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An audio review & news blog. The volume should not exceed 80 dB is recommended. I usually adhere to the safe-listening style by WHO. Please note that my aural impressions and interpretations of measurements are also made from a safe-listening style.

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FiiO Launches Q7 Flagship USB DAC/AMP with ES9038 Pro DAC & Dual THX AA788+ Amp Circuits

FiiO Q7

FiiO Q7

 

Based on the flagship M17 Digital Audio Player, FiiO has designed the all-new Q7 Flagship USB DAC/AMP. Just like the M17, it’s a transportable device that can be used both in a portable as well as desktop manner. Q7 has been a highly-anticipated device from FiiO. Today they launched it during their latest Autumn Launch Event Part III. It’s going to be the flagship for the “Q” series of portable devices by FiiO.

 

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FiiO Q7 is launched officially for 749.99$, you can check more information here.

 

Q7 here is actually a transportable device just like the M17. It has dual power modes, it can work with its in-built battery or can be connected to a DC power for a direct power supply. FiiO has featured multiple desktop-level Inputs in Q7 too that include USB Type-C, Optical, Coaxial, and Bluetooth.  In order to ensure top-quality performance, FiiO has equipped the Q7 with top-tier components like flagship-grade ES9038 Pro Sabre DAC, XMOS XU316 USB Processor, Qualcomm’s QCC5124 Bluetooth receiver, Dual THX AA788+ Amp circuits, etc. ES9038 Pro is a highly-celebrated and widely trusted 32-Bit DAC chipset from ESS Sabre Technologies. With the XMOS XU316 USB receiver, it provides crisp high-resolution PCM and native DSD signal decoding. FiiO Q7 promises its users a top-tier powerful sound performance!!

 

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FiiO has always trusted its premium devices with high-power THX amplification chipsets. They have equipped the Q7 with the latest-gen desktop-grade THX AA788+ dual amp circuits which are extremely powerful and clean. They provide high-power output(up to 3000mW) with ultra-low distortion and promise easy connectivity with most IEMs and Headphones out there. The Q7 has five gain levels that allow for easy pairing with sensitive IEMs as well as high-power requiring headphones. It actually has a high-power over-ear headphone mode(for driving the most demanding headphones with ease).

 

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With the help of Qualcomm’s latest QCC5124 Bluetooth chipset, FiiO Q7 has got high-speed lag-free Bluetooth connectivity for input. It supports high-resolution wireless codecs such as LDAC, APTX HD, AptX Adaptive, SBC, AAC, etc. With the Q7 by your side, you are in for a treat!! FiiO has treated the Q7 with the same latest-generation Honeycomb design as they feature on the M17. It actually looks identical to the M17 minus the screen and the Android features. FiiO Q7 houses multiple headphone output ports to support most connectors out there. It has got 3.5mm+6.35mm single-ended ports, and 2.5mm+4.4mm balanced output ports. Easily connect your headphones/IEMs and enjoy high-resolution music anytime anywhere with its transportable design!!

 

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Q7 breaks the barriers of portable and desktop gears by combining the benefits of both in a single device. It’s an impressively powerful device that comes with top-tier components to provide nothing but the best performance!! 

 

FiiO Q7

FiiO Q7

FiiO Q7

$749.99