FiiO

FiiO K13 R2R

A resistor-ladder DAC at a chip-DAC price: 192 thin-film resistors, a fully balanced amp with real power, Bluetooth in, and a ten-band EQ, all in one desk box.

Best affordable R2R desktop DAC and amp

Specs

DAC4-channel 24-bit R2R
Power2400 mW x2 balanced at 32 ohm
InputsUSB, optical, coaxial, Bluetooth 5.4
Outputs6.35mm, 4.4mm balanced, RCA, XLR

Editorial score

Sound 85
Build 84
Value 88
Features 84
PRICE $$

Pros & cons

  • Discrete 24-bit R2R conversion with NOS and OS modes
  • 2.4 W per channel balanced
  • Bluetooth 5.4 with LDAC and a 10-band PEQ
  • NOS mode rolls off the top end
  • Rivals offer more power for the money

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