Après un lecteur de K7 façon Walkman, CP13, pouvant laisser sceptique quant à son approche audiophile, FiiO vient d'annoncer un produit portable qui devrait avoir des performances sonores et une utilité certainement plus élevées. Il s'agit du mini lecteur de CD-Audio DM13. Doté d'une batterie lui offrant 8 heures d'autonomie, cet appareil est en mesure d'alimenter en filaire un casque ou des écouteurs aussi bien en asymétrique (sortie jack 3,5 mm) qu'en symétrique (sortie jack 4,4 mm). Il possède également un émetteur Bluetooth haute qualité (Aptx HD et Aptx Low Latency). Le FiiO DM13 est donc parfaitement adapté à un usage nomade. Mais il l'est aussi pour un usage sédentaire. Il est équipé d'une sortie Ligne analogique et d'une sortie numérique S/PDIF. À cela, il ajoute une sortie numérique USB-Audio qui pourra lui permettre d'attaquer dans les meilleures conditions un très bon DAC audiophile au sein d'un système Hifi haut de gamme.
Le FiiO DM13 coche donc beaucoup de bonnes cases, y compris celle du prix. Sa commercialisation est prévue à partir de septembre à 179 $ ou 179 £ (pas de prix en euros communiqué pour l'instant).
Ci-dessous, l'annonce (en anglais) et des images officielles :
FiiO announce Portable CD Player with aptX HD Bluetooth, Balanced Headphone-out, and USB Audio
The DM13 will be shown for the first time to the UK public at this weekend's CanJam event in London, 20-21st July. On sale from September, priced £179 / $179.
July 18, 2024
Audio specialists FiiO expand their product line-up — which include the popular CP13 Portable Cassette Player, and recently announced TT13 Turntable — with the new DM13 Portable CD Player.
Featuring both 3.5mm single-ended and 4.4mm balanced headphone outputs, the DM13 is ideal for use with a wide-range of headphones including FiiO's award-winning FT5 Planar Magnetic headphones, the FT3, and new FA19 in-ear monitors.
The addition of aptX HD Bluetooth connectivity means the DM13 can connect to wireless headphones or speakers. Thanks to it also featuring a dedicated analogue line-out, the DM13 can be used with other equipment, such as an existing Hi-Fi, active speakers, or a radio/portable speaker with an auxiliary input.
With a built-in battery that delivers up to 8 hours of playback from a single charge and a dedicated desktop mode — which bypasses the internal battery and uses mains power — the DM13 is perfect for listening to CDs both out and about, or in the home.
The DM13 will be available from September in a silver finish with additional colours — including red, blue, titanium, and black — coming later in the year.
KEY FEATURES:
The FiiO DM13 Portable CD Player will be shown at this year's CanJam London, Park Plaza Westminster Bridge, 20th - 21st July.
- 3.5mm Single-ended & 4.4mm Balanced Headphone Outputs
- Bluetooth Transmission (SBC/aptX/aptX HD/aptX Low Latency)
- Analogue Line-Out
- SPDIF Digital Output
- USB Audio Output
- Playback: CD/FLAC/WAV/WMA/AAC/MP3
- ESP Switch (Electronic Shock Protection)
- Desktop Mode
- 8 Hours Battery Life
FiiO will also be showing a host of other products at the show including the new M23 Digital Audio Player and K19 Desktop Headphone Amplifier; R9 Flagship Desktop Streamer, FA19 In-Ear Monitors, and CP13 Portable Cassette Player.
In addition, to celebrate the first UK public showing of the DM13 Portable CD Player at this year's CanJam London, the following voucher code savings will be available on selected FiiO product at AdvancedMP3Players from 19th - 26th July 2024:
The DM13 will be available from September, priced £179 / $179.
- FT5 Planar Magnetic Headphones, £359 (Normal price, £429) Voucher Code: FT5CJ24
- M11S Digital Audio Player, £399 (Normal price, £489) Voucher Code: M11SCJ24
- SP3 Active Speakers for £189.99 (Normal price: £289) Voucher Code: SP3CJ24
