Fo you all's sake, it better measure well! Genres range from vocals to pop to EDM and hip hop. If you believe in things like synergy, then I can't help you much. Technical Support. We thank FiiO for this opportunity. Great condition, no scratches on the surface Comes with a USB cable, power cable 768k32bit and DSD512 decoding Supports ASIO DAC chip AK4493 Decoding chip ..., 1268096737 5.0 / 5. I wish there was a good solution to change the volume control automatically for testing. How's the sound? 2019-11-28. You must log in or register to reply here. 2019-04-01 Installation and usage guide of the new generic USB DAC driver for FiiO players & DAC.pdf. how do you like the q5s? The only thing you're getting is some theoretical increase in jitter due to clock matching, which you 100% won't hear and 99% won't even show up in measurements on well-implemented modern DACs. https://ifi-audio.com/products/micro-idac2/, https://www.audiosciencereview.com/forum/index.php?threads/understanding-audio-measurements.2351, https://pierreaubert.github.io/spinorama/eqs.html, http://fiio-file.fiio.net/FiiO_USB_DAC_Driver-V4.47.0.zip, Review and Measurements of Fiio K3 DAC & Amp, Digital To Analog (DAC) Review and Discussion, Review and Measurements of Fiio K5 Headphone Amp, Amplifiers, Phono preamp, and Analog Audio Review, Review and Measurements of FiiO Q1 Mark II Portable DAC and Headphone Amp. Disclaimer: The FiiO K5 Pro sent to us is a sample in exchange for our honest opinion. (516g) Knobs, buttons, and connections: JDS ATOM – Good, if a bit flimsy. On the front, we find an input selector, gain selector, and 6.35 mm headphone out. FiiO K5 Pro [recenzja] Author: Maciej Sas; From: https://kropka.audio/ 2019-09-28. On the back, we have a usual set of digital connections: USB, coaxial and optical. 2019-11-28. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. FiiOAUDIO. And then throw in a headphone amplifier that is just adequately. If you say it can drive k5 pro on low gain, does this mean it can drive above 300 impedance headphone? I underline that the device is not for those who love colored sound. Sorry, new to this stuff. Review and Measurements of Fiio K5 Pro. Build and Features. The … I see the K5 PRO as an underdog, as the one that always stays in the shadow of bigger things. FiiO_official . I'm not using it for line-out so I'm not bothered by the 2v SINAD readout, judging by everything else the DAC performs just fine when not at max or near-max voltage. Before this purchase, I already bought Fiio q5s which has the same AKM 4493 DAC as K5 Pro . I have the K5 Pro. Connected via USB from PC. This is a review and detailed measurements of Fiio K3 DAC and portable headphone amplifier. The amp is designed to produce a lot of power and at low enough distortion to not be an audible issue. FiiO recently quietly announced the K5 PRO on their social media – an upgraded version of K5 with an additional DAC inside. This works well, because the … A pair of RCA connectors provide a variable line-out. For the Sound BlasterX G6 you have two inputs, one microUSB then the second is both digital and line in. I hope this video is fun to watch. (437g) iFi Zen – 18.1 Oz. Basée sur 5 avis clients. 2018-08-08. You must log in or register to reply here. I also had to settle for a K5 Pro because of availability in my country. FIIO K5 PRO. 1. Can the K5 dock with smartphones and other-branded music players? The manufacturer sent me the K5 Pro in exchange for an honest review, and that is what follows. I don't think it goes any further. I ordered it now thru amazon i can send i back if i dont like it, Based on those specs man that one might be over $500 or something. Even though I use K5 Pro for desktop usage, I've never connected the K5 pro to the computer/laptop.... the K5 Pro is there beside the computer/laptop for music listening when I'm working but the source is from a DAP so I guess that's why I've never experienced any noise problems. K5PRO Review . I'm kind of even glad I went with it rather than a stupidly overpriced Modi 3 and Heresy purchase that would leave me with $100+ of just import fees, just because I know the amp is clean enough and the audio balance is near-perfect. Messages : 92 Sujets : 9 Inscription : Jun 2020 Type: Particulier #1. I still dig it and I cheer-up every time I see a new desktop DAC/Amp be announced. The K5 Pro is no different. i5 4440 - AsRock H81 Pro BTC R2.0 - Vengeance 4x2GB - 860 Evo 250 GB - Zotac 1650 Super - Acer B246WL/ Panasonic L42ET60D - 3.5 TB HDD - FiiO E10/M40x - Fiio K5 Pro/Kali … 끂 59932 965.21 KB. 2019-04-01 Instruction of installing MTP driver on Windows.pdf. K5 Pro could support Coaxial/Optical/Line in. In comparison, the Fiio is a bit more expensive at £149.90. 2019-04-01 FiiO_USB_DAC_Driver-V4.47.0.exe. K5 PRO is a full-blow desktop DAC, so it will decode PCM and DSD, it even has a clean Line-Out on the back in case you want to use only its internal DAC section K5 PRO also uses a cleaner headphone amp section, offering a lower noise (8uV compared to 10V of K5) … FiiO K5 Pro – 15.4 Oz. Using FiiO’s customized Type C to USB B cable to connect with DK1 (Type C version), K5 Pro could work as a “dock” for your player to achieve lossless decoding and drive big headphones. I hear very faint noises if I'm moving the cursor or scrolling a window and only at high volumes. It is controlled by the volume knob and there is no direct/fixed level mode. Certifié Hi-Res Audio, le Fiio K5 Pro intègre un DAC AK4493 de chez Asahi Kasei, une puce de décodage USB XMOS XUF208, et un amplificateur TPA6120 de Texas Instruments. Click to expand... That explains the always unused SPDIF connections available on mainboards. K5 pro can drive the dt1990. As for your concerns with bandwidth, SPDIF (and the K5 Pro) accepts 24/192 stereo PCM uncompressed signal - if you have recordings of higher quality than that, that would be incredible! Bonjour, Insomniaque, j'utilise le casque, la nuit dans mon lit. JavaScript is disabled. 끂 15705 143.78 KB. The FiiO K5 Pro is the latest generation of a solid-state amplifier that started way back in 2012 with the E9 and directly replaces the K9 dock system from 2016. Author:Grant Gaines ; From:justpushstart.com. 2019-04-01 … FiiO Driver Donwload. It’s build quality is excellent and feels like it will last. I am trying to bring a balanced mix of comedy, information, and ultimately, fun, with every video. 02-19-2021, 12:34 PM . Buttons on the front move around a bit inside of their respective slots. Aluminum box with rounded edges gives K5 pro a clean look. I am not sure which port the K5 Pro is connected to. I kinda knew buying K5 Pro, I should be having the same sound signature and that is the case except K5 Pro has 3 levels of gain whereas q5s has just two. Is there some thread which explains your measurements and how they are obtained? I've had my K5 Pro for about 2 weeks now and been going through my music library. Audio DAC, Streamers, Servers, Players, ADC Review. I came by this decision after trying it out at the local shop with several headphones (liking it), review of measurements here (tq Amir) and I don't plan to spend much (also meaning no budget. I have mostly flac files with some hi res albums. FiiO X series music players X1II, X1, X3II, X3 Mark III, X5II, X5III, X7, X7 Mark II and the DAC/amp E17K utilize a 11-pin micro USB port, and may realize exclusive docking expansion functions such as amplification and charging. Connections on the back are all solid. Après avoir utilisé un certain temps le casque branché sur la tablette, j'ai acheté une 2ème Chromecast audio (l'autre est dans le salon) sur laquelle je branchais directement le jack du casque. La marque décrit ainsi la sonorité comme douce et détaillée. i5 4440 - AsRock H81 Pro BTC R2.0 - Vengeance 4x2GB - 860 Evo 250 GB - Zotac 1650 Super - Acer B246WL/ Panasonic L42ET60D - 3.5 TB HDD - FiiO E10/M40x - Fiio K5 Pro/Kali Audio LP6 - FiiO M5/BLON-3 - Havit HV-KB366L /Logitech G102 - Corsair RM650 - Carbide 400R - CM Hyper 212 Evo/5xArtic P14 fans. No fingerprints. The typical approach in a product like this is to build a DAC that performs very well. To learn more about FiiO reviews on Headfonics you can click here. Since K5 Pro is powered by … i5 4440 - AsRock H81 Pro BTC R2.0 - Vengeance 4x2GB - 860 Evo 250 GB - Zotac 1650 Super - Acer B246WL/ Panasonic L42ET60D - 3.5 TB HDD - FiiO E10/M40x - Fiio K5 Pro/Kali Audio LP6 - FiiO M5/BLON-3 - Havit HV-KB366L /Logitech G102 - Corsair RM650 - Carbide 400R - CM Hyper 212 Evo/5xArtic P14 fans. Sinergy can exist in the sense that certain headphones are not designed for near zero impedance outputs, for example I don't like the AKG K702 at all with the Fiio K5 Pro (the 2.5kHz peak clearly shows), but it is much less noticeable with another 10 ohm impedance solid state amp, and the result is even better with a tube OTL. I like that unit but that will be for portable usage. FiiO continues the concept of the neutral sound they have recently found, K5 Pro doesn’t try to change or add something, but as well as with M11, the device avoids transition to cold monitor sound. As for sound this makes my speakers (Edifier R2000DB) very loud with clear sound and no distortion. thinking of it and the thx add on for portable, [QUOTE="raif71, post: 237706, member: 9521", I pulled the trigger and got the k5 pro yesterday for my desktop setup. It can, it will mainly depend on headphones sensitivity, anyway 600 ohm is not very common nowadays, only several Beyerdynamic models come to mind, fiio already has an answer to that question in their website : Actually I saw on FiiO website, it stated the max impedance headphone for k5 pro is 300. Issue could be with your PC/laptop. Facebook. It is priced at $149.99. Author: hifitr5_wp ; From: hifitrends.com. FIIO K5 PRO DAC/AMP REVIEW — DEVICE FOR THOSE WHO … Hot-spot questions; User Manual; 2018-08-08. The Fiio K5 Pro ($149.99 on Amazon.com) is Fiio’s first headphone amp/DAC made for home use, and it’s an excellent solution for those looking to drive power-hungry headphones using their laptop or cellphone as a source, especially if they don’t have a huge budget. The sound quality is amazing as far as I can tell, even if you accidentally have the volume at max when you play a song (oww) it was clean and no distortion. FiiO Official Store. Like FiiO’sother products, most of the new offerings builds on top of its predecessors. The Fiio K5 Pro is significantly larger; I paid £109.99 for the G6 as it had a £20 voucher on Amazon, but the RRP appears to be £129.99. I got talked into buying it earlier this month due to popular demand. It was because of the quality and performance of the BTR3 that I knew the Fiio K5 Pro would be fantastic and I wasn’t let down. It's a shame you don't have Optical Out from your motherboard to test for ground loop issues. Nice, congrats! Another RCA pair is Line-in if you wish to connect external DAC to the unit. Lire la description complète . The K5 Pro has a decent headphone amp, though the DAC really is lacking. Your current DAC is a damn good one as per specs: That's correct. Thanks for explaining "The digital volume jumps at low volume is something every review mentions but the tradeoff is perfect channel balance vs an analog pot". In here you could find the introduction, resources download, system updates, troubleshooting or after-sales service of K5. I have the same phones as well, and am also liking the K5Pro sound. I saw the review for the FiiO K5 Pro on Z Reviews and decided it was the one I wanted to try for my first dac/amp combo for my computer set up. You probably won´t be able to hear that, but if you can, you should get maybe an Apple dongle as DAC (real 16 bit digital-analog conversion with 99dB SINAD für 9$) and a schiit Heresy or JDS Atom or Geshelli Archel2 as an amp, much better value. 끂 95298 2.22 MB. Building on the K5, which is a pure desktop amplifier, the team added DAC functionality coupled with the high performance of K5 to create the new K5 Pro Desktop DAC and Amplifier. Moyenne des votes pour ce produit . For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. 2. Do you still get the weird sounds without USB plugged into the K5? 2019-04-01 SAMSUNG_USB_Driver_for_Mobile_Phones_1590.exe. Technical support for K5. The USB2 port (black) on my PC is quieter than USB3 (blue). Thx. Nevertheless you should test if you hear noise through your iem without your rca-out plugged - not just the LP6 switch off. Did someone use the k5pro with the dt1990 is it a good combo? Fiio K5 Pro Headphone Amplifier Review: This Impressive Budget DAC Amp Will Excite You! Le K5 Pro de FiiO est un combo DAC et Amplificateur Casque de bureau hautes performances, faisant preuve d'une conception exemplaire au service d'une restitution audio marquée par une grande transparence, richesse et précision. FiiO K5 PRO + Rosson RAD-0 (150 USD + 2600 USD) – I start with something heavy, because RAD-0 is warmer, thicker, and more musical, but also a bit intimate, the advantages of K5 PRO being that it is cleaner, leaner, wider, and it gives them more space, and makes them a bit more neutral, but also more detailed, clearer and makes them more open in general. 끂 20723 23.06 MB. I'd be much more anal about perfect audio balance than trying to hear whatever difference there is in distortion between the stacks and the k5 pro, Audio DAC, Streamers, Servers, Players, ADC Review. The Fiio K5 Pro is external powered, so i guess you can just remove the unecessary wires of the usb cable also. JavaScript is disabled. Sa sortie casque est associée à un ampli de très grande qualité offrant un contrôle précis du volume. Here, the DAC is just good enough to drive the amp. i5 4440 - AsRock H81 Pro BTC R2.0 - Vengeance 4x2GB - 860 Evo 250 GB - Zotac 1650 Super - Acer B246WL/ Panasonic L42ET60D - 3.5 TB HDD - FiiO E10/M40x - Fiio K5 Pro/Kali Audio LP6 - FiiO M5/BLON-3 - Havit HV-KB366L /Logitech G102 - Corsair RM650 - Carbide 400R - CM Hyper 212 Evo/5xArtic P14 fans. L' ampli casque Fiio K5 Pro est un modèle polyvalent intégrant des entrées analogiques, numériques et pouvant être utilisé en mode DAC USB pour lire des fichiers PCM jusqu'à 32 bits / 768 kHz et DSD 512. support@fiio.net . https://www.amazon.com/SPDIF-Optical-Plate-Cable-Bracket/dp/B01LWNKIKN, https://pierreaubert.github.io/spinorama/eqs.html, https://www.fiio.com/newsinfo/294256.html, Review and Measurements of Fiio K3 DAC & Amp, Digital To Analog (DAC) Review and Discussion, Review and Measurements of Fiio K5 Headphone Amp, Amplifiers, Phono preamp, and Analog Audio Review, Review and Measurements of FiiO Q1 Mark II Portable DAC and Headphone Amp. Volume pot feels more like a flimsy piece of plastic than I prefer, but still fine. Oct 31, 2019 – The Fiio K5 Pro ($149.99 on Amazon.com) is Fiio’s first headphone amp/DAC made for home use, and it’s an excellent solution for those looking… 4. Sdom Membre. Twitter. Is fiio K5 pro good enough to drive hd6xx? Share your thoughts. Yes, it should be powerful enough even on low gain. Gosh I will now try a non USB3 port. I am going do a comparison with the iFi micro iDAC 2, as soon as I stop listening to the music... whenever that is. FiiO K5 PRO Review – Student-Fi!