FiiO R9 Desktop Media Player, Titanium

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Key Features

FiiO's flagship all-in-one streamer
Features dual ES9038PRO DACs for superior sound compared to the FiiO R7
Eight-channel THX788+ amp chipset for powerful headphone amplification
HDMI ARC, USB, coaxial, and optical inputs to accommodate all home media
Android OS supports third-party apps, as well as Roon Ready and AirPlay-compatible

FiiO R9 Desktop Media Player, Titanium Overview

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The FiiO R9 Desktop Media Player is a flagship high-fidelity streamer designed for audiophile desktop setup, featuring dual ES9038PRO DAC chips and impressive connectivity for its size. With Android 10, upgradable to Android 12, it offers seamless access to the latest streaming platforms and third-party apps for a world of audio entertainment at your fingertips. Moreover, its wide range of input and output options, including HDMI ARC, USB, coaxial, and optical inputs, along with RCA, XLR, and multiple headphone outputs, makes it highly versatile. The FiiO R9?s 7W balanced headphone amplification, coupled with a modern, titanium-finished design, six-inch display, and colourful LED lights, make it a striking addition to any desktop.

Product Ref: 294706

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Ultimate Level Sonic Performance

The FiiO R9 Flagship Desktop Media Player features a dual-DAC setup, featuring dual ES9038PRO DACs from ESS Sabre Technologies, for exceptional stereo sound. This flagship 32-bit DAC arrangement has been used to ensure its high-resolution signal decoding, offering impressive sonic precision and accuracy. Each chip contains eight independent converters, with each channel connected in parallel for ultimate clarity. It's the same high-quality arrangement found in FiiO's other flagship devices, guaranteeing the best in-brand audio experience for discerning audiophiles.

With THX Headphone Amplification

With the THX788+ amp chipset, the FiiO R9 delivers convenient and powerful amplification through its eight-channel design. This technology ensures a staggering output of up to 7300mW (approx. 7W) through its 4-pin XLR and 4.4mm balanced headphone outputs, providing ample power for even the most demanding headphones and ensuring your music always sounds its best during private listening sessions. The total output at 32Ω is 102% higher than the FiiO R7, providing a significant step-up in home audio capability.

Cutting-Edge Connectivity

The FiiO R9 excels in connectivity, equipped with the latest XMOS XU316 USB processor for smoother sound signal processing and support for 32-bit PCM and native DSD decoding. Additionally, it introduces HDMI ARC input support, offering a convenient connection to TVs and enhancing the device’s versatility for a wide range of digital sound signal inputs. Along with HDMI, the R9 also features XLR and RCA outputs, and optical, coaxial, and USB connection options, making the R9 a true hub for your home entertainment sources.

Android OS & Application Support

Running on Android 10 and upgradable to Android 12, the FiiO R9 provides easy access to all the latest media applications from the Play Store. This feature ensures your media player is always up-to-date, enhancing its functionality and the variety of media it can stream directly.

10 Modes of Operation

The FiiO R9 supports coaxial, optical, USB, HDMI, and HDMI ARC—ideal for TV connectivity. It also offers Bluetooth and AirPlay streaming, Android mode for third-party apps, is Roon Ready, and includes FiiO's Pure Music Mode for optimised performance, with a front dial for headphone and speaker output switching.

Exquisite Design and Build

The luxurious two-tone liquid metal body of the FiiO R9, complemented by colourful LED rings around the knobs and a front LED strip, offers both premium functionality and aesthetic appeal. This exquisite design not only ensures high-quality sound but also adds a touch of elegance to your audio setup.

Features

Industry-leading components used for flagship desktop media player
Dual ES9038PRO DAC for high-definition audio
THX788+ headphone amp chipset in eight-channel design, supplying up to 7300mW balanced output
Equipped with XMOS XU316 16-core 3rd-gen USB processor
Supports high-resolution audio formats and features Qualcomm’s Bluetooth Chipset
Five levels of gain, allowing you to tweak your listening volume
The power supply, digital section, DAC and headphone amp are isolated on separate boards
Features Android 10 OS, upgradable to Android 12 for app support
HDMI ARC, USB, coaxial, and optical inputs for versatility
RCA, XLR line-out, and 4-pin XLR, 4.4mm and 6.35mm headphone outputs
6” 1080x2160px display for clear control and navigation
Colourful LED lights for aesthetic appeal
The titanium finish adds a luxurious touch

What's in the box?

FiiO R9 Desktop Media Player
AC power cord
Flat rubber base
Titled rubber base
4 x Silicone double-sided tape
RM3 Bluetooth remote control
USB cable
Headphone adapter
Cleaning cloth
Dust cover plug
Extra fuse
MicroSD card holder (pre-installed)
2 x PET electroplated film (pre-installed)
Tempered film(pre-installed)
Quick start guide
RM3 tips guide
Warranty card

Specifications

General

Name/Model	R9
Working mode	Android mode Pure Music mode USB DAC mode Bluetooth Receiving mode AirPlay mode Coaxial decoding mode Roon Ready Optical decoding mode HDMI IN mode HDMI ARC mode
Colour	Black silver patchwork
Weight	About 227g
Display	6-inch (1080x2160) bezel-less display
RAM	4GB
microSD card	Single SD card, supports up to 2TB theoretically
Channel balance	L20 R20 (0.5dB per level)
Hardware solution	SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 660; DAC: ES9038Pro; Amp: 8-channel THX AAA 788+; USB decoding: XU316; Bluetooth: WCN3980 (transmission), QCC5125 (reception)
Volume control	Volume knob
Dimensions	About 115x127x160mm
ROM/Available storage	64GB/About 46GB
Gain mode	Ultra high gain Super high gain High gain Medium gain Low gain
Recommended headphone impedance	PO: 8 150Ω BAL: 8 350Ω

Buttons and Ports

Buttons	Encoder knob (supports volume adjustment and power on) Output selection knob
DC power input	φ6.2mm DC port
BAL headphone output	Standard 4.4mm port XLR4 BAL port
BAL line output	XLR3 BAL port
Digital optical input	Optical port
Digital optical output interface	Optical port
Network port	100M Ethernet port
USB	Type-C USB3.0+USB A (data transmission)
Toggle switch	DC/AC power supply switch, Ground switch
Headphone output	Standard 6.35mm port
Single-ended line output	RCA port
Digital coaxial input	RCA port
Digital coaxial output	RCA port
HDMI port	HDMI IN, HDMI OUT (ARC)

Special Functions

WiFi	2.4GHz/5GHz, supports DLNA, AirPlay, Wi-Fi song transmission, Roon Ready, etc.
Bluetooth reception (5.1)	SBC/AAC/aptX/aptX-LL/aptX-HD/aptX-Adaptive/LDAC
HDMI Decoding	Supports DVD/set-top box/computer, etc.
MQA	Supported MQA full decoding
USB DAC	Supports up to 768kHz/32bit; DSD512 (Native)
Local decoding	Supports up to 384kHz/32bit; DSD256 (Native)
USB Audio	768kHz/32bit; DSD512 (DoP/D2P/Native)
Coaxial in	Supports up to 192kHz/24bit
Optical iN	Supports up to 96kHz/24bit
Coaxial out	Supports up to 384kHz/24bit; DSD128 (D2P/DOP)
Optical out	Supports up to 192kHz/24bit
HDMI in	Supports up to 192kHz/24bit
HDMI out	Supports up to 192kHz/24bit
EQ adjustment	10-band dynamic EQ adjustment (±12dB), 8 kinds of preset EQ built-in, self-defined EQ support
Operation mode	Supports gesture navigation, 2-button navigation, 3-button navigation
Screensaver	Supported
Firmware upgrade	Supports upgrade through local storage+microSD card+OTA
Double tap to wake up	Supported
Bluetooth transmission (5.0)	AAC/SBC/aptX/aptX HD/LDAC/LHDC
Fiio Link	Android: WiFi and Bluetooth controls; iOS: Bluetooth control
HDMI ARC	Supports devices with ARC function
All to DSD	Supported
Sampling rate indication	Blue: SBC Cyan: AAC Purple: aptX/aptX LL Yellow: aptX HD White: LDAC Green: aptX Adaptive Orange: LHDC Blue: Lossy audio Cyan: SQ Yellow: HR Green: DSD Magenta: MQA
RGB light design	L-shaped RGB light strip (added a variety of light rhythm options)
Appearance design	Patchwork contrast colour scheme, unibody glossy main body

Power Supply Parameter

Power supply	Supported DC 15V/3A; AC 100-240V 50/60Hz (either-or)

Audio Parameters

Headphone out (Ultra high gain mode; 6.35mm headphone out, USB DAC/Optical decoding/Coaxial decoding)

Output power	L+R=3500mW+3500mW (16Ω, THD+N < 1%) L+R=2100mW+2100mW (32Ω,THD+N<1%) L+R=245mW+245mW (300Ω,THD+N<1%)
Output impedance	<0.4Ω
Crosstalk	≥78dB
SNR	≥126dB (A-weighted)
Peak output voltage	24.4Vp-p
THD+N	<0.0025% (1kHz/-1.1dB@32Ω)
Frequency response	20Hz 80kHz: attenuation <0.9dB 20Hz 20kHz: attenuation <0.2dB
Noise floor	<4uV (A-weighted)

Headphone out (Super high gain mode; 6.35mm headphone out, USB DAC/Optical decoding/Coaxial decoding)

Output power	L+R=2250mW + 2250mW(16Ω,THD+N<1%) L+R=1400mW + 1400mW(32Ω,THD+N<1%) L+R=125mW+125mW (300Ω,THD+N<1%)
Output impedance	<0.3Ω
Crosstalk	≥73dB
SNR	≥125dB (A-weighted)
Peak output voltage	17.3Vp-p
THD+N	<0.0003% (1kHz/-1.2dB@32Ω)
Frequency response	20Hz 80kHz: attenuation <0.9dB 20Hz 20kHz: attenuation <0.2dB
Noise floor	<4uV (A-weighted)

Line output (RCA out, USB DAC/Optical decoding/Coaxial decoding)

THD+N	<0.0003% (1kHz/-0dB @ 10kΩ)
Crosstalk	≥ 118dB
SNR	≥124.7dB (A-weighted)
Noise floor	<1.4uV (A-weighted)
Line output level	2.4Vrms
Frequency response	20Hz 80kHz: Attenuation <1dB 20Hz 20kHz: attenuation <0.03dB

BAL headphone out (Ultra high gain mode; XLR4/4.4mm headphone out, USB DAC/Optical decoding/Coaxial decoding)

Output power	L+R=3500mW+3500mW (16Ω, THD+N<1%) L+R=7300mW+7300mW (32Ω, THD+N<1%) L+R=1000mW+1000mW (300Ω, THD+N<1%)
Output impedance	<0.6Ω
Crosstalk	≥117dB
SNR	≥126dB (A-weighted)
Peak output voltage	50Vp-p
THD+N	<0.0002% (1kHz/-1.8dB@32Ω)
Frequency response	20Hz 80kHz: attenuation <0.9dB 20Hz 20kHz: attenuation <0.2dB
Noise floor	<7uV(A-weighted)

BAL headphone out (Super high gain mode; XLR4/4.4mm headphone out, USB DAC/Optical decoding/Coaxial decoding)

Output power	L+R=3500mW+3500mW (16Ω, THD+N<1%) L+R=4500mW+4500mW (32Ω, THD+N<1%) L+R=490mW+490mW (300Ω, THD+N<1%)
Output impedance	<0.5Ω
Crosstalk	≥117dB
SNR	≥126dB (A-weighted)
Peak output voltage	34.5Vp-p
THD+N	<0.0003% (1kHz/-1.8dB@32Ω)
Frequency response	20Hz 80kHz: attenuation <0.9dB 20Hz 20kHz: attenuation <0.2dB
Noise floor	<7uV(A-weighted)

BAL line output (XLR3 out, USB DAC/Optical decoding/Coaxial decoding)

THD+N	<0.00024% (1kHz/0dB @ 10kΩ)
Crosstalk	≥ 123.8dB
SNR	≥ 128dB (A-weighted)
Noise floor	<1.9uV(A weight)
Line output level	4.8Vrms
Frequency response	20Hz 80kHz: Attenuation <1dB 20Hz 20kHz: attenuation <0.04dB

Product code

Product code	FIIOR9-TITANIUM

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