Short summary
A digital audio player with dual ES9038Pro DAC chips and a THX788+ 8-channel amp chipset for up to 7300mW. An XMOS XU316 16-core processor handles processing, with HDMI ARC and a liquid-metal body.
Key info
- Desktop digital audio player w/ dual ES9038PRO DACs
- THX AAA 788+ amplifier w/ an 8-ch/ design
- Output up to 7,300mW
- XMOS XU316 16-core processor
- HDMI ARC input for television sound
- Two-tone liquid metal body
- Colour LED lighting
Specifications
| Weight | 2271 g |
| Dimensions (HxWxD) | 160 x 115 x 127 mm |
| DAC Type | ESS Labs ES9038PRO × 2 |
| Headphone output power | 8 channels THX788+; 7300mW |
| Digital inputs | USB/BT/coaxial/optical/HDMI IN/HDMI ARC |
| Digital outputs | USB/coaxial/TOSLINK |
| What's in the box | Power cord, USB data cable, Flat base, Angled base, Micro SD card holder, 6.35mm adapter, Bluetooth remote control |
Description
FiiO R9 is an ultimate-level desktop streamer that comes with a high-end Dual ES9038Pro DAC chipset along with 8-channel THX788+ high-power amplification. It’s the ultimate powerful with up to 7300mW(around 7W) output level through the balanced headphone outputs. FiiO R9 comes loaded with Android 10 which is upgradable to Android 12 for easy access to the latest media applications on the Play Store. FiiO R9 can single-handedly manage all the requirements one would have from a flagship desktop device!!
Ultimate Level Sonic Performance
FiiO has equipped the flagship R9 with an ultimate-level dual-DAC arrangement. The DAC section on the device adopts dual ES9038Pro flagship 32-bit DAC chips from ESS Sabre Technologies. The ES9038Pro is a trusted and reputed chipset that has garnered a lot of praise for its impressive sound signal decoding performance. FiiO has implemented the same in its other flagship devices such as the M17 portable audio player. It’s a true flagship DAC arrangement for ultimate sonic precision and accuracy.
Strong Amplification With Stronger Chipset
In order to get the best out of the R9’s dual DAC setup, FiiO has equipped the device with a THX788+ truly desktop amp chipset. It is implemented in an 8-channel design to provide a strong amplification to the signal. FiiO R9 has a rated output of up to 7300mW through the 4-pin XLR and 4.4mm balanced ports.
New-Generation XMOS USB Processor
FiiO R9 comes with the latest-generation USB signal processor chipset. It comes equipped with XMOS XU316 16-core 3rd-gen processor. It enables smoother sound signal processing and supports 32-bit PCM and native DSD signal decoding on the device.
HDMI ARC Input Supported
Along with the regular USB, Coaxial, and Optical input options, the new FiiO R9 also supports HDMI ARC for digital sound signal input on the device. It allows for a more convenient TV connection mode for the users.
New Exquisite Build Structure
FiiO R9 is an exquisitely built digital desktop streamer. The device has a luxurious two-tone liquid metal body with colorful ring LED around the knobs and also a colorful LED strip on the front. The R9 looks spectacular from every angle and defeinitely elevates the look of your setup with its premium aura.
Features
- Ultimate Flagship Desktop Media Streamer.
- Dual ES9038Pro DAC Chips.
- High-Power THX788+ Amp Chipset.
- Powerful Eight-Channel Design.
- XMOS XU316 USB Processor.
- Up to 7W Output Power.
- HDMI ARC, USB, Coaxial, Optical Input Support.
- RCA, XLR Line-Out Options.
- XLR, 4.4mm, 6.35mm Headphone Outputs.
- Qualcomm’s Bluetooth Chipset.
- LDAC, AptX HD, AptX, SBC, AAC transmission protocols.
- Android 10 OS(Upgradable to Android 12).
- 6” Bright 1080x2160px Display Screen. >Colorful LED Lights.

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