The FiiO DP11 CD player is now on sale
As CD sales make a comeback, FiiO launch an affordable classic which can rip your CDs too
FiiO introduces the DP11, a desktop CD digital player that puts physical music at the centre of a flexible listening system. Combining a custom CD mechanism with a built-in CS43198 DAC, digital outputs and USB connectivity, the DP11 offers CD fans several ways to enjoy their favourite albums, whether connecting to existing hi-fi equipment or building a system around active speakers.
An all-metal body and custom LCD display give the DP11 a distinctly retro character, bringing back the process of choosing an album and loading a disc. Black and silver finishes offer a choice of looks, while the included infrared remote handles track selection and playback from the sofa with a large, clear display.
At the heart of the DP11 is a custom CD mechanism tuned specifically for desktop playback. FiiO has developed an optimised servo control programme to improve disc-reading accuracy and capability.The mechanism sits in a rigid, durable mount designed to keep operating noise extremely low.
Connections for your system
Coaxial, optical and AES digital outputs allow the DP11 to work as a dedicated CD transport with an external DAC or headphone amplifier. Standard RCA analogue outputs use the internal CS43198 DAC, enabling direct connection to active speakers or a power amplifier.
Those starting with active speakers can use the DP11’s own DAC and RCA outputs, keeping the setup straightforward.
MQA disc owners can send a lossless bitstream to equipment with MQA decoding, allowing a compatible system to reproduce the dynamics and detail of the recording. This support extends the DP11’s role as a digital source for listeners who already have their preferred decoding equipment.
Connect a laptop, tablet or smartphone in USB mode and the DP11 becomes a standalone USB player. Audio can be routed through its AES, coaxial or optical outputs, or played through the RCA analogue connection. The USB DAC supports up to 384kHz/32-bit audio and native DSD256.
Ready to rip
The DP11 can also save tracks directly to a USB drive as lossless WAV files, making it easy to archive your favourite recordings, keep a backup or prepare music for playback in the car. Ripping supports CDDA-format audio and FAT32-formatted portable storage. FiiO recommends a USB Type-C flash drive of 32GB or less for ripping and firmware updates.
Audio engineering with desktop flexibility
Separate power supplies serve the CD servo, digital and analogue circuits, while three physically isolated PCB zones help reduce interference between them. The design aims to deliver a quieter background, clearer detail and better separation.
Its coaxial and AES outputs use the same digital isolation transformers as the S15 streamer, reducing ground-loop interference and improving electrical isolation.
Alongside its built-in switching power supply, an external DC input supports a 12V supply rated at 2A or above, including FiiO’s DARKSIDE PRO linear power supply. The DP11 also shares the size and design language of FiiO’s desktop hi-fi system, which includes the WARMER R2R and CLASS A products.
You can read the press releases for all of these complimentary products here.
Availability and pricing
The FiiO DP11 is out now, priced at £209, $170, €189.
Review samples are available on request.
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Finishes | Black or silver |
Dimensions and weight | Approximately 213×230×67mm (L×W×H, excluding feet); 1802g |
DAC and display | CS43198; 3.71-inch LCD |
Outputs | AES, coaxial, optical; RCA analogue |
USB DAC | 384kHz/32-bit; native DSD256 |
Digital output limits | AES/coaxial: 192kHz/24-bit; optical: 96kHz/24-bit |
Power | AC 100–240V, 50/60Hz; DC 12V/≥2A; one input at a time |
RCA THD+N | UAC: <0.00068%; CD: <0.0014% (1kHz/0dB, 10kΩ) |
Noise floor | <8.1µV, A-weighted |
SNR and dynamic range | Both ≥109dB, A-weighted |
Line output | 2.2Vrms (1kHz, 10kΩ) |
Frequency response | 20Hz–20kHz; attenuation <0.1dB (UAC), <1.3dB (CD) |
Included accessories | Type-C to Type-C data cable, infrared remote, power cord, quick start guide and warranty card |