[jk47]

thanks for the response. i'm looking forward to the product release and reading some reviews.

 

[514077]

  thanks for the response. i'm looking forward to the product release and reading some reviews.

+1 for me too.  I promise, no more questions, but let us know what's going on from time to time,huh?

 

[peareye]

The usb dac function is a definite must for me.

 

[514077]

  The usb dac function is a definite must for me.As long as it has some sort of TOS link out, that would be cool.  (I know, check page 1.)

 

[DGCFAD]

  Does it support SACD ISO?

Hi,
 
No, the initial release will not support SACD ISO, if there is enough demand, it may be offered at a later date, though it is easy enough to convert it to DSF or DFF if you want to add meta data which is necessary for the search functions.

 

[DGCFAD]

 

The QP1 does have an optical output, but no SPDIF input at this time.

 

[x RELIC x]

The QP1 does have an optical output, but no SPDIF input at this time.

Curious why Questyle, and Astell and Kern, among others, have chosen optical out instead of coaxial. Optical is so much more fragile, especially for portable units.

 

[Sound Eq]

 
Hi,
 
No, the initial release will not support SACD ISO, if there is enough demand, it may be offered at a later date, though it is easy enough to convert it to DSF or DFF if you want to add meta data which is necessary for the search functions.

how long really do we have to wait to start seeing the prodcut being offered for selling, as some as you know headfiers are eager to buy daps and the waiting game is really sometimes a reason why some buy what is available now than to keep wiating

 

[DGCFAD]

Curious why Questyle, and Astell and Kern, among others, have chosen optical out instead of coaxial. Optical is so much more fragile, especially for portable units.

It is a matter of real-estate. In other words, to have a dedicated coaxial SPDIF output, would require a third 3.5mm port, whereas the optical output makes use of an existing 3.5mm port.

 

[DGCFAD]

  how long really do we have to wait to start seeing the prodcut being offered for selling, as some as you know headfiers are eager to buy daps and the waiting game is really sometimes a reason why some buy what is available now than to keep wiating

How high is up, Jason will not release the product until he is completely satisfied that it is ready, we are down to the last few weeks, but cannot announce a release date until the units are in production.

 

[Kerouac]

Jason will not release the product until he is completely satisfied that it is ready, we are down to the last few weeks, but cannot announce a release date until the units are in production.

Wise decision, as you only have one chance to make that (important) first impression

 
Just 2 more questions:

1. Will QP1 and QP1 Pro hit the market at the same time?
2. Do you (as an insider) have any specific (technical) information why the QP1 Pro will have better sound quality than QP1?

 

[Sound Eq]

 
How high is up, Jason will not release the product until he is completely satisfied that it is ready, we are down to the last few weeks, but cannot announce a release date until the units are in production.

just curious my native language is not english but do i sense from you ridiculing me for asking when u say (how high is up)  if yes then i will unsubscribe from this thread as i do not not need attitude

 

[x RELIC x]

It is a matter of real-estate. In other words, to have a dedicated coaxial SPDIF output, would require a third 3.5mm port, whereas the optical output makes use of an existing 3.5mm port.

Thanks.

 

[Mython]

  just curious my native language is not english but do i sense from you ridiculing me for asking when u say (how high is up)  if yes then i will unsubscribe from this thread as i do not not need attitude

 
 
Please try not to be so sensitive! 

 
 
 
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It is a matter of real-estate. In other words, to have a dedicated coaxial SPDIF output, would require a third 3.5mm port, whereas the optical output makes use of an existing 3.5mm port.

 
 
 

 
 
There are 2 huge chunks of aluminium on the QP1 chassis - is that for heat-sink purposes?
 
I really don't think a third 3.5mm port would take up too much room. Goodness, I wouldn't mind the chassis being a few millimeters wider (not thicker, just wider) for a co-axial output.
 
I think it's great that you're providing a digital-out, and I really appreciate it. But optical cables are so fragile, it's not a good idea to provide optical instead of coaxial.

 

[jk47]

  just curious my native language is not english but do i sense from you ridiculing me for asking when u say (how high is up)  if yes then i will unsubscribe from this thread as i do not not need attitude

"how high is up?" suggests an impossible question.   that phrase is not considered insulting by english speakers.  it is just a statement that the person has no sensible answer.