[Ynot1]

Wow three!

 

[RoMee]

So, when will this be available on Amazon?

 

[w4cht3l]

So, when will this be available on Amazon?

Yeah I'm waiting. Really hope that it will be cheaper than on the official german store...

The Q5 is still listed for 449€ there. Too expensive. I honestly planned to buy the Q5 immediately after release. Just the device I was searching for. I was really looking forward to it.

The MSRP was stated to be around 349$. According to current exchange rate that would be 286€. But we know, that's not how it works: you would expect the price for Europe to be 349€, maybe a litte less. But 449€?? That's just ridiculous.

No offense: At 349$ and even at 349€ the Fiio Q5 will be an absolute bargain. But a price 100€ above the expected price for Europe and technically nearly 170€ above the price for the US... That's a shock. I really have to think again now.

 

[Ynot1]

Note the Q5 is like owning multiple devices in one.

 

[w4cht3l]

Like I mentioned: The Q5 is an excellent device and hats off to Fiio.

But in Europe I pay 170€ more to get said device, than you pay in the US.

 

[Siriuslux]

Try in the UK, if anybody is experienced with this store www.amp3.cu.uk
There it is at 329£

 

[Niels78]

399,- in Holland

https://hdphns.com/fiio-q5

 

[wigglepuff]

does this have a bypass on battery if you plan to use it as a dac/amp for desktop/laptop (similar to ibasso units)? or still filters through battery like most portable amps?

 

[Tysun]

I would like to join the second phase of Q5 tour! If I get selected I am willing to be obliged to do the following:

1) A written review on Head-Fi in English (obviously). 2) A Chinese written review on a site recommended by Fiio team. 3) Two video reviews posted on YouTube in English AND Chinese Mandarin separately.

I will be focusing on comparing Fiio Q5 vs Oppo HA2SE as both are head-to-head in price and form factor.

•-Headphone(s) / earphone(s) you possess:
Senn HD6xx, Philips SHP9500, Shure SRH840, Monolith M1060, RHA T20i, KZ ZS6.
•-Any DAP(s) / DAC(s) / amp(s) you may possess:
Fiio Q1mk1, Oppo Ha2SE (I am very eager to compare Q5 with HA2SE!)
•-Descriptions and links to review(s) you may have posted:
My review of Xiao Yi action camera on YouTube:

•-Your geographical region (e.g. the city and country you live in):
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
•-Your native language (and any other languages you may be able to write in):
Fluent in both English and Chinese Mandarin.

Thank you Fiio team!


Hamster

 

[Makiah S]

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):

1)
Audio Technica ES10
ATH M40X
SuperLux HD 668B
Sony MDR V6
KRK KNS 6400
Byerdynamic DT 240
Sennhesier HD 800
HD 25-1 ii
HD 280 Pro
ZMF Eikon
Hifiman HE 4XX
HE 4
Audeze LCD 2
{D.I.Y Grado Style Headphones}
Ypsilon G1
Nhoord Red V1
__________________________
EMU Purpleheart
DD Audio DXB-04

Everything that's itliacized is more sensitive gear that I like to test with portable products. The products in BOLD Are models I have a 2.5mm Cable to use with

2)
[Portable DAPs/DACs/AMPs]
Shanling M2s
Shanling M3s
Hifiman HM 601
Hifiman HM901
Geek Out V2+
Behring UCA 202
iBasso PB2
HeadAmp Pico Power

[Desktop DACs]
Audio GD NFB10ES2
JDS Labs EL Dac

[Desktop Amps]
Audio GD NFB10ES2
Project Ember II
APPJ PA1502A Moddified with Upgraded Caps

4):
South East USA
5):
English

3): My Signature has links to all my Social Media Accounts and a link to my Blog which features most of my Reviews.

I'd love a chance to hear the Q5 and be part of the tour! Portable products are some of my favorites because of how versatile they are. I spend a lot of time away from home so I personally use them often in my own day to day listening! Either way, thank you guys for extending this tour out to the community! An I look forward to finding out who you choose as participants.

 

[FiiO]

Wow three!

Yes, with more participants join in, we will arrange more review samples out.

 

[FiiO]

So, when will this be available on Amazon?

If everything goes smoothly, the Q5 will be available for ship out worldwide by the very end of this month. So it will be available to purchase in early Feb.

 

[FiiO]

Yeah I'm waiting. Really hope that it will be cheaper than on the official german store...

The Q5 is still listed for 449€ there. Too expensive. I honestly planned to buy the Q5 immediately after release. Just the device I was searching for. I was really looking forward to it.

The MSRP was stated to be around 349$. According to current exchange rate that would be 286€. But we know, that's not how it works: you would expect the price for Europe to be 349€, maybe a litte less. But 449€?? That's just ridiculous.

No offense: At 349$ and even at 349€ the Fiio Q5 will be an absolute bargain. But a price 100€ above the expected price for Europe and technically nearly 170€ above the price for the US... That's a shock. I really have to think again now.

Thank you for your kind understanding. Owing to different market situation to each country with different import tax, sales tax, etc, so we can't control over on the price, especially for markets with exclusive agent. Anyway, we will go and make suggestion to our partner in Germany for the retail price, thank you!

 

[FiiO]

Try in the UK, if anybody is experienced with this store www.amp3.cu.uk
There it is at 329£

For now, we have three official sales agent in UK: Advanced MP3 Players (http://www.fiio.net/en/stores/140), EA Audio (http://www.fiio.net/en/stores/141) and AV Shop (http://www.fiio.net/en/stores/333).

 

[FiiO]

does this have a bypass on battery if you plan to use it as a dac/amp for desktop/laptop (similar to ibasso units)? or still filters through battery like most portable amps?

Here is the answer to your question:

When using as a DAC for computer, the Q5 would not discharge and use the power supply from USB port. Meanwhile, the computer will charge the Q5.