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These DAC & Amps are designed for discerning music lovers. If audio quality is important to you, a set of DAC & Amps like these would be ideal.
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These DAC & Amps deliver a spacious & open soundstage that makes you feel you are sitting at a live concert. Experience the magic and delve into pure sonic tranquility!
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A majority of people use a laptop as the primary source device to listen to music or watch movies. Since the laptop is an essential part of the audio chain there are headphones and devices designed to work a laptop or computer system flawlessly. With the availability of USB connectivity, it becomes easier to pair various devices like an Amp, DAC or even headphones without worrying about drivers or any additional piece of software.
Connect With RCA
Optical & Coaxial
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DAC Chip
You may not even realise it, but most of us use a digital-to-analogue converter (commonly known as a DAC) daily. Built into your computers, tablets and smartphones, a DAC is fundamental to unlocking the convenience of digital music. Any device that acts as a digital sound source will need a DAC to convert digital audio to analog. A DAC converts the digital information stored in “0s and 1s” into an analog signal that's passed to speakers or headphones and ultimately our ear. In short, DACs play a large part in making digital music hearable.While this technical process is undoubtedly impressive, the DAC embedded into your smartphones or laptops is nowhere good enough to listen to your favourite music recordings in high quality. So, if you want to listen to music in high quality, an external DAC is essential to allow headphones or speakers to perform at their potential. An external DAC, first and foremost, will improve audio quality dramatically.
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If your DAC & Amps include volume controls or volume rockers, you can easily change the volume with a button press or volume knob turn.
DAC & Amps that have volume controls make its operation incredibly simple; turn up the volume on your smartphone or your source devices and then change the volume on DAC & Amps to the desired level.
This design feature allows you to have complete control over the desired volume according to your listening preferences.
The K5 Pro ESS is such a versatile and powerful Amp and DAC from FiiO, that it's hard to find a better alternative. It's simple, easy to use, and powerful. Connect it to your laptop or PC using USB, and you've got a superlative desktop audio setup. You can even connect a pair of speakers, and it'll uplift the sound quality very well.
About RAGHAV SOMANI
Raghav Somani is the Founder & CEO of Headphone Zone. An avid audiophile and musician since 2008, his choice of headphones include STAX Electrostats, Audeze LCD 3, and for music on the go, the JH Audio Roxanne + Astell&Kern SP1000 is never too far away. On his playlist, you'll find A.R. Rahman, Michael Jackson, and the Eagles.
DESCRIPTION
FIIO PRESENTS THE ALL-NEW DESKTOP DAC AND AMPLIFIER - THE K5 PRO ESS
FiiO introduces the latest K5 Pro ESS desktop DAC and Amplifier. Building on the
K5, a pure desktop amplifier, the team added DAC functionality coupled with the high performance of K5 to
create the new K5 Pro ESS Desktop DAC and Amplifier. The K5 Pro ESS connects to an audio player via a
digital audio interface and works with a computer as a professional desktop decoding amplifier. Adopting
Sabre's high-performance audio DAC chip, ES9038Q2M with 32-bit processing, to achieve a new height of
decoding audio. The audio architecture is further elevated with an XMOS USB decoding chip with an all-new
clock matching management system, with unprecedented capabilities that support decoding up to a sample rate
of 768kHz PCM and native DSD decoding. 
EMBEDDED WITH ESS SABRE + XMOS CHIPS FOR PRISTINE PLAYBACK AND DECODING
The new FiiO K5 Pro ESS has been upgraded to keep up with the times to offer high-fidelity audio. The K5 Pro ESS employs the flagship portable ESS DAC chip, the ES9038Q2M, with outstanding performance and richer audio details. Compared to the last generation K5, the distortion has reduced by 50%, the crosstalk has increased by 6dB with greater channel separation, and the dynamic range has increased by 3dB. The K5 Pro ESS also features a high-performance XMOS XUF208 USB decoding chip equipped with a clock matching management system, allowing decoding up to a sample rate of 768kHz/32bit and DSD512 natively. This capability enables the K5 Pro ESS to decode and play your music at the highest quality.
POWERFUL HEADPHONE AMPLIFICATION WITH 3 GAIN LEVELS FOR VOLUME CONTROL
The upgraded FiiO K5 Pro ESS now offers amplification functionality. The K5 Pro ESS features a carefully-tuned feedforward amplifier circuit design that increases the power output of the TPA6120 OP-Amp by more than 60%. This offers a total power output of up to 1.5W under a 32ohm load, and up to 20Vpp at 300Ohms. To add to this, you also get 3 gain level settings - Low, medium, and high gain, allowing you to use the K5 Pro ESS with almost any headphone at comfortable volume levels. Through the reconstruction of the ADC curve, the K5 Pro ESS's volume control allows you to smoothly adjust the volume at extremely fine increments without any undesirable noise or with any channel imbalances. With the K5 Pro ESS, you can comfortably use various headphones with all kinds of sensitivities.
EXPERTLY DESIGNED AUDIO ARCHITECTURE FOR HIGH-FIDELITY AUDIO PLAYBACK
FiiO K5 Pro ESS does not fall behind when it comes to amplification power. The K5 Pro ESS has generous space to embed and package the necessary components for exceptional analogue amplification. It packs a four-level audio circuit capable of providing extraordinary audio fidelity in its class with Second-order LPF + Analogue Volume Adjustment + Voltage Amplification + Current Drive. Each part of the amplification circuit works perfectly together in harmony for excellent dynamic range and high resolution of sound. This entire audio architecture has been specifically designed to extract the optimum performance of the K5 Pro ESS.
OFFERS A VARIETY OF INPUT AND OUTPUT CONNECTIVITY OPTIONS FOR EASY USE
No matter what audio equipment you use, digital audio has advantages in the integrity and fidelity of audio signals transmitted. The team of acoustic engineers at FiiO understood this and granted the K5 Pro ESS capabilities to allow you to take advantage of digital audio with optical and coaxial inputs supporting up to 96kHz inputs. This connectivity is convenient for connecting various music players and digital interfaces. Besides the wide variety of digital inputs options, the K5 Pro ESS also features a traditional analogue RCA line-in. RCA line-in is not only more robust and less prone to breakage than 3.5mm line-in, but it also has better resolution. The RCA line-out line signal is adjustable up to a maximum of 2Vrms, allowing the K5 Pro ESS to be used with a variety of active speakers and external amplifiers.
SHOWCASING A MINIMALISTIC DESIGN WITH A SECURE AND ROBUST POWER SUPPLY
FiiO K5 Pro ESS is designed with quality materials featuring a one-piece all-metal oversized volume knob that is seamlessly integrated within the aluminium front panel, allowing you to easily and comfortably control volume. The RGB light indicator lights up with different colours according to the sample rate of the played audio. The input selection and gain are controlled by tactile toggle switches, which are clearly labelled, allowing you to control your music. The K5 Pro ESS utilises a DC 15V power supply engineered to minimise noise. The incoming DC power is filtered with a secondary power supply, which then independently supplies power to the amplification part of the audio circuit and the rest of the components. This design effectively suppresses power supply ripple and minimises power supply crosstalk between the two major sections of the circuit. This allows for more stable and less noisy power.
SPECS
| MODEL | K5Pro |
| BODY COLOR | Black |
| WEIGHT | ≈480g |
| BLUETOOTH FORMAT INDICATION | Unsupported |
| FIRMWARE UPGRADE | System firmware and XMOS can be upgraded via USB |
| MAXIMUM SUPPORTED SAMPLING RATE | 768kHz-32bit/DSD512（USB DAC） 192kHz-24bit（COAX ） 96KHz-24bit（OPT） |
| HARDWARE SOLUTION | DAC: ES9038Q2M，USB: XMOS XU208 |
| Volume Scroll | Potentiometer+ADC Sampling |
| FIIO CONTROL | Unsupported |
| SAMPLING RATE INDICATION | Blue：44.1KHz/48KHz Yellow：88.2/96/176/352.8/384/705.6/768KHz Green：DSD64/128/256/512 |
| RECOMMENDED HEADPHONE IMPEDANCE | 16~300Ω |
| BUTTONS | Toggle switch*2（Gain switch+ Input switch） |
| COAXIAL IN | RCA sockets |
| LINE OUT | RCA sockets |
| USB | B type USB |
| OPTICAL IN | Optical fiber socket |
| PHONE OUT | 6.35mm |
| POWER SUPPLY | DC15V 1.5A |
| BATTERY CAPACITY | NA |
| OUTPUT POWER | 1250mW(32Ω，THD+N＜1%） 140mW(300Ω，THD+N＜1%） |
| THD+N | ＜0.0009%(1kHz/-10dB@32Ω) |
| FREQUENCY RESPONSE | 20Hz~50kHz: (-2dB) 20Hz-20KHz：(-0.2dB) |
| OUTPUT IMPEDANCE | ＜1.2Ω |
| CROSSTALK | ≥80dB |
| OUTPUT LEVEL | 6.4Vrms |
| SNR | ≥118dB (dbA) |
| NOISE FLOOR | Gain=H，＜8uV（dbA） Gain=M，＜6uV（dbA） Gain=L，＜4uV（dbA） |
| OUTPUT POWER | 1500mW(32Ω，THD+N＜1%) 170mW(300Ω，THD+N＜1%） |
| THD+N | ＜0.003%(1kHz/32Ω) |
| FREQUENCY RESPONSE | 20Hz-20KHz：(-0.2dB) |
| OUTPUT IMPEDANCE | ＜1.2Ω |
| CROSSTALK | ≥64dB |
| OUTPUT LEVEL | 6.9Vrms |
| SNR | ≥118dB (dbA) |
| NOISE FLOOR | Gain=H，＜8uV（dbA） Gain=M，＜6uV（dbA） Gain=L，＜4uV（dbA |
| THD+N | ＜0.0012%(1kHz/-10dB@10kΩ，UAC/SPDIF) ＜0.0008%(1kHz/10kΩ，Line IN) |
| CROSSTALK | ≥95dB (1kHz/10kΩ) |
| FREQUENCY RESPONSE | 20Hz~50kHz: (-2dB) |
| SNR | ≥115dB (dbA) |
| NOISE FLOOR | ≤3.5uV（dbA） |
| OUTPUT LEVEL | 2Vrms (1kHz/10kΩ) |
| BOX CONTENTS | 1. FiiO K5 Pro ESS |
| 2. USB data cable *1 | |
| 3. Power adapter*1 | |
| 4. Power cable*1 | |
| 5. Rubber feet*4 | |
| 6. Quick start guide*1 | |
| 7. Warranty card*1 | |
| 8. Headphone jack adapter*1 |
| GENERIC NAME | Headphone Amplifier |
| COUNTRY OF ORIGIN | China |
| IMPORTER DETAILS | Importers Name: Ferrari Video Address: 63/18, 1st Main Road, Gandhi Nagar, Chennai - 600020 Contact No: 044-24420733 |
| NET QUANTITY | 1 |
FAQs
What is the warranty on the FiiO K5 Pro ESS?
All FiiO K5 Pro ESS products come with a year warranty. You can simply get in touch with us to claim the warranty.Click here.
What needs to be noted when using FiiO K5 Pro ESS?
1.Please adjust the knob to the minimum volume before each listening, then adjust to the volume that suits you.
2.Please insert the power supply and input signal before putting on the headphones.
3.Try not to use inferior cables.
Does the FiiO K5 Pro ESS support USB audio decoding?
Yes, it supports up to 768kHz/32bit decoding.
Why do we see different colors when we look at the indicator light carefully?
Because the K5 Pro uses two RGB lamps, and the yellow color is a mixture of red and green. Due to the difference in the material of the RGB lamps, it is normal for the individual colors to deviate.
Can FiiO K5 Pro ESS connect to an iOS or Android device?
Yes, due to different interfaces, Android phones need to use OTG cable to connect; Apple phones need to use camera kit to connect. From a technical point of view and actual measurement, Q5s can work with most of the TYPE C interface Android phones, with FiiO Music to complete lossless and DSD decoding. However, not all Android phones can output standard USB audio. Even if a certain version of a model is supported, it may not be supported in the next version. So we can't publicize and promise this feature.
What do the different colors of the indicator light mean?
The indicator lights are displayed in different colors according to different sampling rates, respectively: 48k and below display blue; 48K or more display yellow; and DSD display green.
Why the indicator light in the non-playing state display different colors, sometimes showing red ,yellow or green when it is powered on?
Like the K3, the indicator light only recognizes the sample rate when it is in playback status. Therefore, the color may be different when it is in non-playing state. As long as there is a signal input, the color display will be normal.
What is the maximum input level of line in? Will it be overloaded if it is connected with FiiO players?
Adjusting the appropriate volume, the maximum input level of line in is 4Vrms. And it is no problem to connect with all FiiO players.
FIIO PRESENTS THE ALL-NEW DESKTOP DAC AND AMPLIFIER - THE K5 PRO ESS
FiiO introduces the latest K5 Pro ESS desktop DAC and Amplifier. Building on the
K5, a pure desktop amplifier, the team added DAC functionality coupled with the high performance of K5 to
create the new K5 Pro ESS Desktop DAC and Amplifier. The K5 Pro ESS connects to an audio player via a
digital audio interface and works with a computer as a professional desktop decoding amplifier. Adopting
Sabre's high-performance audio DAC chip, ES9038Q2M with 32-bit processing, to achieve a new height of
decoding audio. The audio architecture is further elevated with an XMOS USB decoding chip with an all-new
clock matching management system, with unprecedented capabilities that support decoding up to a sample rate
of 768kHz PCM and native DSD decoding.
EMBEDDED WITH ESS SABRE + XMOS CHIPS FOR PRISTINE PLAYBACK AND DECODING
The new FiiO K5 Pro ESS has been upgraded to keep up with the times to offer high-fidelity audio. The K5 Pro ESS employs the flagship portable ESS DAC chip, the ES9038Q2M, with outstanding performance and richer audio details. Compared to the last generation K5, the distortion has reduced by 50%, the crosstalk has increased by 6dB with greater channel separation, and the dynamic range has increased by 3dB. The K5 Pro ESS also features a high-performance XMOS XUF208 USB decoding chip equipped with a clock matching management system, allowing decoding up to a sample rate of 768kHz/32bit and DSD512 natively. This capability enables the K5 Pro ESS to decode and play your music at the highest quality.
POWERFUL HEADPHONE AMPLIFICATION WITH 3 GAIN LEVELS FOR VOLUME CONTROL
The upgraded FiiO K5 Pro ESS now offers amplification functionality. The K5 Pro ESS features a carefully-tuned feedforward amplifier circuit design that increases the power output of the TPA6120 OP-Amp by more than 60%. This offers a total power output of up to 1.5W under a 32ohm load, and up to 20Vpp at 300Ohms. To add to this, you also get 3 gain level settings - Low, medium, and high gain, allowing you to use the K5 Pro ESS with almost any headphone at comfortable volume levels. Through the reconstruction of the ADC curve, the K5 Pro ESS's volume control allows you to smoothly adjust the volume at extremely fine increments without any undesirable noise or with any channel imbalances. With the K5 Pro ESS, you can comfortably use various headphones with all kinds of sensitivities.
EXPERTLY DESIGNED AUDIO ARCHITECTURE FOR HIGH-FIDELITY AUDIO PLAYBACK
FiiO K5 Pro ESS does not fall behind when it comes to amplification power. The K5 Pro ESS has generous space to embed and package the necessary components for exceptional analogue amplification. It packs a four-level audio circuit capable of providing extraordinary audio fidelity in its class with Second-order LPF + Analogue Volume Adjustment + Voltage Amplification + Current Drive. Each part of the amplification circuit works perfectly together in harmony for excellent dynamic range and high resolution of sound. This entire audio architecture has been specifically designed to extract the optimum performance of the K5 Pro ESS.
OFFERS A VARIETY OF INPUT AND OUTPUT CONNECTIVITY OPTIONS FOR EASY USE
No matter what audio equipment you use, digital audio has advantages in the integrity and fidelity of audio signals transmitted. The team of acoustic engineers at FiiO understood this and granted the K5 Pro ESS capabilities to allow you to take advantage of digital audio with optical and coaxial inputs supporting up to 96kHz inputs. This connectivity is convenient for connecting various music players and digital interfaces. Besides the wide variety of digital inputs options, the K5 Pro ESS also features a traditional analogue RCA line-in. RCA line-in is not only more robust and less prone to breakage than 3.5mm line-in, but it also has better resolution. The RCA line-out line signal is adjustable up to a maximum of 2Vrms, allowing the K5 Pro ESS to be used with a variety of active speakers and external amplifiers.
SHOWCASING A MINIMALISTIC DESIGN WITH A SECURE AND ROBUST POWER SUPPLY
FiiO K5 Pro ESS is designed with quality materials featuring a one-piece all-metal oversized volume knob that is seamlessly integrated within the aluminium front panel, allowing you to easily and comfortably control volume. The RGB light indicator lights up with different colours according to the sample rate of the played audio. The input selection and gain are controlled by tactile toggle switches, which are clearly labelled, allowing you to control your music. The K5 Pro ESS utilises a DC 15V power supply engineered to minimise noise. The incoming DC power is filtered with a secondary power supply, which then independently supplies power to the amplification part of the audio circuit and the rest of the components. This design effectively suppresses power supply ripple and minimises power supply crosstalk between the two major sections of the circuit. This allows for more stable and less noisy power.
| MODEL | K5Pro |
| BODY COLOR | Black |
| WEIGHT | ≈480g |
| BLUETOOTH FORMAT INDICATION | Unsupported |
| FIRMWARE UPGRADE | System firmware and XMOS can be upgraded via USB |
| MAXIMUM SUPPORTED SAMPLING RATE | 768kHz-32bit/DSD512（USB DAC） 192kHz-24bit（COAX ） 96KHz-24bit（OPT） |
| HARDWARE SOLUTION | DAC: ES9038Q2M，USB: XMOS XU208 |
| Volume Scroll | Potentiometer+ADC Sampling |
| FIIO CONTROL | Unsupported |
| SAMPLING RATE INDICATION | Blue：44.1KHz/48KHz Yellow：88.2/96/176/352.8/384/705.6/768KHz Green：DSD64/128/256/512 |
| RECOMMENDED HEADPHONE IMPEDANCE | 16~300Ω |
| BUTTONS | Toggle switch*2（Gain switch+ Input switch） |
| COAXIAL IN | RCA sockets |
| LINE OUT | RCA sockets |
| USB | B type USB |
| OPTICAL IN | Optical fiber socket |
| PHONE OUT | 6.35mm |
| POWER SUPPLY | DC15V 1.5A |
| BATTERY CAPACITY | NA |
| OUTPUT POWER | 1250mW(32Ω，THD+N＜1%） 140mW(300Ω，THD+N＜1%） |
| THD+N | ＜0.0009%(1kHz/-10dB@32Ω) |
| FREQUENCY RESPONSE | 20Hz~50kHz: (-2dB) 20Hz-20KHz：(-0.2dB) |
| OUTPUT IMPEDANCE | ＜1.2Ω |
| CROSSTALK | ≥80dB |
| OUTPUT LEVEL | 6.4Vrms |
| SNR | ≥118dB (dbA) |
| NOISE FLOOR | Gain=H，＜8uV（dbA） Gain=M，＜6uV（dbA） Gain=L，＜4uV（dbA） |
| OUTPUT POWER | 1500mW(32Ω，THD+N＜1%) 170mW(300Ω，THD+N＜1%） |
| THD+N | ＜0.003%(1kHz/32Ω) |
| FREQUENCY RESPONSE | 20Hz-20KHz：(-0.2dB) |
| OUTPUT IMPEDANCE | ＜1.2Ω |
| CROSSTALK | ≥64dB |
| OUTPUT LEVEL | 6.9Vrms |
| SNR | ≥118dB (dbA) |
| NOISE FLOOR | Gain=H，＜8uV（dbA） Gain=M，＜6uV（dbA） Gain=L，＜4uV（dbA |
| THD+N | ＜0.0012%(1kHz/-10dB@10kΩ，UAC/SPDIF) ＜0.0008%(1kHz/10kΩ，Line IN) |
| CROSSTALK | ≥95dB (1kHz/10kΩ) |
| FREQUENCY RESPONSE | 20Hz~50kHz: (-2dB) |
| SNR | ≥115dB (dbA) |
| NOISE FLOOR | ≤3.5uV（dbA） |
| OUTPUT LEVEL | 2Vrms (1kHz/10kΩ) |
| BOX CONTENTS | 1. FiiO K5 Pro ESS |
| 2. USB data cable *1 | |
| 3. Power adapter*1 | |
| 4. Power cable*1 | |
| 5. Rubber feet*4 | |
| 6. Quick start guide*1 | |
| 7. Warranty card*1 | |
| 8. Headphone jack adapter*1 |
| GENERIC NAME | Headphone Amplifier |
| COUNTRY OF ORIGIN | China |
| IMPORTER DETAILS | Importers Name: Ferrari Video Address: 63/18, 1st Main Road, Gandhi Nagar, Chennai - 600020 Contact No: 044-24420733 |
| NET QUANTITY | 1 |
What is the warranty on the FiiO K5 Pro ESS?
All FiiO K5 Pro ESS products come with a year warranty. You can simply get in touch with us to claim the warranty.Click here.
What needs to be noted when using FiiO K5 Pro ESS?
1.Please adjust the knob to the minimum volume before each listening, then adjust to the volume that suits you.
2.Please insert the power supply and input signal before putting on the headphones.
3.Try not to use inferior cables.
Does the FiiO K5 Pro ESS support USB audio decoding?
Yes, it supports up to 768kHz/32bit decoding.
Why do we see different colors when we look at the indicator light carefully?
Because the K5 Pro uses two RGB lamps, and the yellow color is a mixture of red and green. Due to the difference in the material of the RGB lamps, it is normal for the individual colors to deviate.
Can FiiO K5 Pro ESS connect to an iOS or Android device?
Yes, due to different interfaces, Android phones need to use OTG cable to connect; Apple phones need to use camera kit to connect. From a technical point of view and actual measurement, Q5s can work with most of the TYPE C interface Android phones, with FiiO Music to complete lossless and DSD decoding. However, not all Android phones can output standard USB audio. Even if a certain version of a model is supported, it may not be supported in the next version. So we can't publicize and promise this feature.
What do the different colors of the indicator light mean?
The indicator lights are displayed in different colors according to different sampling rates, respectively: 48k and below display blue; 48K or more display yellow; and DSD display green.
Why the indicator light in the non-playing state display different colors, sometimes showing red ,yellow or green when it is powered on?
Like the K3, the indicator light only recognizes the sample rate when it is in playback status. Therefore, the color may be different when it is in non-playing state. As long as there is a signal input, the color display will be normal.
What is the maximum input level of line in? Will it be overloaded if it is connected with FiiO players?
Adjusting the appropriate volume, the maximum input level of line in is 4Vrms. And it is no problem to connect with all FiiO players.
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"The K5 Pro is a very practical DAC Amp solution with a powerful AKM DAC & amplifier circuit. By canceling the dock on K5 & changing the I/O onboard, the K5 Pro becomes an individual DAC amp."
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"FiiO K5 Pro unit is beautiful,made of aluminium,being a desktop unit in a very specific way.The USB driver is universal and depending on your current configuration,it may work even driverless."
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"The volume knob works also as an On/Off switch & on the far right there is your 6.35mm or ¼” headphone out.It’s really simple, just plug in a USB cable/an RCA cable,pick your input & start listening to some music."
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"Bass has good weight and thickness but it is not accentuated at the same time, it has just the correct amount of lows. The resolution is good but not excessive, the textures have quality."
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"The FiiO Q3 is the third iteration of the mighty Q1,the entry-level portable DAC/AMP from the brand.Think of it as a battery-powered K3, as both devices share lots of quirks & features."
Read MoreThis product is rated 4.5 of 5.0 stars.
It has received 24 reviews.
Customer Reviews
For the price there is very little to complain. I have given four stars, why not five? In terms of absolute sound quality it does not get five but does get a very good four.
It is nothing short of amazing what DACs can do today for this little money, a decade back you could not imagine the refinement in DACs at this price point. If you are starting out or perhaps a little lost in your path dabbling with Headphones in the region of 10 to 15K, look no further than this. It will suffice and some more.
Serious audiophiles, if you are one you probably are looking at products of a different league. I do not mean more expensive products, yes, you do kind of get what you pay for but if you can not afford the true top end offerings then there is always the DIY community to help you out.
I will not get into too much detail on the sound, at this price-point they generally sound decent. I have admired Fiio over the years for what they offer for the money, this is no different. Sound is dynamic, not clinical but neutral. The 'digital glare' that audiophiles talk of, you will find it here but definitely not to the extent of ruining your music. As I have mentioned earlier, you are not going to feel you are missing something as long as you pair this with similarly priced headphones. Go higher though and then the itch starts. It struggles to drive my Hifiman Edition XS to its full potential, you know it when you play complex compositions with expansive sound stage and ambience. For example Hans Zimmer or John Williams. You come away with the distinct impression that there is more to be had, that bassoon could sound more tuneful or that cello could tear into you a bit more. No I do not dream of these things, I have enough experience to know when it is missing.
So in conclusion, amazing device for the money, very little to complain. Beautiful sound for the money. Seasoned audiophiles, you will want more.
We really appreciate the genuine feedback, we'll share your thoughts with the brand as well!
The primary question is do we need an expensive DAC/AMP in the first place to listen to good music? The answer is a resounding NO. The pursuit of HiFi/HiRes has its own pitfalls. It's a trap. It's just another way to waste your hard-earned money. Musical tastes and preferences are highly subjective, and the same equipment won't satisfy everyone. So, the cardinal rule is this one: invest in a good headphone or IEM. A good one means the one that is well tuned to your own tastes and preferences and do not necessarily mean a very expensive one. There is no need to buy a very expensive one to sound good to you.
Back to the question of DAC/AMP. Investing in hugely expensive DAC/AMPs is an absolute and criminal waste of money. Do not fall for the reviews on YouTube or Headphone Zone. Test it well before you buy, if possible. An inexpensive dongle DAC/AMP (7Hz-71) is serving me much better, both on Android and Windows. Sadly, I wasted 15000 INR on a FiiO K5 Pro ESS keenly anticipating a huge difference in music quality. Not even an iota of improvement! Then why pay 12000 INR more? Invest in a good Headphone/IEM. Buy a very good DAC/AMP like 7Hz-71 or Apple Dongle (INR 900/-). Install USB Audio Player Pro on your phone. (INR 500/-). Use the equalizer on your music app to adjust your equipment to your musical taste. That's it.
This desktop DAC AMP is hard to beat for the price given the specifications and features. Works magically with my DT770 Pro 250ohm headphones and FH3 IEM. The Fiio K5 pro is a fantastic entry level desktop DAC+AMP.
Hey Sudip,
Thanks for the great review & we hope you had comfortable shopping experience. We are sure your review is gonna help other beginner audiophiles to make an informed decision. Cheers & Welcome to the world of audiophilia!