🎧 FiiO K5 Pro AK4493EQ: Premium Deskstop DAC & Amplifier with Native DSD 512 and High-Resolution Audio Support Review

I bought the K5 Pro completely blind as it hasn't been on sale long enough to get any real reviews. It was exactly what I was looking for: a cheap all-in-one solid state DAC/amp. I've since learned that this isn't a perfect measure, that there are other solutions that are technically better, but in my opinion there are absolutely no downsides. At home I use a DX3 Pro (v.1) as my THX 789 DAC and while it's significantly less powerful I enjoy the sound just as much. I also know that technically…

So I used a cheap interface DAC/amplifier (BEHRINGER audio interface) that I use for my mic and I need a cleaner DAC with less crosstalk. I was looking for something that could drive 600 ohm headphones for a future purchase of new/updated old headphones. I saw the review of the FiiO K5 Pro on Z Reviews and decided this is the one to try as my first DC/amp combo for my computer. Насколько я могу судить, качество звука потрясающее, даже если вы случайно выставил громкость на максимум при…

I currently have a Gigabyte audio system with a 32-bit DAC on board. When comparing the DAC part, it was difficult to tell the difference with the audio files supported by both DACs. The headphone amp was a huge upgrade, however, and made a huge improvement over the built-in connector. The device also offered a bit more flexibility in connectivity and the ability to play higher DSD audio files. - Res Sampler (entire album) Art Lande - While She Sleeps DSD128, DSD64 (DSD256 - not supported by…

I've owned several FiiO products over the years including DAPs, headphone amps and IEMs. For the most part, they worked well, but with a few quirks. This one is no exception. First, why do you need this device? This is a combined DAC and headphone amp. Its main purpose is to decode Hi-Res digital audio and provide a very powerful headphone amplifier. If you listen to FLAC or other lossless formats, this is a good choice. On the other hand, listening to MP3 or AAC and other lossy formats is a…

I have yet to check this out on my YouTube channel. However, after a few months of use, I can say that the Fiio K5 Pro is a great option for those who are on a budget or just need a smaller amp/DAC. Fiio's sound signature has changed over the years. I find some of their instruments quite harsh in sound. I expected the K5 Pro to also be sharp, emphasize high frequencies and/or have a noticeable graininess. Surprisingly, the K5 Pro is fairly neutral with NO harshness or graininess. There are…