Fiio DM11 portable CD player unveiled with two upgrades to a classic round design
Fiio has unveiled the DM11 CD player with an attractive round body reminiscent of retro models. The player features a clear top cover allowing for quick identification of loaded discs.
One of the upgraded features is support for both Bluetooth 5.4 wireless and 3.5 mm balanced headpones in addition to standard 3.5 mm unbalanced headphones. The amplifier provides up to 525 mW of power at 32 ohms and a THD under 1% to balanced headphones. The player can also connect to external Bluetooth speakers for wireless music enjoyment.
The DM11 is powered by two 14500 3.7V 1,000mAh lithium-ion batteries that are easily replaced after opening the battery door on the bottom. When carried about, the electronic skip protection (ESP) can be activated to reduce dropouts.
Another upgraded feature is its ability to archive CDs as digital music files in WAV format when a USB-C flash drive is plugged in, giving owners of rare recordings a convenient way to make backup copies.
The DM11 can also be used as an external DAC when connected to any laptop, allowing it to play streaming and local digital music files. Its Cirrus Logic CS43198 MasterHiFi chip supports 24-bit, 96 kHz audio streams while delivering a dynamic range of up to 130 dB, according to Fiio.
The player can be integrated with a home audio system thanks to an optical/coaxial digital out jack. When connected to laptops using a USB-C cable, the DM11 can also be used as an external DAC, enabling high-resolution playback of digital music files.
The 263.5 g (9.3 oz) DM11 is arriving soon in two-tone orange, blue, or black variants, with an expected price of around $119. While waiting, readers can browse the company's other CD players in the Fiio store on Amazon.
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