FiiO R9

The FiiO R9 is FiiO's new all-in-one system. After the resounding success of the FiiO R7, this R9 promises a unique evolution in the audio market.

As a device, the FiiO R9 incorporates streaming/decoding/headphone amp/Hi-Res player and preamplifier functions in a single device. It is equipped with a wide variety of inputs and outputs, combinable with 10 operating modes to guarantee its versatility. In addition, it has open Android operating system and a 6" full HD screen designed vertically. 

Updated inside and out compared to its little brother FiiO R7, the new R9 will take your HiFi experience to the next level.

Inside the FiiO R9 is a THX AAA 788+ 8-channel headphone amplifier design. Powered by a high-voltage power supply, these headphone amplifiers are connected in parallel via 2x2 groups for a fully balanced four-way design, greatly improving transient performance.

Comb-shaped heat sinks and optimized circuit layout dissipate heat efficiently, ensuring that the R9 is capable of delivering continuous and stable high power output. The result is that the R9 is capable of emitting 7,300 mW per channel at 32 ohms, 102% more than the R7.

The FiiO R9 employs two ES9038PRO DACs, one for each left and right channel. Each DAC chip contains 8 independent D/A converters, and these 8 channels are connected in parallel for totally different output. The result is a precise and detailed sound.

• THD+N: -122 dB
• SNR: 132dB

The R9's internal power supply, digital parts, DAC and headphone amplifier reside on separate boards.

Additionally, there is a metal shield to completely isolate the DAC and THX headphone amplifier sections. These four main parts of the audio circuit are separated on independent boards to prevent crosstalk, further ensuring that the audio signals being processed and their output are accurate, clean and retain their dynamics.

The FiiO R9 has an internal structure in which wireless connectivity has a special place.

Mount the Qualcomm QCC5125 with support for LDAC, aptX Adaptive, aptX LL, aptX HD, aptX, AAC and SBC codecs. Thanks to the Snapdragon 660 the fluidity of the device is fully guaranteed.

This FiiO R9 boasts impressive audio performance thanks to its five-stage audio architecture with carefully designed IV, LPF, gain, preamp and current expansion stages.

An important part of the audio circuit are the OPA2211 op-amps, manufactured using the silicon germanium CMOS process, which guarantees the excellent performance of the chip. The variable gain and variable supply voltage design results in 5 gain levels, allowing you to adjust exactly the desired listening volume. It doesn't matter if you use IEMs or hard-to-move headphones because you will get a great listening experience.

In turn, the FiiO R9 incorporates a new long-life, high-efficiency, low-noise 40W industrial-grade power supply, which supports an ultra-wide range of input voltages (85-305 VAC) and is also capable of running in a wide range of temperatures.

Additionally, it supports external DC power supply, allowing you to pair the R9 with a high-performance linear power supply that delivers its own sound. When the R9 is paired with an external AC power supply, you can choose to enable Ground Lift functionality to reduce crosstalk for purer sound.

FiiO's new all-in-one system features separate power supplies for the digital and analogue parts of the audio circuit, avoiding crosstalk between the digital/analogue parts and achieving better isolation and shielding between the Two parts.

The analog part of the audio circuit features a finely divided multi-stage power supply, including digital-to-analog conversion, LPF, pre-stage processing, amplification unit and other power supply stages. Each power supply stage uses many LDOs for secondary voltage stabilization, further ensuring clean and stable power supply.

The FiiO R9 features a 6-inch tall vertical display with 2160 x 1080 resolution combined with the open Android operating system for a completely intuitive experience.

The open Android operating system not only allows the user to freely install and use streaming music and other third-party applications, but is also completely refined so that the user does not have to worry about application compatibility issues. .

One of the new features of the FiiO R9 is the integration of the HDMI connection in its three alternatives: input, output and ARC, to achieve a very special audiovisual experience.

• HDMI IN: Connect the FiiO R9 to computers, game consoles, Blu-Ray players and other devices via HDMI IN, and connect to monitors and other similar devices via HDMI OUT for a high-resolution visual and audio experience.

• HDMI OUT: to connect to an external TV/monitor via HDMI OUT to enjoy a better remote control experience on a larger screen.

• HDMI ARC: Allows you to connect devices such as televisions and Blu-Ray players, and in turn, connect, for example, the FiiO SP3 and other similar sound equipment through the RCA outputs or XLR for high quality audio.

The number of inputs and outputs on the FiiO R9 makes it the best desktop option.

• Front connectors:

• 6.35mm headphone output
• 4.4mm balanced output
• 4-pin XLR balanced output

• Rear connectors:

• 3-pin XLR balanced line output
• 2 x RCA line output
• Coaxial output
• Coaxial input
• Optical output
• Optical input
• HDMI IN
• HDMI OUT / HDMI ARC
• USB HOST
• Type-C USB 3.0

The FiiO R9 incorporates 10 different modes of use:

• Android mode: to use third-party applications and the most popular streaming platforms.

• Pure Tone Mode: disable Android Mode for a truly immersive music experience.

• USB DAC mode: to connect with a PC or smartphone and improve its sound.

• Bluetooth Receiver Mode: Supports adaptive aptX, LDAC and other codecs, for high-quality wireless sound.

• AirPlay mode: compatible with iOS devices and connect wirelessly to iPhone, iPad and more.

• Roon Ready Mode

• Optical/Coaxial Input Modes: By being able to accept optical coaxial inputs, the R9 transforms into a high-end audio decoder.

• HDMI input mode: supports audio input from devices such as game consoles, Blu-Ray, players and set-top boxes.

• HDMI ARC Mode: Supports audio return from devices such as TVs/projectors.

The FiiO R9 can become the center of your hi-fi setup, connecting with headphones and speakers simultaneously.

You can seamlessly switch between headphone to speaker outputs with the turn of a knob and reap the benefits of all output modes.

• PO+PRE OUT: front headphone output + rear line output.

• PO: for the front headphone output.

• PRE OUT: only for rear line output (volume adjustable)

• LO: only for rear line output (fixed level output)

In terms of design, the R9 adopts a dual metallic color scheme featuring extraordinary texture.

The chassis-colored 4H PET is adhered to the body of the R9 as a protective layer that also helps prevent fingerprints and scratches from accumulating. In addition, the high-density metal body is more robust and stable, which helps to effectively reduce deformation and minimize the degradation of sound performance caused by vibrations, thus ensuring stable delivery of high-quality music. high quality.

The FiiO R9 is compatible with the FiiO control app to manage everything that happens on your device.

You can also add to the desktop experience offered by the R9, official FiiO accessories such as the FiiO RM3 wireless remote control and the mechanical keyboard for FiiO K1BK devices. The goal: expand the ways to enjoy your R9 and its ways of use.

• 1 x AC Power Cable
• 2 x Table base
• 4 x Double-sided silicone tape
• 1 x FiiO RM3 Bluetooth Remote Control
• 1 x microSD card holder
• 1 x USB Cable
• 1 x Headphone Adapter
• 1 x Warranty Card
• 1 x Cleaning Cloth
• 1 x Dust Cover Plug
• 1 x Fuse
• 2 x Galvanized PET film (pre-installed)
• 1 x Tempered Film (pre-installed)