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With a multitude of improvements FiiO presents the X5 2nd Generation digital music player and DAC to follow the highly acclaimed predecessor with an impressive array of innovations. With all new exterior design, reinforced build and upgraded technical elements the refreshed FiiO X5 2nd Gen is the new go to DAP for music enthusiasts.
You forget that you’re listening to a portable player
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FiiO X5 2nd Gen equipped with audiophile-grade architecture and premium components is apable of playing files up to 24-bit/192 kHz in a variety of formats including native DSD, WAV, WMA, ALAC, FLAC, APE, AIFF, and more. Driven by Texas Instruments PCM1792A DAC coupled to an OPA1652 results in great dynamic performance, while the FET inputs offer extra-low distortion and noise. Additionally, two top-flight OPA1612 chips provide low pass filtering and voltage amplification for extra-low distortion and noise.
Connection of the player is a standard 3.5mm headphone output and a separate line out/digital out via 3.5mm. FiiO X5 2nd Generation has no on-board memory, but uses two microSD card slots supporting up to 256GB total. The 3300mAh Li-polymer battery provides up to 10 hours of playback under normal conditions.
Boundless portable high-resolution audio.
Improvements
FiiO X5 2nd Gen is 15% lighter and 12% smaller than the original X5. The chassis is made of aluminium alloy and features a high-reflectance, fine-grain faceplate. New independent amplification stage with analogue volume control increases audio resolution and new digital audio architecture. Also added is Hardware DSD decoding and support of CTIA standard in-line earphone remote control units.
Lossless File Support
FiiO X5 2nd Gen supports all major lossless music formats including native DSD, WAV, FLAC, APE, WMA, ALAC, AIFF lossless music formats are supported up to 192kHz/24bit and it even decodes Apple’s proprietary ALAC format seamlessly.
DAC Functionality
When connected to a computer the X5 2nd Gen double as a stand-alone USB DAC replacing the on-board sound card when using a different audio source for higher quality audio conversion and performance.
High-Quality Output
The headphone output employs two BUF634U chips for current buffering, resulting in a sufficient drive current for a wide sound stage, high dynamics, and good bass power. Dual crystal oscillators ensure the lowest jitter and highest precision playback of music at any sample rate, eliminating conversion artefacts.
Upgraded Power
New power architecture design that utilises different system voltages for low and high gain. Standby mode allows player to remain in standby for weeks, ready to continue playing instantly when activated. Also new is the coulomb meter for precise battery level readouts. The 3300mAh Li-polymer battery provides up to 10 hours of playback under normal conditions.
User Interface
Improved UI offers five unique themes, while the classic scroll wheel and colour display offers easy navigation. You can browse and play songs via folders, songs, albums, artists, genres, favourites, and playlists. The 10-band graphic EQ and the 120-step digital volume control allow for custom-tailored sound and levels.
“With a good recording and a decent pair of headphones the X5 2nd Gen provides spectacular sound quality.”
"The player has a lovely open midband quality and broad, rainbow-like imaging, where a mass of fine detail seemed to rain down."
“There’s a high degree of resolution and grain-free presentation on tap. The richness of the timbre makes you forget that you’re listening to a portable player.”
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