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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 WARMER R2R

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The FiiO WARMER R2R brings resistor-ladder conversion, a four-tube balanced analogue buffer, and glowing VU meters to an unusually accessible desktop DAC. Darko.Audio highlights its vintage-inspired package, while Pragmatic Audio positions it as a welcoming entry into tube and R2R listening without a high-end leap.

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60/100
Rating for WARMER R2R

Kinda Soggy

Sound Quality

50/100

Build Quality

50/100

Features Connectivity

70/100

Value for Money

85/100

Pros

Combines R2R DAC architecture, four E88CC tube buffers, balanced analogue output, and analogue VU meters in a compact desktop design.

Provides an approachable route into R2R and tube-oriented DAC gear at roughly $329–$350.

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What Reviewers Are Saying

"At around $329, the Warmer R2R enters a space where many listeners are curious about R2R and tube gear, but are not keen to jump straight to cost-no-object components."

— Pragmatic Audio

SOUND QUALITY PERFORMANCE 50/100

The available review excerpt does not describe the Warmer R2R’s sound, including its tonal character, resolving ability, or freedom from digital artifacts. No listener impressions are provided to establish how it performs in a system.

Tonal Balance and Musicality

50/100

The review excerpt does not discuss tonal balance, naturalness, warmth, musical engagement, or fatigue. Its sonic character is therefore not established by the supplied evidence.

Resolution and Detail

50/100

There are no comments on detail retrieval, separation, transparency, ambience, or low-level resolution. The supplied review provides no basis for a listening assessment in this area.

Digital Performance

50/100

The available material does not mention noise floor, glare, grain, timing, transients, measured performance, or other aspects of digital conversion quality. No evidence is supplied about how convincingly it avoids a digital character.

Assessments of Build Quality, Usability, and Overall Propositions.

Build Quality

50/100

The supplied review excerpt contains no observations about the chassis, internal construction, power supply, components, controls, or long-term durability. Reviewers say little about build quality.

Features Connectivity

70/100

No specifications or review discussion document the available inputs, outputs, format support, display, remote control, or preamp functions. The supplied material only identifies it as a standalone DAC.

Value for Money

85/100

At around $329, the reviewer positions the Warmer R2R as an accessible route for listeners curious about R2R and tube-oriented gear without moving to cost-no-object equipment. The excerpt provides useful price context, but stops short of explicitly calling it a bargain or a class leader.

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Specifications

USB Audio
Balanced Line Output
Balanced Output

Manufacturer's Description — FiiO

Desktop R2R Tube Buffer and DAC

USB/OPTICAL/COAXIAL inputs | RCA+XLR line outputs


Fully differential true 24Bit R2R resistor arrays DAC


Four JJ Electronic E88CC tubes | 46W low-noise, low-ripple linear power supply Two-channel LED backlit true mechanical VU meters


* product drawings are for reference only, all in kind shall prevail


Note: The product layout is for reference only. All products shall prevail.

WARMER R2R

Go for a bolder flavor

The ultimate warm-sounding setup

The WARMER R2R draws its inspiration from


the legacy of the timeless Hong Kong band, the Wynners.


As its name suggests, the WARMER R2R DAC aims to infuse music


with an invitingly warm and beautiful tube sound.


From the mesmerizing sway of the vintage warm-hued VU meters to the golden pairing of R2R DAC and vacuum tubes, the WARMER R2R lets you sense the warmth of the music during every listening session.

This is an R2R DAC + tube amplifier. Extensive inputs and outputs

Flexibly connect to other systems

USB/optical/coaxial inputs: Connect your phone, computer, digital music player, CD player, and more while easily switching between inputs with a knob.


RCA and XLR line outputs: Connect to speakers, amplifiers, DACs, and headphone amplifiers, with support for simultaneous output across both outputs.


Uniquely captivating


Proprietary fully differential true


24Bit R2R resistor arrays DAC


The star of the show is FIIO’s proprietary, four-way fully differential 24-bit R2R DAC, built with a total of 192 high-precision thin-film resistors (48 per channel) boasting 0.1% accuracy and an ultra-low drift of 30ppm. This gives the WARMER R2R its distinctly captivating sound signature.


Go for a bolder flavor


Four JJ Electronic E88CC tubes


Powering the tube buffer stage are four brand-new JJ Electronic E88CC valves imported from Slovakia. The tubes are powered by a ±28V power supply and feature a long-lasting service life of 10000 hours. The core circuitry of the classic tube buffer preamplifier has been optimized to impart a sweet, organic tube flavor, giving your music a delightful richness and fullness.


*JJ Electronic, founded in 1993, is a globally renowned manufacturer of vacuum tubes, electrolytic capacitors, and premium audio amplifiers. JJ tubes and capacitors are prominent in high-end audio and guitar amps, being widely used in guitar and audio amplifiers, recording studio equipment, and audiophile gear.


Radiating with vibrancy


Extra-large two-channel


LED backlit true mechanical VU meters


The retro warm-hued backlit true mechanical VU meter* is powered by a dedicated IC. When the music sounds, the meter moves in harmony, immersing you in your own exclusive music party. Don’t just listen to music, also see and feel the music.


*The VU meter pointers may show a deviation of up to ±1mm at the zero position, which is within the factory specification tolerance. Slight misalignment between the left and right pointers when returning to zero is a normal manufacturing phenomenon and does not affect actual usage.


Dedicated button


For a better experience


The device uses a 46W low-noise, low-frequency toroidal audio linear transformer. Toroidal transformers have innate advantages: the toroidal core made with non-oriented silicon steel strips provides high efficiency and low eddy current loss, while the corner-free coils result in a more uniform magnetic field and less leakage. Thanks to this power supply, the WARMER R2R is fed clean power that allows it to produce pristine, immaculate sound.


Minimalist vintage look


Dependable heat dissipation


Like the K-series of desktop audio gear, it features a classic square and round design. This design seamlessly blends vintage charm with minimalist aesthetics, demonstrating careful consideration of both function and form. The grille pattern allows heat to be dissipated more quickly, ensuring the device stably provides high-quality audio for years to come.


Double the fun


NOS/OS modes


NOS (non-oversampling) mode: Decodes while preserving the original sample rate, providing the allure of pristine, original audio. Indulge in a pure, captivating musical experience.


OS (oversampling mode): Globally upsamples to a sampling rate of 384kHz, for better audio performance and a more detailed, clear sound.


Widely compatible


Supports UAC1.0/2.0


The independent Type-C port allows you to simultaneously charge and use via an adapter, ensuring you always have the power to enjoy lossless audio.

Various use cases

M21+WARMER R2R+K15+FT13


TV+WARMER R2R+SP5


M21+WARMER R2R+K15+FT13


New feet pads vs. old feet pads

Feet Pad Change Notice

The new batch of WARMER R2R has been upgraded with the new version of feet pads, as shown in the image . This charnge is limited to the feet pads only. The core circuitry and performancee specifications of the product remain unchanged.

Packing list

①----------------------------------------- WARMER R2R*1


②----------------------------------------AC power cable*1


③--------------------------------------------- USB cable*1


④--------------------------------------- Spare fuse tube*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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