[frankielah]

  The Astell & Kern AK10 would make no sense pairing to the X5... the AK10 is mainly positioned with smart phone usage that do not have a decent DAC/AMP. The X5 already offers a great DAC/AMP combo.

I am not familliar with the other products that you mentioned...
As far as I know... The only think to be added to the X5 might be an external amp, and an amp only. (when using full size and demanding headphones)

 
haha sorry i though the ak10 was just an amp. i just realised its more of a DAC...

 

[CH23]

Pre-ordered 2 weeks ago at hdphns.com, It's the distributor for Belgium too. Price €349, shipment incl.

Glad i didn't know about this 5 days ago though. I bought a turntable from ebay for this exact amount of money, and unlike the X5, this oppurtunity might never rise again

Still gonna (pre)order the X5 next month.

 

[Dixter]

I like this combo James....   looks clean and functional...    as a possible step up could you even offer the E12 DIY in Black as an Elite X5/E12 DIY Combo ???
Now that would really be the icing on the cake..    you could call it the X5E12DIY
 
who will be offering the bundle please ??
 
Quote:

 
 
A bundle kit for X5 , includes a LOD.

 

[LarsPT]

So... I'm looking for a replacement for my Sansa Clip+. Would I be safe to assume that this is the ideal candidate?
 
I do realize we are talking about completely different budgets here... and I'm not really sure if I'm willing to spend 350 on an mp3 player... but I might!
 
Thanks!

 

[CH23]

So... I'm looking for a replacement for my Sansa Clip+. Would I be safe to assume that this is the ideal candidate?

I do realize we are talking about completely different budgets here... and I'm not really sure if I'm willing to spend 350 on an mp3 player... but I might!

Thanks!

If not the X5, there's also the X3, and in the future the X1. X5 might be a very hefty step-up from the sansa clip+. Doubt it's not worth getting though

 

[LarsPT]

If not the X5, there's also the X3, and in the future the X1. X5 might be a very hefty step-up from the sansa clip+. Doubt it's not worth getting though

Thanks for your reply
 
Well... the X3 had some bad reviews of software lock ups and s**t... also I read the UI is supposed to be much better on the X5. I might also find the DAC option useful. One of my biggest problems with the sansa is that when I can't use it when it is charging at the same time. Would the X3 be able to play music while charging?
 
Thanks!!

 

[CH23]

Thanks for your reply

Well... the X3 had some bad reviews of software lock ups and s**t... also I read the UI is supposed to be much better on the X5. I might also find the DAC option useful. One of my biggest problems with the sansa is that when I can't use it when it is charging at the same time. Would the X3 be able to play music while charging?

Thanks!!

The X3 is getting a UI overhaul, it has DAC functionality.
It does lock up at times, not a lot though.(personal experience)
It charges and plays at the same time, yes

 

[ClieOS]

  Thanks for your reply
 
Well... the X3 had some bad reviews of software lock ups and s**t... also I read the UI is supposed to be much better on the X5. I might also find the DAC option useful. One of my biggest problems with the sansa is that when I can't use it when it is charging at the same time. Would the X3 be able to play music while charging?
 
Thanks!!

 
remember some of these review are old, and likely written with an older firmware. The current firmware is fairly stable in my own experience.

 

[BaerGriggs]

128 GB microSD cards are now available for pre-order, I believe they are exclusive to Best Buy and Amazon at the moment. Amazon currently has a 40% off microSD card sale going one right now, which brings the total for a new card to only $119.99! Seems like a great deal to me.
 
Here's the link: http://www.amazon.com/SanDisk-Ultra-microSDXC-Adapter-SDSDQUA-128G-G46A/dp/B00IIJ6W4S/?t=slicinc-20&tag=slicinc-20&ascsubtag=qs8-Up_PEeOMtOr7UEsVTA0_Un5z3_W1S_0_0

 

[Jobbing]

Unfortunately not at amazon.de or amazon.co.uk

 

[batteraziiz]

Or amazon.ca *sigh*

 

[nmatheis]

A bundle kit for X5 , includes a LOD.

Hi James,

For those of us who already have an E12, will you offer the holder and cable separately?

Thanks,
Nikolaus

 

[Barra]

For anyone that is interested, my X5 review is now up:
http://www.head-fi.org/products/fiio-x5-high-res-portable-music-player/reviews/10579
 
My focus was on sound quality vs. my other DAPs and various headphone and amp pairings. I even added some numbers for perspective.

 

[LarsPT]

The X3 is getting a UI overhaul, it has DAC functionality.
It does lock up at times, not a lot though.(personal experience)
It charges and plays at the same time, yes

 
Thanks again, you guys are very helpful!
 
So you mean to say that... the X3 is going to get the same UI... it also works as an USB DAC, it charges and plays at the same time... it costs about half the price of the X5... I'm failing to understand why anyone would buy an X5 then!!!
 
Thanks again

 

[CH23]

Thanks again, you guys are very helpful!

So you mean to say that... the X3 is going to get the same UI... it also works as an USB DAC, it charges and plays at the same time... it costs about half the price of the X5... I'm failing to understand why anyone would buy an X5 then!!!

Thanks again

It seems it won't get the same GUI as the X5: http://www.head-fi.org/t/651769/the-fiio-x3-thread/8670#post_10311778

Apart from that, you're spot on.

The X5 reportedly has a more neutral and more refined sound than the X3, and 2 micro SD slots, capable of 256GB in total (with the latest 128GB micro SD cards that have been announced last week)