Crinacle's Protocol Max Review - This is what I've been looking for
109K views · Oct 26, 2025 · Entertainment
Comments · 364
@crin · 11 months ago · pinned
We are indeed working on a dedicated EQing webpage and an Android companion app! Stay tuned.
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@anankuek4650 · 11 months ago
Damm bro audio aside, you look so good! Big win for your health man!
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@Mihke · 11 months ago
Jesus Christ the dongle pun had me laughing out loud
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@MyNameIsJeffffffffffffff · 11 months ago
No mention of the Qudelix 5k? It’s a direct competitor and has arguably better EQ and app and configuration.
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@bash3245 · 11 months ago
Awesome review with lots of objective facts to back with, also great comparison with Mojo and KA17. You should be given a knighthood for your work in dac and amps measurements and reviews.😊
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@sheep7255 · 11 months ago
they should make the singlended 3.5mm also have support for a microphone and/or supportr for the little clicky thing seen on some cables to skip and play/pause and whatnot. This way, you can atleast still use it when talking to someone. And if someone has it, just support for a TRS which is mic only for someone running a modmic or something whilst running their other gear balanced would also be a nice to have. But then again, this is something I'm overly focused on, and doesn't make a big difference to many people. Maybe the business man with his expensive iems would like these features for all his calls
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@AngryCup1 · 11 months ago
Amazes me that nobody is comparing these to the qudelix5k.
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@sephondranzer · 11 months ago
THIS REVIEW is what we were looking for! You should seriously consider the moniker “DAC whisperer”.
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@syaitann · 11 months ago
I wanna support local (Singapore) but I'm already using the FiiO KA15 recommended by Crinacle himself.
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@WestonWill · 11 months ago
I just got a TRN Black Pearl, it's a good option too, especially if you don't need full size headphone power. It has a 10 band EQ that can be adjusted from a phone app. The SINAD, etc. is very good and comes at a great price point.
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@KostooR · 11 months ago
Great video! Thanks, Goldensound!
@hunter_green · 6 months ago
Great stuff
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