FIIO R9 DESKTOP MUSIC STREAMER AND HEADPHONE AMPLIFIER LAUNCHES AT CES 2024

FiiO launch the R9 Flagship Desktop Music Streamer and Headphone Amplifier with Dual 8-Channel ES9038PRO DACs and HDMI ARC, at CES 2024.

FIIO AT CES 2024

The FiiO R9 Desktop Music Streamer and Headphone Amplifier launch leads the FiiO 2024 line-up announcements, alongside the FiiO KA17 Portable USB Headphone DAC/Amplifier, and FiiO K9 PRO ESS Skylight Edition Desktop Headphone Amplifier.

The new FiiO R9 Desktop Music Streamer And Headphone Amplifier builds upon the FiiO R7 model, launched in 2023.

FIIO R9 DESKTOP MUSIC STREAMER AND HEADPHONE AMPLIFIER

Equipped with dual high-performance 8-Channel ESS Sabre ES9038PRO DACs and high-power 8-Channel THX AAA 788+ desktop-grade amplification, delivering up to 7300mW of power output, the FiiO R9 is designed as a powerful and versatile solution for listening to your digital audio. Featuring a wealth of input and output options, including HDMI ARC, the FiiO R9 has been designed to work with a host of devices, including wired headphones, wireless headphones, active speakers, smartphones, PCs, and more.

STREAMING SERVICES

The FiiO R9 supports high-resolution PCM up to 768kHz/32-Bit, native DSD512 audio, and features MQA decoding. Sporting 4GB of RAM, 64GB of onboard storage (expandable to 2TB via SD card), your personal collection of audio files can be played back using the highly intuitive pre-installed FiiO Music application. In addition, all of your favourite streaming applications including TIDAL, Apple Music, Qobuz, Amazon Music, Deezer, Spotify, Soundcloud etc, can be installed directly on to the R9 via either the pre-installed Google Play Store or FiiO Store apps. ​

FIIO R9 CUSTOM ANDROID

The R9 runs on a customised version of Android and bypasses Android’s SRC restriction globally meaning the FiiO Music app and other 3rd party streaming applications will deliver their audio in its native quality. Nothing is downsampled as can sometimes happen on Android devices.

Navigating around the FiiO R9 is easy, thanks to its full-colour Full-HD 6-inch touchscreen display. In addition, the R9 comes supplied with a Bluetooth remote control.

64GB INTERNAL STORAGE

The FiiO R9’s 64GB of internal storage is complimented by SD, USB, Optical, Coaxial, and Ethernet inputs, with the FiiO R9 also supporting wireless connectivity thanks to having both 2.4GHz/5GHz Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 5.0 on board. Access your music files stored on the onboard memory or SD card; physically connect your audio source, such as an external HDD; wirelessly send audio to the R9 via DLNA or Airplay, or utilise the R9 as a Roon Ready endpoint. You can even transmit music via Bluetooth from your smartphone or PC.

ESS SABRE DACS

Thanks to its 8-Channel THX AAA-788+ amplifier and dual 8-Channel ESS Sabre ES9038PRO DACs, the FiiO R9 also has a choice of wired and wireless connections to your favourite headphones. Single-ended 6.35mm and balanced 4.4mm connections feature, as well as a balanced 4-pin XLR output. With a power output of up to 7300mW, the R9 is more than capable of driving both low-and high-impedance headphones.

In addition, the R9 is able to output audio via Bluetooth using a wide range of different standards — including AAC, SBC, aptX, aptX HD, and LDAC.

FIIO R9 DESKTOP MUSIC STREAMER AND HEADPHONE AMPLIFIER PRICE

The FiiO R9 is available from mid-January, priced £1,399 / $1,499

FIIO KA17 PORTABLE USB HEADPHONE DAC/AMPLIFIER

FiiO are also launching the pocket friendly KA17 Portable USB Headphone DAC/Amplifier available from February, priced £139 / $149 / €159.

FIIO K9 PRO ESS SKYLIGHT EDITION DESKTOP HEADPHONE DAC/AMPLIFIER

And also new at CES 2024 id the FiiO K9 PRO ESS Skylight Edition Desktop Headphone DAC/Amplifier.

HiFi PiG Says: As expected, a whole load of new Headfi goodies from FiiO at CES 2024!