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  • 110Hz — online and in-store — Kielce, Województwo świętokrzyskie, Poland (website)
  • Acoustic Technologies — online and in-store — Montréal, Québec, Canada (website)
  • Addicted to Audio — online and in-store — Epping, Victoria, Australia (website)
  • Advanced MP3 Players — online and in-store — Musselburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom (website)
  • All Elite Audio — online and in-store — Perry Hall, Maryland, United States (website)
  • Alpha Audio Pte — online and in-store — Singapore, Singapore (website)
  • Apos Audio — online and in-store — Oakland, California, United States (website)
  • Audeos — online and in-store — Żywiec, Województwo śląskie (website)
  • Audio 46 — online and in-store — New York, New York, United States (website)
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FiiO K11

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The FiiO K11 brings clean, neutral-natural sound and unexpectedly serious drive to a compact desktop hub. SoundGuys found its presentation detailed and full, while MajorHifi highlights smooth timbre, expanded imaging and effortless headphone pairing. With balanced power, low noise and generous digital I/O, it is a remarkably complete first desktop DAC/amp.

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91/100
Rating for K11

Deliciously Crispy

Sound Quality

89/100

Build Quality

89/100

Features Usability

92/100

Value for Money

95/100

Pros

Detailed, full and largely uncolored sound preserves the character of connected headphones and IEMs.

Three gain settings and strong balanced output comfortably support sensitive IEMs, 300-ohm headphones and many demanding planar designs.

Versatile USB-C, optical and coaxial connectivity, RCA line output, and simultaneous 6.35mm/4.4mm headphone outputs make it an adaptable desktop centerpiece.

Excellent value, combining substantial power, compact aluminum build and broad functionality at an entry-level price.

Cons

RCA line outputs can pick up intermittent noise when USB is connected to some desktop PCs.

Gain and LED adjustments require menu navigation, and the default logo lighting can be distractingly bright.

The chassis feet may lack grip, allowing the unit to slide or tilt when plugging in headphones.

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What Reviewers Are Saying

"This shouldn’t sound this good, this shouldn’t be this cheap."

— Z Reviews

SOUND QUALITY PERFORMANCE 89/100

Reviewers find the K11 clean, detailed and largely neutral, with natural timbre rather than an overtly colored presentation. Its ample output, quiet background and flexible gain structure make those strengths available across a notably broad range of headphones, though ultimate layering and refinement remain commensurate with its affordable class.

Transparency Resolution

88/100

SoundGuys calls the presentation detailed and free of noticeable coloration, while Audiophile Heaven hears a crisp, clean and transparent character. MajorHiFi and Honest Audiophile Impressions also praise its detail retrieval and definition, although PortaFi notes that resolution and treble layering are not class-leading.

Tonal Balance Musicality

88/100

The consensus describes a neutral to lightly analytical presentation with natural instruments and vocals, rather than clinical sterility. Headphonesty finds no major tonal missteps, and reviewers praise the K11's polite, coherent sound, though it is not especially lush or overtly characterful.

Dynamics

89/100

Audiophile Heaven reports greater headroom and punch on high gain with demanding headphones, and PortaFi finds good control and dynamics across the spectrum. Reviewers generally hear convincing weight and usable drive, even if the K11 does not claim the last word in control with very costly planar models.

Noise Floor

89/100

Headphonesty could not detect noise from either headphone output with the sensitive Simgot EA1000, and PortaFi similarly reports almost absent background noise with sensitive IEMs. One review did encounter intermittent noise from the RCA line output over USB from a desktop PC, so the headphone outputs are stronger evidence than the line-out behavior.

Headphone Compatibility

91/100

Three gain levels allow use with sensitive IEMs as well as demanding headphones, and reviewers successfully used models including the Sundara, DT 770, Moondrop Para and 300-ohm FiiO FT3. It has enough gain and power for many difficult loads, although Headphonesty notes that the Para does not reveal its full potential here.

Assessments of Build Quality, Usability, and Overall Propositions.

Build Quality

89/100

Reviewers consistently describe the aluminum chassis as sturdy, rigid and well assembled, with Audiophile Heaven finding no flex or creaks. SoundGuys notes a practical caveat: the feet lack grip on some desks, so plugging in headphones can push the unit backward.

Features Usability

92/100

The compact DAC/amp provides USB-C, optical and coaxial inputs, coaxial digital output, RCA line/pre-out, 6.35 mm single-ended and 4.4 mm balanced headphone outputs, plus three gain settings. Reviewers also like the informative display, driver-free USB compatibility and easy output-mode switching, which make it useful as a desktop headphone amp, DAC or preamp.

Value for Money

95/100

At roughly $129-$150, reviewers repeatedly call the K11 an exceptional entry-level desktop DAC/amp and one of the best budget options available. Headphonesty says there is no better start to a desktop listening system at the price, while Giz Audio highlights the unusual combination of output power and connectivity for the money.

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Specifications

Colors
Obsidian black, Midnight silver, Titanium
Main control chip
GD32F303RET6
DAC
CS43198
Supported audio formats
384kHz/32bit PCM, DSD256
USB connector
Type-C
Display type
Custom LCD
Dimensions
147x133x32.3mm (including feet)
Weight
About 407g
Power supply
DC12V 2A external adapter
SE power output 1
L+R≥520mW +520mW (32Ω, THD+N<1%) (32Ω/single-ended/high gain)
SE power output 2
L+R≥60mW+60mW (300Ω, THD+N<1%) (300Ω/single-ended/high gain)
BAL power output 1
L+R≥1400mW+1400mW (32Ω, THD+N<1%) (32Ω/balanced/high gain)
BAL power output 2
L+R≥250mW+250mW (300Ω, THD+N<1%) (300Ω/ balanced/high gain)
Frequency response
20Hz~50kHz (Attenuation<0.2dB)
SNR
≥123dB (A-weighted)
Noise floor
PO<2.8uV (A-weighted) BAL<4.9uV (A-weighted)
Output impedance
PO<1.2Ω (32Ω load) BAL<2.4Ω (32Ω load)
THD+N
LO<0.00035% (1kHz/10kΩ)
Built-in DAC
Balanced Headphone Output
Headphone Output
USB DAC Mode
DSD Support
Hi-Res Audio
Display
Gain Switching

Manufacturer's Description — FiiO

Truly balanced·Truly brilliant


Variety of inputs and outputs | 1400mW large power output


3 gain levels, 3 volume curves | Specially-designed audio circuit


Specially-designed power supply | Supports 384kHz/32bit, DSD256


Slim build | Custom LCD screen| Adjustable RGB logo lighting


Multi-function knob | USB DAC driver-free mode


*Pictures are for reference only. The actual product may vary.

Selling points

1400mW large power output


Easily drives earphones and headphones


Specially-designed audio circuit and power supply


Leads to a purer and more robust supply of power, leading to stable high-quality audio


Custom VA display


High contrast, clear display, durable


3 gain levels, 3 volume curves


Improves the listening experience with headphones of various impedances


Variety of inputs and outputs


USB, optical, and coaxial inputs


4.4mm, 6.35mm, RCA, and coaxial outputs


USB DAC driver -free mode


Driver-free on Win10 and above, PS5 and Switch compatible


Multi-function knob


Complex actions can be easily done


Adjustable RGB logo lighting


Brightness, color, and light patterns all adjustable


Custom LCD screen


High contrast, long life, clearer display


Over the years, we have launched the K5 Pro, K7, K9, and


K9 Pro series of amplifiers at various price points.


The K series of amplifiers have sold well around the world.


As they have users’ changing and increasingly growing desktop HiFi usage needs.


Thanks to continuous research and progress


We have a new understanding of entry-level amplifiers.


The K11 will feature lots of connectors, large power output, and a slim build.


The beautiful screen is a display of its prowess as your desktop HiFi companion.

A variety of inputs and outputs ready for you

On the K11 are USB*, optical and coaxial inputs* as well as 4.4mm, 6.35mm, RCA line-out, and coaxial outputs*. Having more inputs and outputs than other typical entry-level amps means the K11 is more than capable of meeting your needs of putting together a capable audio setup.


*USB connection to phones for decoding does not consume the  phone’s battery


*Coaxial input and output share the same physical connector;  Coaxial output can only be used in USB mode

1400mW large power output Capably pushing headphones

Under a 32Ω load, the K11 is capable of pushing 1400mW under balance modes. This allows it to easily drive many HiFi earphones and headphones to fully unlock their potential.

3 gain levels

3 volume curves

The K11 has 3 separate gain levels, each gain level having its own volume curve. This allows the K11 to give you a better listening experience with various types of headphones, whether you are using sensitive earphones or harder to drive over-ear headphones.

Specially-designed audio circuit Specially-designed power supply

Within the K11’s slim build lies a specially-designed audio circuit designed for great sound quality. This is backed by more than 16 low-noise LDOs for precise voltage stabilization and powered by an external 12V switching power supply. All of this leads to a purer and more robust supply of power, leading to stable high-quality audio and thus truly enjoyable music all of the time.

Slim on one side

Stable on the other

The slim aluminum alloy body allows you to easily place the K11 anywhere, making it easier to put the device in a way that complements the rest of your desk. Thanks to the silicone anti-slip pad, the K11 rests stably and firmly on your table too.

A beautiful screen

Full of clarity

A custom, high-contrast and durable LCD screen* allows you to easily see the sampling rate, volume, gain, or output mode with just a glance.


*Durable LCD screen, always on with no burn-in

Adjustable RGB logo lighting

The FIIO logo is illuminated with RGB lighting, giving you a quick way to identify the sampling rate of the current audio being played back. Six LED strips work in conjunction with a carefully placed reflective film and parts of the body designed to reflect light to make the light show uniform and elegant.


* Brightness, color, and light patterns all adjustable using the knobg state

One knob

One source of total control

In the K11’s minimalist design, the volume knob acts as a crucial source of total control. The K11’s multi-function volume knob is used to power the device on and off, for menu operation, for volume adjustment, and for other functions. The knob is designed so that you can quickly execute various complex actions by simply pressing and turning the knob. You can also quickly switch between LO/PO* modes by double-pressing the knob, making it easier for you to appropriately connect to different headphones or audio setups. 


*LO/PO modes remember the last volume set in each mode independently, no need to readjust the volume when switching between modes


short press to adjust the volume, long press to switch tracks

Driver-free mode

Worry-free operation

The K11 used in USB DAC mode does not require a driver on Windows 10 and above systems, and can also be used with video game consoles such as the PS5 and the Switch. Simply plug and play for worry-free usage whether you are enjoying music or being immersed in games.


*Installing the driver unlocks support for higher sampling rates

Three elegant colors

Adding a dash of liveliness

Obsidian black:


Understated charm, an earthly beauty


​​​​​​​Midnight silver:


Exquisitely elegant, stylishly radiant


​​​​​​​Titanium:


​​​​​​​Retro texture, exuding a gentle and elegant charm


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Basic parameters

Packing list

①----------------------------------------------------------------K11 *1


② ---------------------- Power adapter (including AC cable)*1


③ -----------------------------------------------USB A to C cable*1


④ ----------------------------------------------- 6.35mm adapter *1


⑤ ---------------------------------------------- Quick start guide*1


⑥ -------------------------------------------------- Warranty card*1

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  • 110Hz — online and in-store — Kielce, Województwo świętokrzyskie, Poland (website)
  • Acoustic Technologies — online and in-store — Montréal, Québec, Canada (website)
  • Addicted to Audio — online and in-store — Epping, Victoria, Australia (website)
  • Advanced MP3 Players — online and in-store — Musselburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom (website)
  • All Elite Audio — online and in-store — Perry Hall, Maryland, United States (website)
  • Alpha Audio Pte — online and in-store — Singapore, Singapore (website)
  • Apos Audio — online and in-store — Oakland, California, United States (website)
  • Audeos — online and in-store — Żywiec, Województwo śląskie (website)
  • Audio 46 — online and in-store — New York, New York, United States (website)
  • Audio Affair — online and in-store — Deritend, England, United Kingdom (website)

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