FiiO BTR17 Portable Bluetooth DAC and Headphone Amplifier
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FiiO BTR17 Portable Bluetooth DAC and Headphone Amplifier
Overview
The FiiO BTR17 is FiiO's flagship portable Bluetooth DAC and headphone amplifier, built to drive serious headphones on the go and at your desk. A PC/BT/PHONE switch lets it work as a USB DAC for a computer, a Bluetooth receiver for your phone, or a wired dongle, and its patented Desktop Mode adds an external power input for up to 650mW per channel from the 4.4mm balanced output.
Inside are two ESS ES9069Q DACs, four THX AAA 78+ amplifiers in a fully balanced design, an XMOS XU316 USB receiver, and a Qualcomm QCC5181 Bluetooth chip. Bluetooth 5.4 covers aptX Lossless, LDAC, aptX Adaptive, aptX HD, aptX, AAC, and SBC, and USB handles PCM up to 768kHz/32bit, native DSD512, and full MQA decoding.
A 1.3-inch colour IPS display and a physical volume knob make it easy to see and adjust, and the FiiO Control app adds 10-band PEQ. The aluminum body has a real leather back for a comfortable grip, and a leatherette case is included. Battery life runs about 8 to 9 hours over Bluetooth and about 9 to 10 hours as a phone dongle, depending on the output used.
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The BTR17 makes the most sense if you own demanding balanced headphones and want one device for both your desk and your bag. Desktop Mode is the key feature. Flip the D.Mode switch and connect a 5V power supply to the orange power port to get the full 650mW per channel without draining your phone's battery. On battery alone, the balanced output still delivers up to 300mW per channel into 32 ohms, which covers most IEMs and portable headphones.
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Why the FiiO BTR17 Stands Out
Desktop Mode, Up to 650mW
External power input raises 4.4mm output to 650mW per channel.
Dual ES9069Q DACs
Four THX AAA 78+ amps in a fully balanced design.
aptX Lossless and LDAC
Qualcomm QCC5181 with Bluetooth 5.4.
768kHz/32bit and DSD512 USB
XMOS XU316 with full MQA decoding.
PC/BT/PHONE Switch
Move between computer, Bluetooth, and phone in one slide.
Volume Knob and Colour Display
1.3-inch IPS screen and 10-band PEQ in FiiO Control.
Buyer's Guide
Who It's For
- The Desk and Commute Listener: Wants desktop-level power at home and Bluetooth on the go.
- The Demanding Headphone Owner: Wants serious balanced power from a portable device.
- The Multi-Source Listener: Switches between a PC, a phone, and Bluetooth through the day.
How It Compares
Compared with FiiO's BTR15, the BTR17 adds Desktop Mode, much more balanced power, Bluetooth 5.4 with aptX Lossless, USB decoding up to 768kHz/32bit and DSD512, a larger 1.3-inch display, and a physical volume knob.
FiiO BTR17 Portable Bluetooth DAC and Headphone Amplifier Specifications
| General Information | |
|---|---|
| Model | FiiO BTR17 |
| Brand | FiiO |
| Product Type | Portable Bluetooth DAC and headphone amplifier with Desktop Mode |
| Audio & Wireless | |
| DAC | 2 x ESS ES9069Q |
| Amplifier | 4 x THX AAA 78+, fully balanced |
| USB Receiver | XMOS XU316 |
| Bluetooth Chip | Qualcomm QCC5181 |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.4 |
| Codecs | aptX Lossless, LDAC, aptX Adaptive, aptX HD, aptX, AAC, SBC |
| USB Decoding | PCM up to 768kHz/32bit; DSD512 native, DoP256; MQA full decoding |
| Microphone | Built-in omnidirectional; CTIA in-line mic support |
| 4.4mm Balanced Output | |
| Desktop Mode Power | 650mW + 650mW (32 ohm); 480mW + 480mW (16 ohm); 125mW + 125mW (300 ohm) |
| Battery Mode Power | 300mW + 300mW (32 ohm); 180mW + 180mW (16 ohm); 35mW + 35mW (300 ohm) |
| SNR | 126dB or better (Desktop); 122dB or better (battery) |
| THD+N | Below 0.00035% (Desktop); below 0.0008% (battery) |
| Output Impedance | Below 1.5 ohm |
| Recommended Impedance | 8 to 300 ohm |
| 3.5mm Output | |
| Desktop Mode Power | 280mW + 280mW (32 ohm); 330mW + 330mW (16 ohm); 30mW + 30mW (300 ohm) |
| Battery Mode Power | 140mW + 140mW (32 ohm); 130mW + 130mW (16 ohm); 20mW + 20mW (300 ohm) |
| SNR | 120dB or better (A-weighted) |
| Output Impedance | Below 1 ohm |
| Recommended Impedance | 8 to 150 ohm |
| Frequency Response | 20Hz-20kHz within 0.1dB |
| Features & Controls | |
| Display | 1.3-inch 240 x 240 colour IPS |
| Controls | Volume knob (press to confirm), power, previous/next track |
| Switches | PC/BT/PHONE mode switch; Desktop Mode switch |
| Gain | Low / High |
| EQ | 10-band PEQ via FiiO Control |
| Car Mode | Turns on/off with vehicle USB power |
| Ports | USB-C (power/data); USB-C power input for Desktop Mode |
| Battery & Physical | |
| Playback | About 8 to 9 hours (Bluetooth AAC); about 9 to 10 hours (phone mode) |
| Charging Time | 2 hours or less (DC 5V, 2A or more) |
| Dimensions | About 16.3 x 41.2 x 86.6 mm |
| Weight | About 73.4g |
| Construction | Aluminum alloy body, leather back cover |
| In the Box | Leatherette case, short dual Type-C OTG cable, quick start guide, warranty card |
| Colours Available | Black, Blue |
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