[Coldheart29]

Yeah, i was talking about the e12a, and i meant to say that it is optimised for use with IEMs (and other easier to drive headphones), not that it's only meant to be used with IEMs. Just a little miscommunication. My bad



/RANT MODE ON

Gaaah, still can't find the Q1 here in Italy!

/RANT MODE OFF

 

[hiddendh]

Can anyone write detailed review or comparison with other dac's about sound signature ?

 

[Podster]

   
X3ii > LO > Q1 on low gain, can crank (?) volume to around 3.5/9 with EX1 and 4/9 with VE Duke.

HeHeHe, I'm so excited unfortunately I won't have a Q1 at the same time I have the EX1 so I'll have to use my inferior JDS CMOY BB V2.03

To have John specifically build this amp just for my AKG702's for $65 still blows my mind and I even shipped him my Newman's can. This amp has been dead quite from day one no matter what I'm driving, I will for sure be checking one out soon to see if FiJaas is correct about the amp section of the Q1 besting the CMOY

 

[olekrst]

Yeah, i was talking about the e12a, and i meant to say that it is optimised for use with IEMs (and other easier to drive headphones), not that it's only meant to be used with IEMs. Just a little miscommunication. My bad

No worries, now i understand got a Q1 incoming for use with my PS500e and MSR7 (I'll try my HD650 and HD535 as well) when I'm doing chores around the house. Looking forward to it.

Edit: typo

 

[classicalguy]

The Sennheiser HD580, 600 and 650 all have the same 300 ohm impedance, and I think the amp in the q1 did a great job driving my 580s. I have no idea where the statement that the amp is only for iems came from, but it's wrong. The amp has a gain switch for hi and low impedance headphones.
 
I was going to buy a cmoy, but this is much more flexible with a dac, and line out, and built in rechargeable battery. I suspect its quite competitive as a stand alone amp with all but the most demanding cans.

 

[mks100]

Simple question.  I have a X3 2nd Generation and an E11K currently.  Is the Q1 an upgrade over the E11K aside from the ergonomics/symmetry with the X3 2nd Generation?  I do not need the DAC nor the charging capabilities.  I use my DAP/AMP primarily with my Dunu DN-1000s and Grado SR80es.  Thanks in advance.

 

[Joe Bloggs]

Dear mks100,

I believe the E11K (now named A3) and Q1 are about equivalent in the amp section, both in power and quality.

Best regards,
Joe

 

[tekwrx]

I don't remember if I saw, but does this have the ability to act as a powerbank like the E18 does?

 

[Joe Bloggs]

No it doesn't. That 3-way design was a bit too finicky and flicking it to CHG OUT by mistake could damage some connected equipment.

 

[naganaga]

Hello, Joe, when will the q1 be available in India? I am keen to get one.
Big fan of the x1 and e11k pairing with various headphones and iems.

 

[JamesFiiO]

Hello, Joe, when will the q1 be available in India? I am keen to get one.
Big fan of the x1 and e11k pairing with various headphones and iems.

 
We have shipped some to our agents in India today so you can expect it available soon. 

 

[naganaga]

We have shipped some to our agents in India today so you can expect it available soon. 

This is great news, thanks, Joe!

 

[Coldheart29]

One thing that's not really clear for me: if i use the Q1 as a DAC with my PC, and set the "charge" switch on, once the battery is completely recharged, will the Q1 bypass battery and run off USB power (like the x3ii does), or will it keep running off battery power?

 

[Joe Bloggs]

Hey Coldheart,

The smart battery management features are standard across the FiiO range. So feel free to keep your Q1 plugged in to your PC all the time

 

[Coldheart29]

Hey Coldheart,

The smart battery management features are standard across the FiiO range. So feel free to keep your Q1 plugged in to your PC all the time

Thought so, although i wasn't really sure. Great news 

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