Judd Sandage
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It also looks like the English site is up and running now. https://www.jadeaudio.com/J1?product_id=91&_l=en
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New Fiio Jade Audio Level 1 TPA3255 amplifier with DAC, PEQ, sub-out, BT 6.0 LDAC
OldFunkyBones
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We'll have to hope that their new Q8 preamp scratches all the itches... due out in August.
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VilmFilm
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Yeah I've also been keeping up with their community forum about this and I saw their display on YouTube from their axpona. Looks pretty good and promising just a tad large of a unitWe'll have to hope that their new Q8 preamp scratches all the itches... due out in August.
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Vintage vibes, Small Size and some practically useful features
This is one good looking amplifier.
This is really this small comparison to what it is making sing at the moment:
They have done few things smartly:
- Volume Knob also function to change input (quick press)
- Fiio Control app also has input selector
- LED behind volume knob isn't just for decor, different colors indicate different inputs and BT codec in use
- Bass & Treble knobs has center detent, makes it easy to set to bypass (or zero)
- All pots have very smooth operation, feels good quality
- Fiio Control app has volume limit function
- 31-band PEQ could be setup with Fiio Control app, can be applied to stereo (both channels) only
- LED could be disabled with Fiio Control app, if it bothers
Quick look at Fiio Control App run through
31-band PEQ Settings on Fiio Control App (stereo only, no L/R individual settings)
Stock Power Supply - look at the safely certs
This amplifier does support more powerful PSU:
Idle Power Comsumption
I have it hooked up with Mofi Sourcepoint 8 speakers with 48v/10a PSU.
Idle: 9 watts
Running to slightly louder than my usual levels, I see it jumping to 10 - 11 watts with some bass heavy tracks.
Thermals
There aren't any vents/holes in the case for ventilation, but still the bottom plate is slightly warm in use so far.
Hiss, Noise, Pop
- No hiss/noise on speakers on full power
- No pop on power on/off
- It takes a second to power UP after power toggle turned ON, most likely delayed power on/off operation
USB C input allowed me to connect it directly to nVidia Shield Pro
and... so far, so good!
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I will check on SW and pre-out over the weekend.
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P.E.
Some more Measured Parameters:
Gain: 29dB
SW Out Max: 2 V, variable with volume control knob
Pre-Out Max: 1.52 V, variable with volume control knob
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Enjoy.....
This is one good looking amplifier.
This is really this small comparison to what it is making sing at the moment:
They have done few things smartly:
- Volume Knob also function to change input (quick press)
- Fiio Control app also has input selector
- LED behind volume knob isn't just for decor, different colors indicate different inputs and BT codec in use
- Bass & Treble knobs has center detent, makes it easy to set to bypass (or zero)
- All pots have very smooth operation, feels good quality
- Fiio Control app has volume limit function
- 31-band PEQ could be setup with Fiio Control app, can be applied to stereo (both channels) only
- LED could be disabled with Fiio Control app, if it bothers
Quick look at Fiio Control App run through
31-band PEQ Settings on Fiio Control App (stereo only, no L/R individual settings)
Stock Power Supply - look at the safely certs
This amplifier does support more powerful PSU:
Idle Power Comsumption
I have it hooked up with Mofi Sourcepoint 8 speakers with 48v/10a PSU.
Idle: 9 watts
Running to slightly louder than my usual levels, I see it jumping to 10 - 11 watts with some bass heavy tracks.
Thermals
There aren't any vents/holes in the case for ventilation, but still the bottom plate is slightly warm in use so far.
Hiss, Noise, Pop
- No hiss/noise on speakers on full power
- No pop on power on/off
- It takes a second to power UP after power toggle turned ON, most likely delayed power on/off operation
USB C input allowed me to connect it directly to nVidia Shield Pro
and... so far, so good!
-----------------------------------
I will check on SW and pre-out over the weekend.
--------
P.E.
Some more Measured Parameters:
Gain: 29dB
SW Out Max: 2 V, variable with volume control knob
Pre-Out Max: 1.52 V, variable with volume control knob
……………….
Enjoy.....
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Thanks for the info. I'm glad you can change the input on the unit, as for some reason I thought you could only do so with the app. It's a nice looking unit!
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Some quick measurements
RCA Pre-Out, Max Volume = 1.52 Volts
Fiio Jade Audio Level 1 - USB Input, RCA Pre-Out
Noise/Distortion - USB Input, RCA Pre-Out, LEFT
Noise/Distortion - USB Input, RCA Pre-Out, RIGHT
Jitter J-Test
Fiio Jade Audio Level 1 - USB Input, Subwoofer Out
RCA Pre-Out, Max Volume = 1.52 Volts
Fiio Jade Audio Level 1 - USB Input, RCA Pre-Out
Noise/Distortion - USB Input, RCA Pre-Out, LEFT
Noise/Distortion - USB Input, RCA Pre-Out, RIGHT
Jitter J-Test
Fiio Jade Audio Level 1 - USB Input, Subwoofer Out
Thank you @Guddu, what is your assessment of these Measures....
TurtlePaul
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It would be in the yellow area on Amir's amp SINAD charts. It would be somewhat below the average of all amps ever tested but not terrible (more than half of the amps test better). This amp is not exceptional.
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Other than the feature set and cosmetics -- which many will find "exceptional" for the $$$ -- I agree that it looks to be fairly typical of the current TPA3255-based crop.
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Those quick measurements are for it’s DAC only, not the power amplifier.
Pre-out are most likely to be used for subwoofer which should be okay to me.
From Fiio’s website:
This also should get SINAD around 66dB.
Thank you, @TurtlePaul, Yes but would have been nice to read @Guddu's assessment :=)
Thank you, @Guddu, you did not mention/indicate, so Amp assumed :=)
Not a good DAC is it?
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Guddu
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This might be their attempt to PFFB but not 100% sure.
Pre-Out frequency sweep looks pretty fine to me, less than -0.5dB between 10-15K and -1dB at 20K should not be anything to be worried about.
But again, this is for its pre-out.
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Low gain (c.a. 19dB) is often an indication of PFFB in these amps. Have you measured it?
300 watts is a marketing number, so there are 10% distortions. It could have been written as 180 watts and 0.7%, but how magical are numbers?)
The Hi pass filter is optional, it is enough to adjust the crossover of your subwoofer according to the natural roll-off of your stereo pair's frequency response
Audionaut
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Looks pretty cool
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