FiiO K17: High-End Sound with Retro Elegance
Discover the $900 FiiO K17 headphone amplifier, featuring dual DACs, a 3.93-inch touchscreen, Bluetooth LDAC, and 4000mW balanced output power.
The FiiO K17 is an audiophile-grade headphone amplifier that blends retro elegance with cutting-edge technology. At $900, this dual-DAC marvel (AK4191/AK4499EX) delivers exceptional sound quality. With a 3.93-inch touchscreen, it supports high-res Bluetooth codecs like LDAC and aptX Adaptive while also handling analog and digital sources, such as turntables or CD players. Its discrete amplifier design produces 4000mW+4000mW of balanced power, making it ideal for driving demanding headphones and IEMs.
Specifications
- DAC Chips: Dual AK4499EX + AK4191
- Output Power: 4000mW+4000mW (balanced mode)
- Screen: 3.93-inch touchscreen (Android 12)
- Bluetooth: LDAC, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive
- Processor: X2000 multi-core with ESP32-S3 SoC
- Power Supply: 35W low-noise linear power with multi-stage design
- Audio Circuits: Fully balanced, discrete OP+transistor design
- Ports: Ethernet, USB, XLR, and analog inputs
- Compatibility: Roon Ready (certification pending)