Fiio unveils DM11 portable CD player with WAV copying and Bluetooth
The round player is expected to cost around $119 and can also serve as an external DAC for laptops.
Fiio has introduced the DM11, a portable CD player that can copy discs to WAV files and supports both wired and wireless headphones. The model is due to arrive soon, with pricing expected to be around $119.
Connecting a USB-C flash drive allows users to save digital copies of CDs. The DM11 also functions as an external DAC when linked to a laptop, playing local files or streaming audio. According to Fiio, its Cirrus Logic CS43198 MasterHiFi chip handles 24-bit, 96 kHz streams and offers a dynamic range reaching 130 dB.
Headphone connections include Bluetooth 5.4 and separate support for balanced and unbalanced 3.5 mm headphones. For balanced headphones, the amplifier delivers up to 525 mW at 32 ohms, with THD below 1%. Bluetooth speakers are supported as well, while an optical/coaxial digital output provides a connection to home audio equipment.
Two replaceable 14500 lithium-ion batteries, each rated at 3.7V and 1,000mAh, power the player. A battery door underneath provides access. Electronic skip protection can be switched on to limit playback interruptions during movement.
The DM11 has a circular body, a transparent lid that makes the loaded disc visible, and several EQ presets. It weighs 263.5 g (9.3 oz) and will come in two-tone orange, blue, or black versions.
