[BubbaJay]

Hello guys! A question for you. I know, probably other people ask you the same, but i should read 677 pages of thread and it scares me, so if you could help, even with few words... long story short, i actually have a Ibasso DX50, which serves me nicely, but i was curious about this Fiio x5 3rd gen. Is it a definite improvement over my ibasso, so i can justify 450 euros, or i can stick to my older DAP? Someone here had the DX50 and could make me some comparison, perhaps? Thank you a lot

I had the DX50 before I got my Fiio X5 gen 2 and I can tell you that the X5 gen 2 sounds better than the DX50. I haven't heard the new gen 3 but I've seen plenty of people say it's better than the gen 2 so you can bet it's better than the DX50.

Unless you have to have a portable dap I'd suggest you look at the Schiit Modi Multibit or the Bifrost Multibit. You can use your computer or your DX50's coaxial out. The sound quality of my Modi Multibit is as good as it gets for a dac that's under $300, and I'd say it's better than most daps, even some very expensive ones.

 

[HungryPanda]

I had a DX50 then I got a DX80 and have to say I much prefer the Fiio X5III. It just sounds more musical plus I can stream from Spotify and also from my NAS server

 

[big1matt]

Just picked up Aune B1 Class A portable amp to go along with the X5iii and PM3. Sounds even better than just straight through X5iii. Soundstage and details have stepped up. Im even more happy with the X5iii

 

[superuser1]

I was thinking of buying a Black Fiio X5-III
I like the Red Leather case that come with Red Fioo X5-III can the Red Fiio Leather case
be purchased separatly?
That would be very good

I ordered a red case from fiio aliexpress store for my titanium X5 III, its surely available.

 

[superuser1]

There it is with my favorite chi-fi iem, whizzer A15

 

[Hawaiibadboy]

There it is with my favorite chi-fi iem, whizzer A15

Look at that shiny screen!! Yeah buddy!! O.C.D feeling good...very good. best album ever gives it over 9000!!!!!!

 

[FiiO]

@FiiO
The Hiby Link feature will be available in the future for Fiio X5 3d gen ?

Sorry, no.
Best regards

 

[Inof]

Is it safe to remove the sd cards when the device is powered down?
Or do you still need to dismount the cards like you would when it's turned on?
Thanks!

 

[HungryPanda]

You can just take them out if the player is switched off

 

[XP_98]

Hello
Another question : I have the latest firmware installed, my music is on 2 micro sd cards (128 and 64 gb, both Sandisk).

I can hear a light crackling each time I start playing, or when changing tracks. I don't remember this with X5 1rst gen...
What can it be ? Did someone notice the same phenomenon (don't know if I should call it "issue") ?

 

[Gerryhatrick]

Hi all
Does anyone know when the Fiio x5iii stacking kit will be available in the uk? Ali "express" are quoting a 20 - 40 day delivery time....

 

[jmills8]

Hi all
Does anyone know when the Fiio x5iii stacking kit will be available in the uk? Ali "express" are quoting a 20 - 40 day delivery time....

Veeeelcro, cheap, fast, done.

 

[howdy]

Veeeelcro, cheap, fast, done.

Better yet, dual side tape.

 

[Gerryhatrick]

Veeeelcro, cheap, fast, done.

Nah - that stuff gives me the creeps! Velcro that is.

 

[jmills8]

Better yet, dual side tape.

Whatever I can get.