FiiO K17: Another "Combine" - DAC, Streamer and Headphone Amplifier
14.01.2025 07:13 | ~1 minute read
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.
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.
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
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
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