FiiO K11 - Excellent Bargain Dac/Amp

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[@chungang7037]

Yesterday I went to a local HIFI shop and demoed a lot of headphone amps up to the 2000 dollar range, including Woo Audio's Wa7. Not even doing a careful AB test as you have here, everything sounds the same. I was sure I would hear a difference but if they are there they so slight it does not matter to me. Headphones still sound different to each other, and maybe that should be enough in this hobby. Thanks again for your reviews!

[@1812JSmith]

Indeed, headphones make the real difference in sound. As long as an amp is powerful enough to drive a given pair of headphones, it would be easier and free to fine tune the sound signature one wants via EQ, instead of spending $$$ on DACs and amps.

[@chungang7037]

@@1812JSmith Yup, the only time I heard a difference was with some tube amps. EQ is king!

[@BassDad8]

Okay so that was hilarious. Right after you said "Schitt" the volume cut out on your video. I thought you had gotten edited, but no, I had just turned on my K11 and it took over the audio. Anyway, the timing was really funny. Now, on to my real comment. I (obviously) have the Fiio K11. And I could not agree more with your assessment. As a beginning reviewer aka "youtuber audiophile fanboy" (might as well tell it like it is lol), I have found that this little workhorse is the most, as you said, transparent and neutral desktop dac/amp that I have. I think the SMSL DL200 is close, but I find that unit a little flat, so I do not use it much. The K11 allows me to hear my iems and headphones as they were intended to perform. At least it seems that way to me. And based on the feedback from most of my reviews, others seem to think that I am getting a pretty accurate picture of what I am reviewing as well. It is a great tool for that reason. It is enjoyable too, which is what we are after in the end. Anyway, thank you for your review. You confirmed, much more scientifically and objectively, what I had felt since I put it into the stable. It is my go to. Now I wonder what you might think of the XDuoo TA-22. Seems to be some question about the 3W of power that claims... I wish I could test it accurately. Anyway, sorry for taking over the comments! Thank you for a great, accurate and honest review once again! ☮

[@Gnome2905]

hi can this be used with a speaker and subwoofer setup total power is 130Watt

[@VonKickass]

Damn, so refreshing to get such a balanced professional audio review (unlike so many audio snake oil reviewers out there). So true what you said about the necessity for AB testing, and how we can’t just rely on our memories of sounds.

[@carminedesanto6746]

GM ☕️ I still Watch ..but I’m at my endgame for amp/dac for my head fi setup. Amp: Bryston BHA-1 Amp / Pre. Dac : new Denafrips Ares 12-1 DAC . And I’m just enjoying the music in these troubled times 😊

[@nicktan4530]

Bryston BHA-1 Amp sounds similar to THX 789

[@carminedesanto6746]

I have both 😎

[@roa5359]

Thank you for another in depth review. Appreciated. Will you test the newly released K11 R2R? Thanks

[@NoThemeReviews]

I would if someone let me borrow it. I can reach out to a few retailers and see.

[@guybrushtwood]

Hey mate. Nice review as always. It’s a clean looking device. I’m actually digging the rgb on the FiiO branding. Quick question for you; Do you find that different companies have a ‘house’ sound? I know that most dacs all sound clean and neutral, but do you find slight differences in ‘flavours’ (for lack of a better term) between them? Sorry if that’s not making much sense 😅

[@NoThemeReviews]

Hi, no. There’s no “house sound” to these dacs. None of these companies are doing anything to alter the dac chip’s processing-except in some instances limiting the supported audio resolution.

[@MoonshineBeforeSunshine]

Great review as always. I would love if you could get your hands on a SMSL DO400 for a future dac/amp review, and a Sennheiser HD490 Pro or Pro Plus for a future headphones review. I really value and like to hear your usual comprehensive reviews on these mentioned products.

[@TheVeganVicar]

In three hours, I will order the K9 AKM. 🎉

[@sYnDaEx]

Do you have the K9 already? So yes, what do you think about it? What headphones are you using? Thanks.

[@TheVeganVicar]

@@sYnDaEx, actually, I ordered the K7 instead. 😀

[@1812JSmith]

I turn off the logo LED and set the front panel display to auto turn off after 5 mins, making it just a black box.

[@user-yk2jm3mp7l]

Great review. I own a ATH-R70X and considering half of people claim it absolutely needs an amp and the other half says it runs perfectly off their PC with a cheapass mobo I am still waiting for an opportunity to test some amps myself if I can find a shop nearby.

[@parp2323]

Please consider making an updated RME review video!

[@MrBblack92]

I'm interested in this device, but i can get a zen dac v1 for half the price.. i'm using Beyerdynamic 48ohm dt770 pro x .. currently i have them connected through my m-audio track solo interface. Would you reckon either one of this would be a noticeable upgrade?

[@ronald0122]

which port should i use when using a iem like the simgot supermix 4? left or right

[@NoThemeReviews]

Doesn’t matter. Just be careful about volume.

[@iamwoteveriwanttobe]

If I understood correctly one of your gripes, you do know the led can be turned off for the logo?

[@NoThemeReviews]

Yes, just as I mentioned in the video.

[@iamwoteveriwanttobe]

@@NoThemeReviews I must have missed it. Rewatching it you talk about setting the" brightness from zero..." so I assume you mean that. "The led logo is very gaudy....and constantly being reminded of it through harsh led isn't helpful." So what's the "quirk" or issue if you can turn the "harsh led" off? Simply the logo itself?

[@NoThemeReviews]

I clearly said at the end three issues that are not big problems. Logo, screen info, and no dedicated app.

[@nomad5826]

How does this compare to Fosi SK02 in terms of transparency and neutral signature?

[@NoThemeReviews]

They’re exactly the same when volume matched.

[@nomad5826]

@@NoThemeReviews A reviewer on Head-fi mentioned that SK02 is slightly warmer when compared to K11 so I wanted to check with you. Thank you for the reply.

[@GgG-71494]

Do i still need to install drivers in pc for them to work? Or just plug & play?

[@NoThemeReviews]

Just plug and play

[@kishorekumaar4561]

Can we use this DAC in Cambridge amplifiers ? Please suggest

[@NoThemeReviews]

Yes as long as your amps have a Dac input

[@steray8112]

Still can’t get my hands on FiiO JT1.

[@TheVeganVicar]

Consider yourself FORTUNATE. 😢

[@audie-cashstack-uk4881]

There amazing for gaming and blow away 90% of gaming headsets directionery vertical sound staging imaging are all amazing awful for movies and fun for music pop dance techo etc there great very warm and fun without any muddying... thee gaming performance was shockingly good and out of every sub 50 ohm pair I own they are by far the easiest to drive and are naturally loud on a k11 ampdac and sb g6 they are driven hard and ,loud easy..... I have got rid of my hd599s my hd560s and my astro a40s and I know only use fiio jt1s fio ft3s and epos h6pros in a gaming music movie combo my stereo listening is k11 my surround listening is SB G6

[@calvinyip364]

Please review aune ar5000 pls