[Bambule]

Sounds good
I would go for the refurbished one

 

[514077]

Talked to Bruce Ball on the phone and he said I have two options for my QP1R.

1. Send it to Questyle in exchange for a refurbished QP1R.
2. Send it to China for repair at my expense.

I wonder if he'd let me do that? I've still got that crackling in the right channel. Makes it impossible to listen with my 846. Thank Bog for Angie.

 

[mwhals]

Sounds good
I would go for the refurbished one

My concern is it could have blemishes on it and mine is spotless.

 

[514077]

My concern is it could have blemishes on it and mine is spotless.

As long as there aren't any on the inside. But I see what you mean. @bSquared64, could a mere Canadian get in on that offer?

 

[Amber Rain]

I'd still go for the refurb.

Mine's spotless too, looks like new, but it's in a case all the time. I'd prefer to have one that works (for free) than having to send it to China at my own cost.

I'd expect a refurb unit world be in pretty good condition anyway...

 

[Bambule]

My concern is it could have blemishes on it and mine is spotless.

If you have patience, then maybe sending in is the better solution for you.
I think the refurbished ones are good to go, they will work fine for sure, but you never know if there is a scratch here and there, ok. I never look at the player while listening though. That's personal I think

 

[kingdixon]

My concern is it could have blemishes on it and mine is spotless.

What would guarantee that sending it to china, it would return in the same condition.

My Qp1r is back from the repair.
The good thing :
-After few charging cycles it looks that battery indicator works well. For some may be important that currently I am on 1.08 (I prefer less volume steps), so that was issue not related to firmware.
-My volume knob was also fixed, it was a bit bent after I drop it.
The bad thing :
- It takes two months
- On the front of the player there is deep scratch from bottom to top, luckily I had screen protector so only wheel is affected.
Anyway, player is working as intended, and I am very happy with that.

Here is an example, there is always a probability something could go wrong.

 

[514077]

If you have patience, then maybe sending in is the better solution for you.
I think the refurbished ones are good to go, they will work fine for sure, but you never know if there is a scratch here and there, ok. I never look at the player while listening though. That's personal I think

I've never heard of a product meant for listening, which caused more visual issues; battery meter, viewscreen etc. No wonder Bruce isn't seen here anymore.

 

[chawya22]

What would guarantee that sending it to china, it would return in the same condition.



Here is an example, there is always a probability something could go wrong.

I was part of the group that had their 1R sent to China for repair last year, because of the battery issue. Mine was also in pristine condition before the repair. Not only was it returned, in the same condition as sent but it still had all my music in internal storage. The loaner (Referb?) I was given, was also in Like New Condition. It's always 'the luck of the draw' but I was very pleased with the outcome.

 

[Quadfather]

I was part of the group, that had their 1R sent to China for repair last year, because of the battery issue. Mine was also in pristine condition before the repair. Not only was it returned, in the same condition as sent but it still had all my music in internal storage. The loaner (Referb?) I was given, was also in Like New Condition. It's always 'the luck of the draw' but I was very pleased with the outcome.

The same goes for me. The player still works perfectly. I don't use it as much as some of the others, because I also have a Sony NW - WM1A, and a Lotoo Paw Gold 2017

 

[Amber Rain]

Hi all

Quick random question regarding the QP1R which I'm expecting the answer to be "No":

Can it do USB audio out to an external DAC/Amp? Particularly with DSD files, like some of the Fiio M series DAPs can?

 

[514077]

Hi all

Quick random question regarding the QP1R which I'm expecting the answer to be "No":

Can it do USB audio out to an external DAC/Amp? Particularly with DSD files, like some of the Fiio M series DAPs can?

No. Maybe if we're lucky, the 'M' might be able to. Which FiiO DAPs can output DSD via USB? Although, to me, Questyle's sound is next to none, FiiO's DAPs can do some of the small things QPs can't. Folder play-through comes to mind.

 

[514077]

Interesting turn of events: I was talking about seeing if I could trade my player for a refurbished one, due to the sound defect in the right channel that's been plaguing me for the last two years. And behold! it healed itself. Strange but true.
So, don't neglect your QP1R, @Quadfather. It may have feelings.

 

[Amber Rain]

No. Maybe if we're lucky, the 'M' might be able to. Which FiiO DAPs can output DSD via USB? Although, to me, Questyle's sound is next to none, FiiO's DAPs can do some of the small things QPs can't. Folder play-through comes to mind.

Thanks.

The new M11 and the M6 and M7 apparently, but the latter having a caveat that it's only guaranteed to work with their Q5 and Q1ii (but it seems that it does work with others).

This feature would be useful for me to link up with my CMA600i without having to faff about with third party players on my MAC.

Follow up question: If I use the optical put on the QP1R with DSD files does it get converted to PCM or "transported " using DoP (if that is the right phrase) and would I be able to tell the difference?

 

[514077]

Thanks.

The new M11 and the M6 and M7 apparently, but the latter having a caveat that it's only guaranteed to work with their Q5 and Q1ii (but it seems that it does work with others).

This feature would be useful for me to link up with my CMA600i without having to faff about with third party players on my MAC.

Follow up question: If I use the optical put on the QP1R with DSD files does it get converted to PCM or "transported " using DoP (if that is the right phrase) and would I be able to tell the difference?

From my readings about Questyle DSD, I'd guess, but not say for sure, that native DSD would be outputted from the optical. My understanding is that they don't like to use DoP packaging or conversion to PCM. Bare in mind that you might only be able to get DSD64 through optical. That's why USB out would be so much better.