FiiO K-series (K11, K13, K17)
TL;DR
FiiO's K-series is a line of desktop DAC/headphone amp combos targeting budget-to-mid audiophile buyers. K11 (~$130) uses a CS43198 DAC; K13 R2R uses discrete R2R for a warmer tone; higher models add more power and I/O.
FiiO’s K-series is a family of desktop DAC/headphone amplifier combo units designed for computer audio and personal listening. Popular for balancing feature-set, sound quality, and price.
Key models
- FiiO K11 – CS43198 Delta-Sigma DAC, 1400 mW balanced output, ~$130
- FiiO K13 R2R – discrete R2R ladder DAC for a warmer more natural sound, ~$400
Who they’re for
PC audio users pairing with over-ear headphones (Sennheiser HD 600, HiFiMAN, Audeze planars) or IEMs. Compact desktop footprint, USB-C computer input, dedicated headphone output.
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