Listening to music when out and about is, well, just listening. Music becomes your life’s BGM—whether you’re half-asleep on the bus, daydreaming, or scrolling through the latest celebrity meltdown. But if you do pay attention to the quality and demand more, the FiiO TINY is the most affordable upgrade to give your smartphone’s audio some backbone.
This pocket-sized DAC and headphone amp comes in two versions. TINY A offers 3.5 mm and USB-C with passthrough charging (up to 2A/20V), so you can top up your phone while topping up your ears. TINY B adds a 4.4 mm jack alongside 3.5 mm, pushing enough power to rival balanced setups, with both ports able to play simultaneously.
Spec-wise, it supports PCM 384 kHz/32-bit and DSD256 decoding, running on an audiophile-grade DSP chip. A 10-band parametric EQ via the FiiO Control app (or web) lets you dial in your sound, save profiles in the cloud, and even share them with other users. It also supports in-line controls, call recording, karaoke, and gaming chat.
The all-metal T-shaped CNC body keeps things compact and sturdy, while compatibility spans Android, iOS, HarmonyOS, Windows, macOS, Linux, plus consoles like Switch and PS5.
The FiiO TINY is available on AliExpress for US$36.09.
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