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You don't need touchscreen on portable dacs if you are going bluetooth mode or even control media on your phone once you are fully connected through bluetooth peripherals, you can control media functions with a smartwatch.
I like how the Fiio Q7 just enter and assert dominance on everyone. It's like one of those memes that no matter how good you are at something, there's an Asian kid that do it better, but you're also an Asian kid.
I bought it day 1 of release. This thing kicks so much ass! I listen to my iems and headphones on it everyday! Highly recommend buying this. Sound quality 10 out of 10
How everything bounced on the table when you slammed it was just perfection man. I was like 😮 This is why Zeos is my go to youtuber. Don’t change my guy.
What about the NX4 ? NX4 DSD ? Had basically everything other than BT. Wonder how they would compare sound wise, though I suppose this should shit on it. EDIT: It also has a bass boost :P
Thanks Z, for android users recommend Tasker, very powerful app that allow do much more with your phone, including messing with volume rocker. I set it up to change tracks like all DAPs: hold volume down to next track, hold up to last but you can set whatever you want e.g. use double/triple rocker press, power or other button of your phone and tons of other posibilities and use cases. Its not flawless and little complicated for first time but it so convenient after. Dont have this unit but planning to buy one, think its a nice upgrade after btr5.
Probably most powerful and clean mobile head amp out there, total overkill if you will use IEMs, these for a niche people, people who had HD800s, or Dan Clark headphones , who want to walk around the house listening music; yep very few people... wait! . that's me!, bought mine 1 month ago, lol.
This is literally me. I don't listen to music strapped to my desk anywhere as much as I did I have no idea hownthis happened but I'm enjoying music alot as I move around with the music... even some accidents happen here and there lol
I wish Klipsch would go back to making headphones, because I like their sound. I have their true wireless and its not bad, but its no what their headphones used to be.
How would I use a G5? As a portable D+A90 stack. Duh! That's why it doesn't have next track and pause buttons. Because, it ain't on those other units they make, either. It's to give you reference sound quality that you can take with you. It's not meant to be cleaver or fancy. Like all chinese hifi, it's all about the sound quality. Everything else is an after-thought. That's how you know something's chifi. Measurably awesome sound quality, and no frills. It's a thing in this industry.
For remote control just use a separate Bluetooth remote. Keep the dac/amp in your pocket and change tracks with the remote. I don't do this but I know a few users of these type of devices do.
@@st200ol lol, fair! I just picked up a BTR7 and have been debating about returning it for this instead. I only use IEMs right now and listen to the BTR7 at 25% volume so there is plenty of headroom. The smaller form factor doesn’t really matter much if I just keep it in my pocket the whole time and skip tracks on my phone/watch.
The TRI Starlights on this thing are insane. It's like im in outer space. Also highly recommend the sennheiser hd 560s. It sounds like a 1000 dollar headphone. It is surreal.
Zeos...are you kidding me? How dont you know that Topping had a whole badass line of budget Hi-res portable amps before they went ALL IN the whole desktop amp blitz the last THREE years??? THEYRE EVEN SOLD ON AMAZON FOR TOPPING'S SAKE. Look it up, most of us had Topping amps because they were cheap and were good for the money you paid outside buying something from Fiio. How haven't you seen the NX3, NX4 and NX7 before? YOU LATE...YOURE ON TIME OUT RIGHT NOW!!
I haven't finished watching the review yet, but... I can't find a battery level indicator _anywhere_ on mine. It sounds great, but I get so frustrated not knowing if I need to charge the damn thing or not.
This is the biggest gripe I have with this device. HORRIBLY inconvenient. And at least some kind of battery indication is such a basic feature at that. I still dream of getting this bad boy for myself.
@@ZReviews I don't think so. It's such a pain in the ass. Like, at least show it via the Bluetooth connection or something since that's something which could maybe be done with a firmware update?
@@eruilluvitar That's a great idea. Although it won't be that simple to implement this feature, I guess, since Topping didn't concern themselves with any kind of complementary software at all. But it may be a worthy suggestion to be made to their support/marketing representative still.
I own the HP3s and got them for almost f'ing free off headfi. They are fine nothing great. A fun deep v sound signature with solid bass quality/impact. Easy to drive and really no nonsense. Tight sound stage and the mids/vocals are super recessed and not a very technical headphone. I really only listen to it with "party" music and perhaps 2% of my listening time.
Yes, no problem driving them on medium gain… but I go hi gain 10 o’clock, just to be on a safe side. It drives sundara, hd6xx, akg k702! And it drives them like my desktop stack, seriously (a30 pro/d30 pro). Dream come true to have such a portable and powerfull device
I would never buy something like that. I hate my phone rnd calling people or open apps/ pausing tracks in my pocket. Would hate to have the same problem with my dac
@@ZReviews Zeos I wonder how would the G5 pair with the Ultrasone Pro 900s. Ultrasone's sound signature can vary from weird to surreal on different equipment.
It is on extreme cases for example aeon flow (only 13 ohm, 95 decibel). Because impedance is so low so it can not output that much current. But under “normal” loads it rocks and drives to full potential of hp
If I would use device I would use it 85% streaming with USB cable sitting down and the rest with Bluetooth.. I use Bluetooth device cliped to my shirt and not to carry this huge thing around and about😆😆✌️🙋♂️
I am a "noob" here. If you are buying a slim small battery powered DAC/AMP, and you are worried about size. What headphones are you connecting to that thing while you are "on the go"? Are you bringing your giant $2,000 headphones in their custom case with you to connect to your DAC/AMP that is the size of a whiskey flask? Thanks.
Z does not believe measurements, lol, it is ok, it is his thing, but human ears are a very lousy devices to assess quality of sound, cognitive biases run rampant. We have very precise electronic devices which can do much better job, and that is common in many areas.
I believe you can scientifically assess sound reproduction but at the end of the day we are just humans listening to music and what we think sounds good is what we love.
Human ears (and brains as well) are quite lousy devices and that's exactly why precise measurements don't translate directly and consistently into perceived sound quality. Some folks do like their distortions, man.
@@juanblanco7898 maybe they like their distortion or maybe they can not really tell a difference, only a proper blind test is reliable if you want to make stand in sound differences, other than that I would not trust any human in a subjective sound assessment
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17:14 love how everything on the desk takes flight for 0.4 seconds
My heart skipped a beat at that moment
You don't need touchscreen on portable dacs if you are going bluetooth mode or even control media on your phone once you are fully connected through bluetooth peripherals, you can control media functions with a smartwatch.
I like how the Fiio Q7 just enter and assert dominance on everyone. It's like one of those memes that no matter how good you are at something, there's an Asian kid that do it better, but you're also an Asian kid.
I was wrong.. TOPPING made this back in 2015 - th-cam.com/video/dBvTa_AgUC4/w-d-xo.html
And then there was NX7 before G5 hehe
@@reanimation777 The NX7 is only an amplifier with no DAC
Hmm.... G5 vs Mojo 2 in terms of pure sound quality? Can anyone with both, or has experienced both offer their opinion?
I bought it day 1 of release. This thing kicks so much ass! I listen to my iems and headphones on it everyday! Highly recommend buying this. Sound quality 10 out of 10
how is it with sensitive IEM's? any low channel imbalance?
@@chrisk3127 I use it on low gain with all iems. No issues so far.
It looks too big and bulky to use as a Bluetooth receiver
Can you charge while using on bluetooth?
What would you recommend as an iem for this, should I upgrade from my nx4 ?
How everything bounced on the table when you slammed it was just perfection man. I was like 😮 This is why Zeos is my go to youtuber. Don’t change my guy.
The Faith that that would happen, look cool and not destroy everything is from Practice and Perseverance
@@ZReviews Words from a true LEGEND.
What about the NX4 ? NX4 DSD ? Had basically everything other than BT. Wonder how they would compare sound wise, though I suppose this should shit on it. EDIT: It also has a bass boost :P
Thanks Z, for android users recommend Tasker, very powerful app that allow do much more with your phone, including messing with volume rocker. I set it up to change tracks like all DAPs: hold volume down to next track, hold up to last but you can set whatever you want e.g. use double/triple rocker press, power or other button of your phone and tons of other posibilities and use cases. Its not flawless and little complicated for first time but it so convenient after.
Dont have this unit but planning to buy one, think its a nice upgrade after btr5.
What about the nx4? One of the first bits of gear I purchased and I still enjoy it! Peace
You are correct. Covid Fried my brain.
I loved mine. Micro USB was the only bad thing about it.
I too bought the NX4 based on your review of it some years ago…. I still have it and love it. Micro usb connectivity is a bit of a pain though
Didn't Topping do the whole NX series? I had the NX3 and it was great for me.
Had the Nx2. Cheap but great
I bought a pair of those HP3s and thank you for that Zeos!
The way topping does product releases, ill wait for next more refined portable. And LOL at the brick you plonked down on the table at the end!
It wasms my heart to know that Zeos has a cat in the house again
The boys come and go. They are not super friendly. Just cooler cats then most.
I'm close to pulling the pin on this, would be perfect if it has a tiny screen showing battery level. Seriously topping. Sort this out asap. 😂
Probably most powerful and clean mobile head amp out there, total overkill if you will use IEMs, these for a niche people, people who had HD800s, or Dan Clark headphones , who want to walk around the house listening music; yep very few people... wait! . that's me!, bought mine 1 month ago, lol.
Currently waiting on mine myself ordered 2 weeks ago
i have this dac absolute good , check detail review on my channel
This is literally me. I don't listen to music strapped to my desk anywhere as much as I did
I have no idea hownthis happened but I'm enjoying music alot as I move around with the music... even some accidents happen here and there lol
Can you charge while using on bluetooth?
I wish Klipsch would go back to making headphones, because I like their sound. I have their true wireless and its not bad, but its no what their headphones used to be.
How would I use a G5? As a portable D+A90 stack. Duh! That's why it doesn't have next track and pause buttons. Because, it ain't on those other units they make, either. It's to give you reference sound quality that you can take with you. It's not meant to be cleaver or fancy. Like all chinese hifi, it's all about the sound quality. Everything else is an after-thought. That's how you know something's chifi. Measurably awesome sound quality, and no frills. It's a thing in this industry.
Wow such a good videos. Never thought I'd have such a good time with dac jokes.
How's it against Xduoo xd-05 Plus in terms of power and sound quality ? Looking out for Hifiman Edition XS
For remote control just use a separate Bluetooth remote. Keep the dac/amp in your pocket and change tracks with the remote. I don't do this but I know a few users of these type of devices do.
I’d keep it in my pocket and just skip tracks with my Apple Watch
@@crelliseng Get you. I can't afford an Apple Watch. 🤣
@@st200ol lol, fair! I just picked up a BTR7 and have been debating about returning it for this instead. I only use IEMs right now and listen to the BTR7 at 25% volume so there is plenty of headroom. The smaller form factor doesn’t really matter much if I just keep it in my pocket the whole time and skip tracks on my phone/watch.
Does it expand a bit if the depth of the soundstage
qotsa "Better living through chemistry" is one of the best songs to listen to with audiophile headphones.
I'd like to get a detailed sound comparison between the G5 and the BTR 7
The sound of $100 leaving, if you use IEMs…
i have this dac g5 absolute good , check detail review on my channel
NX4: Am I dead to you?
The TRI Starlights on this thing are insane. It's like im in outer space. Also highly recommend the sennheiser hd 560s. It sounds like a 1000 dollar headphone. It is surreal.
Lmao no
the G5 is truly excellent. not all that far behind my main system !!
Hey can you charge while using on bluetooth?
@@untitledwebm just checked...yes you can
Zeos...are you kidding me? How dont you know that Topping had a whole badass line of budget Hi-res portable amps before they went ALL IN the whole desktop amp blitz the last THREE years??? THEYRE EVEN SOLD ON AMAZON FOR TOPPING'S SAKE. Look it up, most of us had Topping amps because they were cheap and were good for the money you paid outside buying something from Fiio. How haven't you seen the NX3, NX4 and NX7 before? YOU LATE...YOURE ON TIME OUT RIGHT NOW!!
14:10
Ah yes, AKG Dac‘s. My favorite
whoop
I haven't finished watching the review yet, but...
I can't find a battery level indicator _anywhere_ on mine. It sounds great, but I get so frustrated not knowing if I need to charge the damn thing or not.
This is the biggest gripe I have with this device. HORRIBLY inconvenient. And at least some kind of battery indication is such a basic feature at that.
I still dream of getting this bad boy for myself.
CORRECTOMUNDO.. I Didn't even mention that fact did I.. FFFF
@@ZReviews I don't think so. It's such a pain in the ass. Like, at least show it via the Bluetooth connection or something since that's something which could maybe be done with a firmware update?
@@eruilluvitar That's a great idea. Although it won't be that simple to implement this feature, I guess, since Topping didn't concern themselves with any kind of complementary software at all. But it may be a worthy suggestion to be made to their support/marketing representative still.
17:13 - 17:20
Legendary response 😂😂😂😂
Didn't Topping make the NX4 DSD? It's been a while.
I own the HP3s and got them for almost f'ing free off headfi. They are fine nothing great. A fun deep v sound signature with solid bass quality/impact. Easy to drive and really no nonsense. Tight sound stage and the mids/vocals are super recessed and not a very technical headphone. I really only listen to it with "party" music and perhaps 2% of my listening time.
You should purchase a Sound Blaster G6x and compare it to the Topping. If only to prove that measurements mean nothing. The G6x measures great.
@Z Reviews - K9 ESS < A90+D90? (audio quality perspective)
Xudoo balance still very good and I would only change it when the pro comes out
Bluetooth (good to have it as an option) is never used by me. I'm lovin cables.
Yard Sale @17:15
It’s an absolute travesty that Klipsch stopped making those headphones
Measurements tell you that designers are not all equal.
This got a glowing review at audiosciencereivew too, with measurements to back it up. This thing is seriously impressive.
Fiio Q7 or Topping G5?
This competes with ifi micro signature. Blows gryphon away.
we talkin' sound or features .. Because features matter too.
Hey did you hear both G5 and gryphon irl? If so please tell me which one sounds better purely sound not features?
Is there a reason to get this instead of a MUCH smaller Btr5 or btr7? Besides the ability to charge while using it.
Would this drive a Sennheiser HD 650 with no issues?
Yes, no problem driving them on medium gain… but I go hi gain 10 o’clock, just to be on a safe side. It drives sundara, hd6xx, akg k702! And it drives them like my desktop stack, seriously (a30 pro/d30 pro). Dream come true to have such a portable and powerfull device
@thevimo19 thanks for that, I tried BTR7 it was pathetic, no power!!! I'm ordering one now!!!
Q5S TC..old skol got play pause next wutever..modular amp too
Relax my dude, that track skip will probably be on the next gen.
Hey man I want a powerful dac for my sennheiser hd 650.should I go for it, or is there any alternative. Plz help I'm new to this hobby
Is that panel actually glass tho or is it nasty clear plastic like on the Gryphon?
Hello. Will there be a review of quloos mub1?
If it sounds good it can't measure that bad.
It absolutely can, subjectively. People like all kinds of stuff.
How g5 going to fit with audeze lcd2 classic?
Drives them with ease… no problem driving them
The battery is definitely better than BTR7 battery life. I can barely use it and it's about dead within 2 hours.
Does it sound better than BTR7?
So the button thing, the same as 99% of remotes for DAC'S when blue toothed dont have controls. my car which is ten years old can change tracks ???
cant wait to see the topping Z5 with he touch glass. they pair well with monarch mk2?
I would never buy something like that. I hate my phone rnd calling people or open apps/ pausing tracks in my pocket. Would hate to have the same problem with my dac
Great vid as always, but why would someone buy this over a btr5 which is half it's price?
Many reviewers say doesn't play loud enough?
What are they using? HE6?
@@ZReviews Zeos I wonder how would the G5 pair with the Ultrasone Pro 900s. Ultrasone's sound signature can vary from weird to surreal on different equipment.
It is on extreme cases for example aeon flow (only 13 ohm, 95 decibel). Because impedance is so low so it can not output that much current. But under “normal” loads it rocks and drives to full potential of hp
Ehy zeos, the change track function on the gryphon was added months ago
I am aware. After my review by like 2 days.
Do your dekoni nuggets bleed black dye into the brown leather of the headband? Wondering if they all do it or if I got a crap set.
There's adhesive between so really doesn't touch
I think they make dekoni nuggets in the hp3 color.
I love your fucking reviews!! 😂
Is it enough for powering HE6SE V2?
So did someone make the gif?
Did fiio launched a btr17 ?
Are you kidding me ... Their first portable? C'mon man. Do a little research.
first portable that compete with the flagship brands i guess
Can you get mqa out of an android phone through usb c to an mqa dac?
no this dac not decode mqa.
topping g5, ifi go bar or cayin n3pro for sound ?
G5 it's not even close. But n3pro is best portable dac for the money with tube amp.
i have this dac g5 absolute good , check detail review on my channel
This guy is funny and annoying 😅
Looking forward to the G-$pot version... should be FuN¡!😂!¡
If I would use device I would use it 85% streaming with USB cable sitting down and the rest with Bluetooth.. I use Bluetooth device cliped to my shirt and not to carry this huge thing around and about😆😆✌️🙋♂️
"How do you switch tracks"
I use my apple watch 😅
Who's the waifu BTW ? Need sauce for research purpose.
I am a "noob" here. If you are buying a slim small battery powered DAC/AMP, and you are worried about size.
What headphones are you connecting to that thing while you are "on the go"?
Are you bringing your giant $2,000 headphones in their custom case with you to connect to your DAC/AMP that is the size of a whiskey flask?
Thanks.
Yahoo they did make portables before. NX series. Pls dont have Alzheimers z.
What's this tube you are on. Who's tube is this?
@@ZReviews 🤣 seems you didn`t forget your sense of Humor!
I just realized the proper reply would have been "HE LOOKED AT ME!"
Intel started it!!!
M17 wont fits..Q5S does.
G4 can’t compete
Too Soon Man
Z does not believe measurements, lol, it is ok, it is his thing, but human ears are a very lousy devices to assess quality of sound, cognitive biases run rampant. We have very precise electronic devices which can do much better job, and that is common in many areas.
I believe you can scientifically assess sound reproduction but at the end of the day we are just humans listening to music and what we think sounds good is what we love.
Human ears (and brains as well) are quite lousy devices and that's exactly why precise measurements don't translate directly and consistently into perceived sound quality. Some folks do like their distortions, man.
@@juanblanco7898 maybe they like their distortion or maybe they can not really tell a difference, only a proper blind test is reliable if you want to make stand in sound differences, other than that I would not trust any human in a subjective sound assessment
One in every comment section. Listening with a lab coat combing through ASR like my Bible is not how I listen to music.
"no no no, don't believe your lying ears!" Stfu.