Time to see what all this fuss is about. Figured this would make a good companion piece for my earbuds. Surprisingly tiny, especially when compared to the box it comes in!
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Time to see what all this fuss is about. Figured this would make a good companion piece for my earbuds. Surprisingly tiny, especially when compared to the box it comes in!
DBaldock9
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I've got three of the portable BT/USB DAC/Amps, and their specs are:
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1.) FiiO BTR5 - BT/USB DAC/Amp (2x ES9218P, BT(LDAC)=24-Bit/96-KHz, USB=32-Bit/384-KHz) - Input (BT & USB-C-F); Output (3.5mm TRS & 2.5mm TRRS)
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2.) Qudelix-5K - BT/USB DAC/Amp (2x ES9218P, BT(LDAC)=24-Bit/96-KHz, USB=24-Bit/96-KHz) - Input (BT & USB-C-F); Output (3.5mm TRS & 2.5mm TRRS)
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3.) Radsone EarStudio ES100 - BT/USB DAC/Amp (2x AK4375A, BT(LDAC)=24-Bit/96-KHz, USB=16-Bit/48-KHz) - Input (BT & USB-µ-F); Output (3.5mm TRS & 2.5mm TRRS)
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Technically - I can also use my Shanling M0 as a small DAP, or compact BT/USB DAC/Amp, with 3.5mm TRS output. For BT, it works as a LDAC (24-Bit/96-KHz) Receiver. With the Shanling USB driver installed, my Win10 Sound Settings say it's sending 32-Bit/192-KHz to the M0, but the screen on the M0 says it's operating at 24-Bit/44.1-KHz.
hgpardo
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A good collection. I also ordered an Earstudio ES100, but finally due to comments about battery problems, and lower resolution 16 bit/48 Khz, I cancelled my order. In your opinion which has better sound quality between the FIIO and Qudelix? I know that the Qudelix can equalize LDAC and the BTR5 not, but other than that I don't know if it significantly affects sound quality.
DBaldock9
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Of the three, the ES100 has a slightly warmer sound, and I don't hear any big differences between the BTR5 and Q5K.
Overall, I prefer the control layout on the BTR5.
I don't use EQ, so that feature isn't part of my consideration.
Overall, I prefer the control layout on the BTR5.
I don't use EQ, so that feature isn't part of my consideration.
hgpardo
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And wired using USB connection? Any SQ differences between BTR5 and Q5K? Thanks
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Hey Qudelix 5K fans... I do not see the ability to toggle Absolute Volume Control in the Qudelix app. I do have the most recent app versions and 5K software versions. I'm wondering if this has to do with the phone I'm using (it's an iPhone 8 with iOS 14.6). Have any of you run into this issue?
My understanding is this feature has been made permanent. There is no longer a toggle.
DBaldock9
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I've used all of these devices, connected as a USB DAC/Amp on my Work Win10 PC.
Other than the ES100 having a slightly warmer sound, they all seem fairly similar to me.
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this one liner here is all one needs instead of pages of detailed reviews
Nick-firestorm
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where to find QUDELIX 5K in europe??????
Nick-firestorm
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I found QUDELIX 5K in europe good price but now I read it's analytical and not musical...... I want musical.... FIIO is the only one I found musical.... but Q5S so expensive.............
what is cheaper alternative to Q5S??? i was very happy with E17K was very cheap back then.... 7 years ago
what is cheaper alternative to Q5S??? i was very happy with E17K was very cheap back then.... 7 years ago
The 5k is analytical? That's news to me. My immediate listening notes were a punchy, dynamic, and detailed sound signature. It can make my SR25 sound tame in comparison on some tracks.
I think your IEM pairings will also matter on this one. This past week with the Campfire Honeydew has really taught me that; I thought that IEM was going to just end up as a boomy, bass monster on every single source. On the 5k, it's not boomy and the Honeydew finally gets a chance to do what it does best: smack you silly with that punchy LCP bass.
The 5K gave those Honeydew so much slam, it ended up giving me a headache after about an hour of synthwave. Sounds pretty musical to me.
alex5908
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Сan't wait till I get the Honeydew. Was supposed to be delivered today but nah. Did you get it delivered by Fedex? Any extra payment to Fedex? Like duties or something?
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The 5K? Pretty sure it was FedEx. Didn't owe any duties.
The Honeydew was provided by Audio46 and is a review sample. That one was shipped UPS. Don't think that's gonna help you, though.
