{"id":89972,"date":"2025-02-15T16:15:35","date_gmt":"2025-02-15T16:15:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/peraltafinancing.com\/apple-2\/the-quedelix-5k-dac-is-an-inexpensive-eq-tinkerers-dream\/"},"modified":"2025-02-15T16:15:35","modified_gmt":"2025-02-15T16:15:35","slug":"the-quedelix-5k-dac-is-an-inexpensive-eq-tinkerers-dream","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/?p=89972","title":{"rendered":"The Quedelix-5K DAC is an inexpensive EQ tinkerer&#8217;s dream"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"article-body\">\n<p>The Quedelix-5K DAC\/Amp is a marvel of engineering on several levels. The most impressive of which is the true 10 and 20-band PEQ found in its companion app. Throw in Hi-Res Bluetooth audio, MEMs microphones for phone calls, and both single-ended and Balanced outputs (2.5mm), and you have one of the most versatile mobile DACs on the market.<\/p>\n<aside class=\"hawk-nest\" data-model-name=\"Qudelix 5K Bluetooth USB DAC AMP with LDAC\" data-widget-type=\"review\" data-render-type=\"editorial\"\/>\n<h2 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-qudelix-5k-price-and-availability\"><span>Qudelix-5K: Price and availability<\/span><\/h2>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\" style=\"max-width:1920px;\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:56.25%;\"><picture><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/hZ7RfBfMVzgyFizdXoNJGb-320-80.jpg.webp 320w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/hZ7RfBfMVzgyFizdXoNJGb-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/hZ7RfBfMVzgyFizdXoNJGb-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/hZ7RfBfMVzgyFizdXoNJGb-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/hZ7RfBfMVzgyFizdXoNJGb-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/hZ7RfBfMVzgyFizdXoNJGb-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/hZ7RfBfMVzgyFizdXoNJGb-320-80.jpg\" alt=\"Qudelix 5k Bluetooth DAC\/Amp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/hZ7RfBfMVzgyFizdXoNJGb-320-80.jpg 320w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/hZ7RfBfMVzgyFizdXoNJGb-480-80.jpg 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/hZ7RfBfMVzgyFizdXoNJGb-650-80.jpg 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/hZ7RfBfMVzgyFizdXoNJGb-970-80.jpg 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/hZ7RfBfMVzgyFizdXoNJGb-1024-80.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/hZ7RfBfMVzgyFizdXoNJGb-1200-80.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" loading=\"lazy\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/hZ7RfBfMVzgyFizdXoNJGb.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/hZ7RfBfMVzgyFizdXoNJGb.jpg\"\/><\/picture><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\" class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\" itemprop=\"copyrightHolder\">(Image credit: Tshaka Armstrong)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The Quedelix-5K is available direct from Quedelix for $109, or from Amazon for $110. You likely won\u2019t find it on sale but for everything you get with the Quedelix-5K, and when compared to its competition, $110 is a fair price point.\u00a0<\/p>\n<aside class=\"hawk-nest\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-model-name=\"Qudelix-5K\" data-name=\"Inbody widget\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"phones\" data-widget-type=\"inbody\"\/>\n<aside class=\"hawk-nest\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\"\/>\n<p>Some folks may have an issue with the plastic body at this price, but it doesn&#8217;t feel cheap, and there\u2019s a reason for that build decision. We\u2019ll get into that in a moment.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-qudelix-5k-build-and-fit\"><span>Qudelix-5K: Build and fit<\/span><\/h2>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\" style=\"max-width:1920px;\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:56.25%;\"><picture><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PQ3Xgd8fBX2ShR3qFpUFeZ-320-80.jpg.webp 320w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PQ3Xgd8fBX2ShR3qFpUFeZ-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PQ3Xgd8fBX2ShR3qFpUFeZ-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PQ3Xgd8fBX2ShR3qFpUFeZ-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PQ3Xgd8fBX2ShR3qFpUFeZ-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PQ3Xgd8fBX2ShR3qFpUFeZ-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PQ3Xgd8fBX2ShR3qFpUFeZ-320-80.jpg\" alt=\"Qudelix 5k Bluetooth DAC\/Amp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PQ3Xgd8fBX2ShR3qFpUFeZ-320-80.jpg 320w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PQ3Xgd8fBX2ShR3qFpUFeZ-480-80.jpg 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PQ3Xgd8fBX2ShR3qFpUFeZ-650-80.jpg 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PQ3Xgd8fBX2ShR3qFpUFeZ-970-80.jpg 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PQ3Xgd8fBX2ShR3qFpUFeZ-1024-80.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PQ3Xgd8fBX2ShR3qFpUFeZ-1200-80.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" loading=\"lazy\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PQ3Xgd8fBX2ShR3qFpUFeZ.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PQ3Xgd8fBX2ShR3qFpUFeZ.jpg\"\/><\/picture><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\" class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\" itemprop=\"copyrightHolder\">(Image credit: Tshaka Armstrong)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The Qudelix-5K feels very light in hand, although it is heavy in hardware and software features. It has a plastic body, which ensures you get a solid Bluetooth connection to your music source. Metal bodies tend to attenuate radio frequency signals. Look at the <a data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.imore.com\/best-homekit-router\" data-before-rewrite-localise=\"https:\/\/www.imore.com\/best-homekit-router\">build of your home router<\/a>, for example. Metal or plastic? Internally, you get a lot for $110. The 5k is packed with a Qualcomm BT 5.0 chipset and dual ES9219 SABRE HiFi DAC, which supports single-ended and balanced outputs and high-sensitivity MEMs mics for phone calls.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Externally, you\u2019ll find the lone microphone port on the top of the unit next to the 3.5mm and 2.5mm ports. There\u2019s a handy spring-loaded aluminum clip on the underside of the unit and two confusing buttons on the sides. Neither is labeled, and that\u2019s the only pain point I have with the external setup. One button is the volume rocker, and on the other side of the unit, you have the power button, which also controls Bluetooth functions: pairing, playback, track skipping, and phone calls. Once powered on, the buttons glow red and blue when pressed, making them easier to use. The blue-lit button controls the Bluetooth functions.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\" style=\"max-width:1920px;\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:56.25%;\"><picture><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/iD5k3674MHvJS7hL8yfLBZ-320-80.jpg.webp 320w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/iD5k3674MHvJS7hL8yfLBZ-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/iD5k3674MHvJS7hL8yfLBZ-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/iD5k3674MHvJS7hL8yfLBZ-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/iD5k3674MHvJS7hL8yfLBZ-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/iD5k3674MHvJS7hL8yfLBZ-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/iD5k3674MHvJS7hL8yfLBZ-320-80.jpg\" alt=\"Qudelix 5k Bluetooth DAC\/Amp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/iD5k3674MHvJS7hL8yfLBZ-320-80.jpg 320w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/iD5k3674MHvJS7hL8yfLBZ-480-80.jpg 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/iD5k3674MHvJS7hL8yfLBZ-650-80.jpg 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/iD5k3674MHvJS7hL8yfLBZ-970-80.jpg 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/iD5k3674MHvJS7hL8yfLBZ-1024-80.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/iD5k3674MHvJS7hL8yfLBZ-1200-80.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" loading=\"lazy\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/iD5k3674MHvJS7hL8yfLBZ.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/iD5k3674MHvJS7hL8yfLBZ.jpg\"\/><\/picture><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\" class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\" itemprop=\"copyrightHolder\">(Image credit: Tshaka Armstrong)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Besides the button labeling, my only other issue is the choice of a 2.5mm port instead of a 4.4mm port. I\u2019m sure this decision was based on unit size but I\u2019d take a larger 5k for the 4.4mm port. Reading online forums, a common complaint is that quite a few people have snapped those tiny 2.5mm pins. Your mileage may vary.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-qudelix-5k-features\"><span>Qudelix-5K: Features<\/span><\/h2>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\" style=\"max-width:1920px;\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:56.25%;\"><picture><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZG6E2aAPrLA4HgS5fY37hb-320-80.jpg.webp 320w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZG6E2aAPrLA4HgS5fY37hb-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZG6E2aAPrLA4HgS5fY37hb-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZG6E2aAPrLA4HgS5fY37hb-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZG6E2aAPrLA4HgS5fY37hb-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZG6E2aAPrLA4HgS5fY37hb-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZG6E2aAPrLA4HgS5fY37hb-320-80.jpg\" alt=\"Qudelix 5k Bluetooth DAC\/Amp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZG6E2aAPrLA4HgS5fY37hb-320-80.jpg 320w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZG6E2aAPrLA4HgS5fY37hb-480-80.jpg 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZG6E2aAPrLA4HgS5fY37hb-650-80.jpg 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZG6E2aAPrLA4HgS5fY37hb-970-80.jpg 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZG6E2aAPrLA4HgS5fY37hb-1024-80.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZG6E2aAPrLA4HgS5fY37hb-1200-80.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" loading=\"lazy\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZG6E2aAPrLA4HgS5fY37hb.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZG6E2aAPrLA4HgS5fY37hb.jpg\"\/><\/picture><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\" class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\" itemprop=\"copyrightHolder\">(Image credit: Tshaka Armstrong)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The Qudelix-5K offers great codec support for Bluetooth streaming, <a data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.imore.com\/airpods\/do-you-really-need-an-external-dac-to-get-the-most-from-apple-music\" data-before-rewrite-localise=\"https:\/\/www.imore.com\/airpods\/do-you-really-need-an-external-dac-to-get-the-most-from-apple-music\">which iPhones won\u2019t be able to take advantage of<\/a>. In addition to the standard SBC and AAC, you also get support for aptX Adaptive, LDAC, and aptX HD. This is an important note because app support for the device extends to your computers through a Chrome browser plug-in. Even with iOS\u2019 lack of Hi-Res Bluetooth codec support, you should still download the app because iOS and iPad OS don\u2019t have EQ support that works across all your apps. Quedelix app\u2019s settings, though, are ubiquitous and saved directly to the 5k\u2019s internal storage. This is to say, once you have it configured to your liking, that sound profile will be persistent across every device you connect to it: car, phone, tablet, computer, etc. That also means it is persistent no matter which music apps you use on your mobile devices.<\/p>\n<div id=\"slice-container-imageGallery-TQvWHfaPewieYigUmXJhRD-ho5Aw2uRhmY0nmfEB9cCB73rhDjHtLLw\" class=\"slice-container imageGallery-wrapper imageGallery-TQvWHfaPewieYigUmXJhRD-ho5Aw2uRhmY0nmfEB9cCB73rhDjHtLLw slice-container-imageGallery\">\n<div data-hydrate=\"true\" class=\"inline-gallery first-slide-only\">\n<p>Image <!-- -->1<!-- --> of <!-- -->9<\/p>\n<div style=\"overflow-x:hidden\" class=\"inline-gallery__items\">\n<div style=\"-webkit-flex-direction:row;flex-direction:row;-webkit-transition:all 0s ease 0s;transition:all 0s ease 0s;-webkit-transform:translate(0%, 0);transform:translate(0%, 0);direction:ltr;display:flex;will-change:transform\" class=\"react-swipeable-view-container\">\n<div style=\"width:100%;-webkit-flex-shrink:0;flex-shrink:0;overflow:auto\" aria-hidden=\"false\" data-swipeable=\"true\">\n<div class=\"items__item\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\n<figure class=\"image-wrapped__wrapper\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"false\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__widthsetter\" style=\"max-width:1440px\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__aspect-padding\" style=\"padding-bottom:150%\">\n<div style=\"display:contents\"><picture data-hydrate=\"true\"><source class=\"image-wrapped__image image__image\" type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fRjsAwYuJgWyoMtR4JHqKa-320-80.jpg.webp 320w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fRjsAwYuJgWyoMtR4JHqKa-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fRjsAwYuJgWyoMtR4JHqKa-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fRjsAwYuJgWyoMtR4JHqKa-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fRjsAwYuJgWyoMtR4JHqKa-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fRjsAwYuJgWyoMtR4JHqKa-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 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40px)\" class=\"image-wrapped__image image__image\" loading=\"lazy\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/vanilla.futurecdn.net\/cyclingnews\/media\/img\/missing-image.svg\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/iFEPjdhpH7Xiu6TeA56Rba.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/iFEPjdhpH7Xiu6TeA56Rba.jpg\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-slice-image=\"true\"\/><\/picture><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption-credit__figcaption\"><span class=\"caption-credit__caption\">Qudelix-5K companion app<\/span><span class=\"caption-credit__credit\" itemprop=\"copyrightHolder\">(Image credit: Tshaka Armstrong)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p><button class=\"image-cont__expand\" data-testid=\"expandButton\" data-analytics-id=\"gallery-expand-image\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\" viewbox=\"0 0 32 32\"><path d=\"M31.557 12.067L31.773 0 19.791.213l.05 3.216 6.225-.115-7.347 7.39 2.422 2.434 7.34-7.382-.108 6.213 3.184.098zM.215 19.903L0 31.97l11.984-.213-.05-3.217-6.225.113 7.348-7.388-2.42-2.436-7.34 7.383L3.402 20l-3.187-.098zM20.004 31.704L32 32.001l-.293-12.059-3.195.03.154 6.263-7.396-7.44-2.407 2.42 7.389 7.43-6.174-.148-.074 3.207zM12.213.33L.22.034l.293 12.059 3.195-.032-.152-6.26 7.394 7.438 2.404-2.418L5.967 3.39l6.174.15.072-3.209z\"\/><\/svg><\/button><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>The app&#8217;s most important feature is the 20-band PEQ, which can also be set to a 10-band left\/right independent PEQ. This is where the 5k shines. As you dive into the world of \u201ccoloring\u201d your audio to your liking, this is a great way to hear how fine changes in the EQ curve affect your audio in real time. This is a welcomed feature for audiophiles and a brilliant teaching tool for audiophile neophytes. Best of all, you can save up to 20 of your EQ settings, and there\u2019s an exhaustive database of automatic EQ presets that you can access in the DSP tab of the app.<\/p>\n<p>Sure, other manufacturers offer EQ support, but often, it isn\u2019t true PEQ. You generally get EQ presets or simple 3 or 5-band EQ support with no option for things like pre-gain, headroom, peak filters, high or low-shelf filters, and Q factor (frequency bandwidth) adjustment.<\/p>\n<p>The app will also show you the state and stats for your current input (BT or USB-C), show you important battery\/power consumption stats, give you control over gain, and both coarse and fine control over volume with separate sliders for the phone\u2019s volume and the 5k\u2019s. Note that you can also control volume directly from the 5k itself.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-quedelix-5k-sound-quality\"><span>Quedelix 5k: Sound quality<\/span><\/h2>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\" style=\"max-width:1920px;\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:56.25%;\"><picture><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Eyn7KhxZDiUoCLyg9ECwse-320-80.jpg.webp 320w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Eyn7KhxZDiUoCLyg9ECwse-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Eyn7KhxZDiUoCLyg9ECwse-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Eyn7KhxZDiUoCLyg9ECwse-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Eyn7KhxZDiUoCLyg9ECwse-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Eyn7KhxZDiUoCLyg9ECwse-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Eyn7KhxZDiUoCLyg9ECwse-320-80.jpg\" alt=\"Qudelix 5k Bluetooth DAC\/Amp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Eyn7KhxZDiUoCLyg9ECwse-320-80.jpg 320w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Eyn7KhxZDiUoCLyg9ECwse-480-80.jpg 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Eyn7KhxZDiUoCLyg9ECwse-650-80.jpg 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Eyn7KhxZDiUoCLyg9ECwse-970-80.jpg 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Eyn7KhxZDiUoCLyg9ECwse-1024-80.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Eyn7KhxZDiUoCLyg9ECwse-1200-80.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" loading=\"lazy\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Eyn7KhxZDiUoCLyg9ECwse.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Eyn7KhxZDiUoCLyg9ECwse.jpg\"\/><\/picture><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\" class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\" itemprop=\"copyrightHolder\">(Image credit: Tshaka Armstrong)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>On its own, the Qudelix-5K reproduces audio beautifully. It doesn\u2019t have as large a soundstage or that sparkle that <a data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.imore.com\/music-movies-tv\/ifi-go-blu-review\" data-before-rewrite-localise=\"https:\/\/www.imore.com\/music-movies-tv\/ifi-go-blu-review\">my current fave iFi GO blu<\/a> has, but that one doesn\u2019t have the PEQ. But, again, that is the 5k\u2019s strength. I hooked Sennheiser\u2019s $1500 IEMs, the IE900, up to the Quedelix 5k, and the first listen through the 3.5mm cable was wonderful. The sound is well-balanced and nuanced, a delight.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Next, I connected the 2.5mm cable to get the balanced output power, turned on the PEQ, and added some bottom to the sub-bass and bass in the 31 and 63Hz frequencies and Sweet Christmas, I grinned ear-to-ear like the Cheshire cat when I played \u201cStart a Riot\u201d from the Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse soundtrack! It\u2019s a delicious Dolby Atmos mix that shows what can be achieved when a producer knows how to use those tools effectively. The IE900s aren\u2019t a bass head\u2019s IEM at all. With the 5k\u2019s PEQ, they become just that, but the mid and high-end clarity is not diminished. The bass on that track becomes downright dark and nasty and makes me want to get in the ring and bang leather with one of my Muay Thai buddies.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The right PEQ settings can take enjoyable music and make it transcendent. They can take you from having a listening session to having a listening experience. With the right headphones or IEMs, of course.<\/p>\n<p>This is a last note on the Qudelix-5K. I threw a few headphones and sensitive, low, and high-impedance IEMs at it, and it drove everything with aplomb.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-quedelix-5k-competiton\"><span>Quedelix 5k: Competiton<\/span><\/h2>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\" style=\"max-width:1080px;\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:100.00%;\"><picture><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TSQs7poQFvMS7KsgER5nwa-320-80.jpg.webp 320w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TSQs7poQFvMS7KsgER5nwa-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TSQs7poQFvMS7KsgER5nwa-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TSQs7poQFvMS7KsgER5nwa-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TSQs7poQFvMS7KsgER5nwa-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TSQs7poQFvMS7KsgER5nwa-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TSQs7poQFvMS7KsgER5nwa-320-80.jpg\" alt=\"Fiio Audio BTR15 Bluetooth USB DAC\/Amp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TSQs7poQFvMS7KsgER5nwa-320-80.jpg 320w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TSQs7poQFvMS7KsgER5nwa-480-80.jpg 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TSQs7poQFvMS7KsgER5nwa-650-80.jpg 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TSQs7poQFvMS7KsgER5nwa-970-80.jpg 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TSQs7poQFvMS7KsgER5nwa-1024-80.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TSQs7poQFvMS7KsgER5nwa-1200-80.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" loading=\"lazy\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TSQs7poQFvMS7KsgER5nwa.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TSQs7poQFvMS7KsgER5nwa.jpg\"\/><\/picture><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\" class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\" itemprop=\"copyrightHolder\">(Image credit: Fiio Audio)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><a data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.imore.com\/best-dacs-iphone-and-ipad\" data-before-rewrite-localise=\"https:\/\/www.imore.com\/best-dacs-iphone-and-ipad\">There are a few other options<\/a> at $100, but none of them offer true PEQ like the Qudelix-5K. For example, options from FiiO will give you EQ customization through their app, but the level and variety of customizations are greater with the 5k.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The closest device is FiiO\u2019s BTR15, which has MQA support and native DSD support for the same $110. It also includes an OLED display, which the 5K doesn\u2019t have and it uses 4.4mm instead of 2.5mm balanced output. Shanling has their UP4 2022, which is larger, has a larger battery, and includes codec support for LHDC. They all feature single-ended and balanced outputs, but the app makes all the difference, so I\u2019d choose the Quedelix 5k over its competition.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-qudelix-5k-should-you-buy-it\"><span>Qudelix-5K: Should you buy it?<\/span><\/h2>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\" style=\"max-width:1920px;\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:56.25%;\"><picture><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fMfxe5SxEdAtEjb2G4Kbtd-320-80.jpg.webp 320w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fMfxe5SxEdAtEjb2G4Kbtd-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fMfxe5SxEdAtEjb2G4Kbtd-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fMfxe5SxEdAtEjb2G4Kbtd-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fMfxe5SxEdAtEjb2G4Kbtd-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fMfxe5SxEdAtEjb2G4Kbtd-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fMfxe5SxEdAtEjb2G4Kbtd-320-80.jpg\" alt=\"Qudelix 5k Bluetooth DAC\/Amp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fMfxe5SxEdAtEjb2G4Kbtd-320-80.jpg 320w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fMfxe5SxEdAtEjb2G4Kbtd-480-80.jpg 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fMfxe5SxEdAtEjb2G4Kbtd-650-80.jpg 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fMfxe5SxEdAtEjb2G4Kbtd-970-80.jpg 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fMfxe5SxEdAtEjb2G4Kbtd-1024-80.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fMfxe5SxEdAtEjb2G4Kbtd-1200-80.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" loading=\"lazy\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fMfxe5SxEdAtEjb2G4Kbtd.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fMfxe5SxEdAtEjb2G4Kbtd.jpg\"\/><\/picture><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\" class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\" itemprop=\"copyrightHolder\">(Image credit: Tshaka Armstrong)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>You should buy the Qudelix-5K Bluetooth DAC\/Amp if&#8230;<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>You\u2019re interested in fine-tuning audio<\/li>\n<li>Cost is a primary factor in your DAC purchase<\/li>\n<li>You want a DAC for almost any source<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>You shouldn&#8217;t buy the Qudelix-5K Bluetooth DAC\/Amp if&#8230;<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>You don\u2019t need Bluetooth connectivity<\/li>\n<li>You prefer 4.4mm outputs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The Quedelix-5K is well worth the cost for the parametric EQ alone! When you consider all of the unit\u2019s other features, I think this device is a no-brainer for those who want to learn about crafting their ideal sound curve or those who already know how to but want a device they can take anywhere and connect to almost any audio source. You can even use the 5K as a preamp.<\/p>\n<p>If true PEQ piques your interest, look no further. This is the one.<\/p>\n<div class=\"featured_product_block featured_block_horizontal\" data-id=\"871c4e66-cafc-4afa-b83d-4988e350df67\">\n<div class=\"product-image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"\" style=\"padding-top:100.00%\"><picture><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/AQL4MWHntc5Zu7BSipA4oh-320-80.jpg.webp 320w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/AQL4MWHntc5Zu7BSipA4oh-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/AQL4MWHntc5Zu7BSipA4oh-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/AQL4MWHntc5Zu7BSipA4oh-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/AQL4MWHntc5Zu7BSipA4oh-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/AQL4MWHntc5Zu7BSipA4oh-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/AQL4MWHntc5Zu7BSipA4oh-320-80.jpg\" alt=\"Qudelix 5k Bluetooth DAC\/Amp\" class=\"featured_image\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/AQL4MWHntc5Zu7BSipA4oh-320-80.jpg 320w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/AQL4MWHntc5Zu7BSipA4oh-480-80.jpg 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/AQL4MWHntc5Zu7BSipA4oh-650-80.jpg 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/AQL4MWHntc5Zu7BSipA4oh-970-80.jpg 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/AQL4MWHntc5Zu7BSipA4oh-1024-80.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/AQL4MWHntc5Zu7BSipA4oh-1200-80.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" loading=\"lazy\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/AQL4MWHntc5Zu7BSipA4oh.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/AQL4MWHntc5Zu7BSipA4oh.jpg\"\/><\/picture><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<aside class=\"hawk-nest\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-model-name=\"Qudelix-5K\" data-name=\"BOT widget\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-widget-type=\"review\"\/>\n<\/div>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Quedelix-5K DAC\/Amp is a marvel of engineering on several levels. 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