FiiO R9 is an ultimate-level desktop streamer that comes with a high-end Dual ES9038Pro DAC chipset along with 8-channel THX788+ high-power amplification. It’s the ultimate powerful with up to 7300mW(around 7W) output level through the balanced headphone outputs. FiiO R9 comes loaded with Android 10 which is upgradable to Android 12 for easy access to the latest media applications on the Play Store. FiiO R9 can single-handedly manage all the requirements one would have from a flagship desktop device. Ultimate Level Sonic Performance FiiO has equipped the flagship R9 with an ultimate-level dual-DAC arrangement. The DAC section on the device adopts dual ES9038Pro flagship 32-bit DAC chips from ESS Sabre Technologies. The ES9038Pro is a trusted and reputed chipset that has garnered a lot of praise for its impressive sound signal decoding performance. FiiO has implemented the same in its other flagship devices such as the M17 portable audio player. It’s a true flagship DAC arrangement for ultimate sonic precision and accuracy. Strong Amplification With Stronger Chipset In order to get the best out of the R9’s dual DAC setup, FiiO has equipped the device with a THX788+ truly desktop amp chipset. It is implemented in an 8-channel design to provide a strong amplification to the signal. FiiO R9 has a rated output of up to 7300mW through the 4-pin XLR and 4.4mm balanced ports. New-Generation XMOS USB Processor FiiO R9 comes with the latest-generation USB signal processor chipset. It comes equipped with XMOS XU316 16-core 3rd-gen processor. It enables smoother sound signal processing and supports 32-bit PCM and native DSD signal decoding on the device. HDMI ARC Input Supported Along with the regular USB, Coaxial, and Optical input options, the new FiiO R9 also supports HDMI ARC for digital sound signal input on the device. It allows for a more convenient TV connection mode for the users. New Exquisite Build Structure FiiO R9 is an exquisitely built digital desktop streamer. The device has a luxurious two-tone liquid metal body with colourful ring LED around the knobs and also a colourful LED strip on the front. The R9 looks spectacular from every angle and definitely elevates the look of your setup with its premium aura.