Unless you wanted to hurt the flies, that was a question.
The lower the THD+N and the higher the SINAD, the more transparent the devices are for playing music. Achieving these values is a challenging task for the hw developer and they allow the result to be assessed: whether the task was successfully achieved or not.
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All right. At the risk of being the third one to misunderstand it, check the first sentence in the Summary tab here, where it says:
Sincerely hope it helps!
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In my opinion Neutron Player interface works well with Android but is not immediately intuitive to PC users, the interface is more tailored to Android touch screen useage, but once you know the layout then it's ok on either platform. When you first use it, then it feels a little weird!Hi,
Maybe the fiio BTR15 can be added to that list ?
Allows for PEQ from app and delivered much more power...
I own it and it works quite good to my ears
But as a great day of neutron player, despite it's super ugly and messy interface, I'd gladly give this one a try !!!
Is there a Windows version? did not know that! Yes, Neutron interface is quite complex (confusing!).
Yep, Neutron Player through Microsoft Store on Windows.Is there a Windows version? did not know that! Yes, Neutron interface is quite complex (confusing!).
For Windows, Roon lovers can use Roon. The rest should use Jriver (one off $70), or for free, there is Foobar.
Jriver is very very good and clever! everything is included, no add ons. It can install a Virtual sound device on Windows. This can be used to provide DSP (PEQ, room correction etc.) on a system-wide basis. One can route everything through this sound device, it will go through Jriver engine, apply any DSP, and output to a sound device of choice, or stream it!
Now, there was/is a company called iriver! not affiliated with Jriver. They used to make a tiny music player called Clix. Neutron V1 shell design reminds me of it.
iRiver Clix - Wikipedia
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If you don't need balanced output or Bluetooth and have the money. It's a nice piece of hardware. It's likely more that you need based on those headphones and usage.
For example, phone - in the pants' pocket, dongle - somewhere around the middle of the trunk. This way cable between the dongle and the phone is not hanging down to your knees while phone is in the pocket and, at the same time, phone can be taken out of pocket and used freely without disconnecting it. Use a relatively short cable, say, 1.5 ft or so (depends on the one's body size).
I've checked the user manual and it seems you are right, it doesn't have any way to configure it from a smartphone? Then it is a nail in the coffin for the portable use scenario, all talks about dongle and portable use are simply pointless. This is a device that can be used only stationary and only with computer. And given its per-channel EQ abilities, it will probably be good for speaker room correction. But then one can easily use EQ on a computer and full size desktop DAC - which will provide even more features, quality and be cheaper?
Right, it does. However, I believe there is always a space for improvement. And in general, the more options and more competition, the better. As I said, I'd probably switch Qudelix-5K for another device that has the same features but offers significantly better measurable performance, even if don't hear the difference, as long as price is reasonable. But this device is certainly not it, in fact it is IMHO mostly in no man's land. But this is kind of what I expect from any first device of any company, this is normal for V1. This DAC shows potential, this is what's important. I was in fact very, very surprised that Qudelix-5K, which AFAIK is also the first device from Qudelix, resulted so well rounded without huge flaws.
I ought to start by congratulating you on an excellent product. I think it's excellent value and there isn't much competion in it's class. On the performance over the Qudelix, I think you are right in theory, but if one is using this 'on the move' then the Bluetooth connectivity of the 5K definitely makes it more user friendly than a device that requires a usb connection. In this use case the 5K comes within 4db of transparency to the 44.1 khz ldac codec with the dac section running at 0.4 volts. That gives upwards of 85db spl using a typical iem, which is plenty. The plastic case on the Qudelix is also highly functional, it's light and the Bluetooth range on it would likely be very impaired with an aluminium case. This is splitting hairs though really as I'd strongly recommend the Dac v1 to anyone needing a portable DAC with eq and usb input- I personally think we all need one of those
It has less power than Qudelix-5K. And Qudelix-5K even in balanced mode is barely enough to drive Sennheiser HD650 (in case EQ is used). Just saying.
How you'll use one without an app to control it? This DAC will be unusable on the go until an app for smartphones will be developed. Listening on one headphones at home, connected IEMs, left home - and discovered that you are f...ed because EQ is configured for these previous headphones and you can't do nothing about this.
Ok, presumably the KA17 has more than enough whack for the 650s?
So it's not possible to switch between the different presets on the go?
Oh, really? How will one switch between EQ profiles?
Good. And bad. Bad, because it means one will need Neutron Player. But if one uses Neutron Player for playback then one doesn't need EQ in a dongle. And bad because iOS users, there external EQ in a DAC is most important, will not be able to actually use it. Looks like it really, really needs Bluetooth - if not for playback then at least to be used as a remote control.
