[ClieOS]

For those who are using the beta version of FiiO Control app, please note that the official version has made it to the Play Store.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fiio.control

Go to the link above, uninstall the beta and reinstall it from Play Store. It will works with the new BTR3K as well (which the beta version won't).

 

[ClieOS]

Received BTR3K a few days ago and has been testing it, so far I am impressed. Full impression will be updated soonish but it warrants a preview: 3.5mm output is better than that of ES100 while 2.5mm output is just as good sounding. Taking away that FiiO still hasn't figured out how to implement EQ over LDAC - BTR3K is getting ES100 a good run for its money.

 

[episiarch]

How do you feel about it vs. Hiby W3?

 

[ClieOS]

How do you feel about it vs. Hiby W3?

W3 makes for a better buy because it is substantially cheaper. But as far as SQ goes, BTR3K wins hands down.

 

[Lidson Mendes Br]

Received BTR3K a few days ago and has been testing it, so far I am impressed. Full impression will be updated soonish but it warrants a preview: 3.5mm output is better than that of ES100 while 2.5mm output is just as good sounding. Taking away that FiiO still hasn't figured out how to implement EQ over LDAC - BTR3K is getting ES100 a good run for its money.

I ended up buying Shanling Up2, I received a discount and the price difference of BRT 5 was very big. I didn't think the BRT 3k had such a good 3.5mm output. I hope I don't regret it.

 

[ClieOS]

...I hope you don't regret it.

Don't think I will.

 

[Lidson Mendes Br]

Don't think I will.

Sorry friend, my bad english. I exchanged a few words.

I hope I don't regret buying the Shanling UP2.

 

[ClieOS]

Sorry friend, my bad english. I exchanged a few words.

I hope I don't regret buying the Shanling UP2.

UP2 is still a solid performer, and all the better if you can get it cheap.

 

[Synthy]

so i was using a pretty good usb-c dongle (meizu pro) to get better sound out of my laptop and phone (the laptop really needed it). the usb-c port on my phone is now too flaky to use dac/amp dongles (though i'm still ok, the 3.5mm jack is pretty good). i was looking at bluetooth receivers that also work over usb for when i'm on my laptop as i like having a single source portable and at the desk. has anyone used the meizu hifi pro and the btr5/btr3k? i'm trying to figure out if it's a real upgrade and if i would notice it.

 

[ClieOS]

Size comparison: BTR5 vs. BTR3K

 

[ClieOS]

FiiO BTR3K impression updated on post #2.

 

[rstarden]

FiiO BTR3K impression updated on post #2.

Curious - anyone with low impedance CIEMs (e.g., Andromedas) tried MMCX BT option they like more than Shure BT2s? When I upgraded from my 64audios, I tried a bunch of old dongles and the hiss was unbearable. Love to see if people are happy with any unit for this specific setup.

 

[ClieOS]

Curious - anyone with low impedance CIEMs (e.g., Andromedas) tried MMCX BT option they like more than Shure BT2s? When I upgraded from my 64audios, I tried a bunch of old dongles and the hiss was unbearable. Love to see if people are happy with any unit for this specific setup.

https://www.head-fi.org/threads/the-tws-neckband-bt-cable-adapter-thread.920709/

 

[rstarden]

Perfect, many thanks for pointing me here. This confirms Fostex is dead end for my CA Solstices. I probably owe a couple reviews in that thread...

 

[waynes world]

BTR5 ... The single-ended 3.5mm is however a little bland sounding - not bad per se and definitely better than BTR3, there is however nothing truly remarkable to speak of. For those who only intended to use the 3.5mm output for music listening, BTR5 might not be the best choice value wise.

Hi ClieOS. I just spontaneously ordered the BTR5. Of course, it's possible that I didn't do the appropriate research before ordering lol (wouldn't be the first time!).

I've was using the ES100 (before it broke), and more recently the Ubtr to get me by (I couldn't wait for the 5K any longer).

Although I do have some balanced headphones and earbuds, most are single sided, and I do tend to listen quite a lot to my single sided gear, so what you said above has me wondering!

To get a feel for how the BTR5 sounds single sided, how would you say it compares to the ES100 single sided?

Reading through your initial posts again, you've got me intrigued with the HiBy W3. How does the BTR5 single sided sound compared to it?

Thanks!

p.s. my apologies if you have answered these questions in here already.

Edit: I just ready your BTR3K impressions. It seems like that maybe should have been the one for me taking into consideration price, size, 3.5mm sound quality etc. Hmm!