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OneLove
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Aug 19, 2017
We need a Fiio X7 Mark II drop.
IATerakahn
48
Aug 20, 2017
OneLoveWhat does the X7 have over the X5?
OneLove
2962
Aug 20, 2017
IATerakahnI have yet to get my hands on an X7m2, but it has many solid differences.
http://m.fiio.net/en/products/71/comparisons
I actually more intetested in the new Fiio Q5 to pair with my Onkyo DPX1A.
IATerakahn
48
Aug 20, 2017
OneLoveI was almost ready to get an X3 just because of the price, but people keep telling me the X5 is a better buy. Especially the 3rd Gen.
Is the 9018 better than dual 4490? For what I'm using it for, I don't see a lot of other differences.
OneLove
2962
Aug 20, 2017
IATerakahnThe X7 Mark II has a single ES9028 PRO. I am not familiar with the 9018 and I actually prefer the warmth of the AK4490. We don't all have the same hearing, so only you can decide on which sound better for you. The Fiio Q5 will have dual AK4490s, Can't wait. Also, you can buy an X7 Mark II from Amazon. No hassle returns. :)
Edit: DPX1A has two ES9018s.
PrintingPresser
44
Aug 20, 2017
IATerakahnI owned the X3 (both first and second generations), and X5 (generations 2 and 3), as well as X1 first gen and a few other Fiio sources/amps. X1 first gen, unbelievably, has been my favorite on sound alone. X5II is a close second in sound, but takes the cake with other features like able to be used as an external DAC, two card slots, etc. The X5III just wasn't for me. I really wanted to like it, but the sound was wooly and muddy to my ears. No amount of EQ tweaking or headphone swapping could get me the clear, resolving sound I've gotten used to with all the other Fiio DAPs I've tried. Hope this helps!
IATerakahn
48
Aug 20, 2017
PrintingPresserI expected the 3rd gen X5 to top the list. Interesting.
OneLove
2962
Aug 20, 2017
IATerakahnI also had high hopes for the X5 Mark lll, but it had bugs (at the time) and the UI was slow. X7 Mark ll has 2GB ram and comes with the AM3A single/balanced module standard. We will see.
LMAONAISE
147
Sep 21, 2017
OneLoveAs someone who owns the x5 iii I have to agree, constant UI issues, but unlike the top poster, I found it sounded much more open and less neutral vs. the gen ii. It came down to 400gb in a device, top of my budget, fine. Couldnt splurge on the x7 but I bet it would solve my issues.
LMAONAISE
147
Sep 21, 2017
PrintingPresserfunny I had the x5 ii and iii at the same time swapping back and forth and I found the ii had a more closed muddy sound. Another con for me was the wheel was not as satisfying as the apple wheel it seems to imitate, more moving parts, places for dust to get in. I use my x5 on construction sites though. Just adding my imput for potential shoppers. I also found the x5 ii just never got my entire library in check even after several days of trying it always crashed after 13000 or so tracks, whereas my gen iii has (finally) fetched my 27000 song library.
OneLove
2962
Sep 21, 2017
LMAONAISEHard to keep track of which is which with all of this gen ii, mark ii, mark iii naming. Lolo.
LMAONAISE
147
Sep 21, 2017
OneLoveSo typically 'chinese'! However, I think I prefer they get the products improved and to us asap even if it does lead to a bit of buyers remorse when they do fix things (looking at you monoprice m1060 'version 2'). Shiit is looking a lot tha way lately (magni 3) considering its american.
OneLove
2962
Sep 29, 2017
LMAONAISEI just got my hands on an Fiio X7 Mark ll. Do not tap "Device Name" multiple times. It will uninstall the Google Services and Play Store and a factory reset won't fix it. 😣
LMAONAISE
147
Sep 29, 2017
OneLoveyeah its a temperamental device.
I know if foobar mobile crashes and I jump to fiio music I lose all sound and have to restart. Not nearly as bad though.
OneLove
2962
Sep 29, 2017
LMAONAISEI had to manually download the new firmware 1.0.3 and apply. No other problems so far and it sounds great. Although, i think my DPX1A still sounds better. The Onkyo just needs a better UI and player like the Fiio.
bootster1
61
Jan 10, 2018
OneLove "The X7 Mark II has dual ES9028 PROs ". No it only has one. FIFY
I have one and it's a really great DAP.
OneLove
2962
Jan 10, 2018
bootster1You are correct.
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