Fiio Q1 Mark II

Advantages: Compact size, appearance, versatility, the ability to adjust the bass and power amplification, work in tandem with an iPhone

Disadvantages: You have to hold a "sandwich" in your hands, there is no type-C - microUSB cable in the kit, rubber rings for attaching to a smartphone are not needed in the kit. not convenient to use them

Comment: I bought it paired with the ATH-M50X headphones for the xiaomi mi 9t pro smartphone. For several months I listened to the mini-jack through the supplied cable, until I figured out that in this case the sound does not transform, tk. smart through the minijack already gives out an analog signal and the built-in DAC is not used. For testing, I connected it to the iPhone via the included lightning cable - microUSB and was surprised how much the sound had changed. I bought an otg adapter for microUSB, took the cable from the type-C charging, connected them, and connected my smartphone to the amplifier, but the smartphone does not see this device. I ordered a microUSB cable - type-C, connected it - it worked, but the DAC does not understand that this is a phone and is being charged from the phone. The phone battery discharges quickly. Everyone writes that you need to order a proprietary fiio cable, then the DAC will understand that this is not a charging, but a smartphone. A cable from China costs 1000 rubles, I ordered it. Upd: the proprietary Fiio type-C cable - microUSB came. Everything works well with this cable - the smartphone does not run out of power, the sound is excellent. Therefore, for an Android smartphone, be sure to purchase a branded cable.

Advantages: Nice to look at, tactile sensations are pleasant, compact, I have enough charge of its battery for several listening.

Disadvantages: the micro-USB connector is somehow tight, the complete cable is hardly included (maybe it's my copy that is lacking)

Comment: When listening to music from the iPhone 11 Pro, according to my feelings, there was not enough bass, it turned out somehow flat. I wanted a richer sound. I have been looking at portable amplifiers for a long time and now, for a new phone, I decided to buy an amplifier as well. Moreover, there are ATH-MSR7 headphones. Well, what can I say. It is not worth paying so much for such an increase in sound depth. Again, according to my feelings, the increase is small, but there is a lot of fuss with this entire structure. It turns out that it is better to use a Hi-Res player, through which the ATH-MSR7 headphones play flac files much better.

Advantages: Size, assembly, capacity, bass and amp switches. I won't talk about sound quality - it's a matter of taste. I am satisfied with this budgetary not ideal. In any case, I advise you to test these things before buying.

Disadvantages: Lack of a cable for connecting to an android smartphone, without which it is possible to use only as an amplifier. To connect the DAC, I needed a cable dad micro usb - dad type si, and you won't find it in the afternoon with oge. Had to buy a similar cable from Oppo on eBay.

Comment: Make sure your smartphone is sending a digit before purchasing. I listen to lossless on Samsung A3 (2017) through a Neutron player, Marshall Monitor headphones.

Advantages: there is sound) and there is also gain

Disadvantages: 1) the absence of a thread of a universal cover for a bundle with phones, because the scenario of the proposed use by the manufacturer in conjunction with the rings is still a fantasy of the Fieu manufacturer ... after all, you need to somehow use the screen ... but the complete cover is good only for storage 2) similar to the design from Sonya, unfortunately, they did not finalize and did not hide the potentiometer ring (well, this may already be a nitpick) 3) not as much as we would like, distinct tactile switches for bass and gain

Comment: 1) the thing really works, although before the purchase there were doubts about the meaningfulness of the upcoming acquisition) 2) before buying, it is imperative to understand for yourself that: a) you will need headphones that are not penny because good sound is always in a bundle: source / headphones ... one should be different correspond b) think about where you will take music in the appropriate quality and remember that torrents often serve encoded from mp3 into a bottle (etc.) c) an iPhone will give out highres only with 8-pin (fortunately, the cable is included), with the usual minijack of all the charms of sound will not be !!! it is important to know

Advantages: Workmanship, sound

Disadvantages: Micro-USB connector One connector for connecting devices and charging

Comment: Does not detect an Android device as a mobile device and eventually charges from its battery

Advantages: sound quality price good DAC (DAC) reproduction of lossless formats APE, FLAC, DSD SACD (after converting ISO to DFF) in quality on iphone7 through their proprietary application "Fiio Music" complete with silicone gasket and rings of two sizes for attaching to the phone

Disadvantages: the microphone and headset buttons do not work (even Fiio F9 pro) when connected via this DAC via USB to iphone7 the volume control from the iphone does not work, and taking into account the connection cable, it is located so that it is not convenient to twist the knob because it is pressed to the phone and drowned or closes camera. this is a sandwich with a phone, of course, hellish, the headset does not work, a lot of wires, you need to charge two devices, and a brick instead of a mobile)

Comment: I use in a bundle iphone7 -> Fiio Q1 II -> Fiio F9 pro ears, the sound is better overall than iphone7 -> regular ears for balanced connection: when you first listen to the feeling that when connected via the balanced cable supplied with Fiio F9 pro to the balanced output of Fiio Q1 II - the whole stereo scene is very narrow and is located within the head, when switching to the second cable (not balanced too from the set) the stereo scene is normal wide.

Advantages: A step towards the perfect sound

Disadvantages: Has not revealed yet

Comment: Review in hot pursuit. The detail in the Sony mdr1000x headphones, in the jbl extreme2 bluetooth speaker, microlab pro1 acoustics has definitely improved, the scene has become more voluminous, it's a pity to turn off the track if it has already begun, but it's time to end. In general, Music has become much more pleasant to sound, the bass has become more elastic and collected. Overall, I am very pleased with the purchase, a new level of listening pleasure. I have never considered myself an audiophile, but with this device I DISCOVERED the world of beautiful, charming, mesmerizing, invigorating music. Wonders!

Advantages: Real hi-res for little money. Good detail, correct focus, shows all the flaws of the source. Works under android with neutron and other players just like a DAC with native dsd. Balanced output and bass boost. The volume control does not interfere. Compact and nice looking.

Disadvantages: Under android it consumes the battery of the device it is connected to. Bass adds a constant amount. Those. it cannot be adjusted. Non-standard balanced output, I had to order a cord for the "ears" which is extra. consumption.

Comment: Excellent value for money. Allowed to break away from the computer without significant loss of quality. I use a comp. - wifi - smartphone - DAC - wired balanced hires "ears". The battery of the smartphone will of course be discharged faster, but you don't need to charge the DAC;)

Advantages: compactness, versatility, sound

Disadvantages: well, except that there is no adapter for android

Comment: I will be brief, I am not an audio-fil, I watch and listen to music from the institute in any format and quality on the iphone and ipad mini4. to improve and enjoy music listening (by typing after purchasing 5 pairs of headphones) I bought AT MSR7, from the beginning I was pleased because they played fine from the iPhone, but they wanted more, so I bought Q1 mark 2, I don't want to offend anyone, but 1) is there an improvement in the sound quality in the headphones when Q1 is connected via a DAC / mustache - yes, it becomes richer, the balance improves, the frequency response it is trimmed, as they say (the meat is added) but, by ear and the first time I could not determine (the bear did not step on the ear), I feel that there are changes, but in what, only once from the 5th (switching back and forth) I understood and wow the effect of I did not appear (maybe due to the fact that the iPhone has its own DAC) 2) the wow effect came when I switched the 2a switch - the bass boost and (most importantly) the volume increase by about 30-35%, why wow, there is music from the 80s and there tracks are often found with not high volume, so now this problem is solved (and sometimes you want to listen very loudly) when iphne-Q1-MSR7 (35 ohm) is connected, the headphones really pump over. 3) connected to the ASUS 8.0 Z581 Q1 tablet as an amplifier (via linear input / output) here is an ambush, on this tablet the headphones play relatively well on the 16th. Pioneer mj 751 well and B&W P5 S2 22th, (overhead headphones) when connected to Q1, he pumped them, but again when the sound amplification was turned on, but MSR7 did not pump, they sound mediocre. The same thing was done with the iPhone here all the way. There is a direct dependence of what power, volume the signal comes from the source. I did not try to use an adapter through the DAC / mustard. 4) connected to the ACER ES 17 laptop (simple) via usb in about the same way as with the iPhone, at the same time Q1 is charging, you can charge the iPhone from charging. something like this, this is my opinion, everyone has a different rumor, but personally I do not regret buying this baby (not because I already bought it), it is up to you to take it or not, all that ki 8000r is not a small amount of money, good luck to all.