FiiO DM13 review: CD Renaissance Is In Full Swing, And I Am Here For It

I’m genuinely appreciative that FiiO has revived a product category that had all but vanished. There simply aren’t, and haven’t been, other quality portable cassette or CD players on the market for years. FiiO has additional plans, including a portable radio (RR11) and new models of their existing players. Perhaps MiniDisc players may even make a comeback.

The DM13 is an ambitious first attempt to fill an unoccupied niche. CDs may not have the cachet of vinyl, but with sales on the rise and a renewed interest among younger listeners, the DM13 has the potential to gain traction. It’s a solid product with several clear drawbacks. Navigation and controls could be improved, and the software is a bit unstable. It feels somewhat unfinished and could use a firmware update. Since I have an early version, it’s unclear how the retail model may differ or if these issues will be resolved.

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Author: Denis Koshelev; From:root-nation

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