The FiiO K17 is a $899 headphone amplifier which covers all the bases for headphone fans. The custom PEQ settings are taken from the flagship K19 and streaming, bluetooth and local USB playback is possible via the slick and responsive touchscreen. An RCA IN means the K17 is also an ideal turntable companion, able to cover digital and analog sources with ease. The remote control offers extensive options while the FiiO Connect app allows deeper customisation of all settings and touchscreen images such as the retro VU meters, above. The K17 is ideal as a standalone unit for headphone use but becomes a fully fledged hi-fi system with the addition of active speakers.
FiiO S15
The FiiO S15 marks the first full-size streamer from FiiO. The 7.8 inch touchscreen is the first time a custom FiiO OS has featured on a streamer and it is based on Android 12. Boasting a AK4191+AK4499EX DAC set-up alongside a M.2 hard drive slot and cage, the S15 can easily become the high-end streaming core of the most premium audio systems. The Roon Ready S15 also includes custom FiiO tech such as DAPS (digital audio purification system) which is based around a custom Android audio core and a low-jitter clock coprocessor. It works at a system and application level and can match sampling rates of PCM and DSD music and enables a purer feed of digital audio.
FiiO JM25
The FiiO JM21 is a portable music player at a breakthrough pricepoint of just $149. Offering Android 13, classic FiiO UI and a ultra-silm (13mm) design, the JM21 is an ideal first step for music fans who want an experience far beyond their smartphone. The dual CS43198 DACs are combined with 3GB RAM and 32GB of internal storage. With a 3.5mm and balanced 4.4mm headphone socket and FiiO Music on board, all high-res streaming services are supported and a MicroSD slot offers extensive storage options for digital music collections up to 2TB. Truly pocket sized at just 165g, it’s the ideal travel companion with 12 hours of battery life and a two hour fast charge mode.
