[Paul - iBasso]

   
hi @Paul - iBasso will it be anytime now? 
 
our hands and ears are itching!

Pretty soon. Little tweaks before finalization.

 

[uncletim]

Will the power supply work 110/220v?

 

[privilege15]

I can't get the external power connector type from the pictures. Is it a standard one to be used with custom power supplies?

 

[h1f1add1cted]

 
Yes and the output impedance will depend upon the buffer used but it will be very low.

 
Could you please tell us more about all options we have with buffer and opamp? Big thanks. Any words about approx battery life with stock buffer/opamp? Really interessting amp!
 
 

  I can't get the external power connector type from the pictures. Is it a standard one to be used with custom power supplies
 
 
See here:
 


 

 
 
 

 

[Paul - iBasso]

   
Could you please tell us more about all options we have with buffer and opamp? Big thanks. Any words about approx battery life with stock buffer/opamp? Really interessting amp!
 
 

The battery life will depend upon the buffers used or not used and op amps. It could be 6 hours to many more. Also there are many different 9 volt batteries and you will have a large variety to choose from. The power supply does boost the voltage even more and you get a little improvement in sound quality. Any op amps that work with the range of voltage on the P5 can be used and with buffers it is the same. This means there are many op amps that will work with the P5 so you can configure the sound as suits you.

 

[h1f1add1cted]

Thanks for the answer, would be great for some "suggestions" or buffer / opamp kits from you, like use this powerful combo for headphones like Sennheiser HD800, or this for low impendance headphones like Grado RS2, or use this for custom IEMs which really sensitive for hiss (best with very low output impedance like less than 1 ohms). Can't wait to try and get this amp, hopefully we in Germany will get after offical release this amp soon too.
 

 

[ch1n4]

 
The battery life will depend upon the buffers used or not used and op amps. It could be 6 hours to many more. Also there are many different 9 volt batteries and you will have a large variety to choose from. The power supply does boost the voltage even more and you get a little improvement in sound quality. Any op amps that work with the range of voltage on the P5 can be used and with buffers it is the same. This means there are many op amps that will work with the P5 so you can configure the sound as suits you.

Because you mentioned the 9 volt batteries, can they get charged in the device? That would be very important for me, don't want to open the amp every time the batteries are empty.

 

[Paul - iBasso]

 
Because you mentioned the 9 volt batteries, can they get charged in the device? That would be very important for me, don't want to open the amp every time the batteries are empty.

Yes, you can listen with the PS and charge at the same time. Li-Polymer can not be charged. They can be used but the charger is not to be used for them.  If you have non rechargeable batteries of the Li xxx batteries you can use them but when using the power supply they have to be taken out.
 
The P5 and PS are CNC and manufactured to very tight specs.

 

[h1f1add1cted]

Hello Paul,
 
any news about release date? Sorry for bothering you, but I feel like a child in a candy shop, which is now allowed to grab some candy.

 

[Paul - iBasso]

  Hello Paul,
 
any news about release date? Sorry for bothering you, but I feel like a child in a candy shop, which is now allowed to grab some candy.

It will be the later part of this month.

 

[h1f1add1cted]

Great looking forward.

 

[Angular Mo]

@Paul - iBasso

OT (my apologies)

Any advice on how to get my P4-Warbler's volume knob to the pot working more smoothly? after all these years of use, it has become kinda sticky.

 

[Paul - iBasso]

@Paul - iBasso

OT (my apologies)

Any advice on how to get my P4-Warbler's volume knob to the pot working more smoothly? after all these years of use, it has become kinda sticky.

You can move it back and forth a number of times. If that does not work you can send it in for servicing. The cost is mainly the shipping as an service is relatively inexpensive.

 

[pekingduck]

Just noticed the P5 is now available for sale in China for RMB 2499 / USD $402 (amp only), or RMB 3199 / USD $515 combined with the external power supply.

 

[PChoon]

  Just noticed the P5 is now available for sale in China for RMB 2499 / USD $402 (amp only), or RMB 3199 / USD $515 combined with the external power supply.

 
Nice Find!