Headphone Amps FiiO’s CLASS A Headphone Amp Isn’t Always Class A: What Buyers Need to Know FiiO's $380 CLASS A headphone amp can switch to Class AB with low-impedance headphones. Here's what FiiO says and why the distinction matters. Ian WhiteOctober 16, 2026
Over-Ear Headphones FiiO JadeAudio JT9 Review: Are These the Best Budget Planar Magnetic Headphones? The $160 FiiO JadeAudio JT9 planar headphones deliver deep bass and spacious sound, but can their bright treble spoil an otherwise excellent value? W. JenningsOctober 9, 2026
Amplifiers Eversolo AMP-F8 vs FiiO EA13: Two Chinese Amplifiers Take Very Different Roads Below $2,000 Eversolo brings 180 watts of Class AB power while FiiO answers with EL34 tubes and pure Class A. Two Chinese amplifiers, two very different... Ian WhiteOctober 10, 2026
CD Players FiiO’s $170 DP11 CD Player Is for Everyone Who Never Stopped Buying CDs FiiO’s $170 DP11 adds AES, a CS43198 DAC, CD ripping and USB conversion because apparently nobody told the compact disc it was dead. Ian WhiteSeptember 20, 2026
DAPs FiiO M25 VERITA and R2R DAPs Launch With 1.7W Per Channel and Two Very Different DACs FiiO’s M25 VERITA and M25 R2R finally launch with AKM or resistor-ladder DACs, 1.7W per channel, 31-band PEQ and the same price. Ian WhiteSeptember 19, 2026
New Products FiiO FT15 Open-Back Headphones Arrive With 101mm Planar Driver and a Serious FT5 Reset FiiO’s $499 FT15 gets a bigger planar driver, thinner diaphragm and lighter chassis, and we already have first impressions from CanJam London. Ian WhiteSeptember 18, 2026
DACs SMSL R100 and D400 MK2 DACs Challenge FiiO, Schiit and Topping Below $1,000 Can SMSL’s new R100 and D400 MK2 compete with FiiO, Schiit and Topping in the increasingly crowded DAC market below $1,000? Ian WhiteSeptember 14, 2026
New Products FiiO DARKSIDE PRO Linear Power Supply Promises Cleaner, Low Noise Power for Desktop Hi-Fi Under $200 Can a $159 linear power supply fix weak wall adapters and unlock better sound from your DAC or amp? FiiO thinks the DARKSIDE PRO... Ian WhiteMarch 21, 2026
Amplifiers FiiO EA13 Is a $769.99 EL34 Class A Tube Amplifier That Should Cost a Lot More FiiO's EA13 packs EL34 tubes, pure Class A power and custom output transformers for under $800. How did FiiO make it this affordable? Ian WhiteAugust 12, 2026
Articles 10 Portable CD Players You Can Buy in 2026 Portable CD players are back in 2026. We compare 10 models from FiiO, Shanling, Moondrop, Cayin and Syitren, with prices and key features. Ian WhiteAugust 2, 2026
Articles The Best DACs, Headphone Amps and DAPs from CanJam London 2026 Which DACs, headphone amps and DAPs stole the show at CanJam London 2026? We pick the best electronics across every price point. James FiorucciJuly 20, 2026
DAPs FiiO M25 and M25 R2R Bring Two DAC Architectures to CanJam London 2026 FiiO brings the M25 and M25 R2R DAPs to CanJam London, offering AKM and second-generation R2R DAC architectures in one product family. Ian WhiteJuly 19, 2026
New Products FiiO FG3 Gaming Headset Launches With Dual Driver Audio Virtual 7.1 Surround and Cross Platform Support Can FiiO’s $69 FG3 gaming headset deliver Hi-Fi dual-driver sound, virtual 7.1 surround, and browser EQ for budget gamers? Ian WhiteJuly 8, 2026
New Products FiiO EH13 Budget Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones Take Aim at OneOdio, EarFun and JLab FiiO EH13 wireless headphones deliver ANC, LDAC, Bluetooth 6.0, wired listening, and up to 75 hours of battery life for under $50. Robert SilvaJuly 2, 2026
Headphone Amps FiiO Jade Audio LEVEL 1 Desktop Amp Debuts at High End Vienna 2026 with 300 Watts for $139 FiiO debuts the Jade Audio LEVEL 1 desktop amp, JT9 planar headphones, and CLASS A headphone amp at High End Vienna 2026. Ian WhiteJune 7, 2026
Headphone Amps FiiO Teases K17 R2R Pro DAC and Headphone Amplifier With Wi-Fi Coming mid-2026, the FiiO K17 R2R Pro DAC and headphone amplifier aims for a more analogue like listening experience with proprietary resistor ladder architecture. Ian WhiteApril 30, 2026
CD Players FiiO Confirms Price Increases Starting April 1, 2026, Citing Chip Costs, Tariffs, and Market Pressure FiiO raises prices on key DAPs starting April 2026 amid tariffs and rising costs, but with stronger rivals closing in, will buyers stick around? Ian WhiteMarch 29, 2026