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FiiO K17: Another "Combine" - DAC, Streamer and Headphone Amplifier

FiiO presented a new DAC with a built-in streamer and headphone amplifier FiiO K17 at CES 2025. The device's arsenal includes a parametric 31-band equalizer inherited from the K19 model and a precision digital-to-analog converter based on an assembly of AKM AK4191 + AK4499EX x 2 chips. Three femtosecond oscillators with ultra-low phase noise, a fully balanced circuit and a linear 35 W power supply provide high-quality sound.

FiiO K17. Image source - (c) FiiO
FiiO K17. Image source - (c) FiiO

To control the FiiO K17, you can use a large  touch screen on the front panel of the case, a wireless remote control and a proprietary application for mobile devices FiiO Control.

FiiO K17. Image source - (c) FiiO
FiiO K17. Image source - (c) FiiO

The FiiO K17 is designed to work with headphones as well as in a complete system, with both single-ended RCA and balanced XLR analog outputs. A fully discrete transistor amplifier (Class AB) allows the device rise 2 x 4 W of power

FiiO K17. Image source - (c) FiiO
FiiO K17. Image source - (c) FiiO

The FiiO K17 network DAC with headphone amplifier is expected to be available in late January 2025 at a suggested retail price of $899.99 / €999.99.

Specifications

This product is in the Hi-Fi and High End Electronics and Acoustics database

DACs — FiiO K17

  • Model name

    K17

  • Conversion type

    N/A

  • Engine

    AKM AK4191 + AK4499EX x 2

  • DSD compatability

    Yes

  • Parameters

    N/A

  • Frequency response low +/- 3dB (Hz)

    20

  • Frequency response high +/- 3dB (Hz)

    20000

  • Gain (dBu)

    N/A

  • Output Level (balanced) (V)

    N/A

  • Output Level (single-ended) (V)

    N/A

  • Input Impedance (balanced) (Ω)

    N/A

  • Input Impedance (single-ended) (Ω)

    N/A

  • Output Impedance (balanced) (Ω)

    N/A

  • Output Impedance (single-ended) (Ω)

    N/A

  • Analog outputs

    N/A

  • Signal to Noise Ratio (dB)

    121

  • Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise (% at 22 kHz)

    0.00053

  • Dimensions (mm)

    N/A

  • Weight (kg)

    N/A

  • Official link

FiiO K17. Image source - (c) FiiO
FiiO K17. Image source - (c) FiiO

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