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The BTR17 (which uses ES9069Q*2 chips) doesn't have any known CS43131-style issues, right?

Ahhh, no wonder.

Yeah, I installed the FiiO Control app on my Android phone and used it to upgrade my BTR17 to the latest firmware version. It also lets me customize the controls, set EQ, and even tweak DAC settings like 2nd and 3rd harmonic compensation, and the lowpass filter (I left them on their defaults)...

I finally got to try the BTR17 with my DCA E3 via the 4.4 mm balanced output, and it drives them great! I'm on low gain, volume 49 and the device feels only slightly warm (Bluetooth mode, not plugged in to anything). Much better than my E1DA PowerDAC v2.1, which would drain my phone battery and...

Oh man, I just bought a BTR17 and am waiting for a 4.4mm cable to try it with my DCA E3 ... Wish me luck!

In what sense?

Did you end up keeping it? Has anyone else tried the BTR17? They upgraded the firmware on Monday: Updated at 2025-06-09 BTR17 Bluetooth V1.23 and XMOS V1.31 firmware changes are as follows: 1. Added a switch for Bluetooth multipoint functionality. 2. Added the function of double-pressing...

Thanks, but I wanted to keep the tangle of cables and devices to a minimum. Thus why Bluetooth streaming to the DX5 II is appealing. But then again it hasn't been reviewed yet and it's rather large for the tiny table next to my sofa (similar to the RME)...

Hmm... Yah, I love my ADI-2 DAC FS + DCA E3 but I'd like to get a smaller DAC + amp for use on a small table next to my sofa. I bought an E1DA PowerDac V2.1 due to E1DA's great reputation, but it gets very very hot and drains my phone's battery like crazy. So I thought of getting a plug-in...

Does the DX5 II do its volume control digitally so that you maintain perfect channel balance all throughout the range? (like the RME ADI-2 DAC FS)

I would totally get an Element 4, if only it had Bluetooth input! AFAIK, Bluetooth input + PEQ is one of the unique strengths of the DX5 II.

Does anyone know the physical dimensions of the DX5 II? I couldn't find them in the official page, unless I'm overlooking something obvious. Thanks Nevermind, found it at one of the resellers (Apos Audio): 7.5in x 6.1in x 1.7in (19.0cm x 15.5cm x 4.4cm)

Any luck yet with the newsletter? I signed up like an hour and a half ago and haven't gotten it (already checked spam).

Will the DX5 II support lossless Bluetooth with PEQ? I'm thinking of having one next to the couch so that you I can simply transmit music to it from my phone or iPad.

Finally! I hope they've already shipped Amir a review sample...