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Modification updates in Fidelizer Mod products for Fiio X5iii and Chord Hugo TT

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Fiio is odexed ROM and support ART runtime so I deodexed the ROM to make best uses of ART runtime improve transparency and imaging. However, stock buffer stage opamp are tuned for odexed file making sound too bright in some systems.

It’s not Fiio’s fault with their choice of buffer stage opamp doesn’t have sound signature matching with deodexed ROM. To resolve this case of incompatibility, I adjusted Fidelizer Mod level to upgrade opamps first in Reference and capacitors in Signature level.

I also made some adjustments to Chord TT product. Chord Hugo TT is more like battery powered home component so replacing 3.5 with 2.5 won’t be necessary so I chose to apply internal damping tweaks to improve device’s performance instead.

These changes won’t affect any client who applied FIdelizer Mod for Fiio X5iii before so they won’t need to send device back for adjustments. I’ll release non-deodex ROM updates for Fiio devices shortly later.

Added X5iii Advanced ROM feedback from Enrique Carlos Díez Martínez

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Here’s a new feedback today. This time it’s feedback from Fiio X5iii user with Fidelizer Enhanced ROM.

Hi Keetakawee,

Thanks for your quick answer and advice. I followed your recommendation and everything is running OK. I’m more than happy with Fidelizer, I was somewhat dissapointed with the FIIO X5 III performance but after installing your Fidelizer Enhanced ROM the DAP is performing in a better sonic way.

Regards. Enrique.

I’m happy to hear Fidelizer Purist ROM enhances his satisfaction with Fiio X5iii DAP. This device has a lot of potentials for after-market improvements. 🙂

Fiio X5iii Purist ROM version 1.2.0 released without wiping data required!

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For new users, please read about PerfectDynamics Sound Optimizations first for new improvements with Fidelizer ROMs.

 

I received information about Fiio launching big update for Fiio X5ii, X7 and X7ii at the same time. As I’ve been busy with many projects including Fidelizer 8 updates so I can release only one at time and I’ll start with the most popular Fiio X5iii first. 🙂

After launching firmware updates for a while, I realized most customers are returning users so wiping data again won’t be necessary anymore. I also tuned PerfectDynamics on Enhanced / Advanced ROM to reduce bright sound with stock hardware on some headphones.

-Based on firmware version 1.2.0
-Deodexed
-Apollo – Fidelity Edition from https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/apps-games/apollo-music-player-fidelity-edition-t3038629 included
-build.prop tweaks for better video and storage performance and improve battery life
-bundled audio effects removed but keep main engine (Poweramp works now)

Download: Fiio X5iii Purist ROM

 

Installation Guide

1. Download Firmware Upgrade Tool from https://www.dropbox.com/s/bxlfgb1coyzxrws/
2. Turn off Fiio X5iii
3. Connect X5iii with USB connection to computer while holding previous track button
4. Install RK USB driver included in Firmware Upgrade Tool and replace update.img image with ones from Fidelizer.
5. Open X5III Firmware Upgrade Tool.exe and flash ROM according to instructions provided in Instructions of How to Use the X5 3rd gen Firwmare Upgrade Tool.pdf

For Mac / Linux users, please check this guide for flashing Fidelizer Purist ROM on Mac / Linux instructions.

 

There’s a lot of improvements for Advanced ROM and I also added Enhanced ROM into collection too. Please read Portable Products for more details including Fiio X5iii Fidelizer Mod project with 3 modification levels. Happy listening. 🙂

Added X5iii Advanced ROM feedback from Julian

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Here’s a new feedback today. This time it’s feedback from Fiio X5iii user with Fidelizer Advanced ROM.

Hi Keetakawee – hope all is well your end.

I just wanted to drop you a quick email to thank you for the incredible difference the Advanced Purist ROM has made when compared to the vanilla FiiO X5iii. I was a bit sceptical at first, but seeing what you’ve done technically (pushing user mode to root, removing unnecessary services, modding the codecs etc) I’m truly impressed. Well done!

Thanks again for the good work so far; am really enjoying your mods.

All the best
Julian

I’m glad to see him overcoming his skepticism and enjoy Advanced ROM with incredible improvements. Happy listening 🙂

Added X5iii Advanced ROM feedback from Edward Zampella

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Here’s a new feedback today. This time it’s our popular Fiio X5iii again with Fidelizer Advanced ROM.

Thank you for your patience. I have been listening to the same tracks that I had on my playlist yesterday. They sound so much warmer and alive. I’ll reload Pandora later today and let you know how it works. The flash was so easy once I had the right computer.

I’m glad to hear Fidelizer Advanced ROM can bring him closer to music. I’m occupied with Fidelizer 8 Upgrade inquiries since releasing and I’ll try to publish more feedback over time. 🙂