FiiO X7 | DXD | DSD | 384K/64B | ESS9018+ Android | WiFi | Bluetooth | 4 AMP modules | Balanced Out |

[interpolate]

[color=rgb(33, 33, 33)] 1 , a single antenna . 2, does not support 5G, 3, support 802.11B / G / N, 4 , LAN play we may restrict playback of high bit rate music and DSD [/color]

 
 
Network play may restrict high-bandwidth files.
 
5G.....what 5G is available?

 

[FizzlePop]

Probably referring to the 5GHz wifi band since it only supports up to 802.11n.

 

[mandrake50]

  Probably referring to the 5GHz wifi band since it only supports up to 802.11n.

the N spec can use 5 gig ..
But it says nothing about dual band, so maybe not in the X7.
 
"802.11g functions only on the 2.4 Ghz band, while 802.11n can be deployed on either the 2.4 Ghz or the 5 Ghz range..."

 

[interpolate]

Wireless N can operate at 2.4Ghz and 5 Ghz. A single antenna doesn't mean it will only support 2.4Ghz per se. 2.4Ghz is typical for backwards compatibility though.

 

[Astrogoth]

If it sounds better than the X5 by a noticeable amount I'll buy one. Otherwise I won't. Simple as that.

 

[Mak0]

It might sound better but from a product perspective that's not what the X7 is supposed to be bringing.
The X7 is more like a more functional DAP with network features (streaming, transfer), more ways to interact with what the device can offer (Android applications), and a more up-to-date user experience (Android and touch screen).
 
If you're only looking for better sound, then all of these features are completely useless for you as you don't mind about UI, UX, storage and network. I suggest you rather stay on the X5 or consider other brands such as hifiman and cowon that might suit you better. Perhaps ?

 

[goldendarko]

Yeah, I think it's more about usability as opposed to just a sound quality improvement, not to say it won't sound better but the main difference like Mak0 said is the networking features for example which will be great for those of us who used TIDAL but on our smartphones.

 

[Alje]

It may or may not sound 'better' but it should sound different compared to X5 as different DAC

 

[all999]

  It may or may not sound 'better' but it should sound different compared to X5 as different DAC

 
We'll see about that in less than a week

 

[x RELIC x]

Not sure I agree with the may not sound better. They are targeting the X7 as their flagship DAP with a desktop DAC and amp modules to cater to each individual's needs instead of a can do it all device, which speaks to the amount of attention they are putting in to this design. Just the fact that they are making a balanced amp module tells me that the sound quality isn't second fiddle with this DAP (not that balanced output is everything, but harder to implement different modules rather than taking the easy route).

My take is that FiiO is trying to hit it out of the park with the X7 and throwing everything at it that they can. My hope is that this doesn't dilute the overall focus on the sound quality, but given what they've stated for this dap so far SQ is at the top of their list. Tidal and Spotify streaming are icing on the cake for this one, not the intention IMO. With wifi and MQS streaming on the AK DAPs does anyone doubt their SQ because of it?

Just read the first few pages of this thread and you'll get a clear idea form James that this player is about an audiophile dream player, not just a convenience DAP.

 

[x RELIC x]

We'll see about that in less than a week

Not likely that soon.

Posted two pages ago:

发布计划：
Released Plan:

8月7号香港音响展做静态展示。
August 7 : Dummy display on HongKong Audiophile show.

9月13号广州耳机展有新品发布会；
September 13 : Product Released meeting on Guangzhou Headphone Show

9月18号北京音响展有产品展示；
September 13 : Product Tryouts on Beijing Audiophile Show

预计9月底针对VIP用户和老客户优惠发售；
Estimate In late September, Discount Promotion for VIP user and post-customer

计划10月全国上市。12月圣诞节前全球发售。
Estimate October, Release in China,
Estimate December before Xmas , Release in world

 

[Mimouille]

Where is this show in Beijing?

 

[JamesFiiO]

  internal memory costs much more and its a different story. they do not produce memory chips and getting it from a rip-off companies looks different than buying sdcard for us at amazon...
 
I agree with large sdcard, would be best.

 
we may produce 64g version in the future. also the size is limited cause when there are too many music files it will take a huge RAM to handle the database for all the music.  

 

[x RELIC x]

we may produce 64g version in the future. also the size is limited cause when there are too many music files it will take a huge RAM to handle the database for all the music.  

James, 64gb would be most welcome and probably your best seller.

 

[Jeff Y]

I personally think my ideal DAP would have a SD card slot or two micro SD card slots. 5XX gb sounds good to me for a dap even though I can't fit the terabytes of lossless files I've got in my WD external hard-drive. If a DAP were to have big internal storage, it should have USB 3.0 in my eyes like Lotoo's Paw Gold or 5000.
Still, I'm pretty sure I'm going to get the X7 once it comes out. The touchscreen, price, and the coaxial out are the most attractive for me.
We'll just have to wait and see...