{"product_id":"fiio-q3-amp-mqa-edition","title":"FiiO Q3 AMP (MQA Edition)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe FiiO Q3 MQA Edition is a pocket DAC and headphone amplifier with its own battery. FiiO updated its popular Q3 when chip shortages hit: a new 16-core XMOS XU316 USB chip adds full MQA decoding alongside PCM up to 384kHz\/32-bit and DSD256, an AKM AK4452 DAC replaces the discontinued AK4462, and two THX AAA-28 amplifiers deliver up to 330mW per channel balanced (370mW from line in), about 10% more than before. It has 4.4mm and 2.5mm balanced and 3.5mm outputs, gain and bass switches, and a battery that lasts 12+ hours as a USB DAC.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/3199\/8339\/files\/fiio-q3-amp-mqa-edition-photo-hero.jpg?v=1791324019\" alt=\"FiiO Q3 MQA Edition portable DAC and amplifier\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA classic, refreshed\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs FiiO’s engineers put it, the Q3 MQA is not really a new product but the much-loved Q3 with small changes forced by the chip shortage, keeping a dedicated DAC\/amp available alongside music players and USB dongles. Its charming, relaxed sound is the same.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eXMOS XU316 and full MQA\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe next-generation XMOS XU316, with 16 cores made in an advanced process, handles PCM up to 384kHz\/32-bit and DSD256 with lower power use, and adds MQA (Master Quality Authenticated) support: with an MQA-capable player, the Q3 fully decodes and renders MQA files and streams for the sound of the original master.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/3199\/8339\/files\/fiio-q3-amp-mqa-edition-photo-xmos.jpg?v=1791324025\" alt=\"The XMOS XU316 USB chip in the FiiO Q3 MQA Edition\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAKM AK4452 DAC\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith the AK4462 out of production, FiiO assessed the similar AK4452 and tuned it through numerous adjustments to match the original Q3’s performance. Distortion is even more consistent across the frequency range, and headphone output power is up by about 10%.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/3199\/8339\/files\/fiio-q3-amp-mqa-edition-photo-dac.jpg?v=1791324030\" alt=\"The AKM AK4452 DAC in the FiiO Q3 MQA Edition\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTwo THX AAA-28 amplifiers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTHX’s patented feed-forward error correction gives the AAA amplifiers low distortion, high power and a pure, uncoloured sound. In the Q3 they run fully balanced:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e4.4mm and 2.5mm balanced\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e≥330mW per channel @ 32Ω (USB) · ≥370mW (line in)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e3.5mm single-ended\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e≥160mW per channel @ 32Ω\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/3199\/8339\/files\/fiio-q3-amp-mqa-edition-photo-outputs.jpg?v=1791324036\" alt=\"The 3.5mm, 2.5mm and 4.4mm outputs and volume knob of the FiiO Q3 MQA Edition\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGain, bass and smooth volume\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA short press of the GAIN button switches between low and high gain (light on for high gain), and the BASS switch adds up to 6dB of bass in hardware without affecting the higher frequencies. The analogue volume knob uses ADC curve reconstruction, which removes the channel imbalance and noise analogue pots can suffer and makes adjustment more precise. An RGB light shows the sample rate of what you’re playing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/3199\/8339\/files\/fiio-q3-amp-mqa-edition-photo-switches.jpg?v=1791324042\" alt=\"The BASS, GAIN and CHARGE switches of the FiiO Q3 MQA Edition\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBattery or USB power\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe CHARGE switch chooses how the Q3 is powered. ON: powered from the USB port, for use with a computer. OFF: powered by its own battery and not through USB, so it doesn’t drain your phone. The 1,800mAh battery lasts 12+ hours as a USB DAC, or 23+ hours as an amplifier from the line input. Driver-free UAC 1.0 makes it easy to use with devices such as the Nintendo Switch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/3199\/8339\/files\/fiio-q3-amp-mqa-edition-photo-modes.jpg?v=1791324048\" alt=\"FiiO Q3 MQA Edition power modes and Nintendo Switch use\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA better strapping kit\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNew clear straps hold the Q3 to your phone without blocking the screen, X-shaped straps leave even more of it visible, and protective films stop the two sliding against each other.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/3199\/8339\/files\/fiio-q3-amp-mqa-edition-photo-straps.jpg?v=1791324053\" alt=\"FiiO Q3 MQA Edition strapped to a phone\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/3199\/8339\/files\/fiio-q3-amp-mqa-edition-photo-laptop.jpg?v=1791324058\" alt=\"FiiO Q3 MQA Edition with a laptop\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDAC and USB\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAKM AK4452 · XMOS XU316\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAmplifier\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 × THX AAA-28, fully balanced · low\/high gain · bass boost\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFormats\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePCM up to 384kHz\/32-bit · DSD256 · full MQA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eOutputs\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4.4mm and 2.5mm balanced · 3.5mm · 3.5mm line in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBattery\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1,800mAh · 12+ hours (USB) · 23+ hours (line in)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSize and weight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e105 × 59 × 12.5mm · about 110g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/3199\/8339\/files\/fiio-q3-amp-mqa-edition-photo-box.jpg?v=1791324064\" alt=\"FiiO Q3 MQA Edition box contents: cables, straps and anti-skid feet\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConnect an iPhone with the included Lightning to USB-C cable, or an Android phone or computer by USB-C.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn the box: Q3 MQA Edition, USB-C to USB-C, USB-A to USB-C and Lightning to USB-C cables, 3.5mm to 3.5mm audio cable, X-shaped strap, two long and two short straps, anti-skid feet, quick start guide and warranty card.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor a smaller USB DAC with balanced output, see the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/fiio-ka17-high-end-dongle-amplifier-with-dual-es9069-dacs\"\u003eFiiO KA17\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"FiiO","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57115949662595,"sku":"FIIOQ3-MQA","price":139.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/3199\/8339\/files\/img_proxy_a4763e71-1273-4b70-b7de-fc009f18716a.jpg?v=1767172258","url":"https:\/\/www.advancedmp3players.co.uk\/products\/fiio-q3-amp-mqa-edition","provider":"amp3","version":"1.0","type":"link"}