Coming mid-2026, the FiiO K17 R2R Pro DAC and headphone amplifier aims for a more analogue like listening experience with proprietary resistor ladder architecture. FiiO is pushing performance with the ...

The K17 R2R Pro will be on show in June. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. FiiO’s new K17 R2R Pro is a desktop DAC, streamer and ...

IK Multimedia's iLoud Micro Monitors are an excellent pick for anyone who works with audio and video, or just people who like premium sound. One thing that both our computer speaker reviewer and audio ...

FiiO did its part to make actual cassettes cool again in 2025, but has taken a different approach at this year’s CES show. The M33 R2R hi-res music player is stuffed with tech that apes the analogue ...

FiiO’s M33 R2R enters the ~$600 DAP segment with a discrete ladder DAC and high expectations—but key specs and Bluetooth support remain unanswered. It’s a familiar pattern: FiiO shipped more than ...

CDs are having a vinyl moment and we’re seeing a growing number of attractive and highly functional CD players to put the compact in compact disc. The latest player to tempt us to return to the 1990s’ ...

Last year, Fiio introduced the DM13, a portable CD player with modern features (such as USB-C charging and built-in Bluetooth) and priced at $150, making it a relatively affordable excuse to revisit ...

FiiO's new CD deck is a portable player with a powerful desktop mode and seven hours of battery-powered playback. It features an R2R DAC, Bluetooth, and is reasonably priced at $269. With streaming ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Technology journalist specializing in audio, computing and Apple Macs. IK Multimedia has introduced its new Arc On-Ear portable ...

Earlier this summer, FiiO introduced the K15, a versatile DAC and headphone amplifier designed to be the hub for your desktop hi-fi setup. It costs $549. Now, the rising force in budget hi-fi is ...

FiiO's new K13 R2R desktop DAC and headphone amp uses a resistor ladder to deliver ultra low distortion and high accuracy. This latest model has higher output power and more connection options, for ...