FiiO Unveils First Headphone Amplifier Featuring Touchscreen Technology
FiiO, a prominent player in the digital audio industry, is making waves with its latest product releases at CES. Among the trio of offerings is the budget-friendly JM21 Digital Audio Player priced at just US$149. Accompanying this launch are the FiiO SR15 streamer and the FiiO K17 headphone amplifier, poised to establish new standards in both price and performance by 2025.
The FiiO K17, priced at US$899, caters to music enthusiasts seeking an immersive headphone listening experience. Boasting custom PEQ settings derived from FiiO's flagship K19 streamer, this amplifier supports Bluetooth and local USB playback via its responsive touchscreen. With an RCA In feature, the K17 doubles as an ideal companion for turntables, accommodating both digital and analog sources. The unit's remote control offers extensive functionalities, while the FiiO Connect app allows users to personalise settings and touchscreen displays, including retro VU meters.
Designed as a standalone unit for headphone users, such as the acclaimed FiiO FT5, the K17 can also transform into a complete hi-fi system with the addition of active speakers. Scheduled for a late January release, the FiiO K17 headphone amplifier is priced at US$899.99 / £899 / €999.99.
Technical Specifications:
- Global 31-band professional-grade, high-precision, lossless PEQ.
- DAC: AKM flagship DAC chips AK4191 + AK4499EX x 2.
- Amp: Fully discrete AB-class transistor amplification circuit.
- Output: 4000mW + 4000mW.
- Three ultra-low phase noise femtosecond oscillators.
- Fully balanced audio architecture.
- 35W low-noise, low-frequency linear power supply.
- Display: 3.93-inch LCD touchscreen.
- Network: Dual-band 2.4G/5G Wi-Fi + 1000M Ethernet port.
- Remote: Yes.
The FiiO S15 represents FiiO's inaugural full-size streamer, featuring a generous 7.8-inch touchscreen and debuting the custom FiiO OS based on Android 12. Equipped with an AK4191 and AK4499EX DAC configuration, an M.2 hard drive slot, and cage, the S15 has the potential to serve as the premium streaming core in any high-end audio setup. As a Roon Ready device, the S15 incorporates FiiO's proprietary technologies like DAPS (digital audio purification system), leveraging a custom Android audio core and a low-jitter clock coprocessor to ensure a pristine digital audio output.
FiiO introduces the K17 headphone amplifier and USS15 streamer at CES, setting new benchmarks in price and performance.
The K17 amplifier offers custom PEQ settings, Bluetooth and USB playback, and remote control functionality.
The S15 streamer features a large touchscreen, AKM DAC setup, and advanced technologies like DAPS for superior audio quality.
Source: FORBES