FiiO Q5S Bluetooth Decoder Amplifier,Mobile Phone Computer Portable Headphone Amplifier HIFI Balanced All-in-one DSD Hard Solution (Type-C Version) (titanium)

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Audiophiles use the word “warmth” to describe audio gear with tubes in it, but my description is that it makes music sound more pleasant to the ear. The Q5s Type C is compatible with the FiiO Control app which allows for greater flexibility and customisation. It has excellent control, but the soundstage is not the widest ever, giving the impression of a sound that’s warmer than it actually is. Not sure what do they mean by that but in our understanding it is not about fast charge technology, but the output power of the charger.

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Instrument separation is great in both unit , the Fiio Q5s-TC paints the separation more decisely and easily to spot while listening , the Chord Mojo draws an organic picture in which you first turn your sight to that instrument then (instantly) can separate the different subject/s . I thought it could take less but it is not a simple unit , a complex packet build instead that does quite many things . The noise floor at high volume levels is really low or not audible , I had to double check my right channel plug on a song because at a point I thought it wasnt plugged or a bad contact . The Bifrost 2 is the only DAC in this guide without an integrated headphone amp, but don’t worry, Schiit makes those too.

As is the case with all the inherently balanced designs of FiiO (and not only) like the Q3 or the M11PRO while the single ended out is already good enough it is the balanced that it is exceptional and of the utmost quality.

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We doubt that xDuoo has implemented smart charging circuit when the device is powered from the external source which would omitt battery charging when the charge gets full.This feature is compatible with iOS phones and for Android we have to do it manually from the FiiO Control app. It features two AKM 4493EQ dacs in dual mono configuration aided by six carefully implemented op-amps for a truly balanced audio design. The piano rings and rumbles convincingly, there’s ample texture to sound of the upright bass, and Washington’s saxophone grumbles and whines irresistibly.

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balanced jack to your right and the ever familiar Micro USB port at the centre which unfortunately cannot be updated to Type-C USB due to the compatibility requirements of the MFi certified FiiO Q5 and Q5s. Funkční cookies Tyto cookies nám umožňují zapamatovat si Vaše základní volby a vylepšují uživatelský komfort. The FiiO Q5s is a revision of the original Q5 portable Bluetooth DAC/Amp using FiiO’s latest interchangeable AM3E amp module.They bring those products under an awesome warranty, cover every bit of support we may require, and are there to help, creating an index of reviews, and even self-written articles to help people pick the product that suits them best. Plug in the USB C to C cable and you are good to go or press the bluetooth button to enable it and get into pairing mode. There are separate USB Type-C ports for charging and data on the XD-05 Plus, just like on Earmen TR-AMP.