The FiiO M9 is the latest portable high-res DAP/DAC from FiiO. The
M9 uses Bluetooth 4.2 and supports virtually all Bluetooth formats
including the high-resolution ones for your ultimate listening pleasure,
including: 24-bit aptX HD (also backwards compatible with aptX), LDAC,
and HWA.
The
two AK4490EN DACs employed in the M9 feature a high signal-to-noise
ratio, exceptional dynamic range, and low distortion – making for a
precise yet exciting sound signature. Inside
the M9 is a high-performance A3P030 FPGA, responsible for ensuring your
music (whatever sample rate) is played back accurately by stabilizing
digital clock signals. The FPGA also decodes DSD64/128 in hardware,
which the M9 supports in ISO/DFF/DSF formats.
Under
normal usage the M9 can last around 10 hours, while in deep sleep
(standby) mode the M9 can be still be used after a whopping 45 days! And
being in deep sleep mode does not mean sacrificing convenience – just
hit the power button, and the M9 instantly is ready to go. The
M9 contains both single-ended 3.5mm and balanced 2.5mm audio jacks, for
even more ways to listen with your headphones. The M9 also supports
in-line controls in both CTIA (common with Android headsets) and iOS
headsets. (With iOS headsets, only play/pause functionality is
supported.)