![]() ![]() When being used as a DAC, pressing the Play/Pause button will mute/unmute the music. When in DAC mode, plugging the X3 into a computer starts the DAC functionality while charging, and pressing and holding the Menu/Back button will switch to standalone playback mode. The Menu/Back button performs many functions, and a press and hold when on the track screen brings up a menu that allows tracks to be added or removed from the favorites playlist or deleted. Track skip and volume are not aligned vertically, which required some mental adjustment and extra thought when using the X3 among my other sources, but if the X3 was my only source I am sure I would adjust quickly. The interface lacks a touch screen like many of the current players, but that doesn’t detract from the usability once you get used to the offset button configuration. The Fiio X3 is a relatively small, moderately priced player that has excellent usability combined with very good sound quality. The internal memory comes with 26 24/192 tracks and the user manual in PDF format. The X3 comes with 2 screen protectors, a white translucent silicone case, a USB mini cable, a 3.5mm to coax adapter cable, an instruction booklet, and 2 cards that list some additional information. The X3 comes in a clean and simple small white box that gives a sense of quality, with text in English and Chinese. Recently Fiio released a higher-end DAP, the X5. Neil Young’s Pono player has garnered much attention lately, but the X3 has had 24 bit 192 KHz sample rate playback for quite some time, and HD Tracks already remasters high quality tracks. The next several years marked significant growth for Fiio, which has since released many amp and DAC/amps, and finally their first DAPs, the X3. It became a hot seller, especially with the limited digital audio player (DAP) choices available at the time, and followed-up by the vastly superior E5. Introduction to Bluetooth Audio Technologyįiio has been around for quite some time, starting with a low cost, entry level amp, the E3.DIY Self-impressions for Custom In-Ear Monitors.Traveling Audiophile Holiday Gift Guide.Musician’s In-Ear Monitor Buyer’s Guide.2016 IEM Buyer’s Guide by Sound Signature.2020-2021 Portable Audio Equipment Buyer’s Guide.Ranking the Stars – flinkenick’s 2017 Flagship IEM Shootout.Portable Headphone Ranking List by ljokerl. ![]()
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