issue for me at the moment). The rest of it. I can just watch and see.