The DSP is on the Qualcomm BT SOC. The dual ESS DACs are two discrete chips:Could be wrong but I think the ESS DAC in the 5k is on the SoC they used with the DSP on it too.
The DSP is on the Qualcomm BT SOC. The dual ESS DACs are two discrete chips:Could be wrong but I think the ESS DAC in the 5k is on the SoC they used with the DSP on it too.
If its that simple, why don't you build one yourself?Yes, so just stick this QCC5124 Bluetooth Soc + Kalimba code in front of an OEM dual 43131 and call it a day. Consumers rejoice.
I just discovered this.
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I haven't had it long, but didn't see this feature mentioned. Just another little value add for those considering it.
Top tip. On the off chance you were considering securing this to your testicles.... DON'T!.. It has quite a high clamping force.I just discovered this.
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I haven't had it long, but didn't see this feature mentioned. Just another little value add for those considering it.
I think the people that need that advice are the people who shouldn't be given that advice.Top tip. On the off chance you were considering securing this to your testicles.... DON'T!.. It has quite a high clamping force.
But would it sound different ???Top tip. On the off chance you were considering securing this to your testicles.... DON'T!.. It has quite a high clamping force.
But would it sound different ???
I'm going to order the new Fiio BR13 to find out how well did they implement the EQ (works only with USB and BT inputs due to the hardware architecture, though) and whether it works with digital outputs.Would be interesting if someone could make a little wired box like that that did PEQ and had digital outputs.
IMHO this will make it worse - it'll probably become heavier, slippery and cold for the touch in winter (if wearied outside).The only wish I could have is that it was built with a metal casing, because it feels a bit plastic maybe.
Well, the Hidizs S9 is metal and not much smaller. And it is not heavy, slippery or cold.IMHO this will make it worse - it'll probably become heavier, slippery and cold for the touch in winter (if wearied outside).
PS. We already got all these top smartphones made from "premium"glass and metal - heavy, slippery and break easier than their plastic predecessors. Form over function.
You could use some 5min epoxy and a toothpick or needle to place a few tiny epoxy droplets on one of the rocker switches to add texture.The one change I would like to see is in the physical controls. having two near identical rocker switches means I can never remember which one is for power on/off, what is the volume etc.
I could, but then I’d still have to remember which rocker switch did what!You could use some 5min epoxy and a toothpick or needle to place a few tiny epoxy droplets on one of the rocker switches to add texture.