[Paramekshu]

As someone who just got into the 2.5 world two days ago, I can confirm that using 2.5 doesn't blow up my Starfield nor my Heart Mirror (with qudelix no less)

I'm tempted to say it sounds better but I can't be 100% sure, it might just be placebo

Has anyone seen any comparison between the UP5 and the qudelix?

I returned my Quadelix, sold btr5, replaced with UP5. I replaced because the Q 5K wired dac max is 24/ 96, UP5 goes to 32/384, plus MQA, although I don't care for MQA. I do miss 5K ability to in app eq while in wired dac mode, can only in app eq UP5 in Bluetooth mode.

 

[Shanling]

@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.

Is there some way on side of Creative to dictate which codec should be used or is it automatic?

In our app you should be able to disable all other aptX and leave for example just aptxLL and SBC.

 

[cadgers]

Is there some way on side of Creative to dictate which codec should be used or is it automatic?

In our app you should be able to disable all other aptX and leave for example just aptxLL and SBC.

There is no way to tell from the transmitter. I tried to disable everything but aptX LL but the app won’t let me disable regular aptX. The checkbox won’t uncheck.

 

[Shanling]

There is no way to tell from the transmitter. I tried to disable everything but aptX LL but the app won’t let me disable regular aptX. The checkbox won’t uncheck.

Are you using the app on iOS or Android? Are you connected by aptX in that moment? on my phone I'm able to turn off aptX without issue.

 

[rlw6534]

Are you using the app on iOS or Android? Are you connected by aptX in that moment? on my phone I'm able to turn off aptX without issue.

For me, I can disable the aptX checkbox but it seems to reenable itself if aptX LL is selected; i.e. if you go back in to the codec settings it is enabled again.

 

[YanaMJ]

Maybe you can check in the bluetooth devices when the UP5 is connected and choose the codecs at this place. This is what I've done to select LDAC

 

[cadgers]

Are you using the app on iOS or Android? Are you connected by aptX in that moment? on my phone I'm able to turn off aptX without issue.

I am on iOS. I can turn off aptX but when I go back in, the option is turned back on. Like @rlw6534 said.

https://imgur.com/a/JDeReMM

 

[Hanesu]

How is the EQ of the UP5? Does it have an effect on SQ? Is it possible to safe EQ profiles?

 

[Paramekshu]

How is the EQ of the UP5? Does it have an effect on SQ? Is it possible to safe EQ profiles?

Eq only works Bluetooth mode, not wired dac mode. I liked the 5K eq much better, works BT & wired dac mode. Plus parametric eq. Not sure if you can save profile on UP5. I use an eq app on my phone, so no need. Hope this helps.

 

[chichaphile]

My UP5 just landed So far so good
- It drives my TIN hifi P1 on 4.4 BAL
- MQA work's well with UAPP and HiBy Music via USB otg
- It's support in-line microphone with volume control ( CTIA 3.5mm SE )
- Bluetooth LDAC connection is stable ( with my Poco F3 ) Delay or latency for YouTube is great
- Firmware V1.6.0 open box

 

[Hanesu]

Eq only works Bluetooth mode, not wired dac mode. I liked the 5K eq much better, works BT & wired dac mode. Plus parametric eq. Not sure if you can save profile on UP5. I use an eq app on my phone, so no need. Hope this helps.

Thanks! But you have the UP5? Can you maybe check whether it is possible to save profiles? By the way, what exactly are the advantages of a parametic EQ? I am long in this hobby and have read this term very often, but I must confess I never knew what exactly a „parametric“ EQ is.

 

[chichaphile]

Thanks! But you have the UP5? Can you maybe check whether it is possible to save profiles? By the way, what exactly are the advantages of a parametic EQ? I am long in this hobby and have read this term very often, but I must confess I never knew what exactly a „parametric“ EQ is.

Can't save profile only custom EQ

 

[Paramekshu]

Can't save profile only custom EQ

It allows you to save one custom EQ, but it doesn't remember once I turn the EQ off. I have to reset it. To be honest when the EQ was on it sounds like the entire sound frequencies are somewhat muted. When I had the 5K, I could use the 5K built-in EQ to EQ the bass, and then use my other music app to eq, everything else, and had a nice synergy. The 5K eq didn't make music sound muted the the UP5. That's the only thing I really miss about the 5K.

 

[Paramekshu]

My UP5 just landed So far so good
- It drives my TIN hifi P1 on 4.4 BAL
- MQA work's well with UAPP and HiBy Music via USB otg
- It's support in-line microphone with volume control ( CTIA 3.5mm SE )
- Bluetooth LDAC connection is stable ( with my Poco F3 ) Delay or latency for YouTube is great
- Firmware V1.6.0 open box

Will it power the P1 in single ended connection?

 

[chichaphile]

Will it power the P1 in single ended connection?

It will but need 50 step on high gain dual mode. ( with ddhifi DJ44C )

Balanced is highly recommended i need around 32-40 step ( in love with this little device )

I'm always using High Gain in every device i have and not using EQ