[guymrob]

On top of that, it behave just like in pure music mode without SRC in Android.

 

[LazerBear]

Headphones/Earphones - AKG K7XX, Flare Audio R2A, Sony XBA-A1AP, VE Monk, Sennheiser Amperior
 
Dap/Dac - Samsung Note II, Dragonfly Black (on its way to me atm)
 
Reviews - http://www.head-fi.org/t/767074/sony-xba-a1ap-review 
                 http://www.head-fi.org/t/778019/klipsch-s4a-review
 
Location - Shanghai, China
 
Language - English, Italian

 

[IggyMcNoise]

Please apply by replying to this thread and including the following information in your reply:
-Headphone(s) / earphone(s) you possess: 
         Master & Dynamics MH40, Sennheiser Momentum 2, IEM: Knowledge Zenith Special Edition 7mm In-Ear Earphones Dual Magnetic Sound Unit with Microphone - KZ-EDR1 
-Any DAP(s) / DAC(s) / amp(s) you may possess
            Fiio X1 1st & 2nd gens, Fiio X3 2nd gen, Fiio X5 1st gen, AK JR
-Descriptions and links to review(s) you may have posted: None.
-Your geographical region (e.g. the city and country you live in): New York, NY 10009
-Your native language (and any other languages you may be able to write in): English
 
I absolutely love my X5: it makes traveling a pleasure, and I think I'm a bit spoiled as a result. The Net Effect: I'm somewhat disappointed in the X1 2nd gen, both in terms of its interface (where's my scrolling wheel? I miss its tactile feel) and its flat sound. I guess its like drinking wine: Very easy to go up the food chain, but difficult to go back!!
 
- Iguanna McNoise

 

[bala]

Headphones/Earphones - Beyer dt T51p, Yamaha MT220, Sennheiser HD650, AKG K702, Monk Plus, Hifiman RE400
Dap/Dac - Fiio X3 1st Gen, DAC Magic
Reviews - http://www.head-fi.org/users/165465/reviews & https://balachandar.in/category/audiophile-notes/
Location - Giessen, Germany
Language - English

 

[Sound Eq]

when will we know if we have been chosen to get the review unit to evaluate

 

[guymrob]

I have auditioned the unit and it sounds a bit warmer and thicker than iBasso DX80. There soundstage is not as wide as DX-80 but its full bodied sound is good for vocal. The navigation is easy to use, it took me about 10 mins to get it going. So far there's little lag and navigation is quite smooth suggested the beta firmware is good enough. I've tried both 44.1k and high res playback up to 192k in PCM and DSD128 without any problem. The gain settings is 'Low' and is loud enough around 60/120 for PCM and 75/120 for DSD driving a pair of Beyerdynamic T50p headphones.

Switching from pure music mode to android mode enabled you to install third party software like Tidal and Spotify apps. With WiFi enabled I stream Tidal app in Hi-Fi subscription, it sounded very good and may suggested the SRC is defeated and stream at it native sampling frequency of 44.1k. Built wise is a little thicker but shorter than DX80 and it feel a little heavier.

It comes with a plastic transparent protective cover and a leather pouch, so either you can have a choice of them. I've made pre-order 'early bird' discounted price and unit should arrive in a month time.

 

[JBombastico]

-Headphone(s) / earphone(s) you possess: Sennheiser HD 558, Fostex T50 RP Mk3, Sony MDR7506 Xiaomi Pro HD
-Any DAP(s) / DAC(s) / amp(s) you may possess: (Fiio E18, which I think would be a decent DAC to compare it to.) Audient iD14
-Descriptions and links to review(s) you may have posted: http://amzn.to/2kIX6lV http://amzn.to/2jtGSrU 
-Your geographical region (e.g. the city and country you live in): United States
-Your native language (and any other languages you may be able to write in) English

 

[machit]

Headphone(s): Sennheiser HD800, HD650, HD595
DAP(s)/DAC(S)/AMP(S): Fiio X5, Yulong D100, Gustard X20Pro, Bottlehead Crack
Review(s): None
Region: New York, United States
Language: English, Chinese

 

[floydstyle]

-Headphone(s) / earphone(s) you possess: 
         Grado SR225, Sennheiser Momentum, Sennheiser Amperior
         IEM: Hifiman RE-262, Massdrop RE-00, Sony XBA-3, Sony XBA-4,  
-Any DAP(s) / DAC(s) / amp(s) you may possess
            Fiio X1 1st gen
-Descriptions and links to review(s) you may have posted: None.
-Your geographical region (e.g. the city and country you live in): Montreal, Canada
-Your native language (and any other languages you may be able to write in): French, English

 

[emptymt]

will the review tour start soon?

 

[drscagle]

Participation request removed due to health!!

 

[Dyaems]

already tried the X5iii at our local store yesterday, haha

 

[JoeDoe]

  will the review tour start soon?

Wondering the same... Any word?

 

[IggyMcNoise]

1) Earphone(s) I Possess:
- Knowledge Zenith KZ-EDR1
- 1More - Triple Drivers
- Master & Dynamic MH40
- Sennheiser Momentum 2.0

2) DAP(s)/DAC(s)/amp(s) I possess: FiiO x1 vs1&2, Fiio X3, FiiO X5 vs1, Cayin N5, AK Jr. 

3) Descriptions and links to review(s) I have posteded:
       none.

4) My Geographical Region: Ahoskie, NC USA (East Coast):  New York, NY

5) My Education Level & Age: Masters from NYU, 57years old.

6) My Native Language: English.

 

[Lycosa777]

Please apply by replying to this thread and including the following information in your reply:
-Headphone(s) / earphone(s) you possess:
-Any DAP(s) / DAC(s) / amp(s) you may possess
-Descriptions and links to review(s) you may have posted:
-Your geographical region (e.g. the city and country you live in):
-Your native language (and any other languages you may be able to write in)

Not sure where the field "My Education Level & Age" came from...