[rkw]

Does anyone know where to buy a short cable for this? mmcx/2pin/2.5mm that terminates in a balance 2.5mm jack? This would've perfect if only there was an option for balanced 2.5mm https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07KVZWW73/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=A19NVE4G6SOT2C&psc=1

The FiiO website says it comes in both 2.5mm and 3.5mm versions:
https://www.fiio.com/productinfo/102911.html
Here is a vendor:
https://hifigo.com/products/fiio-45...per-plated-silver-mmcx?variant=15953808228401

 

[themglean]

The FiiO website says it comes in both 2.5mm and 3.5mm versions:
https://www.fiio.com/productinfo/102911.html
Here is a vendor:
https://hifigo.com/products/fiio-45...per-plated-silver-mmcx?variant=15953808228401

Is it possible to convert the mmcx to 2.5mm? I would like to use this with my 4XX. Believe me, 5K drives that beast just fine.
edit: nvm found one. https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005001928076417.html

 

[emeline]

Is it possible to convert the mmcx to 2.5mm? I would like to use this with my 4XX. Believe me, 5K drives that beast just fine.
edit: nvm found one. https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005001928076417.html

If it's helpful, I just received this cable for my NightOwls (also 2.5 mm). I took the 0.5m length and it's perfect to use with my ES100:
https://a.aliexpress.com/_mKKp8sS

 

[smorgar]

Today I got bored in a meeting and happened to realize that the Smarties mini box is the exact same size as the 5K....

 

[rlw6534]

Today I got bored in a meeting and happened to realize that the Smarties mini box is the exact same size as the 5K....

Who says meetings aren't productive.....

 

[sspkt]

I'm looking to upgrade 5k. I love features, but sound quality is not that satisfying. Anyone here get through this already? I'm looking for something portable as well but with cleaner, more crispy and natural sound. Maybe new BTR5 2021 would be an upgrade?

 

[rlw6534]

I'm looking to upgrade 5k. I love features, but sound quality is not that satisfying. Anyone here get through this already? I'm looking for something portable as well but with cleaner, more crispy and natural sound. Maybe new BTR5 2021 would be an upgrade?

They all have similar DAC chips from ESS (BTR5, UP5, etc.) so I wouldn't expect major differences in sound. I can't tell the difference between my 5k and my UP5 anyways... maybe better ears can. Maybe the iFi Go blu (Cirrus Logic DAC) would be worth a look and research.

 

[Apex Eight]

Anyone else get intermittent, small, crackling noises from their Q5K? I only get them in USB DAC mode, hooked up to my computer.

 

[fattycheesebeef]

Am still figuring if I should get this since it's out for a while

 

[drugones]

I just got the UP5 and is a big jump if you use unbalanced cable on the 5K; UP5 allows dual dac for both balanced and unbalanced noticeably improving sound quality for me.

I’m waiting balanced cables to arrive so I can test 5K dual dac balanced.

Only heads up…. the 5K app/software is miles ahead, I’m hoping UP5 will improve it over time.

 

[superuser1]

miles ahead

You got that right

 

[monsieurfromag3]

They all have similar DAC chips from ESS (BTR5, UP5, etc.) so I wouldn't expect major differences in sound. I can't tell the difference between my 5k and my UP5 anyways... maybe better ears can. Maybe the iFi Go blu (Cirrus Logic DAC) would be worth a look and research.

The Go Blu sounds big and analog but not very controlled or nuanced. The 5K is more impressive, it’s so tight.

 

[PopZeus]

This device does a surprisingly authoritative job driving the HD58X balanced, which is certainly easier to drive than the 650 but not THAT easy. Also makes it easy to level off the sub-bass via EQ.

 

[elNan]

I'm looking to upgrade 5k. I love features, but sound quality is not that satisfying. Anyone here get through this already? I'm looking for something portable as well but with cleaner, more crispy and natural sound. Maybe new BTR5 2021 would be an upgrade?

Just play around with the EQ until the sound out of that little (and amazing) box gets satisfying enough. That’s the key of life (and actually of audiophilia in general )

 

[BenF]

I'm looking to upgrade 5k. I love features, but sound quality is not that satisfying. Anyone here get through this already? I'm looking for something portable as well but with cleaner, more crispy and natural sound. Maybe new BTR5 2021 would be an upgrade?

I prefer BTR3K to BTR5(2020)/BTR3/Q5K/UP2/UP4.
It has the most crispy and natural sound.