[vlenbo]

 
Beauty....................


.................. meets the...


Beast......


............... truly a match made in heaven.

The internal amp on the X5 is alright but is holding it back from its true glory, and i even hear some background noises on the left channel of the X5 using my IEMs which is kinda' disappointing to say the least. I am always more impressed with the DACs FiiO implements on their devices MUCH MUCH more than their amp ironically (since they are best known for their amps LMAO) as in the case with the E17 and now X5s. By bypassing the X5's internal amp hookin' it the Cayin C5 truly brings this wonderful DAP to another level!!! :basshead:

I have never heard my VSonic GR07 BEs/ VSD3/ Brainwavz R3 sing THIS beautifully before. So with FiiO X5s DAC with the C5 stacked on top bests that of the Audinst MX1 dac/amp combo and even Schiit Vali combo for my IEMs due to it's dead silent background and wonderfully 3D layering and sweet presentation, but headphones is another matter. haha : P


.... Dat CHINESE CONNECTION boi!!!

Porquoi sir. Porquoi.

I am seething through my teeth in frustration that is manifesting my heart at this very minute!

Why can't the frigging Cayin C5 land at my door now?!

 

[sfwalcer]

   
Porquoi sir. Porquoi.
 
I am seething through my teeth from impatient that is manifesting my heart at this very minute!
 
Why can't the frigging Cayin C5 land at my door now?!

^
At first i wasn't really THAT impressed with the C5 hooked onto my Nokia N9 cuz it didn't really bests my desktop setups. My cheapo Venturecraft go-dap amp with my ipod 4th gen nano is still the budget-fi champ but with the FiiO X5 DAC and the C5 I can finally say they blew my socks off cuz damn does my GR07 BEs sound sweet and even 3D on it. LoL

 
Glad i was able to get the X5 in to pair with these C5s. X5/C5 combo gets a hi-fi from me.

 
Good luck waiting for your C5s meng, i am sure it will be a painful one. HE HE HE  : P

 

[kenz]

Anyone able to make a comparison with Fiio X5 with E12DIY versus X5 with Cayin C5 combos?

 

[Carlsan]

Even improves sound from my AK120II, who would have thought??!!

 

[twister6]

Anyone able to make a comparison with Fiio X5 with E12DIY versus X5 with Cayin C5 combos?

 
Don't have E12/DIY, but remember Peter mentioned it destroys original E12, not to mention that DIY is $250.

 

[Dsnuts]

  Even improves sound from my AK120II, who would have thought??!!

I think the C5 actually benefit from higher end sources. Cleaner sources seem to bring out the best in the C5

 

[amigomatt]

Will this thing drive my HE400s?  Would it stand a chance with my 600ohm AKG K240DF?  Also, I have a used pair of K702s on the way.  Will it fare ok with them?  I will be driving it from an HRT Microstreamer direct line out.  My present amp collection is a Fiio E11 and a Bravo Audio Ocean.
 
Many thanks if anyone can help!

 

[peter123]

Will this thing drive my HE400s?  Would it stand a chance with my 600ohm AKG K240DF?  Also, I have a used pair of K702s on the way.  Will it fare ok with them?  I will be driving it from an HRT Microstreamer direct line out.  My present amp collection is a Fiio E11 and a Bravo Audio Ocean.

Many thanks if anyone can help!

It has no problem driving my Q701's, DT880/600ohm and my modded Fostex T50RP (needs more power than the DT880's) so it should be fine with all on your list.

 

[EmpJ]

  Will this thing drive my HE400s?  Would it stand a chance with my 600ohm AKG K240DF?  Also, I have a used pair of K702s on the way.  Will it fare ok with them?  I will be driving it from an HRT Microstreamer direct line out.  My present amp collection is a Fiio E11 and a Bravo Audio Ocean.
 
Many thanks if anyone can help!

 
Can't comment on the AKGs, but I have the HE400s, and the C5 drives them well.  

 

[amigomatt]

Thanks for your replies.  I'm wondering whether I should go for this rather than spend the extra cash on a bigger desktop amp like the Lake People G-109 that I was eyeballing.  Having read about this though and given the less than high end quality of my cans, would I really hear a big difference between this and the Lake People amp?  Also, I like the portablility factor, but I also like the idea of getting an amp such as the LP or similar Violectric to stand me in good stead for a future upgrade, which could well be in the leagues of T1/HD800/K812/HE500 territory.  Decisions, decisions!!

 

[EmpJ]

  Thanks for your replies.  I'm wondering whether I should go for this rather than spend the extra cash on a bigger desktop amp like the Lake People G-109 that I was eyeballing.  Having read about this though and given the less than high end quality of my cans, would I really hear a big difference between this and the Lake People amp?  Also, I like the portablility factor, but I also like the idea of getting an amp such as the LP or similar Violectric to stand me in good stead for a future upgrade, which could well be in the leagues of T1/HD800/K812/HE500 territory.  Decisions, decisions!!

 
Well...I say get both! But in all seriousness, if you use full sized, power hungry headphones like you've listed, I'd say go for a desktop amp. It just makes more sense. And as much as I say that the C5 drives the HE400 well, it doesn't mean that it is the BEST choice. But for the price range and budget, it does an amazing job and is still up for the task. 
 
It's great being a portable and if you only have room to buy one, and are thinking of both at home listening and on the go, go for the C5 and see for yourself . It's really quite good. 

 

[Leo888]

Gosh, you guys are enjoying your C5 while I'm still waiting for it to show up. Tracking has remained at Information Received but may not have the physical item since 16 Sept. This wait is unbearable.

 

[d1sturb3d]

  Beauty....................
 
.................. meets the...
 
 
Beast......
 
............... truly a match made in heaven.
 
The internal amp on the X5 is alright but is holding it back from its true glory, and i even hear some background noises on the left channel of the X5 using my IEMs which is kinda' disappointing to say the least. I am always more impressed with the DACs FiiO implements on their devices MUCH MUCH more than their amp ironically (since they are best known for their amps LMAO) as in the case with the E17 and now X5s. By bypassing the X5's internal amp hookin' it the Cayin C5 truly brings this wonderful DAP to another level!!!

 
I have never heard my VSonic GR07 BEs/ VSD3/ Brainwavz R3 sing THIS beautifully before. So with FiiO X5s DAC with the C5 stacked on top bests that of the Audinst MX1 dac/amp combo and even Schiit Vali combo for my IEMs due to it's dead silent background and wonderfully 3D layering and sweet presentation, but headphones is another matter. haha : P
 
.... Dat CHINESE CONNECTION boi!!!

 
I have an x5 and I am looking at the C5 to power my 560.  I will demo it against the E12/E12DIY..hopefully there will be a clear winner

 

[CJG888]

It can't quite handle the HE-500 (but the 560 may be easier to drive).

 

[Hisoundfi]

The harshness I noticed out of the box seems to have settled down. I'm really enjoying this thing now.

It's pretty awesome to be able to use this device while charging my DAP from the C5 at the same time. Usually it's one or the other.