FiiO K11 Compact Desktop DAC and Headphone Amplifier

FiiO K11 Compact Desktop DAC and Headphone Amplifier

Product Description

The FiiO K11 combines a fully-differential 24-bit R2R DAC array with a dedicated headphone amplifier in a compact desktop chassis. It uses a four-channel, fully differential R2R resistor array (48 resistors per channel, 192 total) with 0.1% accuracy and low-temperature drift to deliver a clean, low-noise background and crisp output. Users can switch between NOS (Non-Oversampling) and OS (Oversampling) modes, with NOS preserving the original sampling rate and musical character, while OS oversamples to 384 kHz for added detail and clarity. The amplifier section features TI OPA1642-based low-pass filters and dual SGM8262 amplifiers, delivering up to 1300 mW per channel and three gain levels for pairing with sensitive IEMs or high-current headphones. A precise NJW1195A digital volume chipset provides accurate level control with low inter-channel distortion. Dual headphone outputs include a 6.35 mm single-ended and a 4.4 mm balanced jack. The unit supports high-resolution PCM and DSD (DSD256 in native mode) via internal PCM processing for R2R, and employs a multi-channel, low-noise power supply comprising 17 LDO regulators and 2 DC-DCs fed by an external 12 V supply.

Product Details
R2R ArchitectureFully-differential 24-bit R2R DAC array with 48 resistors per channel (192 total) and 0.1% accuracy
Operating ModesNOS and OS dual modes with loudness/clarity trade-offs; OS oversamples to 384 kHz
Amplifier CircuitTI OPA1642 filters and dual SGM8262 amplifiers; up to 1300 mW per channel; three gain levels
Digital VolumeNJW1195A precise digital volume chipset for low-distortion control
OutputsDual headphone jacks: 6.35 mm single-ended and 4.4 mm balanced
PowerLow-noise power supply with 17 LDOs, 2 DC-DC converters and external 12 V supply
Details
  • Four-channel fully differential 24-bit R2R DAC array
  • 192 high-precision ultra-thin film resistors with 0.1% accuracy
  • NOS and OS dual operating modes with switchable settings (NOS = original sampling rate; OS = 384 kHz oversampling)
Advantages
  • Low-noise, dark background output
  • Good headroom with up to 1300 mW per channel
  • Dual headphone outputs (6.35 mm and 4.4 mm balanced)
Disadvantages
  • Complex setup may require careful matching with headphones/iems
  • Internal processing converts DSD to PCM for R2R processing
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