I noticed that the Q15 has the volume that increases exponentially and not linearly like the H7... in fact at the beginning it seemed much less powerful... Let's say that where the H7 makes the SLIIVO SL-T6s sound with 27- 30 volume at Q15 requires 47-50 (desktop mode).
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FIIO Q15 DAC and Headphone Amplifier Discussion & Impressions Thread
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For those who own and love the Q15 I advise you to think about purchasing an AK PA10... together they reach incredible heights!!!
Using the excellent line out of the Q15 to equip it with the enhanced amplification of the Astell&Kern SP3000 (Class A - Teraton Alpha) is a very wise thing to do.
Using the excellent line out of the Q15 to equip it with the enhanced amplification of the Astell&Kern SP3000 (Class A - Teraton Alpha) is a very wise thing to do.
wynand32
New Head-Fier
Because I don't understand all this to that extent (yet), what exactly is the benefit of spending another $600 on the PA10 combined with the Q15?For those who own and love the Q15 I advise you to think about purchasing an AK PA10... together they reach incredible heights!!!
Using the excellent line out of the Q15 to equip it with the enhanced amplification of the Astell&Kern SP3000 (Class A - Teraton Alpha) is a very wise thing to do.
jsmiller58
Headphoneus Supremus
There have been FW updates, so FiiO is definitely providing that. Are there specific pain points you have that others might be able to help with, or that others also have and thus can be flagged as more urgent?
Simple... because on its own it's a 350 euro amp/dac that sounds like a 700/800 euro dap, while with the AK PA10 it's a system that costs less than 1k euros and sounds like a 3k/4k euro DAP.Because I don't understand all this to that extent (yet), what exactly is the benefit of spending another $600 on the PA10 combined with the Q15?
wynand32
New Head-Fier
Sorry, I mean what's the sound quality benefit? How would the AK PA10 improve the sound over the Q15's built-in amp?Simple... because on its own it's a 350 euro amp/dac that sounds like a 700/800 euro dap, while with the AK PA10 it's a system that costs less than 1k euros and sounds like a 3k/4k euro DAP.
It improves it in almost every aspect... quality and quantity of details, soundstage, fullness of notes and their depth, general richness of the sound, everything becomes more vivid, colorful, dynamic, but at the same time soft, much less edgy, but clear, limpid, the sound becomes deep, visceral, humid, in a word real. Perhaps the only parameter in which they are comparable is power... otherwise there is no comparison. The AK PA10 compared to the internal amplification of the Q15 is truly from another planet... just as the sound that comes out is of a different level. In addition to this, an incredible synergy is created between them... and this was exactly what I wanted to test by buying the Q15... even if, to be honest, I expected it.Sorry, I mean what's the sound quality benefit? How would the AK PA10 improve the sound over the Q15's built-in amp?
wynand32
New Head-Fier
Great, thanks! Something to put on my wish list then.It improves it in almost every aspect... quality and quantity of details, soundstage, fullness of notes and their depth, general richness of the sound, everything becomes more vivid, colorful, dynamic, but at the same time soft, much less edgy, but clear, limpid, the sound becomes deep, visceral, humid, in a word real. Perhaps the only parameter in which they are comparable is power... otherwise there is no comparison. The AK PA10 compared to the internal amplification of the Q15 is truly from another planet... just as the sound that comes out is of a different level. In addition to this, an incredible synergy is created between them... and this was exactly what I wanted to test by buying the Q15... even if, to be honest, I expected it.
Dear friend,Sorry for the stupid question, but when you only want to charge the Q15 (without listening to it) which of the two USB ports should the charger/powerbank be connected to? Thank you.
Hi,
What is the charging logic of the two charging ports of Q15's "USB" and "POWER IN" interfaces?
- Turn the "DESKTOP MODE" switch to ON, and both USB ports will not charge at this time.
- Turn the "DESKTOP MODE" switch to OFF and charge the battery as long as there is USB plugged into the "POWER IN" interface.
- Whether USB charging is controlled by the "PHONE MODE" mobile phone mode switch
- When two USBs exist at the same time, the USB plugged into the "POWER IN" interface is used first for charging.
- When the machine shuts down due to low power, no matter which state the switch is in, as long as the USB is plugged in, the battery will be charged.
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The volume and EQ issuesThere have been FW updates, so FiiO is definitely providing that. Are there specific pain points you have that others might be able to help with, or that others also have and thus can be flagged as more urgent?
Last update was half year ago
Anybody else have an issue with gain switching?There have been FW updates, so FiiO is definitely providing that. Are there specific pain points you have that others might be able to help with, or that others also have and thus can be flagged as more urgent?
Selected gain does not correspond to the shown in the top of the screen.
E.g. Select "Low" - get "M" on the display
Select "High" - get "SH" etc
Dear friend,Anybody else have an issue with gain switching?
Selected gain does not correspond to the shown in the top of the screen.
E.g. Select "Low" - get "M" on the display
Select "High" - get "SH" etc
If you are convenient, please show the problem via video or pictures and send it to our email support@fiio.com.
Best regards
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In the video you can see the issue with "Gain" and how weirdly the navigation works with a 270° rotated screen (inverted scrolling)Dear friend,
If you are convenient, please show the problem via video or pictures and send it to our email support@fiio.com.
Best regards
Q15+Cayin iHA-6+HD6XX (Custom Can Mod)
Great synergy!!!
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