I noticed the Columbo DVD's on the shelf, you are clearly a man of discernment. My K5 Pro should be arriving Monday, looking forward listening to this one through my HD6XX's and HD600's.
@GavinsGadgets4 жыл бұрын
You have good eyesight to spot the Columbo DVD's :) I hope you enjoy your K5 Pro with your Sennheiser headphones !
@Spelfaut3 жыл бұрын
Dude, I love this review! Showed everything I needed to know, cheers!
@GavinsGadgets3 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@ARC873 жыл бұрын
Thanks for showing all the contents that come with it 👌
@GavinsGadgets3 жыл бұрын
No problem 👍
@sktfan38433 жыл бұрын
This is the best review very clear how the unit function. Mine I ordered last week it will be arriving in next today.
@GavinsGadgets3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the feedback 😀 hope you enjoy yours when it arrives
@jonathanr28303 жыл бұрын
Excellent review! Very descriptive and helpful. Good to see the component parts, including the power brick and cord held up to the camera and stretched out to show length/size, etc. I plan to purchase one, and look forward to trying it out on my Sennheisers, especially my sentimental favorites, HD-414's (600 Ohm, 94 dB) that I purchased new in 1975 and have kept maintained and in good working order. You have convinced me that this will surely be a great source of listening enjoyment in all of my multiple headphone/powered speaker/TV/AVR setups. Many thanks.
@GavinsGadgets3 жыл бұрын
Thanks 🙏
@stevewarwick21034 жыл бұрын
Proud owner of a K5 pro here, its an absolute beast.
@GavinsGadgets4 жыл бұрын
Nice one Steve, totally agree with you!
@gedfield94123 жыл бұрын
Thanks for another great review Gavin. I'm trying to decide between Fiio K5 pro and zen dac. Optical and line in inputs are a big plus for me with the Fiio K5 pro. As standalone units which in your opinion is better sounding, particularly for non-fatiguing or analytical sound.
@GavinsGadgets3 жыл бұрын
Hi Ged, thanks for the feedback, appreciated. The hip dac is slightly warmer and more engaging.
@brydon103 жыл бұрын
I really like the big volume knob. Glad to know it works well with IEMs.
@GavinsGadgets3 жыл бұрын
👍
@adamsz.31252 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@GavinsGadgets2 жыл бұрын
You're welcome
@TheresNoNerdLikeMe3 жыл бұрын
Top review, very informative👍
@GavinsGadgets3 жыл бұрын
Thanks 🙏
@eklectic02 жыл бұрын
Gracias!
@GavinsGadgets2 жыл бұрын
👍👍👍
@gustavovilar62764 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your review, sir. Recently discovered your channel and I think your reviews are excellent! I've been thinking about getting this for awhile, but I'm from Brazil and things are way more expensive here, so I need to really do my research before making a final decision. Would you say that the sound signature leans towards the analytical or the warmer side? Do you find that the different gain levels affect the sound signature and the quality in any way? Also was wondering if you were able to drive the HD600 on the lowest gain, and if you could spot some noise while using it with high sensitivity IEMs. Wish you success!
@GavinsGadgets4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your feedback. More analytical with a touch of warmth, but not a lot. Gain hasn't impacted the signature. No it wont drive the HD600 on low gain properly IMO, I prefer the higher options. On very very sensitive IEMs I noticed the other day & slight hum, which stopped when I put my finger on the casing. 99% of my headphones have a black background.
@lunddennis2 жыл бұрын
Hi there. Thanks for the great review mate. Do you now if you can add a Android smartphone and play Spotify directly to the K5 Pro?
@GavinsGadgets2 жыл бұрын
Hi Dennis. Thanks for your feedback 👍If the android phone has usb audio out , then you connect a cable from the phone to the fiio. Then just play Spotify on your phone.
@jemmy77764 жыл бұрын
Are your AKG K361 or K371(sorry i forgot) are as much enjoyable with K5 pro as with ifi hip dac? And some people say K5 pro is boring in comparison to ifi hip or zen dac in terms of dac performance. Do you feel the same?
@GavinsGadgets4 жыл бұрын
Not at all. Both sound great.
@s180184 жыл бұрын
Excellent quick review sir. I ended up buying a used one on eBay recently. Haven't used it yet on my PC, but do you recommend downloading and installing drivers from FiiO website FIRST before plugging/powering it up?
@GavinsGadgets4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the feedback. Worth seeing if it works without the drivers, and if it doesn't it just a few minutes to install ..
@marvinerictan3 жыл бұрын
I'm just curious if I don't install the driver from fiio website and let windows 10 install a generic driver, would it still have loudness equalization available? I enable that option whenever I play FPS game since gunshot sounds make me deaf and if I lower the volume, I can't hear the footsteps properly. Thank you!
@GavinsGadgets3 жыл бұрын
Not sure. I don’t use Windows anymore
@marvinerictan3 жыл бұрын
Thank you. I will just try it on Windows. I also use Linux for work. Does it work flawlessly out of the box?
@mikecambridge54934 жыл бұрын
Hi Gavin. Thanks for review, very good it was too. I have been waiting for a review of this amp. So presumably line out wil connect to a pair of active speakers?
@GavinsGadgets4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Mike. Yes the line out will work with active speakers. It’s a variable output. It’s really important to unplug headphones if using the line out.
@gustavovilar62764 жыл бұрын
@@GavinsGadgets What about the opposite? Do I need to unplug my active speakers to use it with my headphones? Thank you!
@adamsz.31252 жыл бұрын
Hi ,Great review , Could you tell me what model of green cable have you used. There is no link attached ,Thanks
@GavinsGadgets2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the feedback 👍 this is the cable www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B07ZRDZG8C/
@donpatrickg2 жыл бұрын
Hi there! Great review! Question please? How would you connect an iPhone to the K5? Many thanks and more power!
@GavinsGadgets2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your feedback. You would need the official Apple Lighting to USB 3 adapter and then use the cable that came in the FiiO box to connect to the adapter.
@chrisbianchi88763 жыл бұрын
Great review. I also have a btr5 and was thinking about getting the K5 Pro and hooking it up exactly like you said! The btr5 is a great little device and very powerful for its size but with my hd6xx headphones, I definitely need to use a balanced cable to get the most out of them. Since I plan on getting some other headphones, I figured I might as well buy something like the K5 Pro instead of getting balanced cables for each headphone. My question is do you think I'd get better sound plugging my phone into the K5 Pro using a cable like you had or hooking up my phone to the btr5 and connecting it to the K5 Pro like you explained. The btr5 has a pretty nice DAC, do you think it's better than the DAC inside the K5 Pro? Just curious if you tried both methods and which one sounded better. Thanks
@GavinsGadgets3 жыл бұрын
You're betting using the dac and amp of the Fiio on your case.
@chrisbianchi88763 жыл бұрын
@@GavinsGadgets So using the usb cable from my phone (S7) to the K5? No complications like having to download drivers or anything like that?
@GavinsGadgets3 жыл бұрын
Nope.
@spark14503 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your in depth review ! Does it charge devices you plugged via usb c ? Especially for a dap
@GavinsGadgets3 жыл бұрын
No it doesn't
@nickm63864 жыл бұрын
So I'm new to amps/dacs. Would there be any problems leaving my speakers plugged into my sound card on my motherboard AND run the FIIO through USB for my headphones? I would just need to select the audio input on my computer settings right? Thanks for the review!
@GavinsGadgets4 жыл бұрын
Hi Nick, you should be able to do that, although you may only be able to have one sound profile active at a time on your PC. Personally I would run both of the K5 Pro. Just remember to always disconnect your headphones if using the line out on the Fiio.
@nickm63864 жыл бұрын
@@GavinsGadgets thanks for the reply Gavin! I want to plug my speakers into the Fiio I'm just afraid that I'll forget to unplug my headphones down the line at some point and damage them :/
@GavinsGadgets4 жыл бұрын
That's a concern for sure
@stewart17112 жыл бұрын
Hi Gavin, I was thinking about buying this dac/amp. Could you tell me what was the little green connector usb called you were using?
@GavinsGadgets2 жыл бұрын
Sure. This is what I use www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B07ZRDZG8C
@SyNtH1fEyEd4 жыл бұрын
Silly me I forgot to adjust the sound quality to hi-res level in the control panel lol
@GavinsGadgets4 жыл бұрын
:)
@FatNorthernBigot4 жыл бұрын
I have this amp... Love the DAC to headphone amp, but it's line input wasn't great.
@GavinsGadgets4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your feedback Andrew!
@MohamedIbrahim-jo7qj Жыл бұрын
I got the audio technica ATH R70X and i made a terrible mistake by buying audio interface and an amp (scarlett solo 3rd gen + behringer microp amp HA 400) wish i had seen your review earlier , i would have instantly decided i just wanna ask something however , is that amp able to run my 470ohms audio technica ? thanks and great review
@GavinsGadgets Жыл бұрын
In theory yes. As to whether its the best for those im not sure.
@JuGo20044 жыл бұрын
Is it good build quality??? When you set it down it sounds empty. Id rather have a heavy unit even if its empty weight
@GavinsGadgets4 жыл бұрын
Yes it’s great.
@scales71163 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video, can you please tell me how or is it even possible to pair or use this with GOXLR, I have looked all over internet and KZfaq and still none the wiser, many thanks in advance
@GavinsGadgets3 жыл бұрын
I haven’t used one of those so not sure.
@Avorick4 жыл бұрын
You said it's got lots of power. Does that mean it could break an IEM if I give it too much power? My Yinyoo ST7 is rated at 3mW and max power is 5mW according to its specs. Would that be a problem? Sorry I'm new to amps and dacs. Thanks in advance!
@GavinsGadgets4 жыл бұрын
No it won’t because you are in control of the volume knob and in turn the amount of output.
@Avorick4 жыл бұрын
@@GavinsGadgets Got it! I'll just make sure I keep the volume knob at a reasonable level. Thanks for the quick reply!
@feldgrau26644 жыл бұрын
Hello sir, I'm new to audio, I was thinking of getting a Hifiman Sundara, both for music production and listening, and I was wondering if the Fiio K5 Pro, as a combo unit DAC Amp, is enough to run them at their full potential? Or would you suggest something else? Combo unit or separated DAC and Amp? Also I'm from Switzerland and don't have access to American stuff (Schiit, JDS Labs, etc) Thank you
@GavinsGadgets4 жыл бұрын
K5 Pro is fine with the Sundara.
@feldgrau26644 жыл бұрын
@@GavinsGadgets Thanks!
@GavinsGadgets4 жыл бұрын
No problem 👍
@FinPhysio4 жыл бұрын
Hi. Can you tell me where to get the usb B to usb C OTG cable? I couldn't see the link.
@GavinsGadgets4 жыл бұрын
Sure, this is what I bought and still use amzn.to/3gjKrhN
@midsfb4 жыл бұрын
I love my K5 Pro. (first time owner of any dac or amp) would I be able to use a different dac with it than the onboard dac?
@GavinsGadgets4 жыл бұрын
Sort of. If you used an external dac which is then connected to the line in rca inputs. Imo. Not worth it.
@midsfb4 жыл бұрын
@@GavinsGadgets Why would you say it's not worth it? Have you heard about the topping e30?
@GavinsGadgets4 жыл бұрын
Because you'll be better to change to a different unit altogether. Not yet on the E30.
@midsfb4 жыл бұрын
@@GavinsGadgets thank you. I would need a better amp to pair with the e 30?
@4kallday3 жыл бұрын
Wait you said to make sure you remove your headphones if you if you use line out or it will damage them? So I can't have this hooked up with my bookshelf speakers at the same time?
@GavinsGadgets3 жыл бұрын
Correct
@ARC873 жыл бұрын
Is it possible to connect it to a MacBook (with a USB-B to USB-C cable)? Must one download some drivers to make it work or is it recognized automatically? Thanks for your reviews! 👍
@GavinsGadgets3 жыл бұрын
I actually use that cable myself. No drivers needed.
@ARC873 жыл бұрын
@@GavinsGadgets Great to know! Thanks for the info. :)
@GavinsGadgets3 жыл бұрын
No problem
@mikele57563 жыл бұрын
I currently have Audeze LCD-3 headphones. I am finding it difficult to match an amp with these. The phones are dark sounding. Any opinions as to whether this amp could help bring out more detail. Thanks.
@GavinsGadgets3 жыл бұрын
I would not say so. You need something more powerful and resolving. Probably need to be spending £500 upwards.
@kaskalo22 жыл бұрын
I dint quite get the part about phones vs speakers. Are you saying it can not have them both plugged in at the same time? So, if i want to listen to headphones, I have to plug out the speakers (rca) and then, when i want to switch to headphones, I have to plug out the plug out the speakers? Because if they are plugged in at the same time, headphones might get damaged?
@GavinsGadgets2 жыл бұрын
Correct
@kaskalo22 жыл бұрын
@@GavinsGadgets that is sad. Thanks for the reply!
@ColdWarWarriors3 жыл бұрын
Does it accept an analog line in signal like from a turntable?
@GavinsGadgets3 жыл бұрын
Yes.
@ColdWarWarriors3 жыл бұрын
@@GavinsGadgets Thats fantastic, got one on order so really looking forward to getting it. Great review best on YT, most comprehensive by far.
@GavinsGadgets3 жыл бұрын
👍👍👍
@shanmukhak55664 жыл бұрын
Hi, how does it compare to ifi hip dac in dac performance only. Do you think hip dac sounds better because of burr brown chip ?
@GavinsGadgets4 жыл бұрын
Just different. Also one has a power supply, and one doesn't, one is portable and one isn't, so different use cases.
@vkatycastilloc44 жыл бұрын
Hello, how is the amplifier with the akg k701? Or with the M11 fiio, what is enough? will i notice the difference? thanks greetings
@GavinsGadgets4 жыл бұрын
The amp can easily power the akg. The k5 pro has 3 x the power at 32 ohms as the M11. You will notice the difference. But the m11 is portable all in one. The k5 pro needs power from the mains. Different uses.
@vkatycastilloc44 жыл бұрын
@@GavinsGadgets Hello, as long as you feel a difference, I don't care if it is stationary, but I want to feel the power in my headphones, and if you say yes, well, thanks, regards.
@cyberbarbaro3 жыл бұрын
Hello Gavin, I bought a ifi zen blue. Would be best combined with a ifi zen can or with the fiio k5 pro?
@GavinsGadgets3 жыл бұрын
Zen can 👍
@cyberbarbaro3 жыл бұрын
@@GavinsGadgets Thank You
@cyberbarbaro3 жыл бұрын
At the end I ordered the k5pro just because I need the RCA out of the k5 pro to connect with my stereo so that I can use bluetooh with both my stereo and my headphones. Hope I did the right choice (not sure).
@elliotandersson83022 жыл бұрын
Is this dac neutral? I mean will this change the sound signature of headphones, dt880 600 ohm to be precise! I'm new to this kind of stuff, does the amp changes the sound signature also? The amp I'm gonna be pairing the dac with is the Lake People G103-S by the way. In general though, what do you recommend for a dac and amp to drive the dt880 600 ohm in a max budget of 450 dollars? (Not each, together!) And by the way, what cables do I need for connecting the dac to the amp, and then to my phone? Sry it's the first time I buy amps and DACs. Btw: Because the dt880 have not so much bass, will a zen dac correct the bass with it's Xbass feature? Now in that regards, will a zen unuteral dac be a better choice then a natural one? (Fiio k5 pro!)
@GavinsGadgets2 жыл бұрын
It’s a DAC amp. It’s not worth using a separate DAC with this. Use it as an all in one. It’s doesn’t colour the sound. I would look at some tube amps to power those 600 ohm headphones. Eg something by Littledot mk3. Personally I would not use 600 ohm headphones nowadays. Too hard to drive properly with low cost gear. It’s much better to get easier to drive cans. The ifi audio xbass would work with these.
@GavinsGadgets2 жыл бұрын
You might be better get the ifi zen DAC 2 with the iPowerX and the zen can.
@elliotandersson83022 жыл бұрын
@@GavinsGadgets Thanks for the recommendations and opinion:) (but I will still go for the dt880 600 ohms) :) A zen dac v2 And a lake people g103-S seem to be the best option in my budget, and is probably what I go for, but I'm a little bit conserned about a reviewer that did some research and came up with that it's not so much about power, and more about the output impedence, when it comes to the dt880 600 ohms. He also says that the emotiva basx a-100 which is close to 600 mW, can be dangerous and break the headphones! The mW with the g103-S at 600ohm is 530mW, which maybe is to much? The reviewer recommends a mW of 100 and an output impedence peak at 100 ohms. Now do you think the lake people g103-S is good enough? I mean you think I should trust the reviewer and try to find something with 100 mW and 100 ohms output impedence, or go with something lots of power as the g103-S? Or something else with high power! (mW) sry for asking all this by the way, I just don't know that much about about amps and stuff.
@GavinsGadgets2 жыл бұрын
I have not heard the g103. If you haven’t bought the Beyers yet, I can’t recommend enough about not buying the 600 ohm version no matter how much of a deal you can get them for. Trust me please, I’ve had them myself and use tube amps to give them enough current to drive them. The 250 ohm version is equally as hard to drive but a lot easier than the 600 ohm version. Personally I don’t think your budget is enough to drive the 600 ohms properly.
@elliotandersson83022 жыл бұрын
@@GavinsGadgets Ok, you do seem to know what you're talking about:) Thought I might still buy them and a g103-S and a zen dac, (from a seller with return policy!) and if it ain't enough to drive them, I will just return everything. Now thanks again for your thoughts and recommendations:)
@ceddy10313 жыл бұрын
I have the Tannoy Gold 5 Active speaker. Can I connect the XLR from the back of the Tannoy to the Fiio K5 Line out on both left and right speaker ?
@GavinsGadgets3 жыл бұрын
If you have the correct cable it should be possible.
@makingthatbank9713 жыл бұрын
Does it come with the type G plug even in Canada?
@GavinsGadgets3 жыл бұрын
No idea. Best email FiiO
@prateekisb3 жыл бұрын
Can you please share the link of the cable to connect with laptop ( type C connection). Also, Can I connect it with android phone ?
@GavinsGadgets3 жыл бұрын
This is the one I use. www.amazon.co.uk/Neo-Oyaide-USB-Type-Musicians/dp/B07ZRDZG8C it works with phones that I have used , but some android phones won’t have proper usb audio output.
@johngotti85443 жыл бұрын
Would this fiio k5 pro be good with my sennheiser hd 560s 🤷♂️
@GavinsGadgets3 жыл бұрын
Yes John. Very good. I use it with my 560s.
@johngotti85443 жыл бұрын
@@GavinsGadgets how come when I use the Fiio k5 pro hooked up to my MacBook Air with usb the color is blue only when turning the volume knob I thought it had yellow and green colors too 🤷♂️
@GavinsGadgets3 жыл бұрын
I have no idea 🤷♂️
@jeremyabramson43433 жыл бұрын
Gavin is the K5 Pro strong enough for the Hifiman Arya?
@GavinsGadgets3 жыл бұрын
I’ve used the Sundara and Ananda just fine. Not tried the Arya yet.
@khai08953 жыл бұрын
Hi can I use this with a schiit modi Dac? Would it sound better alone or better better with other dac?
@GavinsGadgets3 жыл бұрын
best not. sounds better with its own dac
@chocolatemud35293 жыл бұрын
Hey nice review but is there a way to use it with a iPhone/iPad
@GavinsGadgets3 жыл бұрын
Yes. Need the Apple official Camera connector that is lightning one end and you plug a usb cable in the other. The newer iPad Pro with usb c doesn’t need anything special. Just usb c to usb as shown in my video.
@chocolatemud35293 жыл бұрын
@@GavinsGadgets thanks man really appreciate it
@Nordraw2 жыл бұрын
what's with that plug? Are you outside of the United States?
@GavinsGadgets2 жыл бұрын
Nothing 😀 it the plug used in the UK
@boombhr28143 жыл бұрын
cun i run DT 770 pro 250 ohm full power igot fiio k3 idont think give full power and cun i used k5 and k3 to gather , what cable ineed to do it .
@GavinsGadgets3 жыл бұрын
The Beyers will work fine with the k5 pro.
@user-wo8yv8rv3c3 жыл бұрын
I need a program that controls the sharpness and pitch of the K5Pro
@GavinsGadgets3 жыл бұрын
Hope someone has an answer for you. I don’t know.
@Tripokaridos223 жыл бұрын
turning the volume knob while listening music i can hear some low clicking noise , is this normal
@GavinsGadgets3 жыл бұрын
Is this noise from whatever you’ve connected it too? I can’t hear it on mine.
@Tripokaridos223 жыл бұрын
@@GavinsGadgets for example listen the song Winona Oak - piano in the sky..m at the first 10.sec if u turn the volume knob i.can.hear some noise like scratching.
@GavinsGadgets3 жыл бұрын
Most odd
@markweintraub33243 жыл бұрын
Did you try with a coaxial input from a Blueray?
@GavinsGadgets3 жыл бұрын
Hi Mark. No I didn’t as I don’t have a Blu-ray machine.
@aemytan4 жыл бұрын
does it need any driver on the desktop? or is it just plug and play
@GavinsGadgets4 жыл бұрын
Depends on your computer and OS. I had no issues. Fiio do provide a driver for Windows on their website.
@SubiFoa4 жыл бұрын
I heard that it can be used as pre amp... How? Can I connect my rodent1 ?
@GavinsGadgets4 жыл бұрын
The manual explains this. In a nutshell it has on the rear RCA line out. Just remember to disconnect the headphones.
@Kevin-sw7bx4 жыл бұрын
I’m on the fence about the K5 pro. I know the proper way to listen is with headphones. How does the DAC sound when using it as a preamp then plugged into a receiver? Does the sound coming from the speakers sound good or basic? Thank you.
@GavinsGadgets4 жыл бұрын
Sounds great. Obviously depends on the quality of the remaining gear.
@user-br6ob1ut8c2 жыл бұрын
Hello! Could you please leave link for the green cable.! Thanks!
@GavinsGadgets2 жыл бұрын
Sure www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B07ZRDZG8C/
@user-br6ob1ut8c2 жыл бұрын
@@GavinsGadgets thank you!
@GavinsGadgets2 жыл бұрын
👍
@rodrigohesse85303 жыл бұрын
What is the length of the usb cable (centimeters)?
@GavinsGadgets3 жыл бұрын
No idea and haven’t got a ruler. Drop Fiio an email.
@clanman0114 жыл бұрын
sound better than the ifi hip dac?
@GavinsGadgets4 жыл бұрын
Of course, it is a desktop DAC/AMP with its own power supply. Having the power supply helps a lot. The hip dac is a different type, being portable.
@hamdansiuuu22874 жыл бұрын
is it good for dt990 pro [250]ohm
@GavinsGadgets4 жыл бұрын
Yes should be ok. Use it in high gain. It drives some of my difficult planars just fine, so the dt990 should be good to rock as well.
@user-tt8ot1et2e4 жыл бұрын
Is it better than zen dac or topping nx4dsd?
@GavinsGadgets4 жыл бұрын
yes
@FinPhysio4 жыл бұрын
Hi. Do you think this would be good with DT 770 pro 80 ohm?
@FinPhysio4 жыл бұрын
Pondering between this, zen dac and dragonfly cobalt...
@GavinsGadgets4 жыл бұрын
Yes it will be
@GavinsGadgets4 жыл бұрын
Fiio is better as it has its own power supply.
@SyNtH1fEyEd4 жыл бұрын
Where can I download some hi-res audio music to experience the full potential of this device? Anyone? Thanks :)
@GavinsGadgets4 жыл бұрын
HDTracks , try there
@J-Ernie3 жыл бұрын
Hi, will this thing drive the DT990 pro headphones 250 ohms, it will mostly be used for gaming and music
@GavinsGadgets3 жыл бұрын
Yes John it will.
@J-Ernie3 жыл бұрын
@@GavinsGadgets Thanks for the reply.
@reichcarlos4 жыл бұрын
Is it good for Beyerdynamic 990 Premium 600ohms ?
@GavinsGadgets4 жыл бұрын
It can with around 69mW of power, but I would recommend using a Tube Amp with higher current output.