FiiO DM13 portable CD player: retro or return of the CD?
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Following the CP13 (portable cassette player) and the recently announced TT13 turntable, the DM13 portable CD player is another tech gadget from FiiO, which is clearly looking to expand its already large retro fan base. This CD player features aptX HD Bluetooth, a balanced headphone output and a USB audio port. The slogan “Back for the Future” is apt here. Is this the DiscMan 2.0?
FiiO DM13 Portable CD Player: Perfect Sound Quality on the Go
With 3.5mm unbalanced and 4.4mm balanced headphone outputs, FiiO’s DM13 portable CD player is ideal for a wide range of headphones, including the company’s FT5 Planar Magnetic headphones, FT3s, and the new FA19 in-ear monitors. Of course, the hardware is also compatible with all other headphones on the market.
Thanks to aptX HD Bluetooth connectivity, the DM13 can even stream high-quality music through wireless headphones or speakers. The dedicated analogue line output also allows use with other devices such as a hi-fi system (if you still remember what that is), active speakers or a radio, as well as portable speakers with an auxiliary input.
Modern design combined with high-end audio quality
The DM13 also offers up to eight hours of playback time on a single charge and a dedicated desktop mode that bypasses the internal battery and uses AC power, making it perfect for both mobile and stationary use. It’s a battery usage I’d like to see in many other devices.
But what’s next for FiiO? Is a miniDisc or even a DAT player in the works? This retro hype is a bit crazy, but also quite funny. What would you like to see revived that you couldn’t live without as a kid?
FiiO DM13 Portable CD Player Price and Specifications
The DM13 portable CD player will be available in silver from September 2024with other colours including red, blue, titanium and black to follow later in the year. Pricing will be £179 Or $179.
- 3.5mm unbalanced and 4.4mm balanced headphone outputs
- Bluetooth transmission (SBC/aptX/aptX HD/aptX low latency)
- Analog line output
- SPDIF digital output
- USB audio output
- Playback: CD/FLAC/WAV/WMA/AAC/MP3
- ESP (Electronic Shock Protection) switch
- Office mode
- 8 hours battery life
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