[Shanling]

Seem it only shows MQA on the screen when headphone is plug in. Need to verify this with windows.

Yes, you have to have headphones connected.

So I just got the UP5. Did I miss a setting or that the UP5 will always turn off by itself after idling for a while? This seems strange to me as any other bluetooth DAC/amp I have tried will stay connected.

Make sure you have Vehicle mode turned off.
Otherwise it will turn off by itself only if it's not connected.

 

[jeffri]

Yes, you have to have headphones connected.



Make sure you have Vehicle mode turned off.
Otherwise it will turn off by itself only if it's not connected.

Yes, I never had the Car mode enabled. It still automatically turned off by itself.

 

[YanaMJ]

Everything is ok now with MQA on both windows and android. Thanks for your help.

 

[Arghavan]

So do we have Parametric EQ or LDAC EQ with UP5? or the Qudelix 5K is still the way to go?

 

[jsmiller58]

So do we have Parametric EQ or LDAC EQ with UP5? or the Qudelix 5K is still the way to go?

Awesome question! I have the BTR5 and the Q5K, and while I appreciate the ergonomics of the BTR5, the features of the 5K are superior in some ways. PEQ with LDAC would make the UP5 the combination of best features, I think.

 

[Hinomotocho]

I find the bluetooth connection on my BTR5 is very sensitive and the sound can cut out even within 5 metres of the connected device and I have only partially blocked the direct line of sight with it (I have read similar feedback on the BTR5 thread). Does the UP5 have a stronger more stable bluetooth connection?

 

[Shanling]

So do we have Parametric EQ or LDAC EQ with UP5? or the Qudelix 5K is still the way to go?

It will support EQ over LDAC, just now not working properly yet, some issue on the app side.

 

[jsmiller58]

It will support EQ over LDAC, just now not working properly yet, some issue on the app side.

Great to hear this! Looking forward to that getting fixed…. I suspect that the UP5 will be finding its way to me!

 

[carpler]

I find the bluetooth connection on my BTR5 is very sensitive and the sound can cut out even within 5 metres of the connected device and I have only partially blocked the direct line of sight with it (I have read similar feedback on the BTR5 thread). Does the UP5 have a stronger more stable bluetooth connection?

It's my same question!
I'm selling my BTR5 for this reason: I have problems with the bluetooth connection when the BTR5 is in the same pocket as the smartphone, or even when they are in two different pockets but separated by 20cm (and on the same side of the body).
I'm looking for a worthy replacement and the UP5 is a possible candidate...

 

[mico1964]

I find the bluetooth connection on my BTR5 is very sensitive and the sound can cut out even within 5 metres of the connected device and I have only partially blocked the direct line of sight with it (I have read similar feedback on the BTR5 thread). Does the UP5 have a stronger more stable bluetooth connection?

I have the BTR5, the UP5 and the Qudelix.
The Bluetooth range of the UP5 is similar to that of the BTR5, maybe a little better; that of the Qudelix is much greater.

 

[RH64]

Uggg. I too sold the BTR5 in favor of the Qudelix because the bluetooth was just atrocious. I understand the desire for a nice metal and glass build, but the bluetooth connection is the critical part. The Qudelix has been awesome. Give me cheap plastic and a stable connection

 

[jsmiller58]

Uggg. I too sold the BTR5 in favor of the Qudelix because the bluetooth was just atrocious. I understand the desire for a nice metal and glass build, but the bluetooth connection is the critical part. The Qudelix has been awesome. Give me cheap plastic and a stable connection

Yes, the Q5K’s connection beats the BTR5, as does the app and EQ. But the ergonomics of the Q5K are just so, so… bad. In my opinion the Q5K is a great soul trapped in an atrocious body. I was hoping that the UP5 would be closer to the best of both worlds.

 

[cadgers]

@Shanling

Can you confirm the UP5 supports aptX LL? Using the Creative BT-W2 the display says plain aptX. Same goes for the app. No issues using aptX LL with a FiiO BTR3 and BT-W2.

 

[alsorkin]

@Shanling

Can you confirm the UP5 supports aptX LL? Using the Creative BT-W2 the display says plain aptX. Same goes for the app. No issues using aptX LL with a FiiO BTR3 and BT-W2.

You have to select Aptx LL codec.

 

[cadgers]

You have to select Aptx LL codec.

In the app or on the device. I haven’t seen the option. The one in the app I have aptX LL on.