{"product_id":"fiio-qx13-portable-dac-and-headphone-amplifier","title":"FIIO QX13 Portable DAC and Headphone Amplifier","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe FiiO QX13 opens FiiO’s new QX series, bringing more than a decade of FiiO’s experience together in a high-end USB-C dongle: the power of the Q-series portable amps with magnetic, attach-anywhere convenience. An eight-channel ESS ES9027SPRO DAC and six Texas Instruments amplifier chips deliver up to 900mW per channel balanced, an XMOS XU316 handles PCM 768kHz and DSD512 with a 10-band PEQ, and a large 1.99-inch colour screen sits in a body of carbon fibre (or aluminium) weighing about 34g. A magnetic leather case is included, and it won a VGP 2025 Summer award.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/3199\/8339\/files\/fiio-qx13-portable-dac-and-headphone-amplifier-photo-hero.jpg?v=1791332667\" alt=\"FiiO QX13 portable DAC\/amps in black carbon fibre and titanium\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAn extra-large colour display\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 1.99-inch IPS screen, rare on an audio dongle, sits under Corning third-generation high-strength glass for durability and scratch resistance. A 32-bit processor drives several newly designed themes, including VU meters and a cassette deck, in portrait or landscape, and shows the sample rate, gain, filter, volume, coaxial output, channel balance and more at a glance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/3199\/8339\/files\/fiio-qx13-portable-dac-and-headphone-amplifier-photo-themes.jpg?v=1791332673\" alt=\"Display themes and settings on the FiiO QX13 screen\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA desktop-grade ESS SABRE PRO DAC\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ES9027SPRO comes from ESS’s SABRE PRO family, mainly used in high-end and professional audio equipment (alongside the ES9038PRO and ES9039PRO). Its fully differential architecture runs eight channels in parallel, and a pair of ultra-low-noise ES9312 regulators gives each channel precise, efficient power while reducing clock jitter, so the audio signal is restored accurately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSix TI amplifier chips\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFour wafer-level precision INA1620 chips, laid out to minimise crosstalk even under extreme conditions, and two low-noise, low-distortion OPA1692s keep the dynamics strong with any load. The signal passes through low-pass filtering with voltage gain, buffer current boosting and parallel current expansion, the kind of architecture found in full-size DAC\/headphone amplifiers, for a 124dB signal-to-noise ratio and distortion as low as 0.0004%.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/3199\/8339\/files\/fiio-qx13-portable-dac-and-headphone-amplifier-photo-amps.jpg?v=1791332679\" alt=\"The TI amplifier chips inside the FiiO QX13\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePatented desktop mode: 900mW\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConnect power to the side USB-C port and FiiO’s patented desktop mode (ZL202321946664.8) unlocks power comparable to full-size headphone amplifiers: 900mW per channel into 32Ω balanced and 310mW single-ended, without draining your phone, while using about 23% less power than FiiO’s KA17. Without extra power it still gives 605mW balanced and 250mW single-ended. A high-precision power meter assesses each USB source and adjusts the gain and output to suit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/3199\/8339\/files\/fiio-qx13-portable-dac-and-headphone-amplifier-photo-power.jpg?v=1791332684\" alt=\"FiiO QX13 delivering 900mW in desktop mode\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSeparate, shielded digital and analogue boards\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe digital and analogue boards are separated, with shielding covers, insulation and anti-interference sheets between them and thermally conductive silicone to carry heat away, so the QX13 can sustain high output with clean, dynamic sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/3199\/8339\/files\/fiio-qx13-portable-dac-and-headphone-amplifier-photo-shield.jpg?v=1791332690\" alt=\"Exploded view of the FiiO QX13 boards, shielding and carbon fibre shell\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eXMOS XU316 and a 10-band PEQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 16-core XMOS XU316 brings pro-grade USB audio with low latency: up to 768kHz\/32-bit PCM, native DSD512 and full MQA decoding, with two ultra-low phase noise, low-drift femtosecond oscillators. It also runs a 10-band lossless PEQ, which you can set in the FiiO Control app on Android or in FiiO’s web tool, with custom curves, presets and a sharing community (with PEQ on, the maximum rate is 192kHz\/24-bit).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/3199\/8339\/files\/fiio-qx13-portable-dac-and-headphone-amplifier-photo-xmos.jpg?v=1791332696\" alt=\"The XMOS XU316 USB chip of the FiiO QX13\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA magnetic ecosystem\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe included leather case has two curved magnets that line up with MagSafe iPhones; for Android, a magnetic ring is included. The QX13 also works with FiiO’s ESTICK mini power banks: turn on the charging function and you have a pocket-sized desktop-grade setup. An 8-strand cable (6 monocrystalline copper + 2 silver-plated monocrystalline copper) comes in the box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/3199\/8339\/files\/fiio-qx13-portable-dac-and-headphone-amplifier-photo-magnet.jpg?v=1791332701\" alt=\"FiiO QX13 attached magnetically to a phone with its leather case\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEverything you need\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 3.5mm output doubles as an S\/PDIF coaxial output; volume has 60- or 120-step scales; temperature regulation, DC output protection and a maximum volume limit protect you and your headphones; and a UAC 1.0 mode works with Nintendo Switch, PS5 and other devices. The black version is a fully carbon fibre body (up to 21 layers); titanium is aluminium alloy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/3199\/8339\/files\/fiio-qx13-portable-dac-and-headphone-amplifier-photo-carbon.jpg?v=1791332704\" alt=\"The carbon fibre body of the FiiO QX13\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDAC and USB\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eESS ES9027SPRO (8 channels) + 2 × ES9312 · XMOS XU316 · 2 femtosecond oscillators\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAmplifier\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4 × TI INA1620 + 2 × OPA1692\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eOutput (desktop mode)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4.4mm: 900mW\/ch @ 32Ω, 125mW @ 300Ω · 3.5mm: 310mW\/ch @ 32Ω, 40mW @ 300Ω\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eOutput (normal)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4.4mm: 605mW\/ch @ 32Ω · 3.5mm: 250mW\/ch @ 32Ω\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePerformance\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSNR ≥124dB · THD+N \u0026lt;0.0004% · noise floor \u0026lt;2µV (3.5mm) \/ \u0026lt;3.4µV (4.4mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFormats\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePCM 768kHz\/32-bit · DSD512 native · MQA · 10-band PEQ (to 192kHz\/24-bit)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDisplay\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.99-inch IPS, Corning third-gen glass\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSize and weight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e64.2 × 30.7 × 13mm · about 33.7g (carbon fibre) \/ 39.2g (aluminium)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/3199\/8339\/files\/fiio-qx13-portable-dac-and-headphone-amplifier-photo-box.jpg?v=1791332709\" alt=\"FiiO QX13 box contents\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesktop mode needs power on the side USB-C port; without it, the QX13 runs from your phone or computer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd a \u003ca href=\"\/products\/fiio-estick-backup-battery-for-portable-dac-amp\"\u003eFiiO ESTICK\u003c\/a\u003e for desktop-mode power on the go, and the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/case-for-the-fiio-qx13-and-estick-combo\"\u003ecase for the QX13 and ESTICK combo\u003c\/a\u003e to carry them together.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn the box: QX13, USB-C to USB-C cable, magnetic leather case, screen protector, magnetic ring, USB-C plug and quick start guide.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"FiiO","offers":[{"title":"BLACK","offer_id":57117504733571,"sku":"FIIOQX13-BLACK","price":199.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"TITANIUM","offer_id":57117504766339,"sku":"FIIOQX13-TITANIUM","price":219.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/3199\/8339\/files\/img_proxy_f40ba6f7-ea03-4e9d-9f9f-4f9db263525a.jpg?v=1767217126","url":"https:\/\/www.advancedmp3players.co.uk\/products\/fiio-qx13-portable-dac-and-headphone-amplifier","provider":"amp3","version":"1.0","type":"link"}