[SteveNZ]

Took delivery of a Q5 this morning, went through the firmware upgrade rigmarole (no real issues). Seems like a nice device, haven't tried the USB input as yet, bluetooth output seems ok but lacking depth at lower volumes, may just need to experiment with levels at each end. Only running it into my old HD280's at the moment, will try it with the PM-3's when I get home. Have ordered the mUSB -> USB-C cable so i can give it a decent go over USB. Good to see it's reporting Apt-X connection on the Note 8.

 

[bahamot]

@FiiO, any plan to make 4.4mm discrete amp module for Q5/X7?

 

[Brooko]

@FiiO, any plan to make 4.4mm discrete amp module for Q5/X7?

AM3B - https://www.head-fi.org/threads/bask-in-the-beauty-of-4-4mm-balanced-with-fiio-am3b-and-bl44.877132/

http://www.fiio.net/en/products/73#AM3B

 

[bahamot]

AM3B - https://www.head-fi.org/threads/bask-in-the-beauty-of-4-4mm-balanced-with-fiio-am3b-and-bl44.877132/

http://www.fiio.net/en/products/73#AM3B

Already got AM3B. But it's opamp based design, not discrete amp design.

 

[tim0chan]

Are you sure? How do you know that it is connecting via aptX? My Q5 and G6 can only connect by AAC and it is the G6 at fault.

Developer options

 

[SteveNZ]

FWIW - I tried hooking my Note 8 to the Q5 using a mUSB-->USB-C cable that I had laying around and it definitely defaults to "Phone charges external device". Any attempt to change the charging mode causes the devices to disconnect, so just selecting "device charges phone" or "file system" won't work, it looks like it definitely is necessary to purchase the appropriate cable in order to stop the phone battery being rapidly depleted when connected via USB.

It's occurred to me to try switching the USB ports on the Q5 and see if the behaviour is consistant when hooked up to the side port, but as the Q5 doesn't support being used as a portable battery pack, I don't see why it'd behave differently.

 

[FiiO]

FWIW - I tried hooking my Note 8 to the Q5 using a mUSB-->USB-C cable that I had laying around and it definitely defaults to "Phone charges external device". Any attempt to change the charging mode causes the devices to disconnect, so just selecting "device charges phone" or "file system" won't work, it looks like it definitely is necessary to purchase the appropriate cable in order to stop the phone battery being rapidly depleted when connected via USB.

It's occurred to me to try switching the USB ports on the Q5 and see if the behaviour is consistant when hooked up to the side port, but as the Q5 doesn't support being used as a portable battery pack, I don't see why it'd behave differently.

Dear friend,

The issue you mentioned would happen as well after switching the usb ports using the FiiO Music?
You may try our CL06 for help instead.

Best regards

 

[Sonic Defender]

Developer options

So when I go to developer options after the Q5 has connected with my phone the codec that always is shown being used is AAC. I can then select aptX, but I doubt it uses that codec as the connection has been made. Are you saying that the default codec your G6 connects to the Q5, without any selecting on your part is aptX? If so, would you mind telling me what version and build of Oreo you have? I can't imagine what would be different with my G6 unless you are somewhere in Europe or Asia for instance where maybe there could be a hardware difference? As far as I can tell my G6 running Oreo can't go from aptX HD to just aptX, it can't seem to make the change so it then establishes an AAC connection. My G6 also does this with an aptX enabled headphone, but when I had a B&W PX headphone, it connected with aptX HD no problem and the same when it connected to a Bluewave Get headphone amp. Rather annoying.

 

[howdy]

Really thinking of buying this for my 128gb ipod touch6th gen, with all Tidal HiFi. Seems like the perfect combo!

 

[Sonic Defender]

Really thinking of buying this for my 128gb ipod touch6th gen, with all Tidal HiFi. Seems like the perfect combo!

Wouldn't a smartphone be a better choice over an iPod? I'm curious why you would opt to use an iPod instead as ultimately it is just a transport right? I'm sure you have your reasons, I'm just curious is all.

 

[howdy]

Wouldn't a smartphone be a better choice over an iPod? I'm curious why you would opt to use an iPod instead as ultimately it is just a transport right? I'm sure you have your reasons, I'm just curious is all.

I try to use my phone as a phone and sometimes with my Bluetooth headphones. The ipod would be kept with the Q5 as a rig.

 

[Sonic Defender]

I try to use my phone as a phone and sometimes with my Bluetooth headphones. The ipod would be kept with the Q5 as a rig.

Gotcha, makes sense.

 

[gto88]

Got my Q5 today.
Connected to PC windows 10, download and install USB driver.
Run foobar2000, play dsd file, dsd light is on.
Everything is smooth no issue at all.
Will try bluetooth later,
So far, with Z1R, it sounds good - really good.

 

[gto88]

One question, after installed USB driver, the audio format can only be selected up to 32bit, 192K..
However, before that it shows up to 32bit, 384k. Is it driver issue?

 

[Bleether]

So I’ve had my Q5 for a little over a month now, and I am so annoyed by their indicator lights. They are completely useless when using outdoors because it’s so dim that you can’t tell if it’s on or off. I didn’t think such a minor thing would be an issue but it really is when I use it outdoors a lot. So frustrating that this thing was near perfect for me.