[demond]

  So this one would be able to receive bluetooth audio from smartphones? is there any other devices available right now with bluetooth receiving function?

FiiO Q5 listed earlier than Q3. About May.
Q5 is a flagship decoder, it can replace the amp module like X7. Support Bluetooth APTX.

 

[ianskie1]

I also got to know, will there be media buttons like the E18? I enjoy the feature so much that It'll be a major downside for me if I decide to purchase a Q3.

 

[demond]

I also got to know, will there be media buttons like the E18? I enjoy the feature so much that It'll be a major downside for me if I decide to purchase a Q3.

 

You are talking about the play control button? Like earphone line control.
These buttons will be on the Q5, not on the Q3, and Q5 control button is only valid in the Bluetooth connect mode.

 

[ianskie1]

 

You are talking about the play control button? Like earphone line control.
These buttons will be on the Q5, not on the Q3, and Q5 control button is only valid in the Bluetooth connect mode.

 
Wait, the media controls for the Q5 will only work on BT? Why? Can't it just be like the E18's where the media buttons still work on USB? I actually do not appreciate the replaceable amp thing on the Q5, but adding on the media control only works on BT might just put me off buying a future upgrade for my E18.

 

[ksatayboy]

What's the estimated release date?

 

[FiiO]

What's the estimated release date?

Dear ksatayboy,
 
The exact released date hasn't been determined yet. Please stay tuned!

 
Best regards 

 

[triplew]

Q5 can be used together with X7 amp module then it's quite interesting, however it seems to be too thick after stack with a phone.
Then seems Q3 a more preferred choice for portable, not sure can Q3 drive high impedance headphone like with 300Ohm?

 

[triplew]

Dear ksatayboy,

The exact released date hasn't been determined yet. Please stay tuned!

Best regards 

Waiting is killing

 

[TenMoonsNorth]

No more curved designs like the Fiio Q1.
 
Is the Q3 going to replace the E17K?
 
Nice to see the Line Out of the Q3 lines up with the Line In of the Fiio A5.

 

[Ab10]

Q3 Also support Bluetooth APT-X Right ? This feature is not Q5 only limited - Right ?
 
Also is this ideal replacement of the Fiio E18 Right ? 

 

[Westerborn]

I think the idea is that the Q3 will replace the E17K as the Q1 replaced the E07K. The replacement for the E18 (TOTL DAC/amp with all the frills) would be the Q5.

 

[demond]

No more curved designs like the Fiio Q1.


 


Is the Q3 going to replace the E17K?


 


Nice to see the Line Out of the Q3 lines up with the Line In of the Fiio A5.

 


I think Q1II will be more than Q3 morning market. Support Apple Lightning interface decoding. A simple portable DAC product.

 

[demond]

  Q3 Also support Bluetooth APT-X Right ? This feature is not Q5 only limited - Right ?
 
Also is this ideal replacement of the Fiio E18 Right ? 

 
Yes, Q3 support APTx, Comprehensive performance will better than E18.

 

[demond]

Q3 continues to update ID. Like this.

 

[Ab10]

 
Q3 continues to update ID. Like this.

 
This rendering looks perfect - Ideal match for Stacking with other devices
 
On the Looks Department - Miles Ahead of Fiio's own Q5 due to consistent design flow. 
 
I like the Round Edge one side design more appealing but the other is nice too.