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Can it be released now?
Considering "M11 Plus" instead of a DAC but I would rather buy Q7.
Considering "M11 Plus" instead of a DAC but I would rather buy Q7.
FiiO Q7 Portable Desktop-Class DAC and Headphone Amplifier Discussion & Impressions Thread
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gto88
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There are many waiting for Q7 to release, including myself.
I hold on purchasing iFi xDSD Gryphon betting on Q7 has better design.
But, I guess the final spec. has not been fixed given that people are throwing
wish list.
I hold on purchasing iFi xDSD Gryphon betting on Q7 has better design.
But, I guess the final spec. has not been fixed given that people are throwing
wish list.
FiiO Willson
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Now the first version of the Q7 is out, we are debugging.
It will take about 3~4 months before release, because an excellent product needs to spend time to design and debug carefully, so that more people can be satisfied
Eagerly waiting.
Don't rush, just make it perfect!
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@FiiO when the unit is on DC power, will it charge battery?
FiiO Willson
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When it's on DC mode, we plan to do 2 options, you can choose to charge the battery, or not to charge the battery.
Great, don't forget to add (and in M11 Plus too) the option to choose filters from the drop down menu and add visibility of gain/filter selection in the top information bar!
itsnein
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Found announcement of BTR-7, but where is Q-7 ?
itsnein
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A lot in different forums. As example:
https://www.hkepc.com/forum/viewthread.php?fid=124&tid=2661336&page=1
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Ynot1
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Any chance for the support of Q7.7 or BTR7.7 for movie enthusiasts wanting to experience Atmos on HiRez. I think a collaboration with Netflix is needed for this.
Only other way I've read about to get Atmos on headphones is Apple ipod max with Homepod, Creative soundbar and headphone, and couple of other Japanese headphone makers. For such an old technology as multichannel audio, it should not be so expensive to go back to two channel.
Only other way I've read about to get Atmos on headphones is Apple ipod max with Homepod, Creative soundbar and headphone, and couple of other Japanese headphone makers. For such an old technology as multichannel audio, it should not be so expensive to go back to two channel.
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BlueA
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Q7 did not join the product line announcement for the end of 2022.
Does is mean it will not be released this year?
Does is mean it will not be released this year?
FiiO 2022 New Product Schedule
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(4) New Portable DAC/Amps preview and existing product information
Although the portable headphone amplifier is not the first product of FiiO since its establishment, it is the product category that really helped FiiO on the road to success. Starting with the small amp E3, we have historically launched the E1 | E02 | E3 | E5 | E6 | E7 | E07K | E11 | E12 | E17 | E17K | E18 | A1 | A3 | A5 | Q1 | Q5S and other portable amps.
However, after the Q5S, due to the limitation of development resources, we have spent a lot of energy on better and older DAC and other chips, and the market of portable amps has been shrinking due to the impact of portable players, USB dongles, and Bluetooth DAC/Amps. It was a pity that we did not have any new portable amps for almost 2 years.
Moreover, due to the shortage of chips, the Q1MK2, Q3 and Q5S are currently discontinued.
But the good news is that after sorting out the existing product line and repositioning the portable amps, we will release at least 2 new products this year. With our efforts, the Q3 will be on aboard again after upgrading with a better solution. Here are introductions about our latter new portable amps:
1. Portable desktop DAC/Amp Q7: expected to be released in October; see the picture.
The Q7 is actually a simplified version of the M17. Since the M17 was released, it has been adored by consumers for its powerful functions and huge output power, which far exceeded our expectations. However, the price of the M17 is indeed too high due to the cost limit, making many people feel discouraged.
Therefore, we have turned it into a pure DAC/Amp by canceling the high-cost display screen and SoC module on the M17. But the desktop mode, DC power supply, and THX788+ amp technology will be retained. In addition, in order to control the cost, the ES9038Pro chip will be changed from 2 to 1.
2. Portable DAC/Amp Q5 Pro
The Q5 Pro (undecided model) is an upgraded model of the previous Q5, so it will be stronger than the Q5 in terms of function, specification and output power. But the project has not yet been officially approved for development. If there are sufficient R&D resources, we will have it released at the end of this year at a higher price than that of the Q5.
3. Portable DAC/Amp Q1K (to be determined)
The Q1K is planned to replace the discontinued Q1MK2. The situation is similar to that of the Q5 Pro. If the development resources are sufficient, it is hoped that it will be launched by the end of the year. Or we will have to wait for next year.
The existing portable DAC/Amp Q3, which was discontinued due to the chip shortage in the early stage, will also be re-launched in June after changing the solution. If there is no major change in functions, it will not be regarded as a new model.
In this way, FiiO's future product line of portable DAC/Amps will consist of four products: Q1K, Q3, Q5 Pro, and Q7, covering the price range from 100 to 1000 USD, and output power (balanced port) from 300mW/channel all the way up to 3000mW/channel.
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(4) New Portable DAC/Amps preview and existing product information
Although the portable headphone amplifier is not the first product of FiiO since its establishment, it is the product category that really helped FiiO on the road to success. Starting with the small amp E3, we have historically launched the E1 | E02 | E3 | E5 | E6 | E7 | E07K | E11 | E12 | E17 | E17K | E18 | A1 | A3 | A5 | Q1 | Q5S and other portable amps.
However, after the Q5S, due to the limitation of development resources, we have spent a lot of energy on better and older DAC and other chips, and the market of portable amps has been shrinking due to the impact of portable players, USB dongles, and Bluetooth DAC/Amps. It was a pity that we did not have any new portable amps for almost 2 years.
Moreover, due to the shortage of chips, the Q1MK2, Q3 and Q5S are currently discontinued.
But the good news is that after sorting out the existing product line and repositioning the portable amps, we will release at least 2 new products this year. With our efforts, the Q3 will be on aboard again after upgrading with a better solution. Here are introductions about our latter new portable amps:
1. Portable desktop DAC/Amp Q7: expected to be released in October; see the picture.
The Q7 is actually a simplified version of the M17. Since the M17 was released, it has been adored by consumers for its powerful functions and huge output power, which far exceeded our expectations. However, the price of the M17 is indeed too high due to the cost limit, making many people feel discouraged.
Therefore, we have turned it into a pure DAC/Amp by canceling the high-cost display screen and SoC module on the M17. But the desktop mode, DC power supply, and THX788+ amp technology will be retained. In addition, in order to control the cost, the ES9038Pro chip will be changed from 2 to 1.
2. Portable DAC/Amp Q5 Pro
The Q5 Pro (undecided model) is an upgraded model of the previous Q5, so it will be stronger than the Q5 in terms of function, specification and output power. But the project has not yet been officially approved for development. If there are sufficient R&D resources, we will have it released at the end of this year at a higher price than that of the Q5.
3. Portable DAC/Amp Q1K (to be determined)
The Q1K is planned to replace the discontinued Q1MK2. The situation is similar to that of the Q5 Pro. If the development resources are sufficient, it is hoped that it will be launched by the end of the year. Or we will have to wait for next year.
The existing portable DAC/Amp Q3, which was discontinued due to the chip shortage in the early stage, will also be re-launched in June after changing the solution. If there is no major change in functions, it will not be regarded as a new model.
In this way, FiiO's future product line of portable DAC/Amps will consist of four products: Q1K, Q3, Q5 Pro, and Q7, covering the price range from 100 to 1000 USD, and output power (balanced port) from 300mW/channel all the way up to 3000mW/channel.
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gto88
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October for Q7!
Wish it can be earlier.
Wish it can be earlier.
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