[soundboy94]

Is there any sound quality difference between q1 and mk2?

 

[FiiO]

Is there any sound quality difference between q1 and mk2?

Dear friend,

If it is possible, you could have a try in the local store first. The Q1MKII has the balanced output which Q1 doesn't have.

Best regards

 

[AJCxZ0]

Is there any sound quality difference between q1 and mk2?

Yes, but whether or not you hear it will depend on your source, settings, connections, headphones, environment and ears.

You can get some idea of the important differences by comparing the specs of the Q1 and Q1 Mark II where you'll notice the advantage of the Mark II power output for balanced connections, but disadvantage for unbalanced output. That and other obvious differences such as DSD support and cost should help make choosing between the two. For my (up to) 96 kHz 24 bit non-DSD sources, unbalanced connection and 35 Ohm HIFIMAN HE400i, the Q1 was an easy US$54 choice.

 

[SuperNovaGoesPop]

Question:

So if I want to bypass the Q1's DAC and just use it as an amp with my Zuperdac S functioning as a Dac...how would I safely connect everything? Pretty sure the Zuperdac/Zuperdac S can turn into a line-out DAC only source if you put the volume on full...so where do I go from there with connecting it to the Q1 and then my Galaxy S8?

 

[NickosD]

Question:

So if I want to bypass the Q1's DAC and just use it as an amp with my Zuperdac S functioning as a Dac...how would I safely connect everything? Pretty sure the Zuperdac/Zuperdac S can turn into a line-out DAC only source if you put the volume on full...so where do I go from there with connecting it to the Q1 and then my Galaxy S8?

You can always connect it via 3.5 to 3.5". There are plenty cables about 10cm

 

[williamclarkonet]

I just recently picked up one new. It fits my needs for the moment my only other amp is the FiiO A1. Very happy with it! i wanted an amp with more power and can be used instead of my crappy laptop soundcard.just wanted to let everyone now it still can be a good option in 2018

 

[Sp12er3]

Theyre a small package with a lot of functionality, with now m2 is here price should drop too so its even better! How much did you pay for yours if i may ask?

 

[williamclarkonet]

Theyre a small package with a lot of functionality, with now m2 is here price should drop too so its even better! How much did you pay for yours if i may ask?

$60 new off ebay. Yeah i love it

 

[alwinvrm]

I just recently picked up one new. It fits my needs for the moment my only other amp is the FiiO A1. Very happy with it! i wanted an amp with more power and can be used instead of my crappy laptop soundcard.just wanted to let everyone now it still can be a good option in 2018

I bought my Q1 like a year ago. If I would have to make the decision again today, I would say the Q1 still has a lot going for it, and not only the price, low noise, better output for planars and power hungry cans. The design still looks good too. If you are into balanced there is the MKII.

 

[FiiO]

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[NightListener241]

Anyone know where I can purchase a new micro usb to lightening cable that will work with the Q1 mk2? Preferably I could do with a short as possible one with 90deg angles.

 

[AJCxZ0]

micro usb to lightening cable that will work with the Q1 mk2

Not a recommendation, but since they use a Q1 in the picture, the Meenova Lightning-to-MicroUSB Cable, 2018 New seems like a good place to start.

 

[FiiO]

Anyone know where I can purchase a new micro usb to lightening cable that will work with the Q1 mk2? Preferably I could do with a short as possible one with 90deg angles.

Dear friend,

You could send email to wang@ddhifi.com about that.

Best regards

 

[AJCxZ0]

Anyone know where I can purchase a new micro usb to lightening cable that will work with the Q1 mk2? Preferably I could do with a short as possible one with 90deg angles.

The USB DAC Cable MFi05 specifically and only claims to work with the Q1 Mark II and Q5, not the Q1, and perfectly fits your requirements but probably not those of other visitors to this thread.

Maybe FiiO can confirm if this works with the Q1 when connected to current Apple devices with up-to-date software.

 

[FiiO]

The USB DAC Cable MFi05 specifically and only claims to work with the Q1 Mark II and Q5, not the Q1, and perfectly fits your requirements but probably not those of other visitors to this thread.

Maybe FiiO can confirm if this works with the Q1 when connected to current Apple devices with up-to-date software.

Dear friend,

That adapter you mentioned is not compatible with the Q1.

Best regards