FIIO LAUNCHES BTR13 PORTABLE DAC

The FiiO  BTR13 has been designed as a versatile Portable DAC with three selectable modes: Headphone Dongle, Bluetooth DAC, and USB Computer Sound Card.

FIIO BTR13 PORTABLE DAC

The new BTR13 from FiiO offers an affordable portable solution featuring a dedicated three-position toggle switch, you are able to conveniently switch between the PC/BT/PHONE modes allowing the BTR13 to work as an external USB Computer Sound Card for headphones, Bluetooth Audio Decoder, and Audio Dongle DAC.

USB DAC

Versatile and compact, the BTR13 can be connected to a PC/Mac for use as a USB DAC and headphone amp, when in this mode, the BTR13 is powered completely by the computer. ​ When used as a Bluetooth Decoder Headphone Amplifier, the BTR13 is powered by its internal rechargeable battery. Connect the BTR13 to a phone via the supplied USB Type-C cable for use as a Portable Headphone Dongle DAC, and the BTR13 is again powered by its internal battery.

FULLY BALANCED

The FiiO BTR13 features dual Cirrus Logic CS43131 fully-balanced DACs and is able to output up to 220mW. Together with the option of either 3.5mm single-ended or 4.4mm headphone outputs, the BTR13 is suitable for a host of different wired headphones.

The 3.5mm headphone output on the BTR13 fully supports the CTIA (Cellular Telecommunications Industry Association) standard of in-line controls. You are able to use the microphone on your headphones with the BTR13, and utilise Play/Pause/Volume ​ using the controls on your headphone cable.

BLUETOOTH APTX HD AND LDAC

The BTR13 utilises the Qualcomm QCC5125 Bluetooth chip and supports Bluetooth codecs including aptX HD and LDAC, allowing it to support high-resolution audio transmission up to 96kHz in both Bluetooth and USB DAC modes.

GAMING

Thanks to the BTR13 supporting a UAC1.0 plug-and-play driver-less mode, it is also perfect for use with listening to audio from the PS5, Nintendo Switch and other devices.

PARAMETRIC EQUALISER (PEQ)

As with other FiiO products, such as the K19 Desktop Headphone DAC, the BTR13 supports a 10-band Parametric Equaliser (PEQ). This PEQ is able to be used in all three of the BTR13’s operating modes, allowing you to independently adjust the tuning style more in line with your personal preferences, or use FiiO’s preset sound effects and headphone curves. The 10-band PEQ can be adjusted using either the FiiO Control app for phones, or via a web-portal accessible from FiiO’s website.

FIIO BTR13 SPECIFICATIONS

Bluetooth Chipset Qualcomm QCC5125 (CPU + DSP Dual-core Architecture)

DAC CS43131 x 2

Bluetooth Codecs SBC/AAC/aptX/aptX LL/aptX Adaptive/aptX HD/LDAC

Bluetooth Version 5.1

Display 0.96-inch 80×160 color IPS

Headphone Outputs 3.5mm Single-ended / 4.4mm Balanced

Output Power Single-ended: L+R≥100mW+100mW (32Ω, THD+N＜1%)

Balanced: L+R≥220mW+220mW (32Ω, THD+N＜1%)

In-line Control Supports CTIA standard: Play/Pause/Volume control

Frequency Response 20Hz~40kHz (-3dB)

Output Impedance ＜0.6Ω (32Ω load)

Signal-to-noise Ratio ≥128dB (A-weighted)

THD+N ＜0.0018% (1kHz/-4dB@32Ω)

Noise Floor ＜1μV (A-weighted)

Charging Time ≤2 hours

Battery Life 8 hours

Weight 28.6g

Dimensions 63.2 x 30 x 18.8mm (Including Back Clip)

FIIO BTR13 PORTABLE DAC PRICE AND AVAILABILITY

Available in either Black or Blue, weighing just 28.6g, with a full-colour 0.96″ screen and built-in belt-clip, the FiiO BTR13 is available from September, priced £64 / $64 / €64

HiFi PiG Says: Pocket friendly, versatile and affordable, the FiiO BTR13 Portable DAC should be a big hit.