FiiO K19 DAC – Dual ES9039SPRO
The FiiO K19 features two eight-channel ES9039SPRO DACs and various input/output options like HDMI ARC, RCA, coaxial, XLR-4, 6.35mm, and 4.4mm. It supports playback of audio files up to 32-bit / 768kHz PCM/DSD512. With dual eight-channel THX AAA788+ amplification, the K19 can power headphones with up to 8000mW of output.
The FiiO K19 has various connection interfaces. It has an optical and coaxial S/PDIF interface, a USB-C interface for connecting to a PC or Mac, a USB-C interface for storage media, and an HDMI port.
In terms of outputs, it offers flexibility with two pairs of RCA sockets, a pair of XLRs for analog outputs, and options for unbalanced and balanced signals. You can connect headphones using a 6.3 mm stereo jack, a 4.4 mm Pentaconn, or a 4-pin XLR.
For digital signals, it provides optical and coaxial S/PDIF interfaces and an HDMI port with an Audio Return Channel (ARC) for direct connection to a TV. Additionally, it has 12 V trigger inputs and outputs, and an RS232 interface designed as a USB-C port.
The FiiO K19, available in Black or Silver, will be released at the end of March with a recommended retail price of $1,249.