FiiO K19, headphone amplifier with DAC

FiiO K19 is a high-end desktop DAC and headphone amplifier designed for audiophiles and professional music listeners. This device integrates the latest technologies to ensure the highest sound quality and smooth operation with a variety of devices. K19 is characterized not only by excellent sound quality, but also by a modern design and extensive connectivity options, which allows you to achieve truly high sound accuracy and dynamics.

Dual ESS 8-channel DAC (ES9039SPRO) – High-quality audio reproduction with wide dynamic range and low noise.
8-channel THX AAA 788+ headphone amplifier – Powerful 8000mW+8000mW output with 32Ω load, perfect for a variety of headphones.
31-band high-precision PEQ – Ability to adjust audio frequencies without loss of sound quality.
HDMI/ARC Decoding – The first FiiO product with HDMI input and ARC function, allowing you to enjoy a high-quality audio and video experience.
High-quality components – Only the best capacitors and connectors are used to ensure exceptional sound quality.

Headphone Amplifier with DAC is a desktop headphone amplifier with an integrated DAC. It boasts impressive technical characteristics. This model is designed with two ESS SABRE ES9039SPRO DACs, which allow decoding of signals up to 32-bit and 768 kHz PCM, and also supports DSD512. The amplifier uses two THX AAA-788+ modules, which allow reaching up to 8000 mW of power per channel. That is why it is one of the most powerful desktop amplifiers on the market. The device is also equipped with FPGA-controlled ACCUSILICON AS318-B crystal oscillators, ensuring low phase noise and accurate sound reproduction.

Practical Design and Connections

The K19 features an ultra-slim (36.7 mm) aluminum alloy body that not only effectively dissipates heat, but also looks modern. The device can be used both vertically and horizontally, and on top of it is a 1.3-inch display that can be rotated to four different positions. The FiiO K19 provides a wide range of connectors, including USB-C, SPDIF, COAX, XLR and RCA, as well as an HDMI ARC connector, allowing you to easily connect to various sources, including gaming systems and TVs. Such functionality is extremely wide and allows you to apply this device to a wide variety of situations. In short, this is an added value for anyone creating an amplifier with a DAC. It is also important to mention that the device is made of quality components. This makes it not only a high-quality sound processing device, but also completely durable.

Advanced Features and User Experience

The amplifier supports several wireless codecs, including LDAC, aptX HD and AAC via the Qualcomm QCC5125 Bluetooth module, allowing you to listen to music wirelessly with less latency or better transmission quality. In addition, the K19 is equipped with a powerful DSP (SHARC+ ADSP-21565), which allows you to use the equalizer. It allows users to fine-tune the sound settings via PC/Mac or iOS/Android applications. Such functionality allows you to customize the sound according to personal preferences or acoustic environment. FiiO K19 is a great choice for audiophiles and professionals looking for the highest quality sound, flexibility and stylish design in one device.

Playback frequencies (Hz) 20 Hz - 80 kHz
Bluetooth version 5.1
Balanced headphone output Yes
DAC Chip ES9039SPRO*2
Power (mW@16Ω) 4000 mW
Power (mW@32Ω) 1250 mW
Power (mW@300Ω) 135 mW
Power, Balanced Out (mW@300Ω) 1100 mW
Power, Balanced Out (mW@32Ω) 8000 mW
Power, Balanced Out (mW@16Ω) 4000 mW
Weight, g 1800 g.