The Q5s Type C now comes with the AM3D module.The AM3D is an independent amp module being certified by THX, meaning it has reliably cut the mustard of THX AAA technology. The dual THX AAA-78 modules build a fully balanced amp architecture, achieving more superior audio performance as well as output power, so to immerse users in a music world of high quality yet low distortion.
To get a full score, flagship configurations are impossible to be absent. The Q5s (Type C version) has applied the new-gen Bluetooth chip QCC5124, supporting Bluetooth 5.0 which not only keeps hi-res Bluetooth formats including AAC/SBC/aptX/aptX LL/aptX HD/LDAC, but also added a new format, aptX adaptive, thus achieving perfect performance when playing games, watching videos or listening to music. What's more, the same as the old Q5s, the Type C version uses dual DAC chips AK4493EQ and USB chip XMOS XUF208, which supports up to 768kHz/32bit PCM and DSD 512 native decoding.
Hopefully the issues found with the Q5s and AM3D module as revealed by Amir at Audio Science Review have been addressed. If so it would be nice to know. Either way I am glad to see that the Q5s is still being supported and moved forward.
Hopefully the issues found with the Q5s and AM3D module as revealed by Amir at Audio Science Review have been addressed. If so it would be nice to know. Either way I am glad to see that the Q5s is still being supported and moved forward.
We try not to link into other communities where possible, but if you do a search for Q5s review audio science review I think you will find the thread easily enough.
Equipped with the AM3D module, the Q5s Tpye C version comes with the Type C port, which can be used for USB DAC and audio output. Data transmission between computers is getting easier and more convenient. The 3.5mm/4.4mm headphone outputs on the bottom are able to connect to more single-ended and balanced headphones.
As well, it still completely sidesteps addressing the fair questions about technical issues with the design of the AM3D module and line out of the previous generation Q5s. Were those issues addressed with this refreshed version? Why companies try to simply ignore such matters rather than address them in an honest and open dialogue is beyond me.
I actually never noticed any sound issues with the stock am3e. I never did try the am3d however as “THX” didn’t seem worth the extra cost at the time when the am3e sounded great. Unfortunately someone was nice enough to steal my q5s and the zmf classics that were in my cube when we had the building temp shut down at the beginning of the pandemic. I unfortunately won’t be able to compare the two when the updated Q5s comes out.
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