FiiO - R9

All In One Desktop Player

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1. What is a Pre-Order product?
A Pre-order product is a product that we especially order for you from the brand. Once you place an order with us, we will order it from the brand for you.

2. How do I know when the product will be delivered?
There is a rough timeline on the product availability and once it has been confirmed with the brand, we will inform you.

3. Do you order the product from the brand as soon as I place the order?
We do not immediately order the product but add it in the upcoming order.

4. Will you be giving me updates?
Once we have ordered the product and have a confirmed timeline, we will give you an update.

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You can only cancel/make changes to your order until we place the order with the brand. Since the product is specifically being ordered for you, we will be unable to cancel/make changes once we order the product from the brand.

Defective? Tell us within 7 days. We'll take care of it.

Something wrong with your product? We'll sort it out.

Wrong product, damaged, or missing parts: Let us know within 24 hours of delivery. If it's just an accessory, we'll replace the accessory.

What we'll need:

- Product in original packaging with all accessories

- Unboxing video and images of the parcel


This helps us see what went wrong and move faster.

Manufacturing defect: Let us know within 7 days of delivery. We'll replace or refund.

The process:
1. Raise a request - you'll get a RET number and hear from us by the next working day.
2. Once approved, we arrange pickup.
3. We inspect the product (2-3 working days).
4. Replacement shipped or store credit or refund issued.

A replacement or refund will be issued if:

- The product is found to be defective

- It wasn't damaged while in your possession-

- The same product is returned in original condition - box, MRP tag, manual, warranty card, all accessories



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This FiiO - R9 comes with a 1 Year manufacturer's warranty from FiiO, covering manufacturing defects.

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Why FiiO is Special

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Designed in China

🎖️ Established & Reputed

Trust us, our reputation speaks for itself 🏆!


We believe that when a brand has decades of proven excellence, you can invest with confidence knowing your purchase is backed by years of audio engineering expertise. These products come from manufacturers with extensive histories of innovation and unwavering commitment to sonic excellence. Think of them like luxury watch brands their reputation has been earned through decades of consistent quality and innovation.


With their extensive history of innovation and countless satisfied customers worldwide, you can be confident your investment is backed by proven audio engineering expertise and industry leadership 📈.


When you see "🎖️ Established & Reputed" products, expect time tested excellence from manufacturers who've consistently demonstrated mastery in audio engineering for generations.

🙌🏻 Revered by Audiophiles

Audiophiles can be really picky 😤, and if the audiophile community says something sounds good, you can bet it's exceptional! We believe that earning audiophile reverence is like getting a standing ovation from music critics it doesn't happen unless you've truly achieved something special. This audio gear has earned widespread acclaim from audiophiles worldwide, a community renowned for exacting standards and unwavering commitment to high fidelity reproduction.


These discerning enthusiasts particularly value its extraordinary precision in sound reproduction and remarkable capability to create thoroughly immersive listening experiences. The audiophile community's endorsement carries significant weight because of their extensive experience with high end equipment 🏆.


When you see "🙌🏻 Revered by Audiophiles" products, expect audiophile grade excellence that satisfies even the most demanding listeners and consistently exceeds the highest standards.

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Born in 2007

Why we love this DAP

👑 I Am Worth It

For the most passionate audiophiles who demand nothing less than audio perfection 💎, these exceptional products represent the absolute pinnacle of sound reproduction technology. When We designate something in this category, it means we've identified something truly extraordinary a piece of equipment that transcends conventional standards of excellence. Think of these as the Rolls Royce of audio masterpieces that don't simply meet expectations but establish entirely new benchmarks for what's possible.


These aren't just premium products; they're timeless investments in musical excellence whose value transcends ordinary performance metrics. Each represents a fundamental redefinition of what's achievable in sound reproduction, incorporating innovations and craftsmanship that justify their exclusive status.


When you see "👑 We Am Worth It" products, understand that you're experiencing audio perfection these masterpieces cater to those who recognise that true excellence knows no compromise.

🦈 Serious Audiophiles Only

For those who have ventured deep into high fidelity audio 🎯, the pursuit of sonic excellence becomes an endless journey of discovery and refinement. We believe that serious audiophiles demand equipment that can satisfy the most exacting standards and deliver performance that pushes boundaries. These products represent the pinnacle of acoustic engineering, incorporating advanced technologies and meticulous craftsmanship that enable them to reproduce music with utmost fidelity.


Each product has undergone rigorous evaluation to ensure it delivers exceptional performance that discerning listeners demand, from precise frequency response to impeccable detail retrieval and sophisticated sound staging. These devices incorporate premium components and engineering excellence that justify their position at the apex of audio performance.


When you encounter "🦈 Serious Audiophiles Only" products, expect uncompromising performance that satisfies the most demanding requirements and elevates critical listening to new heights.

💙 Our Team's Favourite

Cause after all, we are audiophiles first 🎧!


In our experience, when our entire team gets excited about something, you know it's genuinely exceptional. This audio gear has captured the hearts and minds of our seasoned experts, distinguishing itself as a standout favourite among people who test hundreds of products every year. Think of it like getting a unanimous recommendation from a panel of audio critics, when everyone agrees, you pay attention.


These selections have not only met but exceeded our rigorous standards, earning enthusiastic endorsement from our audio specialists who've tested everything from budget options to flagship models. When you choose these products, you're selecting gear that has been thoroughly vetted and passionately embraced by genuine experts 🏆.


When you choose "💙 Our Team's Favourite" products, expect expertly vetted excellence backed by genuine enthusiasm from people who live and breathe audio every day.

🏠 For Audiophiles at Home

We’ve always loved the ritual of coming home, settling into my favourite chair, and firing up a dedicated setup. Gear labelled For Audiophiles at Home is made for those moments when you can really sit back and appreciate music in its purest form 🛋️. These products tend to be more powerful, larger, and often require wall power perfect for a stationary rig.


Here’s the trade off: these setups often involve external DACs, amps, or full size headphones, which means more space, more power, but also more immersive listening. They shine when used in quiet environments, where detail, depth, and dynamics can truly be appreciated.


When you see '🏠 For Audiophiles at Home' products, expect: exceptional fidelity, stronger output, and the kind of soundstage that makes you never want to leave your listening chair.

✂️ Use Wirelessly with Bluetooth

We tend to describe Bluetooth audio as wireless freedom with fewer strings attached literally. When you see Use Wirelessly with Bluetooth, it means you can pair your headphones or IEMs with phones, laptops, or even TVs all without reaching for a cable 🎶. It’s convenient, clutter free, and great for everyday listening.


What’s happening behind the scenes is your gear is using Bluetooth codecs like SBC, AAC, LDAC, or aptX to compress and transmit your music wirelessly. Better codecs mean higher quality and lower latency. Of course, there’s a trade off Bluetooth won’t match the quality of wired gear, but today’s advancements have made the gap much smaller than before.


When you see '✂️ Use Wirelessly with Bluetooth' products, expect: tangle free convenience and solid sound quality great for commuting, workouts, or casual listening.


🐘 Storage

We tend to think of this like carrying your entire music library in your pocket no cloud, no streaming, no internet required 📀. When you see “Up to 2TB Storage,” you’re looking at gear that lets you store thousands of high res tracks, albums, and even DSD files offline, ready to play anytime.


Now, here’s what’s actually happening: the device features a microSD card slot that supports cards up to 2TB that’s a massive amount of local storage. This is especially valuable for portable audio players and offline listeners who prefer to carry their music in the highest quality formats without compromising space. No buffering, no compression just direct access to your favourite files.


When you see '🐘 Upto 2 TB Storage' products, expect: vast offline music access perfect for DAP lovers, lossless audio fans, or travel heavy audiophiles.

🪖 Built like a Tank

Durability concerns? Rest assured 💪.


We tend to describe these products as audio equipment that's built to survive anything you can throw at them. These headphones incorporate high grade metal components and reinforced design elements that ensure they can handle demanding conditions while maintaining structural integrity. Think of them as the military grade vehicles of the audio world over engineered for reliability and built to last decades, not just years.


The metal construction provides exceptional strength and longevity while contributing to a premium feel that serious audio enthusiasts appreciate. Whether you're a professional who needs reliable daily use equipment or someone who values long term investment in audio gear 🏗️.


When you encounter "🪖 Built like a Tank" products, expect unmatched robustness and durability you can count on for years of intensive use.


🔗 Connect With Cable

In our experience, there’s still nothing like the dependability of a wired connection when it comes to audio 🎧. We love describing it as the direct flight of music no delays, no turbulence. When a product says “Connect with Cable,” it means you’re getting the most reliable signal path, with zero wireless compression and minimal interference.


Here’s what’s actually happening: a physical cable transmits uncompressed analog or digital signals directly from your source to your gear. This results in lower latency, no signal drops, and consistently better sound especially when paired with a good DAC or amp. It’s ideal for critical listening, gaming, and professional use. The trade off? You’re tethered but for a lot of audiophiles, that’s a small price to pay for sonic purity.


When you see '🔗 Connect With Cable' products, expect: pure, uninterrupted sound quality that lets your gear perform at its full potential perfect for focused, high fidelity listening.

Why it Sounds Amazing

⚙️ DAC Chip

We like to say the DAC chip is the heart of any audio device it’s the part that actually transforms digital files into music you can hear 🎧. Think of it like a chef decoding a recipe to create a delicious meal. The better the DAC chip, the more faithfully it translates your music. And in my experience, a great DAC can completely change how your headphones sound.


Now, here’s what’s actually happening: a Digital to Analog Converter (DAC) takes digital signals (your MP3s, FLACs, or streams) and converts them into an analog waveform your ears can enjoy. Different DAC chips like those from ESS, AKM, or Cirrus Logic offer their own sound signatures, levels of clarity, and noise performance. A good DAC ensures accurate timing, minimal distortion, and exceptional resolution.


When you see '⚙️ DAC Chip' products, expect: clean, detailed audio and better synergy with high quality headphones perfect for anyone upgrading from average sound to audiophile quality.

🚀 Power Output

We like to think of power output in audio gear like engine horsepower, it determines how much muscle your setup really has 💪. Whether you’re trying to drive a pair of power hungry planar headphones or just want headroom for dynamic peaks, power output is the spec you want to check first.


Technically, it refers to the amount of electrical power (measured in mW or Watts) an amp or DAC/Amp combo can deliver to your headphones. More power means better control, improved dynamics, and the ability to handle demanding gear without distortion. But more isn’t always better, too much power with sensitive IEMs can introduce hiss or harshness.


When you see '🚀 Power Output' products, expect: strong driving capability, better dynamics, and optimal performance with headphones that need serious juice to shine.


⚖️ Balanced Output

We often say balanced output is like using both hands to carry something heavy it distributes power evenly and keeps things stable. In audio gear, balanced output helps reduce unwanted noise and interference, especially over longer cables. Think of it as a cleaner, more efficient way to transmit your music, ideal for anyone using high end DACs, amps, or studio grade headphones 🎧. You’ll typically find it on gear with XLR or 4.4mm connectors, and it's a must have if you’re chasing that ultra clean signal path.


Here’s what’s actually happening: a balanced output uses two separate signals, one inverted, so when interference is picked up along the cable, it gets cancelled out when the signals are recombined. The result? Cleaner audio, better dynamic range, and more power output especially when paired with balanced headphones. The trade off? You’ll need gear that supports balanced connections on both ends to really enjoy the benefits.


When you see '⚖️ Balanced Output' products, expect: ultra low noise, more headroom, and better synergy with high impedance headphones or sensitive IEMs ideal for serious listening setups.

What our Headphone Gurus Say

What we think about FiiO R9

We don't call ourselves experts, but we actually listen to every piece of gear. So we think that we know what we're talking about.
HECTOR D'MELLO

Headphone Guru
HECTOR D'MELLO

A true stoic, a man of culture, a Harman tuning enthusiast, and a collector of mechanical watches - He is the backbone of our Headphone Gurus team. With his extensive knowledge of headphones and IEMs, he's always ready to answer your questions and engage in insightful conversations.

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The Ultimate All-in-One Audio Hub

The R9 is so jam-packed, it took me months to truly explore the ins and outs. It is the ultimate way to declutter, saving space by acting as a one-stop hub for both speakers and headphones. With full Android support, you have every streaming app right at your fingertips.


Resources

Things we really think you should know

Most of these started as a question somebody asked us, in the store or in the comments. We've been sharing answers for years, and these are the ones that matter most for gear like this. Some cover the basics. Others get into the things that quietly change how everything ends up sounding.

1 Year Warranty

Don't sweat it, this FiiO - R9 comes with a 1 Year warranty from FiiO that covers manufacturing defects. All products featured on Headphone Zone are backed by an original manufacturer's warranty.

Read more about FiiO's warranty in India.

Inspiring Audio Excellence Worldwide

FiiO creates high-quality music gear like DACs, Music Players, and Amplifiers at affordable prices, appealing to music lovers worldwide. With a presence in India via its FiiO India website and global availability on various platforms, FiiO focuses on user needs and innovation to deliver exceptional audio solutions. Their product range, spanning players, speakers, earphones, and DAC & Amp, aims to inspire with soulful music experiences.

Fun fact:The brand name FiiO is composed of Fi (fidelity from HiFi) and iO (number 1&0), representing the convenience that the digital world brings to life.

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DAC Chip

Dual ESS Sabre ES9038PRO

Dual ESS Sabre ES9039MPRO

Dual AKM AK4497EQ

Headphone Output

4.4mm (Balanced) +
6.35mm +
4-Pin XLR

3.5mm + 6.35mm (Unbalanced)
2.5mm + 4.4mm (Balanced)

XLR + 4.4mm + 3.5mm Pro (Balanced)
2.5mm (Balanced)
3.5mm + 6.35mm (Single-Ended)

Screen Size

6" FHD Portrait (2160x1080)

4.1" (720x1280) Touch

5.8" (2160x1080)

Battery Life

-

Upto 11 Hours

Upto 17.5 Hours

Storage

External: Upto 2TB (microSD)

Internal: 256GB
External: Upto 1TB (microSD)

External: Upto 2TB (microSD)



Other Details


Generic Name Digital Audio Player
Importer Details Importers Name: Ferrari Video
Address: 63/18, 1st Main Road, Gandhi Nagar, Chennai - 600020
Contact No: 044-24420733
Dimensions 136.6 x 75.7 x 17.6mm
Net Quantity 1
Manufacturer Details Name: HK JADE Audio Technology CO., Limited
Address: Room 1508, 15/F, Yalam Central Studio II, 625 Nathan Road, Kowloon, CHINA
Package Contents FiiO R9
AC power cord x1
Base x2
Silicone double-sided tape x4 RM3 Bluetooth remote x1
Quick start guide x1
RM3 tips card x1
MicroSD card holder x1 (pre-installed)
USB cable x1
Headphone adapter x1
Warranty card x1
Cleaning cloth x1
Dust cover plug x1
Fuse x1
PET electroplated film x2 (pre-installed)
Tempered film x1 (pre-installed)

Manuals & Guides



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Aubrey Gresseux (Mumbai)
Initial review of the FiiO R9

I received the FiiO R9 yesterday. Immediately after unboxing it was setup, which took about 45 mins (including initializing about 400 gb of FLAC files from an external SSD and loading the Apple Music and Apple Music Classical apps). Once setup was completed, I began listening to music on my Audeze LCD3. Initially the gain was set to Super High to get the headphones to sound good enough but later I went up to Ultra High and got a better performance out of the LCD3. I’m sure a lower gain setting will be needed with some other headphones, however after being driven by the Burson Conductor Virtuoso with ease I felt this gain setting was needed to achieve comparable results in sound quality.
To summarise, I would say that despite not being comparable with dedicated headphone amplifiers the 5stars were given due the this all in one unit delivering very decent sound with almost incomparable features. I was looking for a player with that makes enjoying my music with so muc convenience and I seemed to have found it in the R9. Will try to have another review after more listening.
I must thank Headphonezone for making these devices available and was happy with receiving my player pretty quickly.

We’re so glad the FiiO R9 is delivering a great listening experience for you, and we appreciate your detailed first impressions! Enjoy the music and all that convenience it brings. Keep the music playing!

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VINAY SHARMA (Pune)
Great DAP with loads of feature. So as the sound

I was using the FIIO K7 AKM version with my own RPI5-based volumio setup for my main music setup. and R9 is a great improvement in terms of Sound quality and tons of connectivity options. there is a learning curve but worth spending time on it. Clear and natural sound. and able to smoothly paly all my offline and online sources well. few quick points to use.
1: use LO setting on the output dial to get a decent and punchy sound. It has two RCA out, use the top one. I noticed low output from the bottom one.
2: It would have been great to have an RCA input or Phono input to make it a complete media hub.
3. I connected a USB3.0 SSD but experienced slow bootup. which is annoying. When I switched to a microsd card this was resolved. Fiio should fix this problem in future firmware.
4; My personal preference is FIIO music app with no eq setting as it gives more natural sound. while paying with eq. I got distortions and clipping in output.
5: I use the PowerAMP app for local music play. I found I cannot use HIRes output option of PwoerAMP R9. Whereas I can use it on my IBasso DX240. this may be resolved in future android versions.

Hey there,

Thank you for taking the time to write this detailed review, we really appreciate the genuine feedback! Your review will definitely help fellow audiophiles to make an informed decision.

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Vikrant (New Delhi)
Great all in one solution with just OK sound

Love the versatility of the unit - it does absolutely everything and connects with almost anything. Needed a solution which would enable me to listen to music while working but not using my desktop or phone as the source. This fit the bill after hearing rave reviews of the R7 this seemed like a step up (at least from the specs) but the overall sound lets this down. It is just ok - my Schiit stack (Magnius, Modius, and Lokius) is way way better. The Schiit stack is warmer as well as punchier than this but the stack didnt solve other issues. I havent yet fiddled with all the settings and there are a lot so will revisit this review once I have had a chance to do so. One other thing if ur an apple iPhone user the android OS may be a steep learning curve. It has been for me. Tested this with Sennheiser IE900s and will be testing this very soon with Meze Advar and Empyrean IIs. As usual shipping (from Chennai to Gurgaon) was extremely fast ordered the previous evening and delivered next day afternoon so kudos to Headphone Zone.