[FiiO Q5s Type C ‖ Q5s] Bluetooth DSD-capable Amplifier,AK4493x2,768k/32bit
Apr 8, 2019 at 9:25 PM Post #61 of 3,226
I guess people like to keep it straightforward without adding an adapter to the equation. An cheap adapter may degrade the sound, a quality one is an extra cost. Also it may cause issues as it extends the connection, for example when used in a pocket, and may catch on material and break it. I definitely try to avoid them for portable set ups
Any especifc balanced adaptor will be of decent quality. And 4.4mm is much more robust than 2.5mm. 4.4mm is the wiser choice.
 
Apr 8, 2019 at 9:31 PM Post #62 of 3,226
Any especifc balanced adaptor will be of decent quality. And 4.4mm is much more robust than 2.5mm. 4.4mm is the wiser choice.
Since owning the Sony ZX300 I have been happy with most of my cables being 4.4mm - nice, solid connection.
I'm waiting for the Q5s as the Q5 didn't work out for me price-wise as the AM3B extra pushed it beyond what I wanted to spend.
 
Apr 10, 2019 at 10:08 PM Post #63 of 3,226
Has anyone actually heard the Q5s? Has it been available for demo at any of the shows?
 
Apr 12, 2019 at 10:37 AM Post #64 of 3,226
Any ETA for the European markets?
 
Apr 14, 2019 at 4:49 PM Post #66 of 3,226
I am now wondering if the AM3D THX amp might not be better than the AM3E. (Time to buy another adapter.) The one question that I still have is whether it is worth going to the 4493 DAC vs continuing to use the Q5 with the 4490?
 
Apr 14, 2019 at 8:46 PM Post #67 of 3,226
I am now wondering if the AM3D THX amp might not be better than the AM3E. (Time to buy another adapter.) The one question that I still have is whether it is worth going to the 4493 DAC vs continuing to use the Q5 with the 4490?

Spec comparison between AK4493 vs 4490. IMHO, noticeable improvement will be native hardware decoding for DSD512 (Q5 support up to DSD256) which is useless for most. You lose one USB port from Q5.
https://www.akm.com/akm/en/aboutus/news/20171208AK4493_001/
 
Apr 14, 2019 at 10:30 PM Post #68 of 3,226
Apr 19, 2019 at 7:58 PM Post #69 of 3,226
I mean instead of buying an adapter when you switch from 2,5mm to 4,4mm you could also just grab the soldering iron.

@FiiO : May for Q5s and AM3D or only Q5s? (talking about EU)
 
Apr 23, 2019 at 4:26 AM Post #70 of 3,226
I mean instead of buying an adapter when you switch from 2,5mm to 4,4mm you could also just grab the soldering iron.

@FiiO : May for Q5s and AM3D or only Q5s? (talking about EU)
Dear friend,

Estimated time for Q5s and AM3D: May(If everything goes well)

Best regards
 
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Apr 24, 2019 at 6:27 AM Post #71 of 3,226
Dear friend,

Estimated time for Q5s and AM3D: May(If everything goes well)

Best regards
How much will it cost in germany ?
 
May 1, 2019 at 5:58 PM Post #75 of 3,226
Why oh why can't we get something ridiculous from you guys? Something combining the extra power of the AM5 that also has balanced out and preferably THX AAA tech in it. Call it the AM5B or whatever and sell it to us. I guarantee it's gonna sell like hotcakes. Wouldn't even matter if it had to be slightly larger physically than the other modules IMO. Oh well, I'm gonna be buying a Q5s and AM3D anyway, but one can dream.

PS : @toughnut
Hey, what's that about losing a USB port? I might have missed something here.
 

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