[williamclarkonet]

Any fans of the Q1 still out here?

 

[NickosD]

Any fans of the Q1 still out here?

ofc

 

[AJCxZ0]

Any fans of the Q1 still out here?

In here and sometimes out there with my Q1.

 

[s2g-unit]

Using either HD 58x's or X2's should I do a small upgrade from my very basic Fiio K1 to the Q1 or E10k?

 

[AJCxZ0]

Using either HD 58x's or X2's should I do a small upgrade from my very basic Fiio K1 to the Q1 or E10k?

What do you want from this upgrade from your K1?

Both the original Q1 and even the newer E10K are a little old now. FiiO have the Q1 Mark II and the new K3, both of which have balanced outputs and other goodies.

 

[fonkepala]

Hi all. I'd like to know if the bass boost function of the Q1 Mk I works if I'm using it in line out mode? Appreciate any input, thanks in advance.

 

[FiiO]

Product Review Of FiiO Products ---From James

Chapter Two: Q1

In 2015, we released the portable DAC headphone amplifier. If we focus on FiiO's product history, we would know that the predecessor for Q1 should be E7, E07K, E17, E17K, etc. Because there were too many product models before, we decide to name it as Q series ever after. This was the background when Q1 came to the world.
Compared with the previous products, the most obvious characteristic of the Q1 is that it had canceled the little OLED display screen, the volume adjustment had transformed from physical button to volume knob, and the supporting specifications had been improved. As for the outer appearance, it looked like a wine pot. As a whole, the Q1 came with a big look transformation with small inner upgrades. The battery life prolonged benefiting from a larger battery size. Also, with consideration of the shrunk headphone amplifier market, we lowered its price to survive the amp market.

 

[Sp12er3]

2019? I remember my Q1 is way older than that and the preceeding E models before them.
maybe you're talking about the Mk2?

 

[Joe Bloggs]

2019? I remember my Q1 is way older than that and the preceeding E models before them.
maybe you're talking about the Mk2?

Indeed, I was still working with FiiO when the Q1 came out and that ain't in 2019

 

[FiiO]

2019? I remember my Q1 is way older than that and the preceeding E models before them.
maybe you're talking about the Mk2?

Yes, the date is wrong, we have corrected it. Thanks for reminding.

Best regards

 

[fonkepala]

Anybody still using their Q1 1st gen? I still am, and it's working like a champ! Drives the Ananda and even the HD6xx with no issues.

 

[holden4th]

Anybody still using their Q1 1st gen? I still am, and it's working like a champ! Drives the Ananda and even the HD6xx with no issues.

I've got mine connected to my work laptop and it's permanently secured to my desk with a couple of blobs of blutak. Works perfectly and is a huge improvement on the standard laptop sound card. Driving the Shure SHR840s with ease.

 

[fonkepala]

I've got mine connected to my work laptop and it's permanently secured to my desk with a couple of blobs of blutak. Works perfectly and is a huge improvement on the standard laptop sound card. Driving the Shure SHR840s with ease.

Blutack-ing sounds good! I might just do the same How does it compare to your other amp/dacs? Do you feel like it's getting a bit too long in the tooth?

 

[holden4th]

Certainly not as good as my Burson Playmate 2 or my Modi 3+/Asgard 3 but for work purposes, where less critical listening is the norm, it works fine for the purpose. It replaced my old Nuforce uDac2 and it's definitely much better. Wider soundstage, better imaging, improved bass response, smoother midrange, etc.

 

[fonkepala]

Certainly not as good as my Burson Playmate 2 or my Modi 3+/Asgard 3 but for work purposes, where less critical listening is the norm, it works fine for the purpose. It replaced my old Nuforce uDac2 and it's definitely much better. Wider soundstage, better imaging, improved bass response, smoother midrange, etc.

Thanks for the input! Coincidentally, I'm looking at the Playmate 2 as my next dac/amp purchase Worth the price?

Regarding the Blutac'd Q1, do you have it attached to your desk upside down? Mind sharing a pic of your setup if you have one handy?