If you are in the market for a desktop DAC and headphone amplifier, then you may want to check out FiiO’s latest offering. FiiO continues to make waves in the audio industry with their latest release, the K11 R2R desktop DAC and headphone amplifier. This innovative device offers audiophiles a versatile and powerful addition to their setups.
The K11 R2R boasts a variety of inputs, including USB Type-C, optical, and coaxial. For outputs, it features both 6.35mm and 4.4mm headphone jacks, along with an RCA stereo line-out, making it adaptable for both headphone and hi-fi system use. A 1.1-inch VA display ensures users can easily track audio settings and playback information.
Building on the success of the original K11, the K11 R2R introduces significant upgrades. It’s FiiO’s first DAC/amplifier with a four-channel, fully differential, 24-bit R2R DAC, which promises a smoother and more natural sound. The device supports high-resolution audio formats, including 32-bit/384kHz files and native DSD256, and delivers up to 1,300mW of power output.
A standout feature is the multi-function volume knob, which also serves as a power switch and menu navigator. Users can effortlessly switch between Line Out, Pre-out, and Power Out modes with a double press.
The K11 R2R’s architecture includes 192 precision resistors per channel, ensuring low noise and distortion, and a highly musical sound signature. It offers three gain levels and volume curves, making it suitable for a wide range of headphones, from sensitive models to those with high impedance.
Additionally, users can choose between Non-Oversampling (NOS) and Over-sampling (OS) playback modes, with the latter upscaling audio to a maximum of 384kHz. The illuminated FiiO logo, with customizable RGB lighting, adds a touch of personalization and allows users to quickly identify the sampling rate of the current file.
The K11 R2R is designed to pair perfectly with FiiO’s SR11 streamer, offering a compact and powerful headphone listening system. The FiiO K11 R2R Desktop DAC and Headphone Amplifier can had in a choice of Obsidian Black or Midnight Silver for US$159.99 when it becomes available later this month. Eager audiophiles can put down their money for one by pre-ordering it from FiiO’s store on Aliexpress.
But before you jump into it, you may want to know that a striking red version is set to launch later this year. So if you are into eye-catching colors, you may want to wait out for the red model.
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via Forbes.