New Fosi Audio Q6 DAC - First Look

[Guddu]

- Matches aesthetically with Fosi V3 and somewhat with ZA3 as well.

 

[Jimster480]

Nice and simple, do we have any idea on the price?

 

[Guddu]

Nice and simple, do we have any idea on the price?

 

[Akronos]

Q6 USB DAC Bluetooth Headphone Amplifier Stereo Audio Amp

Enhance your audio experience with the Fosi Audio Q6 Bluetooth 5.0 Headphone Amplifier. Full balanced DAC, TPA6120 Amp, dual jacks & aptX-HD Transmission.

fosiaudio.com

About €100

 

[Guddu]

20% Discount coupon:

 

[Guddu]

From product page:

 

[Jimster480]

Might get one of these for my church, if they can't figure out switching the inputs on the D50 III.

 

[joqueval]

I've been able to test one, and it's a really good product for people looking for a pure DAC.
Looking forward to the ASR test.

 

[Joe Smith]

I have an evaluation unit and so far it's performing well...alas, don't have a subwoofer to test how that output works.

Small quibble, I would have preferred flush buttons to switch inputs, rather than the big front knob.

 

[Jimster480]

I've been able to test one, and it's a really good product for people looking for a pure DAC.
Looking forward to the ASR test.

We will see how it stacks up against the SMSL SU-1 and other lower priced DAC products

 

[early rejecter]

alas, don't have a subwoofer to test how that output works.

I don’t understand how that even would work — how is one supposed to keep the subwoofer volume at the proper level relative to the mains volume?

 

[joqueval]

I don’t understand how that even would work — how is one supposed to keep the subwoofer volume at the proper level relative to the mains volume?

I've tried the PC connection, where you adjust the main volume of the RCA and sub outputs.
If you use it as a pure DAC, you'll have to adjust the signal level separately on the RCA for the speakers and another level on the subwoofer.
I think the sub output is an extra, so you can set up a 2.1 system from your PC.

 

[early rejecter]

I think the sub output is an extra, so you can set up a 2.1 system from your PC.

Ah yeah that makes sense, thx.

 

[Zek]

The recommended PSU for the Q6 is 5V/2A which is demanding for a USB connection and I don't know how that can be achieved.
It would be better if there was a separate DC port and if there was an AC/DC adapter in the package.

 

[joqueval]

Hello.
I've been relying on a HUB for USB power for a few years now.
Even if you have only a few devices, it can be a source of interference.

I use three of these for different devices where I have DACs connected.
The 2.4A ports are for charging only.
The remaining ports on the HUB are 2A.

Hub de 7 Puertos USB 3.0 con 2 Puertos de Carga

El hub de puertos USB, UH720, adiciona puertos sin la necesidad de cambiar equipos conectados. Sus 2 puertos USB extra que soportan 2.4A de salida están diseñados para cargas ultra rápidas. charging.

www.tp-link.com

A Redmi phone has powered it without issue. On an iPhone, for example, it shows on the screen that the device is consuming too much power (16 PRO).