Fiio DM11 portable CD player, Digi Mart USA News: Fiio has unveiled the DM11, a portable CD player with a round body that resembles classic retro models. The player has a clear top cover, which lets users quickly identify the disc loaded inside.
The DM11 adds several upgrades. It supports Bluetooth 5.4 wireless connectivity, as well as 3.5 mm balanced headphone output alongside standard 3.5 mm unbalanced headphones.
According to the publisher’s report, the amplifier delivers up to 525 mW at 32 ohms with THD under 1% to balanced headphones. The player can also connect to external Bluetooth speakers.
The unit is powered by two 14500 3.7V 1,000mAh lithium-ion batteries, which can be replaced through a battery door on the bottom. An electronic skip protection (ESP) feature can be activated to reduce dropouts during portable use.
Another upgrade allows the DM11 to archive CDs as digital music files in WAV format when a USB-C flash drive is connected, which the report presents as a convenient way for owners of rare recordings to make backup copies. The player can also function as an external DAC when connected to a laptop, playing streaming and local digital files.
Fiio says its Cirrus Logic CS43198 MasterHiFi chip supports 24-bit, 96 kHz audio and a dynamic range of up to 130 dB.
For home systems, the DM11 includes an optical/coaxial digital output jack. The 263.5 g (9.3 oz) player is arriving soon in two-tone orange, blue or black variants, with an expected price of around $119, according to the publisher’s report.
