I've been there at Star Picker once & actually bought E17K from them. Will go there again to test few headphones but don't know when, hehe..

This post has been edited by husainipangeran: Oct 8 2017, 06:55 PM

Klipsch had the HP3 and their new Amp/Dac setup last weekend. It's around $500 and I can say that it's smoother but less power than my previous setup (X-sabre + Liquid Carbon). What a steal for $500 but I am not sure when will it be available.

Hello need help with recommendation for portable amp/dac. want to transcend my audio experience!!

Source : PC & S7E
music: Spotify high quality, Flac music
Hp : ath-40x, mi piston v2
Requirement : portable & can be use as desktop amp ( want to use for a long time)
Budget : rm200-rm400 (can add 100 if needed)

Thank you for your time reading this.

Hello need help with Wireless Earphone, mainly use for listening to music.

Source : Mobile Phone
Music: Spotify high quality
Budget : rm400 -500

using a Fiio Q1. i would recommend this. at this price this is hard to beat. Can consider Q1 Mk2, too.

For Amp/DAC; maybe you can check out Fiio Q1 mk2 or Fiio E17k. Also you can check Topping NX series.

This post has been edited by husainipangeran: Oct 25 2017, 09:55 PM

Fiio Q1 can plug n play with android phones?

yes, Q1 has 2 inputs, micro usb and 3.5mm;
1) phone's usb otg (OTG is a dongle from micro usb to normal usb) to Q1's micro usb. For phones that uses usb-c, you can get usb-c to micro-usb cable from aliexpress. Aliexpress also can find short micro to micro.
2) phone's 3.5mm headphone jack to Q1's 3.5mm input.

what phone are you using?

Im using Nexus 6P & Xiaomi Mi A1, both using Type-C. So, phone have enough power to drive Q1? I own Fiio E10K, and some says it cant be used with phone because not enough power sources.

Q1 has build in battery, and you can switch on the charging function as you wish when connect to usb, and you can still use it when charging over laptop.

What the different between Fiio K1 and Q1? Seem like K1 more reliable towards mobile phone?

Hi Guys, thanks for the suggestion, did some googling,
couldnt find comparison with fiiO A5
when we compare these two below.. which one is better ?

FiiO Q1 mk2 vs Fiio A5

thanks

K1 doesn't have a battery, so it will draw power from your phone or computer when using it. it is smaller and lighter than Q1, but Q1 can power more power hungry headphone, simply because it has its own power source. As for reliability and durability, both are equal, i think, as both are made mostly out of metal. Although Fiio is china brand, they are quite well regarded in terms of build quality.



depends on your usage. Q1 is a DAC/AMP combo, can connect via USB and 3.5mm
A5 is pure amplifier, people usually use it with a DAP rather than a phone. If chip to chip compare in amplifier department, A5 should be better.
Maybe you can audit it? Starspicker seems to be carrying both

Such a great explanation sir, thank you so much for clarifying the difference between those two. I'm really newb in this case. My gear is ATH M50X, which is better for me? Q1 or K1 ? Or any other better option with Rm 400 budget?

K1 would be good if you dont plan to upgrade past m50x, as m50x is relatively easy to power.
If you plan to upgrade to something better with higher impedance, Q1 would be a better choice for future-proof, as it can power a lot of headphones, even 300ohm Sennheiser HD600

Q1 is the best option, long term wise. We will upgrade our setup in the future; so, it doesn't hurt to have a decent setup now

Aight.. thanks for explantion sir.. gonna go starpicker soon

any music i shall bring for auditioning the Q1 and Q1 mk2 to notice the differences ..LOL

the main differences between Q1 and mk2 is mk2 supports DSD now, so maybe can bring some DSD source there? the most practical way i can think of is to bring your own most frequent use source and see which one suit your listening habit most.

Thank you for great explaination. Btw, I just ask Starpicker about Q1 MK2, she told me that, there is chances some of Android phone may not compatible with it. My phone is Nexus 6P & Xiaomi Mi A1, I'm worried now. Hmm.

This post has been edited by NoKusshon: Oct 26 2017, 08:25 PM

i wonder if fiio q1 mk2 compatible with sony xperia xz premium...