[rodel808]

I actually almost bought the ifi xcan, but read about there terrible service and there use of planned obsolescence, it sucks.
It's like we now only get terrible choices. There isn't 1 good strong amp with replaceble batteries.

If you're looking for an amp with replaceable batteries (2x9V) may I suggest Ray Samuels Audio SR71A or XP7. I still use them today and works great with dynamic drivers (Sennheiser 580) and planars (Diana V2). I still have a Fiio Q1 (the flask shaped one) which I got as my first amp into this hobby and battery life is now less than half. It's too bad the battery is not replaceable.

 

[ledzep]

I ordered a battery from ae then I changed it myself, wasn't too difficult, but I am the "diy" type of person

Can you send us the link to the A5 rep' battery.

 

[runssical]

Has anyone here found an alternative to the A5?

I've given up on the search. When Topping released the NX7 last year it looked promising but an Amazon customer left a devasting critique of the device.

These days my mobile listening is mainly through some Sony Bluetooth headphones with LDAC or through the car sound system via Bluetooth standard.

 

[ledzep]

Old thread but I’m sure people still have the A5 and want to use it for years to come, here’s the replacement battery I finally found.
￡18.11 16％ Off | New 11.1V 1000mAh Portable Headphone Amplifier Battery For Fiio E12 E12A A5 Player
https://a.aliexpress.com/_EJgBxWh