Sync issues would be on software side of things, I think, because I've never ran into sync issues with the various portable DACs I've tried....
Not sure if it was mentioned anywhere. A major plus for me is the lack of any audio video sync issues in YT and Netflix.
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[FiiO Q5s Type C ‖ Q5s] Bluetooth DSD-capable Amplifier,AK4493x2,768k/32bit
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Sync issues would be on software side of things, I think, because I've never ran into sync issues with the various portable DACs I've tried.
Tons of daps have sync issues in dac mode when it comes to watching video, like youtube and Netflix. Sometimes the delay can be jarring, but this amp uses xmos, and fpga for desktop processing so you're not going to get those soc delays.
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Just ordered the DD case from Ali Express
This things a keeper, so case time.
This things a keeper, so case time.
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Usability impressions:
I do like the Q5S, its very versatile, but my main need in a portable AMP/DAC is huge on the portable side.
My laptop has horrendous 3.5mm out so I've been using some miniture products and the E10K suited my need for a while until its analog potentiometer got noisy (im too lazy to take it apart and clean it). The Q5S is a thicc boi for taking into bed and using with my small 14" laptop.
I kinda wish FiiO had some custom engraving options available for a price like Vmoda does. The front of the Q5S looks like the perfect spot to put some coolio designs.
I do like the Q5S, its very versatile, but my main need in a portable AMP/DAC is huge on the portable side.
My laptop has horrendous 3.5mm out so I've been using some miniture products and the E10K suited my need for a while until its analog potentiometer got noisy (im too lazy to take it apart and clean it). The Q5S is a thicc boi for taking into bed and using with my small 14" laptop.
I kinda wish FiiO had some custom engraving options available for a price like Vmoda does. The front of the Q5S looks like the perfect spot to put some coolio designs.
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Usability impressions:
I do like the Q5S, its very versatile, but my main need in a portable AMP/DAC is huge on the portable side.
My laptop has horrendous 3.5mm out so I've been using some miniture products and the E10K suited my need for a while until its analog potentiometer got noisy (im too lazy to take it apart and clean it). The Q5S is a thicc boi for taking into bed and using with my small 14" laptop.
I kinda wish FiiO had some custom engraving options available for a price like Vmoda does. The front of the Q5S looks like the perfect spot to put some coolio designs.
Why didn't you just get the Q1 mkii? A lot smaller than Q5s and still an upgrade from E10.
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Why didn't you just get the Q1 mkii? A lot smaller than Q5s and still an upgrade from E10.
The Q5S is here for a review
It's a great stackable unit. Part of its size is that it is indeed more technical advanced than something like a Q1. It's packed with features and needs to be taken on the go hence its size and battery.
Just giving my own usecase scenario.
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The Q5S is here for a review
It's a great stackable unit. Part of its size is that it is indeed more technical advanced than something like a Q1. It's packed with features and needs to be taken on the go hence its size and battery.
Just giving my own usecase scenario.
The Q5S is here for a review
It's a great stackable unit. Part of its size is that it is indeed more technical advanced than something like a Q1. It's packed with features and needs to be taken on the go hence its size and battery.
Just giving my own usecase scenario.
Ahh, my bad.
Is it possible to attach a neck lanyard to this case?Just ordered the DD case from Ali Express
This things a keeper, so case time.
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Is it possible to attach a neck lanyard to this case?
I don't think so, doesn't look like there's anyway to hook one on.
Just ordered the DD case from Ali Express
This things a keeper, so case time.
Mine is on the way. Should be getting it in few days time
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Any comparison between the Q5s and iFi xDSD?
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Is it a lot difference in sound quality between K3 and Q5s?Apparently Q5s uses the same PC driver as my K3 so I haven't reinstalled it. FiiO Control Panel shows it as Q5. However I can't find the option to change the L/R balance which is present on K3 with the same driver.
I tend to change L/R balance quite a lot. How can I do it with Q5s?
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Any comparison between the Q5s and iFi xDSD?
I did a quick one now. Short answer: The xDSD is a bit more "musical" and the Q5s more what I'd describe as "smooth and even". Couldn't pick one as being more detailed with a level-matched comparison. Both were connected via coax to an M11.
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I did a quick one now. Short answer: The xDSD is a bit more "musical" and the Q5s more what I'd describe as "smooth and even". Couldn't pick one as being more detailed with a level-matched comparison. Both were connected via coax to an M11.
Is that was Stock AMP on the Q5s or THX AAA AMP?
Thanks.
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I would guess the stock module, to my ears the thx module doesn't sound like the xdsd. Definitely not smooth
Is that was Stock AMP on the Q5s or THX AAA AMP?
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I would guess the stock module, to my ears the thx module doesn't sound like the xdsd. Definitely not smooth
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