[bflat]

I beg to differ, it is very annoying to me. My Oppo HA-2 handles switching very smoothly, so a solution is possible. (apples and oranges?)

The "solution" is generally to add a muting relay in the audio path. While I think Fiio's decision to not add this was a financial one, hardcore audiophiles will tell you to minimize circuitry in the audio path. Neither my SU-1 DDC or Holo Spring DAC mutes the clock switching and I'm pretty sure their decision was not a financial one.

Since you are using a music player that changes sampling rates on the fly, you might want to try the software muting option in your player. I know Audirvana has an option to add 0.5 sec or more software muting when a change in sampling rate is detected.

 

[397324]

Link to the story behind the FiiO Q5:
https://www.facebook.com/notes/fiio/things-that-you-want-to-know-about-fiio-flagship-dac-amp-q5/1693832937340899/
Link to the introduction of FiiO Q5 accessories:
https://www.facebook.com/notes/fiio/introduction-to-the-nicely-made-accessories-for-fiio-q5/1693827950674731/
Please feel free to check!

Is the Q5 case real leather? If so, when is the real leather case for the X7ii coming out?

 

[darkdoorway]

Is the Q5 case real leather? If so, when is the real leather case for the X7ii coming out?

It feels like real leather. Hang on. Yeah, unless I'm mistaken it is very much real leather. And quite sleek for the AM3 and Fiio Q5 together.

 

[tim0chan]

It feels like real leather. Hang on. Yeah, unless I'm mistaken it is very much real leather. And quite sleek for the AM3 and Fiio Q5 together.

its not

 

[darkdoorway]

its not

I know previous cases for the X3 have been faux leather and the X5 was leatherette, both stated so by Fiio. The Q5 is a good approximation of leather if it isn't the real thing, with Fiio calling it leather.

 

[ColinMacLaren]

Any updates on availability in Europe? The should have been available a week ago but all retailers are still waiting for their stock.

 

[FiiO]

The popping noise when switching from one sample rate to another occurs because the DAC needs to reset itself before decoding a new sample rate. This has been explaied by FiiO in the X5 thread. I guess it is the same issue.
Doesn't happen when all tracks have the same sample rate. So this is only a issue when testing different tracks, during normal use it is not such a big problem. Would be nice if this reset is noise-free though.

I beg to differ, it is very annoying to me. My Oppo HA-2 handles switching very smoothly, so a solution is possible. (apples and oranges?)

Dear friend,

Sorry if the late reply.

We have confirmed with the engineers that the reason would be similar like the X5III's.

Each time when the DAC chip change the sampling rates, it will need to reset itself, which can cause a slight crackle in the sound.

Best regards

 

[FiiO]

FiiO Q5 is on the way to our worldwide sales agents!
Click to get more information
Best regards

 

[jonmbarlow]

Does this come with a cable that would connect to Sony NW-ZX300?

 

[superuser1]

Does this come with a cable that would connect to Sony NW-ZX300?

No AFAIK it doesnt.

 

[tauceti]

Hi, my Fiio Q5 gets hot while charging and playing simultaniously. Is this normal?
It is actually in the leather case and connected to iPhone and Micro USB charger. It is not that hot that you can't touch it but it is very very warm.

 

[FiiO]

Hi, my Fiio Q5 gets hot while charging and playing simultaniously. Is this normal?
It is actually in the leather case and connected to iPhone and Micro USB charger. It is not that hot that you can't touch it but it is very very warm.

Dear friend,

Would it be colder while not charging. It may be normal if it is a bit warm whiling using in charging.

Best regards

 

[FiiO]

Does this come with a cable that would connect to Sony NW-ZX300?

Dear friend,

No, but you may get a FiiO L27 for help: http://www.fiio.net/en/products/80

Best regards

 

[tauceti]

Dear friend,

Would it be colder while not charging. It may be normal if it is a bit warm whiling using in charging.

Best regards

Dear Fiio,
when only charging without playing music it doesn't get very warm. Only when charging and listening.
It also gets a bit warm if using it without charging for a couple of time.
Hope that this is normal.
Was just wondering because it seemed to me a bit too warm.
Thanks!

 

[demond]

Yes, when charging and listening the body temperature will more warm is normal.