The FiiO X3 Thread UPDATE: Project Back On! Read the First Post for Information.

[Calikeane]

FiiO! It's been 2 years and you've had multiple successes, where is the X3 or updated version? I want a FiiO DAP.

The thread lives.

 

[tds101]

The X3 is DOA,...now both of you can go away,...

 

[H20Fidelity]

I was just reading Fiio's facebook page and apparently X3 project has been restarted!

 

[Ishcabible]

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I was just reading Fiio's facebook page and apparently X3 project has been restarted!

Where?!

 

[H20Fidelity]

Where?!

Here's their page

http://www.facebook.com/FiiOAUDIO?ref=stream

Then to the right on their page open up all the comments from other people. A person suggests they make an MP3 player. and Fiio answered saying that X3 project has already been restarted!

 

[Ishcabible]

This is fantastic. 

 

[ExpatinJapan]

Its on like donkey kong!

 

[DigitalFreak]

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Its on like donkey kong!

Coolies, let me be the first one to get the hype wagon rolling into overdrive. So what do you think boys and girls, do I see a challenger for the iBasso DX100 MP3 player championship title?

 

[Ishcabible]

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Coolies, let me be the first one to get the hype wagon rolling into overdrive. So what do you think boys and girls, do I see a challenger for the iBasso DX100 MP3 player championship title?

 
I highly doubt that Fiio would challenge the DX100 to be honest. I'd really love for Fiio to keep the old price point.

 

[ClieOS]

Well I guess someone already let the cat out - I already know the for a few months now, but nevertheless was told not to let anyone know until they are ready. I think I can let some less important detail out at this point: First, it won't be the same X3 we discussed before. It is a brand new project under the old name so the hardware will be different. 2nd, FiiO will go for a more common platform (relative to the Chinese market). So hopefully no more dreadful SoC supplier that halts up the R&D.

 

[DigitalFreak]

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Well I guess someone already let the cat out - I already know the for a few months now, but nevertheless was told not to let anyone know until they are ready. I think I can let some less important detail out at this point: First, it won't be the same X3 we discussed before. It is a brand new project under the old name so the hardware will be different. 2nd, FiiO will go for a more common platform (relative to the Chinese market). So hopefully no more dreadful SoC supplier that halts up the R&D.

Any idea when Fiio will release specs throw up some pics and give a release date?

 

[ClieOS]

I only heard some minor detail myself, no picture or detailed spec, but that was months ago and I haven't heard any update so far. The whole point of being secretive is just trying to avoid another X3 (or should I say the 'previous' X3) incident where products can't be delivered on time / as promised. They are trying to be more careful on information release this time so not to disappointed users.

 

[H20Fidelity]

Looks like I stumbled across something that was possibly not mean't to be spoken about just yet, then dragged it back to the fortress of expectation. I don't mind how long Fiio take, what specs, pictures are released etc etc....I think it's a prize in itself that we know a DAP is coming sometime in the foreseeable future from Fiio and that they haven't forgotten about our calls and shouts for a player. This is something I'd been hoping they'd continue working on and to see they are is enough for me to relax and wait.

Patience is a virtue.

 

[tme110]

Good news, I hope it pans out.
 

 

[tme110]

This thread just reminded me about the iBasso.  I saw it at a local meet a couple of weeks ago and had never previosly even heard of it - then I forgot about it again. Amazing since a quick search shows that there are well over 10,000 posts about it already.  But at that price, esp since I just want a coax out, I'll just wait for the Fiio.