[JamesFiiO]

  Does anyone know when this will be up for sale, preferably on Amazon?

 
already launch amazon.co.uk so I believe it will launch amazon.com in days. 

 

[twister6]

 

  Does anyone know when this will be up for sale, preferably on Amazon?

 
already launch amazon.co.uk so I believe it will launch amazon.com in days. 

 
Already listed on Amazon.com, though as "currently unavailable": http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0157DKAU4,  and tekFX (official US distributor of FiiO) informed me that it's a matter of a few weeks before it will go on sale.  They are waiting to receive a stock.

 

[classicalguy]

Ordered on Amazon us. Says it shipped. We'll see....

 

[TRapz]

To whomever has the Q1 and an X1, how do they pair (through LO obviously)? Does the X1 gain anything? I've heard the E11k brings it close to the level of the X3ii, and I'd love to get the Q1 if it comes close to this. 

 

[twister6]

  To whomever has the Q1 and an X1, how do they pair (through LO obviously)? Does the X1 gain anything? I've heard the E11k brings it close to the level of the X3ii, and I'd love to get the Q1 if it comes close to this. 

 
Using X1 as a source to drive my "burn in" station for IEMs/CIEMs, so can't interrupt it now.  Will check it sometime tomorrow, but a stack of X1/Q1 should definitely bring it closer to X3ii performance.  DAC is important, but the amp section is the final word in a sound signature

 

[TRapz]

 
Using X1 as a source to drive my "burn in" station for IEMs/CIEMs, so can't interrupt it now.  Will check it sometime tomorrow, but a stack of X1/Q1 should definitely bring it closer to X3ii performance.  DAC is important, but the amp section is the final word in a sound signature

Awesome, thanks!

 

[Army-Firedawg]

That is a stunning looking amp./dac

 

[Mint007]

Will the Q1 work with Grado SE80s,they seen fine on my X1?

 

[ronnel0918]

I hope someone can compare this with FiiO E10K.

 

[TRapz]

Hoping to order one of these today. I'll be using it with a FiiO X1, ATLP60, and my laptop, on my Grado SR80i and Shure SE215. I'll be sure to give some impressions once I get it.

 

[Army-Firedawg]

That's a stunning looking amp/dac. 

 

[twister6]

  I hope someone can compare this with FiiO E10K.

 
E10k is a one trick pony for desktop/laptop usb dac functionality, and it does it quite well with its big front easy to access volume pot.  Q1 is more like a jack of all trades, slim and portable and can be run standalone without depending on a source power.  E10k signature is warmer, smoother, and a bit less transparent.  Aside from a sound sig difference (10k pairs up better with neutral or brighter headphones), if you want more flexibility - Q1 is the way to go, but for a desktop use only with easier access to a volume adjustment - E10k.

 

[TRapz]

 
E10k is a one trick pony for desktop/laptop usb dac functionality, and it does it quite well with its big front easy to access volume pot.  Q1 is more like a jack of all trades, slim and portable and can be run standalone without depending on a source power.  E10k signature is warmer, smoother, and a bit less transparent.  Aside from a sound sig difference (10k pairs up better with neutral or brighter headphones), if you want more flexibility - Q1 is the way to go, but for a desktop use only with easier access to a volume adjustment - E10k.

A big problem for me was that the E10k had no line in. I needed the line in, which is why I'm going for the newer Q1, and the portability is a plus. I cant say anything about the sound of either yet, but I think the ports and functionalities are important to be aware of.

 

[cleg]

My initial impressions

[VIDEO]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cI2wrDvi8jQ[/VIDEO]

 

[FiJAAS]

I'm interested in paring this with the X1, how does it sound together?