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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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FiiO K15

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FiiO’s K15 blends a natural, slightly warm presentation with deep, textured bass, smooth treble detail and an impressively quiet background. PortaFi found its musical yet uncoloured character compelling, while Giz Audio praised its power, touchscreen streaming and exceptional versatility. With balanced drive, PEQ and network playback, it is a polished desktop audio hub.

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94/100
Rating for K15

Deliciously Crispy

Sound Quality

93/100

Build Quality

91/100

Features Usability

95/100

Value for Money

95/100

Pros

Natural, engaging sound with rich body, controlled bass, smooth treble and strong microdetail.

Quiet, flexible amplification handles sensitive IEMs and most full-size headphones with ample power.

Outstanding all-in-one feature set: streaming, Bluetooth, touchscreen control, local playback and parametric EQ.

Excellent value relative to higher-tier desktop DAC/amps, with much of the K17 experience for considerably less.

Cons

Native streaming is limited to Roon and AirPlay, without DLNA or direct streaming-service support.

App and local-playback usability need refinement; one reviewer reported streaming difficulties and incomplete album-art display.

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What Reviewers Are Saying

"It sounds magical. It is a marvelous piece."

— Old Guy Hifi

SOUND QUALITY PERFORMANCE 93/100

Reviewers consistently describe a natural, rich and engaging presentation that combines strong technical detail with welcome body and smoothness. It is also repeatedly praised as quiet and powerful, with convincing results across sensitive IEMs and demanding full-size headphones.

Transparency Resolution

92/100

Soundnews rated resolution highly, while PortaFi heard abundant small nuances, strong texturing and extended treble with convincing attacks and decays. Giz Audio likewise found plenty of air and microdetail despite a slightly smoother treble presentation.

Tonal Balance Musicality

93/100

Multiple reviewers call the K15 natural, uncoloured and musical rather than clinical or dry. Its character is described as very slightly warm, with rich body, fluid vocals and smooth upper-midrange and treble balance that remains non-fatiguing.

Dynamics

93/100

Soundnews awarded a strong dynamics result, and listening reports describe tight, deep bass with real punch, attack and control. PortaFi found that dynamic-range material retained aggressive power and separation, while reviewers had no trouble obtaining lively performance from a variety of headphones.

Noise Floor

94/100

Soundnews specifically rated the noise floor at 94, and Giz Audio calls the K15 extremely quiet. PortaFi also reports a dark background with sensitive IEMs, supported by useful gain flexibility rather than excess background noise.

Headphone Compatibility

93/100

Reviewers report that the K15 is delicate enough for sensitive IEMs yet powerful enough for most full-size headphones, with no drive issues in practical use. PortaFi highlights five gain levels, a quiet background for sensitive earphones and ample reserve for harder-to-drive full-size models.

Assessments of Build Quality, Usability, and Overall Propositions.

Build Quality

91/100

Soundnews rated build quality highly, while Giz Audio found the chassis solid and the switches, selector, menu control and volume knob satisfying to use. Other coverage describes a well-engineered, securely assembled unit with separated digital, analogue and power-supply boards.

Features Usability

95/100

The K15 combines a DAC, balanced headphone amplification, Bluetooth with LDAC and aptX HD, network streaming, Roon Ready and AirPlay support, local playback, Ethernet and dual-band Wi-Fi. Its colour touchscreen and app-based 10-band parametric EQ make this a notably complete desktop hub, and reviewers report stable Bluetooth and AirPlay operation.

Value for Money

95/100

At roughly $549-$599, reviewers repeatedly call the K15 a very good buy for its sound and extensive all-in-one functionality. Old Guy Hifi says it punches above its weight, Tharbamar considers it worthwhile for much of the K17 experience at a lower cost, and Giz Audio says the value is difficult to deny.

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Specifications

Built-in DAC
Headphone Output
Balanced Headphone Output
USB Audio
DSD Support
Display
Hi-Res Audio
Gain Switching

Manufacturer's Description — FiiO

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


Leading the new ‘core’ generation Dual high-end AKM DAC AK4497S


The K15 is among the first to use two of the new high-end AKM DAC chips, AK4479SVQ featuring the upgraded 'VELVET SOUND' audio technology. The chips achieve low distortion, a wide dynamic range, and extended signal bandwidth, all at low power consumption. Rich detail is retained in both low and high frequencies for a natural and immersive sound experience.


VELVET SOUND is a brand that embodies the sound philosophy of AKM’s new-generation audio products. It aims to achieve 'true-to-life sound reproduction' by fully utilizing audio technology, delivering an authentic and immersive acoustic experience with no compromises.


*Trademarks is the property of AKM

Discrete architecture

Class-AB transistor current-boosting headphone amplifier circuit


Within the K15 is a carefully designed discrete headphone amplifier circuit, featuring an OP + transistor current-boosting design. A complementary pair of the classic ON Semiconductor MJE243G/253G delivers high current and low impedance output. This discrete circuit can achieve balanced output power up to 3000mW + 3000mW, allowing the K15 to effortlessly drive both full-sized headphones and in-ear monitors - producing smooth, natural, yet melodious sound.


Eight operating modes


*The max current output of the USB-A port is 500mA, suitable for USB flash drives. If you need to connect a portable hard drive, please connect a separate power supply for it.


Fully balanced audio circuit


From DAC decoding, low-pass filtering, gain control, and to headphone amplification, the K15’s audio circuit is a fully differential design. Such a design ensures wide dynamic range while also effectively reducing crosstalk, minimizing noise, and enhancing the quality of audio output.


Physically separated boards


The internal power supply, digital, and analog sections each lie on separate physical boards, physically preventing crosstalk. This effectively ensures the precision and integrity of processed audio signals, for pure and quality sound.

Precisely designed power supply

DC/AC dual power supply

The K15 features a built-in next-generation 30W (12V-2.5A) low-noise, high-efficiency, long-lasting, industrial and instrumentation-grade power supply. The K15 also supports external DC power supplies*, allowing it to work with higher-performance linear power supplies for even higher sound quality.


*12V-2.5A external DC power supplies are supported

85~305VAC Ultra-wide input voltage range -40°C~85°C Operating temperature

500000 hours Ultra-high reliability

Separate digital and analog

section power supplies

Such a design helps to effectively avoid crosstalk between the digital and analog sections of the audio circuits by ensuring better power isolation and improved anti-interference abilities.

Multi-stage analog power supply

The analog section features a precisely-segmented multi-stage power supply, including stages for digital-to-analog conversion, LPF, and transistors. The power supply utilizes up to 14 low-dropout linear regulators to ensure a continuous supply of stable and pure power.

Precisely restored signals Every last detail heard

2 Accusilicon low phase noise femtosecond audio crystal oscillators


Inside the K15 is the industry-leading ACCUSILICON ultra-low phase noise AS318-L crystal oscillator (45.1584MHz, 49.1520MHz) that effectively reduces phase noise interference in audio signals. This ensures precise reproduction of audio signals at various sampling rates, for purer and more stable sound.

High-end parts,All for sound

8 ruby film capacitors + 32 wafer resistors


Low temperature drift, low noise, mean stable sound quality in both hot and cold environments.


2 Nichicon 3300uF audio capacitors + 4 ELNA SILMIC II capacitors + 8 ELNA RA3 audio capacitors


Higher quality sound with a better soundstage.


High-quality Beryl capacitors


Ultra-low ESR, strong anti-interference abilities, for a stable and pure power supply.


sets of silver-plated oxygen-free copper interconnect wires


The various boards are connected with silver-plated oxygen-free copper wires to ensure high-fidelity signal transmission with minimal loss.

Dual master cores Stable and smooth experience

High-performance multi-core processor X2000: This processor is powered by a unique design featuring dual XBurst@2 cores + XBurst@0 micro-core, to deliver exceptional computing performance at ultra-low power consumption. This ensures precise audio signal processing, guaranteeing stable and smooth music playback.


Efficient MCU ESP32-S3: Integrated into this chip is a high-performance Xtensa 32-bit LX7 dual-core processor and an ultra-low-power coprocessor, featuring a clock speed of up to 240MHz. This chip enables precise system control for a highly efficient and fast user experience.

A harmonious fusion of square

and round Brilliance in design

The K15 features FIIO's signature design blending square and round elements, merging retro elegance with cutting-edge technology. Thoughtfully crafted for both functionality and aesthetics, it features convenient screen controls and multiple knobs for smoother operation. In addition, the grid structure enhances heat dissipation - all showcasing the brilliance of its meticulous design.


Touch control /Knob control /Remote control /FiiO Control App connection

10-band high-precision PEQ Unlimited fun

All digital inputs of the K15 support PEQ adjustment*. Precisely fine-tune the sound to your liking by simulating and modifying the frequency response curve of headphones, thanks to FIIO’s proprietary adjustment algorithm and interface.


* Digital inputs include USB, coaxial, optical, Bluetooth, streaming media and local playback. *Web PEQ location: Top bar of FIIO website – Support – Web-based PEQ settings

Multiple protection systems

Listen worry-free

Not only has the device gone through rigorous testing in FIIO labs, it also contains various protection systems that can intelligently detect abnormal conditions and take actions accordingly to protect you, avoiding damage to the machine.

Wired or wireless

Always a stable connection

The Gigabit Ethernet port supports fast and stable wired data transmissions, while the AP6256 Wi-Fi module supports 2.4G and 5G band wireless networks as another way to stably transmit lossless audio.


Independent Ethernet port, supports Gigabit wired network


Supports 2.4G and 5G band wireless networks

Wide variety of usage scenarios

Buttons and ports labeled

*Adjusting the equalizer via the webpage requires connecting to the RS232 port on the rear panel.


*The maximum output current of the USB-A port is 500mA, which is suitable for connecting to a USB flash disk. If you need to connect to a mobile hard disk drive, please use an extra power supply to power it!

Packing list

①----------------------------------------------K15*1


②--------------------------------AC power cord*1


③-------------------------------Remote control*1


④----------------------  XLR4 decorative plug*1


⑤-------------------------------------------    Fuse*1


⑥--------------------------------USB data cable*2


⑦-----------------  Headphone plug adapter*1


⑧-------------------------------- Warranty card*1


⑨-----------------------------Quick start guide*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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