FiiO Q7 Portable Desktop-Class DAC and Headphone Amplifier Discussion & Impressions Thread
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Dear friend,
Yes, for singled ended output only one THX amplifier modules will go though.
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Review said that m17 in dc mode ultra high gain, heat goes up quick, fan is required.
I wonder if q7 has improved in this regard?
I wonder if q7 has improved in this regard?
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Good question. I'm thinking it still must get pretty warm as it comes with a fan-stand.
It is worth it to have Mojo 2 + Xduoo Bt Adapter + Topping Nx7 over Fiio Q7?
I would love to have Mojo 2 DSP features, but it is quite a hassle to charge three items at the everytime.
Fiio Q7 one the other hands has 1.5 w battery mode and 3 w DC mode, embedded with Bluetooth, though no Bluetooth so I stuck with Fiio Q7 house sound forever.
I would love to have Mojo 2 DSP features, but it is quite a hassle to charge three items at the everytime.
Fiio Q7 one the other hands has 1.5 w battery mode and 3 w DC mode, embedded with Bluetooth, though no Bluetooth so I stuck with Fiio Q7 house sound forever.
I haven't tested extensively yet, but it didn't get warm enough that I felt I had to use the fan, unlike the M17, though it did get pretty warm.
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Sounds like a mouthful to carry.
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Sound good, definitely looking forward to your review.
Dear friend,
1. When the Q7 is used as USB DAC with charge on option, its temperature may be higher. And it is recommended to remove the leather case to help losing heat。
2. When using the Q7 in DC charging mode, it is recommended to remove the leather case and put the Q7 to the DK3 to help losing heat.
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FiiO Portable DAC and Amplifier Q7 Is Officially Released!
The innovative concept of portable desktop devices brings the M17 comprehensive performance and makes it a great success. At the same time, in our follow-up research, many audiophiles coveted the M17's strong audio performance, but were discouraged by its high price. Under this condition, we followed the design concept of the M17, and cleverly integrated the console configuration into the portable size, so that the Q7 could maintain the powerful performance of the M17 while being carefully crafted on other aspects.
The Q7 features desktop-grade configurations- THX AAA 788+ amp circuit + XMOS 16-core XU316 + ES9038PRO DAC + Qualcomm QCC5124 Bluetooth chip, integrating portable and desktop DAC/Amps in one. Such robust performance allows you to travel freely in the music world with a pure listening experience.
The Q7 supports DC and battery-powered modes. Under the DC power supply mode, the battery is bypassed to protect battery life. Also, the Enhanced over-ear headphone mode will be enabled to improve the output power to 3000mW. Under the battery-powered mode, the 9200mAh battery is up to the task of letting the Q7 output up to 1500mW of power.
Another upgrade in the Q7 is FiiO's self-developed digital control core center. This control chip powered by an ARM Cortex M4 processor efficiently handles tasks such as clock management, USB decoding, and optical decoding to optimize sound quality. To further enhance sound quality, the digital and analog sections are physically separated on different boards with shield covers to achieve an extremely pure sound for a superb listening experience.
The Q7 continues FiiO's modern design language, featuring a bold next-gen mech design complemented by tasteful color lights. In addition, the Q7 is equipped to handle any situation - with USB, optical and coaxial inputs; 2 single-ended (6.35mm and 3.5mm) and 2 balanced outputs (4.4mm and 2.5mm); and also LO output too.
Key features of the Q7 include:
-- 3000mW output power
-- Fully balanced THX AAA 788+ amplifier
-- Dual portable/desktop power supply modes
-- Numerous inputs and outputs
-- High-end XMOS XU316 + ES9038PRO + QCC5124 configuration
-- Self-developed digital control core
-- Next-gen mech design
-- Color IPS display
-- Multiple intelligent protection systems
* The Q7 is available on our AliExpress Official Store. Click the link below to take it home right away.
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256804666598198.html
Best regards,
Guangzhou FiiO Electronics Technology Co., Ltd.
The innovative concept of portable desktop devices brings the M17 comprehensive performance and makes it a great success. At the same time, in our follow-up research, many audiophiles coveted the M17's strong audio performance, but were discouraged by its high price. Under this condition, we followed the design concept of the M17, and cleverly integrated the console configuration into the portable size, so that the Q7 could maintain the powerful performance of the M17 while being carefully crafted on other aspects.
The Q7 features desktop-grade configurations- THX AAA 788+ amp circuit + XMOS 16-core XU316 + ES9038PRO DAC + Qualcomm QCC5124 Bluetooth chip, integrating portable and desktop DAC/Amps in one. Such robust performance allows you to travel freely in the music world with a pure listening experience.
The Q7 supports DC and battery-powered modes. Under the DC power supply mode, the battery is bypassed to protect battery life. Also, the Enhanced over-ear headphone mode will be enabled to improve the output power to 3000mW. Under the battery-powered mode, the 9200mAh battery is up to the task of letting the Q7 output up to 1500mW of power.
Another upgrade in the Q7 is FiiO's self-developed digital control core center. This control chip powered by an ARM Cortex M4 processor efficiently handles tasks such as clock management, USB decoding, and optical decoding to optimize sound quality. To further enhance sound quality, the digital and analog sections are physically separated on different boards with shield covers to achieve an extremely pure sound for a superb listening experience.
The Q7 continues FiiO's modern design language, featuring a bold next-gen mech design complemented by tasteful color lights. In addition, the Q7 is equipped to handle any situation - with USB, optical and coaxial inputs; 2 single-ended (6.35mm and 3.5mm) and 2 balanced outputs (4.4mm and 2.5mm); and also LO output too.
Key features of the Q7 include:
-- 3000mW output power
-- Fully balanced THX AAA 788+ amplifier
-- Dual portable/desktop power supply modes
-- Numerous inputs and outputs
-- High-end XMOS XU316 + ES9038PRO + QCC5124 configuration
-- Self-developed digital control core
-- Next-gen mech design
-- Color IPS display
-- Multiple intelligent protection systems
* The Q7 is available on our AliExpress Official Store. Click the link below to take it home right away.
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256804666598198.html
Best regards,
Guangzhou FiiO Electronics Technology Co., Ltd.
Very nice, looks awesome! Quick question though: What's this other device on the left side of the picture?
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Does it get a fully adjustable parametric EQ like the Qudelix 5k? Hopefully bit more flexible than the 1 custom adjustable PEQ patch of the BTR7
Very nice, looks awesome! Quick question though: What's this other device on the left side of the picture?
Fiio R7 Digital Audio Streamer - Upcoming - Price 900 USD.
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The Story of FiiO Portable Desktop-Class Amplifier Q7
Chapter 1 The humble knob comes with new tricks
Our Q7 was released last week at home. There were many thoughts and details when we were designing it that you might want to know. Here, we will share its story.
On October 3, a friend who bought the Q7 sent a message to us, saying that the multifunction knob of the Q7 carries too many tasks, and it is estimated that it may be damaged most easily. So, we will start with the multifunction knob.
is the most easily damaged part. So our first R&D story will be
Starting with the multifunction knob.
As the benchmark of FiiO's new generation of portable DAC/Amps, the interaction of the Q7 has also been carefully designed, and it is planned to be introduced into other products. In this set of interactions, more than 90% of the operations are realized through the knob. With such high-frequency use, users will inevitably worry about the life of this encoder. In fact, as the manufacturer, we are more concerned about this issue.
In order to dispel the doubts, we would like to introduce how we ensure the high reliability of this encoder, i.e. carefully-selected raw materials and reasonable installation structure.
We choose an integrated composite encoder to realize the function of the encoder + physical button. The intuitive advantage of full airtightness is that it has excellent dustproof and moistureproof performance. What's more, the entire encoder adopts a metal cover and a metal handle, which also ensures high precision yet low abrasion when operating. In the sampling inspection, the measured life has reached more than 50,000 times, far exceeding the 30,000 times specified in the specification list in Picture 1.
*Nominal encoder life > 30,000 cycles (one cycle is 360° forward rotation + 360° reverse rotation is one cycle);
*Nominal button life > 30,000 times.
In terms of structural fixation, it relies on the all-aluminum alloy body for support, and the encoder is tightly locked in the CNC-processed cavity through a nut. The high-precision fit ensures that the encoder will not have any offset during normal operation or when the device falls off accidentally. (Picture 2)
In order to demonstrate the structure of the multifunction knob more intuitively, we made an animation to show its sturdiness and reliability. (Picture 3)
Chapter 1 The humble knob comes with new tricks
Our Q7 was released last week at home. There were many thoughts and details when we were designing it that you might want to know. Here, we will share its story.
On October 3, a friend who bought the Q7 sent a message to us, saying that the multifunction knob of the Q7 carries too many tasks, and it is estimated that it may be damaged most easily. So, we will start with the multifunction knob.
is the most easily damaged part. So our first R&D story will be
Starting with the multifunction knob.
As the benchmark of FiiO's new generation of portable DAC/Amps, the interaction of the Q7 has also been carefully designed, and it is planned to be introduced into other products. In this set of interactions, more than 90% of the operations are realized through the knob. With such high-frequency use, users will inevitably worry about the life of this encoder. In fact, as the manufacturer, we are more concerned about this issue.
In order to dispel the doubts, we would like to introduce how we ensure the high reliability of this encoder, i.e. carefully-selected raw materials and reasonable installation structure.
We choose an integrated composite encoder to realize the function of the encoder + physical button. The intuitive advantage of full airtightness is that it has excellent dustproof and moistureproof performance. What's more, the entire encoder adopts a metal cover and a metal handle, which also ensures high precision yet low abrasion when operating. In the sampling inspection, the measured life has reached more than 50,000 times, far exceeding the 30,000 times specified in the specification list in Picture 1.
*Nominal encoder life > 30,000 cycles (one cycle is 360° forward rotation + 360° reverse rotation is one cycle);
*Nominal button life > 30,000 times.
In terms of structural fixation, it relies on the all-aluminum alloy body for support, and the encoder is tightly locked in the CNC-processed cavity through a nut. The high-precision fit ensures that the encoder will not have any offset during normal operation or when the device falls off accidentally. (Picture 2)
In order to demonstrate the structure of the multifunction knob more intuitively, we made an animation to show its sturdiness and reliability. (Picture 3)
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