The Qudelix-5K thread

[Benaudio]

That was yesterday lol. If you post again on their forum can you ask the guy to post 1.7.2 firmware so we can roll back with windows ? Please !

This was literally 10 hours ago, so yeah maybe yesterday depending on your time zone.
I mean, if you can’t wait 14 hours more, you’re welcome to register there and ask them. I’m not their representative and don’t work for them in customer support.

 

[Rattle]

I actually reverted back to last app version. (had manually installed the new APK when new firmware hit). I uninstalled that then installed from play store last official app. Then flashed back to 1.7.0 FW through windows, finally updated back to 1.7.2 (through app, since no download for manual 1.7.2 is on their site. Found no other easy ready way to revert.

Next time I'll wait for feedback lmao. I know you are not a rep or cs for them but since you already posted and are joined up I'd figure i'd ask you. No worries lol

 

[mico1964]

Just updated the app on my iPhone and flashed the firmware 1.8.1
The bug has been fixed.

 

[Benaudio]

Yes, that was fast!

 

[davehutch]

Can anyone tell me if the 5K would be an upgrade for my Tin HiFi P1s please?
For on-the-go use. I’ve tried the BTR5 and didn’t like it at all. Looking for an overall improvement and a bit more power sometimes as on my ES100 I end up maxing it out

 

[speedfiend]

Can anyone tell me if the 5K would be an upgrade for my Tin HiFi P1s please?
For on-the-go use. I’ve tried the BTR5 and didn’t like it at all. Looking for an overall improvement and a bit more power sometimes as on my ES100 I end up maxing it out

Compared to the ES100, definite improvement. The PEQ alone is worth the upgrade.
I have both the 5K and the Mojo, and find myself reaching for the 5K over my Mojo 9 times out of 10, even if I'm just listening to my iems sitting at my desk.

 

[davehutch]

Compared to the ES100, definite improvement. The PEQ alone is worth the upgrade.
I have both the 5K and the Mojo, and find myself reaching for the 5K over my Mojo 9 times out of 10, even if I'm just listening to my iems sitting at my desk.

Thanks. Much appreciated

 

[Earl of Bouillon]

Does anyone know if something like this would work with the 5k’s 2.5mm output? I’d be using it to feed a balanced amp.

 

[rkw]

Does anyone know if something like this would work with the 5k’s 2.5mm output? I’d be using it to feed a balanced amp.

Some of the Amazon reviews say that it works well with the Radsone ES100. That doesn't guarantee it will also work for the 5K, but it's promising because Qudelix engineers came from Radsone.

 

[anli]

Hi! Somewhere in "Q5K vs BTR5" I have met an opinion Q5K is better as BT receiver, and BTR5 is better as USB DAC.
As for the second part (as USB DAC) - what is your experience here?

And well, I don't mean BTR5 has got more sampling rates and more bit depth. I just mean subjective experience on the same modes (say, 44.1/24).

 

[dw1narso]

Does anyone know if something like this would work with the 5k’s 2.5mm output? I’d be using it to feed a balanced amp.

The cable looks OK.. Just be aware that there's no ground reference on the XLR output cable (because GND is not available on 2.5mm TRRS, only L-, L+, R- and R+)

Implication: depend on the amp, could potentially produce 'hum'. I don't have balanced system thus I cannot attest it.

 

[SomeGuyDude]

Compared to the ES100, definite improvement. The PEQ alone is worth the upgrade.
I have both the 5K and the Mojo, and find myself reaching for the 5K over my Mojo 9 times out of 10, even if I'm just listening to my iems sitting at my desk.

My iFi xDSD just shyt the bed, so the 5k has my attention. This makes a BIG recommendation.

 

[monsieurfromag3]

My iFi xDSD just shyt the bed, so the 5k has my attention. This makes a BIG recommendation.

The 5K resembles the xDSD more than the Mojo I think. It’s on the colder, harder, more metallic side. Very reference. Also lean and fast, whereas the Mojo has the edge in bass depth and quiet-to-loud dynamics I’d say.

 

[SomeGuyDude]

The 5K resembles the xDSD more than the Mojo I think. It’s on the colder, harder, more metallic side. Very reference. Also lean and fast, whereas the Mojo has the edge in bass depth and quiet-to-loud dynamics I’d say.

I'll admit that cold, hard, and metallic are not adjectives I'm looking for. Think I might have been barking up the wrong tree. I do like how the market for these little devices is big enough that it's possible to hunt around.

 

[monsieurfromag3]

I'll admit that cold, hard, and metallic are not adjectives I'm looking for. Think I might have been barking up the wrong tree. I do like how the market for these little devices is big enough that it's possible to hunt around.

I’m really under-selling it though
But it’s a $100 device, while it punches above its price point as a BT receiver it is still a step behind an amp 4 times as large and expensive on pure SQ.