The Fiio K11 R2R is an R2R-based DAC and headphone amplifier designed for desktop use and is therefore pleasantly compact.
For many applications, a large piece of hi-fi equipment is not necessary. You can opt for something more modest, especially if the main goal is listening through headphones. In such cases, the new Fiio K11 R2R is undoubtedly useful. The DAC in this device is an R2R type. The headphone amplifier is 4-channel and fully differential. According to the manufacturer, this setup ensures less noise compared to traditionally designed headphone amplifier circuits.
Choose Between Oversampling or Non-Oversampling
The DAC in the Fiio K11 R2R delivers quality up to 32 bit / 384 kHz and DSD up to DSD256. In terms of inputs, you have the choice of USB-C, coaxial, and optical inputs. For outputs, there is a set of RCA jacks. Plus, of course, headphone connections: 6.35 mm unbalanced and 4.4 mm balanced. Interestingly, you can choose between non-oversampling and oversampling modes. In short, it’s a very nice device that can be a great companion to a laptop at your workspace.
The price of the Fiio K11 R2R is also very attractive: $169. So, there’s no reason to pass on this one.