[Tomm11]

Does the q7 have more output power?

Like most companies, I don't think fiio lists clean output power per channel. I think they list it as "up to" 1.5. That usually means both channels combined then subtract a little at best you might get that power with other companies.

I don't know if anyone has independently measured the Fiio device but I believe they "generically" list power at 1.5 watts with below 1% THD+N on battery and 3 watts at below 1% THD+N plugged in. Topping claims the G5 to produce 1.2 watts per channel at 32 ohms with less than 0.1% THD+N
I think that the NX7 has been independently measured and meets claimed specs but haven't seen any independent testing of the G5.

Again, I just mentioned that the Q7 may be worth a look if @herrbbiiee was considering spending that kind of money.
If you want to claim that the Q7 shouldn't be considered at all and that the G5 is better, that's fine. That's your opinion.

I don't have an opinion on either device. I don't own either device and I haven't auditioned either device.

 

[ljnew]

I don't know if anyone has independently measured the Fiio device but I believe they "generically" list power at 1.5 watts with below 1% THD+N on battery and 3 watts at below 1% THD+N plugged in. Topping claims the G5 to produce 1.2 watts per channel at 32 ohms with less than 0.1% THD+N
I think that the NX7 has been independently measured and meets claimed specs but haven't seen any independent testing of the G5.

Again, I just mentioned that the Q7 may be worth a look if @herrbbiiee was considering spending that kind of money.
If you want to claim that the Q7 shouldn't be considered at all and that the G5 is better, that's fine. That's your opinion.

I don't have an opinion on either device. I don't own either device and I haven't auditioned either device.

Q7 might be awesome. I'm not super impressed though especially since it has less specs than m17.

I would be surprised if q7 outperforms ifi signature.

On the other hand I'm impressed with G5 and ifi signature. I own both including m17.

 

[Tomm11]

Q7 might be awesome. I'm not super impressed though especially since it has less specs than m17.

I would be surprised if q7 outperforms ifi signature.

On the other hand I'm impressed with G5 and ifi signature. I own both including m17.

I think power output specs are the same between M17 and Q7. I know that Q7 is running a single ESS9038PRO while M17 runs dual 9038PRO's. That alone could potentially improve the numbers of the M17 over the Q7 but whether it's audible or not is the question. I'm sure there are some other differences but I don't know what they are. But Q7 is less than half the price of M17. I'm not buying either one.
I may still purchase a G5 but not planning on doing so at the moment.

 

[herrbbiiee]

I think power output specs are the same between M17 and Q7. I know that Q7 is running a single ESS9038PRO while M17 runs dual 9038PRO's. That alone could potentially improve the numbers of the M17 over the Q7 but whether it's audible or not is the question. I'm sure there are some other differences but I don't know what they are. But Q7 is less than half the price of M17. I'm not buying either one.
I may still purchase a G5 but not planning on doing so at the moment.

I really like the look of the upcoming xduoo xd05pro.

 

[Tomm11]

I really like the look of the upcoming xduoo xd05pro.

I'm wondering what pricing is going to be. They jump pretty good in price with each new iteration.

 

[ljnew]

I think power output specs are the same between M17 and Q7. I know that Q7 is running a single ESS9038PRO while M17 runs dual 9038PRO's. That alone could potentially improve the numbers of the M17 over the Q7 but whether it's audible or not is the question. I'm sure there are some other differences but I don't know what they are. But Q7 is less than half the price of M17. I'm not buying either one.
I may still purchase a G5 but not planning on doing so at the moment.

He seems to have some of the same gripes i have about q7.

Needs to be plugged in for best sound and power means it really has to be compared with desktops. Also other gripes and he doesn't recommend it.

G5 set a new precedence and makes the q7 extremely overpriced imho.

Be very careful which company you purchase it from though. Some vendors that sell Topping products don't honor their return or repair policy even though they advertise that they do. Or they make you jump through hoops.

 

[Tomm11]

^^ That dude couldn't persuade me to make a purchase any more than he could dissuade me from making a purchase.

 

[ljnew]

^^ That dude couldn't persuade me to make a purchase any more than he could dissuade me from making a purchase.

I agree . But he confirmed some of the the objections i already had before seeing the video with the device on this one.

 

[c69k]

Hi, does the G5 charging stop automatically when battery is 100% full? Does the charging LED turns off?

Thanx in advance for any input.

few hours later .... found it.

 

[KaiFi]

G5 set a new precedence and makes the q7 extremely overpriced imho.

But is the Q7 competing with the G5? I think it's competing more with the xDSD Gryphon (in which case it's still more).

I don't have the G5, but I do have the Gryphon. It'd be interesting to see a side-by-side comparison of all three.

 

[Tomm11]

But is the Q7 competing with the G5? I think it's competing more with the xDSD Gryphon (in which case it's still more).

I don't have the G5, but I do have the Gryphon. It'd be interesting to see a side-by-side comparison of all three.

I think the G5 directly competes with the Q7 only if the user will be solely using them on the go. I don't see the Q7 (or the M17) as being targeted to people who are ONLY interested in portable use.
Whereas there are numerous portable / battery powered DAC-AMP's with respectable power output. Of course these can be used on the desktop as well but they aren't designed to increase output power when used as desktop units like the Q7 (and M17) is.

 

[jsmiller58]

But is the Q7 competing with the G5? I think it's competing more with the xDSD Gryphon (in which case it's still more).

I don't have the G5, but I do have the Gryphon. It'd be interesting to see a side-by-side comparison of all three.

some comparisons in this video…

 

[ldo77]

Hi, does the G5 charging stop automatically when battery is 100% full? Does the charging LED turns off?

Thanx in advance for any input.

few hours later .... found it.

Can you easyly make difference between the green and yellow light ?

 

[ljnew]

But is the Q7 competing with the G5? I think it's competing more with the xDSD Gryphon (in which case it's still more).

I don't have the G5, but I do have the Gryphon. It'd be interesting to see a side-by-side comparison of all three.

G5 much more powerful and sound quality is better imho. Gryphon wayy overpriced. Might as well go for ifi signature if purchasing gryphon.

 

[c69k]

Can you easyly make difference between the green and yellow light ?

I do not have it, but as soon as Amazon does next day shipping, I will give it a try for sure.