Fiio R7 Review - Hifi Desktop Amp/Dac/Streamer

[@RosemarySoriano-n6v]

Thank you again for your great review and support.😊

[@mattcavanough]

Thanks for the review. I've had this since it's release and have been happy using it as a bedside DAC/amp for Tidal and also digital vinyl rips using the SD card slot, just with a HIFIMAN Edition XS and sometimes even IEMs. Great idea to add the volume wheel. Agree a remote would make things easier. Thanks again. :)

[@asan1050]

Thank you very much!

[@JoseFerreira-zb7wh]

It's pretty nice. A lot of these recent streamers are. The problem is, being android based, it's destined to become a brick after a few android updates. Only really big companys have the capability to invest in software development in the long run. The typical audio company's focus is sell the newer model. No way they're going to invest in gear they don't sell anymore.

[@Finlander89]

When Hifiman rolled out the clearance sales this fall, I couldn't pass on the Arya Stealths for "cheap". So I grabbed the R7 to function as a hub for my PC audio setup, the Aryas sound nice with the R7 to my casual untrained ear, especially after I got the balanced cable for it. I still plan to get Schiit Vali3 on the side to try out how them tubes sound and for speakers I'm thinking Schiit Rekkr for an amp (since I'm already set on the Vali3 and I like my setup somewhat uniform visually) with Micca RB42 or MB42X G2 for compact speakers since it's a PC setup after all. I like the great number and variety of all the inputs and outputs the R7 has and since it's an android os, you can add all sorts of neat audio visualizers etc from the play store to flare up the experience. Loving it so far! My experience in hifi prior to this is limited to investing in Hifiman Sundara x Topping DX3 Pro+ a year ago after visiting a local Hifi con but my current living situation doesn't support bassy speaker setup if I wanna upkeep the relations with the neighbors :)

[@TheVeganVicar]

Mr. Ayrit, thank you for another wonderful review! 👌 Reverend Dr. Thomas, ✝️ The Vegan Vicar 🌱

[@davidelmquist8670]

Why not the newer R9?

[@patrickmccrank8414]

So you still can't control the R7 with an Android phone?