[FiiO]

To Fiio, is there any future plan to make the Q5s TC a full certified with full unfold of Mqa device

Hi,

We have reported your feedback to the engineer. The MQA support could not add for the Q5s.
Firstly, we haven't started the development yet. And the development and certification are a particularly long process.Even if Q5s can support MQA, it's just render, not decoder (2X unfoldings).
The main control certification for players are different from the usb channel certification as well. We will try to support the MQA in our new DAC products in the future.

Best regards

No, sorry. But we will try to support the MQA in our new DAC products in the future.

Best regards

 

[TooPoorForHiFi]

Can the FiiO Q5s TC run off of USB Power when used as a Desktop DAC/AMP instead of the Internal Battery?

@FiiO

 

[Ichos]

I don't think that there is a way to bypass battery charging and operation.
May be there is a chance that when it is fully charged then runs from the USB power?

 

[boodi]

I have a Q5s TC on loan and will put up a review later ,
I have also the Chord Mojo / Qudelix 5k / Fiio Btr 5 ( had other Fiio in the past at hands but not currently ) / Eida 9038s / Lg V40 as portables

and other not portables setups .

so far I am impressed by the build , overall tech design and easy of use of the unit , it feels like nicely engineered and well packed functional hardware , a bit soon to say the last word on operations but for now I have encountered zero issues of the ones mentioned. Sound is pretty good for a portable unit , I wouldn't opinion it very easily as bad or not so good ; I will write a more reasoned description later with pros and cons

 

[Uncle00Jesse]

How much better is the Q5s Bluetooth performance with iOS specifically over the original Q5?

 

[Shakmal]

I don't think that there is a way to bypass battery charging and operation.
May be there is a chance that when it is fully charged then runs from the USB power?

I have been asking the same question too.. It is either the power from USB will be charging directly the unit or the battery when the battery is fully charged up, but I do believe that it is the later which might deteriorate the battery capacity in the long run.

 

[Ichos]

To be honest here I wouldn't buy a battery powered device to use it with a PC.
My best case scenario is to use it with charge off till the battery is depleted and then give it a full charge and start again.

 

[FiiO]

Can the FiiO Q5s TC run off of USB Power when used as a Desktop DAC/AMP instead of the Internal Battery?

@FiiO

Dear friend,

Sorry no. Or you could consider whether the K3 without battery could meet your need: https://www.fiio.com/k3

Best regards

 

[TooPoorForHiFi]

Dear friend,

Sorry no. Or you could consider whether the K3 without battery could meet your need: https://www.fiio.com/k3

Best regards

I've used to own the K3 and I didn't like it much. + I've switched to 4.4.

I'm sure a product like this will SELL!

Make a FiiO K3 Pro / K4 with THX Balanced 4.4 + 3.5mm SE / 6.35mm in a Schiit HEL / Fulla / Micca Origen G2 Design(Top Volume Knob). Have a switch between Headphone Volume control and Speaker Volume control so users wouldn't have to unplug their headphone, unit should remember the Volume settings for both Headphone and Speaker.

I'm basically wishing for a Micca Origen G2 with Modern Tech. I would buy one in a heartbeat!

 

[MotherGooz]

I’m using a Usb-A to USB-A —>USB OTG adapter so that when I’m using the Q5S on PC it wil not charge up the battery. Works great, but after 2 years of heavy usage the battery is not what is used to be. Any change i can replace it?

 

[Shakmal]

I haven't

I’m using a Usb-A to USB-A —>USB OTG adapter so that when I’m using the Q5S on PC it wil not charge up the battery. Works great, but after 2 years of heavy usage the battery is not what is used to be. Any change i can replace it?

I haven't seen anyone tried to DIY for the battery replacement but I have replaced the battery for a very early version of Fiio Alpen model.. Which is currently collecting dust.. Lol

 

[MotherGooz]

I haven't

I haven't seen anyone tried to DIY for the battery replacement but I have replaced the battery for a very early version of Fiio Alpen model.. Which is currently collecting dust.. Lol

It’s not hard, remove the bottom dac, then the 2 black screws inside and you can remove the backside and have access to the battery. So @FiiO where can I order a replacement battery

 

[gavinfabl]

Got the Q5s a few days ago. It’s a cracking piece of kit. I have a problem though. Every time I turn on the volume and connect , the Q5s volume control doesn’t work. Pushing the reset pin clears up the problem but it doesn’t seem right that I have to do this every time I want to use it. Firmware is 1.4. Connecting to my iPhone 12 Pro Max and iPad Pro (usb c). Has anyone else had this issue? If so, is there a better fix?

I am connecting the Q5s to my iPhone via usb normally. Not sure if there is a specific way of turning one device on or off before connecting the cables. Could it be something as straightforward as this ?

 

[FiiO]

Got the Q5s a few days ago. It’s a cracking piece of kit. I have a problem though. Every time I turn on the volume and connect , the Q5s volume control doesn’t work. Pushing the reset pin clears up the problem but it doesn’t seem right that I have to do this every time I want to use it. Firmware is 1.4. Connecting to my iPhone 12 Pro Max and iPad Pro (usb c). Has anyone else had this issue? If so, is there a better fix?

I am connecting the Q5s to my iPhone via usb normally. Not sure if there is a specific way of turning one device on or off before connecting the cables. Could it be something as straightforward as this ?

Dear friend,

Which output port are you using? And it seems that the Q5s doesn't have 1.4 firmware.

Best regards

 

[FiiO]

It’s not hard, remove the bottom dac, then the 2 black screws inside and you can remove the backside and have access to the battery. So @FiiO where can I order a replacement battery

Dear friend,

Because of the strict customs here, we could not arrange the pure battery shipment to other country now.

But you could try to find one from Aliexpress. This one is recommended by other user: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/4001197407095.html?spm=2114.12010615.8148356.7.677e6b00V4XrcD

Best regards