QLS QA361 impression thread

[b000merang]

The wav only firmware is fully matured and they have not found a reason to release an update. There are two versions for you to try.

Hi, as I already mentioned a few posts ago, there is a new wav-only firmware 1.0.6.
This fw was supplied to me by QLS support directly.

 

[Heartsmart]

Hi, as I already mentioned a few posts ago, there is a new wav-only firmware 1.0.6.
This fw was supplied to me by QLS support directly.

1.0.6 is the fimware I’m using. Do you know if ther is some functions not working on that version? I tested the digital out but had no success. And I can’t really hear any difference in sound between the amp settings: Normal, Large Current, High Voltage and Double High. The same thing applies to the tuning mode. My thinking was that 1.0.6 was a striped firmware version.

 

[b000merang]

1.0.6 is the fimware I’m using. Do you know if ther is some functions not working on that version? I tested the digital out but had no success. And I can’t really hear any difference in sound between the amp settings: Normal, Large Current, High Voltage and Double High. The same thing applies to the tuning mode. My thinking was that 1.0.6 was a striped firmware version.

I never tried the digital out. All I know is that you need a special cable wiring (see qls page).
As I understand the amp settings only effect the headphone out and balanced out. Not the line out.
On the two headphone out there is a very subtle difference in amp mode when you listen with higher impedance headphones (>150ohms).
I had a small blind test session with my son (10 years old and nearly new ears ) and he agreed that with double high there is more stable bass that with i.e. high voltage mode.
This effect is very subtle.
When I tried the wav1.0.6 the first time after listen to the wav1.0.4 and 1.0.5 for more than two weeks (daily about 3-4 hrs), there was a obvious advantage in clarity with wav1.0.6.
It was some kind of awakening for me because I never had a feeling about how I can recognize the impact of jitter. But wav1.0.6 was the answer: there is much less jitter.
Try to listen to wav1.0.5 for two weeks and then switch to wav1.0.6 and stay on the same playlist. You will get what I mean. And then remember yourself that all the superior and positive reviews out there based on fw wav1.0.4 /1.0.5.
It’s crazy.

 

[audionewbi]

Can't wait to go home and try the new WAV FW.

 

[b000merang]

Can't wait to go home and try the new WAV FW.

I‘m very interested in your feedback. Let us know your thoughts as soon as you get the next level of listening experience

 

[audionewbi]

I‘m very interested in your feedback. Let us know your thoughts as soon as you get the next level of listening experience

Hi, are you able to share me the Firmware, the one email to me isn't working on my unit.

 

[bk123]

Just wondering if you can create playlists on QA361 or it supports playlists created outside at all?

 

[Heartsmart]

I never tried the digital out. All I know is that you need a special cable wiring (see qls page).
As I understand the amp settings only effect the headphone out and balanced out. Not the line out.
On the two headphone out there is a very subtle difference in amp mode when you listen with higher impedance headphones (>150ohms).
I had a small blind test session with my son (10 years old and nearly new ears ) and he agreed that with double high there is more stable bass that with i.e. high voltage mode.
This effect is very subtle.
When I tried the wav1.0.6 the first time after listen to the wav1.0.4 and 1.0.5 for more than two weeks (daily about 3-4 hrs), there was a obvious advantage in clarity with wav1.0.6.
It was some kind of awakening for me because I never had a feeling about how I can recognize the impact of jitter. But wav1.0.6 was the answer: there is much less jitter.
Try to listen to wav1.0.5 for two weeks and then switch to wav1.0.6 and stay on the same playlist. You will get what I mean. And then remember yourself that all the superior and positive reviews out there based on fw wav1.0.4 /1.0.5.
It’s crazy.

Thanks for the information. I’ll have to dig into how to get a cable wired the right way. I want to test line out to mojo1. And maybe test Mojo2 the same way.
I was looking for a player without WiFi or Bluetooth. And I’m so glad I found QA361. I understand that not everyone is willing to have a player with that minimal functions. But for me that’s not a problem. It’s a trade I gladly do. And I think the constructors really understand how to get the best sound possible.

I really like this player. I think it sounds wonderful. My setup is usually: QA361 (1.0.6) -> Lavricables Grand -> Audeze i4.

It took a long time for me to understand that I needed different sizes of the tips on the i4 to get the right tonal balance for me. But I now remember that Audeze said that in the manual

 

[NehPets]

Thanks for the information. I’ll have to dig into how to get a cable wired the right way. I want to test line out to mojo1. And maybe test Mojo2 the same way.
I was looking for a player without WiFi or Bluetooth. And I’m so glad I found QA361. I understand that not everyone is willing to have a player with that minimal functions. But for me that’s not a problem. It’s a trade I gladly do. And I think the constructors really understand how to get the best sound possible.

I really like this player. I think it sounds wonderful. My setup is usually: QA361 (1.0.6) -> Lavricables Grand -> Audeze i4.

It took a long time for me to understand that I needed different sizes of the tips on the i4 to get the right tonal balance for me. But I now remember that Audeze said that in the manual

This is what I use. It's not the best quality cable in the world, but it does the job. Pick one of the 3.5mm (4 pole) options.
https://www.audiosanctuary.co.uk/custom-cable-cc35-3.5mm-coaxial-cable.html

 

[Mr.HiAudio]

helloo!

Does anyone know what i have a version of 361?: buttons more black(darker) than a housing.

 

[lafeuill]

VE8 + Dunu Hulk Pro and the 3.5mm TRRS jack from Hulk first gen. cable

A8000 + Dunu Blanche and the 3.5mm TRRS jack from Luna's stock cable ^^

I might be late to the QA361 party, but man what a great piece

 

[Ckro]

This is a keeper ! Enjoy

 

[alex5908]

Have a question about QA 360. Couldn't find the topic on it.
What is the self-discharge term for it?

 

[b000merang]

Have a question about QA 360. Couldn't find the topic on it.
What is the self-discharge term for it?

I have the QA361 since April 2021 and use it round about 2 - 3 days per week. Accummulated round about 50 charge cycles. I counted the operating hours the last week with my Technics TZ700 in balanced mode (by the way very awesome and underrated IEMs!). Using following settings - large current, low gain - with volume around 35 - 40, I reach 6 hours playtime. According to the manual it's a good value (10h minus 10% for balanced and minus 20% for large current = 7h). So the battery capacity of my QA361 is around 85% from new condition. Hope that helps.

 

[gadus]

qls qa361+hifiman arya v3
Excellent combination!
A huge stage, cleanliness, detail,
Jaw dropping!
In good recordings, if I didn't feel the headphones on my face, I would think I was at a concert.