Fiio M11 High-Resolution Audio Player review
At what point does a hi-fi music player veer into an Android smartphone-esque user experience? That’s the question the Fiio M11 Portable High-Resolution Audio Player tries to answer with its Android OS and dual AK4493EQ DACs. In short, while this may look like your Android phone, it’s still all about the music.
By balancing the usability of a smartphone with the audio prowess of its top-tier digital audio players, the M11 tries to be more accessible. That said, as a high-res DAP (digital audio player), the M11 doesn’t disappoint, and the increased hardware under the hood pays some dividends on the software side too.
Design
When compared to other Fiio DAPs like the Fiio M9, the M11 is noticeably thicker and heavier, but we can understand why when diving into the parts that make up its sum: The 5.15-inch IPS display has a 720p resolution, putting it in HD territory, unlike previous models in the M series. The screen is brighter, sharper and offers better viewing angles than the M9 had. We would say it’s good enough to even watch video, but we’ll get to that later.
To stand out further, the company loaded up on inputs arrayed at the bottom. There’s a standard 3.5mm headphone jack, 2.5mm jack and 4.4mm jack to go with a USB-C port (for charging and playback). The play and pause button on the left edge lines up with track navigation and a volume dial. The dial even ‘clicks’ to provide some feedback when moving up or down.
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Author: Ted Kritsonis ; From:techradar.com
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