LaLaLard
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I could definetely hear there's difference in line out of my Q5 compared to my RME ADI-2. I can't say if it's simply due to level difference (although I tried my best to match their output by microphone) but I can tell the difference. I suspect the maximum output of Q5's line out is somewhere between 1Vrms - 2Vrms, I can't say exactly cuz I don't have analyzer, but very likely less than 2.Opted not to also send the Q5 as frankly that would be redundant and I am sure most people are interested in the Q5s anyway. Not to mention, if the packet got lost I would lose both devices. Apparently the parcel arrived about 3 days ago according to the tracking so depending on Amir's schedule we might see some results soon enough. I'm patient though as I suspect he has several pieces of gear to test ahead of the Q5s.
In terms of whether to test Q5 I think you are right. I haven't heard Q5s but it is no where close to a big upgrade compared to Q5 so I don't think the line level has changed whatsoever. So if Q5s's line out isn't even that ideal (which is likely the case) why bother testing Q5.