X5 (3rd Gen) Portable High-Resolution Audio Player (Black)
Product Description
The black X5 (3rd Gen) from FiiO is a portable high-resolution audio player and USB DAC for audio enthusiasts. The unit features an audiophile-grade architecture and premium components capable of playing files up to 32-bit/384 kHz in a variety of formats including native DSD, DXD, WAV, WMA, ALAC, FLAC, APE, AIFF, and more.
The X5 utilizes a pair of AKM AK4490EN DAC chips coupled to two dual-channel OPA1642 LPF chips and an OPA426 amplification chip for improved dynamic performance. Dual crystal oscillators ensure the lowest jitter and highest precision playback of music at any sample rate, reducing conversion artifacts.
The player offers a 3.5mm single-ended headphone output and a separate 3.5mm line out/digital (coaxial) output. A 2.5mm balanced headphone output lets you use the headphones of your choice. The third-edition X5 has 32GB of onboard memory, which can be augmented with two microSDXC card slots. The 3400mAh lithium-ion polymer battery provides up to 10 hours of playback under normal conditions. The Android-based user interface offers five unique themes, while the 2.4" IPS color touchscreen display offers easy navigation. The 10-band graphic EQ and the 120-step digital volume control allow for custom-tailored sound and levels.
The X5-III body is made from No. 180 zirconium sand with stainless steel accents, with a dot matrix pattern on the front and a star pattern on the back. The player ships with a USB cable, coaxial digital adapter cable, a clean case, a leatherette case, and a pre-applied tempered glass screen protector.
The X5 utilizes a pair of AKM AK4490EN DAC chips coupled to two dual-channel OPA1642 LPF chips and an OPA426 amplification chip for improved dynamic performance. Dual crystal oscillators ensure the lowest jitter and highest precision playback of music at any sample rate, reducing conversion artifacts.
The player offers a 3.5mm single-ended headphone output and a separate 3.5mm line out/digital (coaxial) output. A 2.5mm balanced headphone output lets you use the headphones of your choice. The third-edition X5 has 32GB of onboard memory, which can be augmented with two microSDXC card slots. The 3400mAh lithium-ion polymer battery provides up to 10 hours of playback under normal conditions. The Android-based user interface offers five unique themes, while the 2.4" IPS color touchscreen display offers easy navigation. The 10-band graphic EQ and the 120-step digital volume control allow for custom-tailored sound and levels.
The X5-III body is made from No. 180 zirconium sand with stainless steel accents, with a dot matrix pattern on the front and a star pattern on the back. The player ships with a USB cable, coaxial digital adapter cable, a clean case, a leatherette case, and a pre-applied tempered glass screen protector.
| General | |
| Operating System | Android 5.1.1 Lollipop |
| Chipset | ARM Cortex A9 |
| CPU | Rockship RK3188 |
| Number of Cores | 4 |
| Clock Speed | 1.4 GHz |
| RAM | 1 GB |
| Storage | 32 GB (approximately 26 GB available to user) |
| Storage Expansion | 2 x microSDXC |
| DAC | 2 x AKM AK4490EN |
| Oscillators | 1 x 22.5792 MHz (DSD / 44.1 / 88.2 / 176.4 /352.8 kHz) 1 x 22.576 MHz (48 / 96 / 192 / 384 kHz) |
| Filtering | Low Pass: 2 x dual-channel OPA1642 chips Amplification: 2 x OPA246 chip |
| Recommended Headphone Impedance | 16 to 150 Ohms |
| DAC Outputs | USB, up to 192 kHz/24-bit |
| Software & Features | |
| Volume Control | 120 steps, knob-controlled |
| Gain Control | Low/high |
| Equalizer | 10-band, ±6 dB, 9 presets + custom preset |
| File Formats | Lossless: DSD: DSD64/128 (.iso, .dsf, .dff) DXD: 352.8K APE FAST/High/Normal: 384 kHz/24-bit (max) APE Extra High: 192 kHz/24-bit (max) APE Insane: 48 kHz/24-bit (max) Apple Lossless: 384 kHz/24-bit (max) AIFF: 384 kHz/24-bit (max) FLAC: 384 kHz/24-bit (max) WAV: 384 kHz/32-bit (max) WMA LOSSLESS: 96 kHz/24-bit (max) Lossy: MP3 AAC WMA OGG |
| Connectivity | |
| Wi-Fi | 802.11 b/g/n, 2.4 GHz |
| Bluetooth | Version 4.0 with aptX and DLNA |
| Connector 1 | Micro-USB 2.0 |
| Connector 2 | 3.5 mm line-out/coaxial out |
| Connector 3 | 3.5 mm headphone out |
| Connector 4 | 2.5 mm balanced headphone out |
| Connector 5 | FiiO dock connector |
| Display | |
| Type | IPS TFT touchscreen |
| Size | 3.97" (10.08 cm) |
| Resolution | 800 x 480 |
| Pixel Density | 233 ppi |
| Viewing Angle | 178° |
| Colors | 16.7 million |
| Line Output | |
| Frequency Response | 5 Hz to 55 kHz (-3 dB) |
| THD+N | <0.0009% (1 kHz/10 kOhms) |
| Signal to Noise Ratio | ≥120 dBA |
| Dynamic Range | >117 dB |
| Line Level | >1.8 Vrms |
| Channel Separation | >98 dB (1 kHz) |
| Headphone Output | |
| Output Power | 3.5 mm: Level 1: ≥480 mW (16 Ohms, THD+N <1%) Level 2: ≥250 mW (32 Ohms, THD+N <1%) Level 3: ≥28 mW (300 Ohms, THD+N <1%) 2.5 mm TRRS (balanced): Level 1: ≥400 mW (16 Ohms, THD+N <1%) Level 2: ≥240 mW (32 Ohms, THD+N <1%) Level 3: ≥26 mW (300 Ohms, THD+N <1%) |
| Frequency Response | 3.5 mm: 5 Hz to 55 kHz (-3 dB) 2.5 mm TRRS (balanced): 5 Hz to 55 kHz (-3 dB) |
| THD + N | 3.5 mm: <0.003% (1 kHz) 2.5 mm TRRS (balanced): <0.003% (1 kHz) |
| Signal to Noise Ratio | 3.5 mm: ≥115 dBA 2.5 mm TRRS (balanced): ≥111 dBA |
| Channel Separation | 3.5mm: >73 dB (1 kHz) 2.5mm TRRS (balanced): ≥98 dB (1 kHz) |
| Output Impedance | 3.5 mm: <1 Ohm (32 Ohms loaded) 2.5 mm TRRS (balanced): <3 Ohm (32 Ohms loaded) |
| Peak Output Voltage | 3.5 mm: >8 Vp-p 2.5 mm TRRS (balanced): >7.5 Vp-p |
| Max Output Current | 3.5 mm: 250 mA (for reference) 2.5 mm TRRS (balanced): >250 mA (for reference) |
| Power | |
| USB Power | 12 VDC/1.5 A, 9 VDC/2 A, 5 VDC/2 A (recommended) |
| Battery Type | Lithium-ion polymer (LiPo) |
| Battery Capacity | 3400 mAh |
| Battery Life | 3.5 mm Output: Up to 10 hours (27 Ohms M3 open earbuds, volume level 48, 44.1 kHz/16-bit MP3 file, high gain, screen off, EQ off) 2.5 mm Output: Up to 8 hours (32 Ohms, volume level 48, 44.1 kHz/16-bit MP3 file, high gain, screen off, EQ off) |
| Battery Charge Time | 12 VDC/1.5 A: Approximately 2 hours 5 VDC/2 A: Approximately 3 hours |
| Weight & Dimensions | |
| Dimensions | 4.5 x 2.6 x 0.6" (114.2 x 66.2 x 14.8 mm) |
| Weight | 6.6 oz (186.0 g) |