[FiiO]

FiiO Q5—the Flagship Bluetooth and DSD-Capable DAC & Amplifier's officially released at FiiO 2017 Autumn Launch Event and the review units are getting ready soon! You've heard so much about the Q5, already can't wait to get your hands on it? Come and join the review tour!

A. About Q5

•Being equipped with two of AKM’s AK4490EN DAC chips
•Being equipped with XMOS XUF208
•Supports up to 384kHz/32 bit sampling rates as well as native DSD up to DSD256
•Certified by 3 Major Bodies: Hi-Res Audio + MFi + aptX
•Interchangeable amp modules, fully compatible with FiiO’s lineup
•Bundled with the AM3A amp module with both single-ended and balanced outputs
•World-class Bluetooth audio
•Supports connecting to your computer + iPhone + WM-PORT Sony Walkman player
•Includes a 3.5mm coaxial/optical/line-in combo connector
•3800 mAh battery for longer listening

(To give you a hint on how it costs: the MSRP for US market is about $349.99 and subject to change for other markets)

There are too many to mention, why not join and find out by your own!

What's more!
The review Q5 will ship along with some amazing accessories including the following (which need to purchase separately if needed):
•LC-Q5: Leather case of Q5
•LC-Q5i: Dedicated case for bundling the Q5 with iPhone
•L27: WMport to Micro USB digital audio cable
•L28: Coaxial digital audio cable
•Third-party provided Type C and Micro-to-Micro cable

B. How to apply

Please apply by replying to this thread and including the following information in your reply:
•-Headphone(s) / earphone(s) you possess:
•-Any DAP(s) / DAC(s) / amp(s) you may possess:
•-Descriptions and links to review(s) you may have posted:
•-Your geographical region (e.g. the city and country you live in):
•-Your native language (and any other languages you may be able to write in):

C. About shipping info

•Depending on the geographical distribution of selected reviewers, FiiO will ship out several Q5s, one or more to reviewers in each region, e.g. USA, Europe, SE Asia, Pacific region, etc. so that shipping costs from one reviewer to the next is kept low.
•FiiO will pay for shipping to the first reviewer and any customs taxes / import duties that may result from the Q5 crossing countries.
•Preview application period: Starting now! And accepting applications until further notice!
•First list of previewers to be announced: To be confirmed.
•Beginning of shipment of review the Q5: To be confirmed.

D. Review regulations (subject to change before the tour commences)

•Reviewers should keep the Q5 for at most 10 days before shipping to the next reviewer.
•Reviewers should ship the Q5 to the next reviewer by registered post requiring signature in the padded box provided.
•Reviewers will not be held responsible for any damage to the Q5 sustained during shipping or normal usage.
•Reviewers should do the preview fairly and objectively, and related product photos are required. (Alternatively, video reviews are welcome)
•Reviewers need not overstate the advantages of the products.
•Reviewers should indicate that the review Q5s are free loan units, in order to avoid any misunderstandings.
•Reviewers are reminded to listen responsibly and safely to the Q5, to not use it when operating machinery or driving, and not to drive headphones to excessive volume with the Q5.
•Reviewers should post the completed review content to this thread and the FiiO Q5's review page: https://www.head-fi.org/showcase/fiio-q5-flagship-bluetooth-and-dsd-capable-dac-amplifier.22846/
•Please also provide FiiO with the links to your review, for us to come and admire your work.
•Please contact FiiO in advance if you have any difficulties with the Q5 in the course of your preview, so we may help you resolve it if possible.

Best regards,
FiiO Electronics Technology Co., Ltd.

 

[demond]

I am here, and what you want to know, I can answer.

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Sampling rate support：
384kHz/32bit（USB IN）
192KHz/24bit（COAX IN）
96KHz/24bit（OPT IN）

DSD support：
USB IN
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[IneffableMusic]

Currently owned dacs/daps/amps/headphones: LG V10, Sandisk SansaClip Sport, Fiio E6, Meze 99 Classics, Hifiman HE4xx, Hifiman RE400

I live in London, Ontario, Canada. I haven't done any reviews but I have a great understanding of audio and have no problem communicating my thoughts on soundstage, imaging, frequency response including minor details like specific frequency ranges, PRaT etc. in english. I am also quite good with my english skills and can write the review in a very organised manner, and perhaps also do a video review for YouTube and/or other websites.

 

[IneffableMusic]

Currently owned dacs/daps/amps/headphones: LG V10, Sandisk SansaClip Sport, Fiio E6, Meze 99 Classics, Hifiman HE4xx, Hifiman RE400

I live in London, Ontario, Canada. I haven't done any reviews but I have a great understanding of audio and have no problem communicating my thoughts on soundstage, imaging, frequency response including minor details like specific frequency ranges, PRaT etc. in english. I am also quite good with my english skills and can write the review in a very organised manner, and perhaps also do a video review for YouTube and/or other websites. I am very interested in the Q5 and would love to hear it and give a detailed, honest review.

 

[s2kPanda]

When will the preorder go up on Amazon?

 

[FiiO]

When will the preorder go up on Amazon?

Dear friend,

If everything goes smoothly, it will be ready to ship worldwide by the very end of this month! Pls stay tuned with us!.

Best regards

 

[FiiO]

What's more, the review Q5 will ship along with some amazing accessories including the following (which need to purchase separately if needed):
•LC-Q5: Leather case of Q5
•LC-Q5i: Dedicated case for bundling the Q5 with iPhone
•L27: WMport to Micro USB digital audio cable
•L28: Coaxial digital audio cable
•Third-party provided Type C and Micro-to-Micro cable

There is no doubt that you will find much fun in using the Q5! So come and join us!

 

[KopaneDePooj]

•-Headphone(s) / earphone(s) you possess:
- Sennheiser HD 598 SE
- Sennheiser HD 518
- Sennheiser Momentum 2 AE
- Sennheiser HD 239
- Sennheiser PX 100-II
- Koss KSC75
- Koss Porta Pro
- SoundMagic E10

•-Any DAP(s) / DAC(s) / amp(s) you may possess:
- FiiO X5 3rd gen (and I'm active in the X5 thread)
- HTC 10
- Win 10 desktop PC

•-Descriptions and links to review(s) you may have posted:
I don't have any reviews yet but I promise this will be a good (meaning honest) first one
I also expressed my impression about all the headphones I own and owned in various threads.
This is an old one and I'm not that thrilled any more but you might get an idea about my writing:
https://www.head-fi.org/threads/only-believe-your-own-ears-or-how-i-discovered-the-hd-598se.790630/

•-Your geographical region (e.g. the city and country you live in):
Brasov / Romania

•-Your native language (and any other languages you may be able to write in):
Romanian / English

 

[Dobrescu George]

I think that Q5 looks pretty awesome!

Would love to have a more in-depth time with it eventually!

 

[tim0chan]

Iems/hps owned: empire ears Spartan Adel, qdc Neptune, shozy zero, fad e3000,ibasso it03. Hps/earbuds: he400i, monk lite 40ohm and120ohm
DAC/ amp: oppo ha2, project palaios Iona
Dap: LG g6 quad DAC shanling m1
Easy access to more items easily as I am located in Singapore.
Review experience: written but have not released them yet.
Located in Singapore
Write in English only

 

[tauceti]

why does it only have Bluetooth 4.1? I thought it has 5.0? or at least 4.2...does it support also AAC next to APT-x?

Also why didn’t you use the new AK 4493 which is the successor of AK 4490 or the AK 4495 or AK4497?

 

[tauceti]

Can you also give us a comparison with the Q1 Mark II?

 

[slackerpo]

this is the end of me

 

[s2kPanda]

Will the Q5 work with Android phones?

 

[tim0chan]

Will the Q5 work with Android phones?

Yes, just like the rest of their dac/amps