[KopaneDePooj]

Someone posted earlier a cable from the same vendor for but for FiiO Q5, don't know if it is connected differently:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/4-10cm-Lef...OTG-at-both-ends-for-FiiO-Q5-DAC/302647699981

 

[chrisba]

I noticed that both are USB-C cables.
There is also the following with micro USB-B (e.g. for my S7)
https://www.ebay.com/itm/10cm-Right...oth-ends-Host-OTG-Adapter-Cable-/301228419677

Edit 18.4.2018: Happy to confirm this cable does its job without reverse charging

 

[ngoshawk]

Lol, late as usual, but what the heck. I'd love to audition the Q5 with my gear. I'm coming off the excellent Campfire Audio Cascade critter, so I'm always looking for more to review. Thank you for this opportunity!

-Headphone(s) / earphone(s) you possess: Focal Elear, Grado GH-2, Unique Melody Maestro V2, 64Audio U8
•-Any DAP(s) / DAC(s) / amp(s) you may possess: Opus#2, Shanling M5/M3s, iBasso PB3, FiiO 5, iFi Micro DSD Black Label
•-Descriptions and links to review(s) you may have posted: My review page/blog/YouTube:
Link to my review thread: https://www.head-fi.org/f/threads/ngoshawks-review-thread.854442/
Link to my Blog: https://ngoshawkblog.wordpress.com/
Link to my YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSOD0UMCah5VwdlawA-1lxQ

•-Your geographical region (e.g. the city and country you live in): Warrensburg, MO, USA
•-Your native language (and any other languages you may be able to write in): English

Thanks again!

 

[Tysun]

I noticed that both are USB-C cables.
There is also the following with micro USB-B (e.g. for my S7)
https://www.ebay.com/itm/10cm-Right...oth-ends-Host-OTG-Adapter-Cable-/301228419677

Micro-to-micro OTG reverse charging issue is unheard of.

 

[Duncan]

After reading most of the posts on this thread I've ordered a Q5 for delivery hopefully tomorrow...

Just hoping that my Exynos Samsung S9+ actually has AptX... Suppose I'll find out soon enough.

Just answered my own point, yes it does

 

[scott s]

Fiio needs to offer the q5 with the am5 !!

 

[Dobrescu George]

Fiio needs to offer the q5 with the am5 !!

Been using Q5 with AMP5 from day 1, the combo is too good for this world!

 

[Duncan]

Been using Q5 with AMP5 from day 1, the combo is too good for this world!

... For me as an IEM user, guessing that the same praise wouldn't be applicable to me, as I'm pretty sure all that extra power would be wasted, or, is it better technically?

 

[Dobrescu George]

... For me as an IEM user, guessing that the same praise wouldn't be applicable to me, as I'm pretty sure all that extra power would be wasted, or, is it better technically?

With IEMs, it is a more delicate situation

I feel it is deeper in staging, more dynamic and with a tad more layering, where AM03A is more forward, wider, and more energetic. For rock and metal AMP5 feels deeper and more involving, while AM03A feels more direct and would fit much more with something like punk.

AM05 has a lot of volume though, even on low gain, if you're a quiet listener, you might find that you don't have enough volume wheel play to take full advantage of it.

 

[milkypete]

hi Fiio,

I'd like an opportunity for an EU unit, please

•-Headphone(s) / earphone(s) you possess: Oppo PM-3, Grado SR80e, Bose QC3
•-Any DAP(s) / DAC(s) / amp(s) you may possess: DragonFly Red
•-Descriptions and links to review(s) you may have posted: None. First-timer!
•-Your geographical region (e.g. the city and country you live in): Copenhagen, Denmark
•-Your native language (and any other languages you may be able to write in): English

thanks for your consideration!

 

[FiiO]

hi Fiio,

I'd like an opportunity for an EU unit, please

•-Headphone(s) / earphone(s) you possess: Oppo PM-3, Grado SR80e, Bose QC3
•-Any DAP(s) / DAC(s) / amp(s) you may possess: DragonFly Red
•-Descriptions and links to review(s) you may have posted: None. First-timer!
•-Your geographical region (e.g. the city and country you live in): Copenhagen, Denmark
•-Your native language (and any other languages you may be able to write in): English

thanks for your consideration!

Dear friend,

Thanks for your consideration and support to us. It is a pity that the tour in EU has ended now. You could have a try of the Q5 if there are local stores in your country.

Best regards

 

[milkypete]

Dear friend,

Thanks for your consideration and support to us. It is a pity that the tour in EU has ended now. You could have a try of the Q5 if there are local stores in your country.

Best regards

ok, no problem. I see Fiio will be at CanJam London, which I'll be attending. I can try it there!

 

[scott s]

Not trying to open a can of worms here but I would like to know honestly how the q5 sounds compared to the all in one cayin n5ii dap. Cayin claims the single DAC chip they use costs more than a pair of akm 4490. I would love to use my phone but the daps have better battery life and with double SD card slots storage is no longer an issue. Still deciding lol

 

[snellemin]

My Q5 has a mix usage of headphone and line-out during an 8 hour workday and I put around 3000mah back in after done charging when I'm home. The line out was used when just playing DSD through the Q5. My PC doesn't charge the Q5, so strictly battery usage during my workday. Not bad at all. I will measure today how many mah I'll put back in using just the line-out. I'm just listening to online radio today "Funx.nl".

 

[scott s]

My Q5 has a mix usage of headphone and line-out during an 8 hour workday and I put around 3000mah back in after done charging when I'm home. The line out was used when just playing DSD through the Q5. My PC doesn't charge the Q5, so strictly battery usage during my workday. Not bad at all. I will measure today how many mah I'll put back in using just the line-out. I'm just listening to online radio today "Funx.nl".

Actually I am not so concerned about the battery life of the q5 but that of my phone. It is an axon 7mini. Currently I am using it's internal akm DAC with uapp. Also have a fiio a5 hooked to it's headphone out port. I can use a powerbank when needed to keep the phone charged and still play music. The axon battery life is not great. There doesn't seem to be any way to use the axon c USB out to the q5 and charge the phone at same time unfortunately. Apparently USB c does not support splitting. Why I am curious about sound of cayin n5ii compared to q5.
Battery life of the axon 7 mini I am sure will be better not using the internal dac and headphone amp though so?