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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Now I have 3 Onkyo A800 ( discontinued rare etc ) ; bought them afraid of not being able to source them anymore if one failed ( or obsessed, you choose ) ; not selling any at moment let's see what happens in time with them Q5s-TC does the highs right , in the way that they are not overfloating or dreamy like in some Shanling DAP or other dongles adding artifical glare or contour to them , and they are not tamed at all. Highs are definitely nice , extended and well separated , they represent quite well what have been recorded and can be energic or leverage a little on stereo effect , which can make for an airier presentation too . Overall, it has a simple and straightforward design and I think I like the newer futuristic xDuoo logo, older one looked outdated to me.

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The build quality of the XD-05 Plus is insane. This is a really well-thought device, it has ventilation, and if you’re the daring type, you can even open it up and change the OP-AMPs inside to something different. You can literally tune it, you can listen to it however you like, and you can even enjoy it in the basic configuration. and prog / fusion / metal / jazz mixes , both old style and modern , for bands and non-classical related genres . Handling and feeling are very good with a nice touch to the hand although our specific unit had some sharp edges.On paper, it’s an excellent device, with three digital inputs + line in/out and full 768kHz – 32bit support, plus DSD. But we didn’t have the chance to try it yet, so maybe next time! Pretty please? Listening to high-caliber recordings from Chesky or Reference Recordings revealed an additional layer of air around the notes on Q5S and an additional layer of information, especially small nuances were easier to spot on the newest device. In terms of frequency response both are very alike, but Q5 on some records will bite more in the treble area, it is not more detailed in the treble, just attracts more attention to it. As a result, Q5S sounds like a complete linear experience and Q5 is like having a small emphasis up-top.

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Chord Mojo plays a quite more analogue quality of bass , it is more wet and textured too but doesnt feel deeper so. Chord Mojo bass isn't overwhelming at all , it is warm and gripping but a touch more soft in parts where it's harder on the Q5s-TC ; and so less hard-hitting on the Mojo and quite a bit more on the Fiio Q5s-TC , at times. According to Fiio, the 3800mAh battery is good for between 10 and 20 hours of constant performance, depending on the task(s) the Q5 is performing. Headphones – Philips Fidelio X2HR, Audeze LCD-3, Bqeyz Spring 2, Craft Ears Four, Hifiman HE400i 2020, AKG K702, Campfire Audio Vega, Audeze LCD-3 We get about +6dB of extra bass with an added mid bass rise and a slight decrease in overall clarity.

It should definitely be at your shortlist as it is one of the best available options at the market right now but even if you already own a Q5s then we suggest that you should try the separate AM3D module despite its dated micro usb port. The front panel houses a bright blue OLED screen that shows all the important importation like the selected input, the sample rate, the PCM filter and the battery level. All my desktop headphones are wired with a 4-pin XLR cable, so unfortunately, I was unable to test the balanced 2.5mm or 4.4mm headphone out with bigger cans. The USB input is taken care by an advanced XUF208 interface from XMOS, that offers stability, low jitter (noise) and will send a clean signal to other components.