{"product_id":"fiio-dm15-r2r-portable-cd-player","title":"FiiO DM15 R2R Portable CD Player with R2R DAC","description":"\u003ch3\u003eOverview\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA CD collection deserves better than a decades-old player with a basic op-amp output stage and no way to send that sound anywhere except a wired headphone jack.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe FiiO DM15 R2R is a retro-styled portable CD player built around FiiO's own 4-channel, fully differential 24-bit R2R resistor-ladder DAC, using 192 precision thin-film resistors instead of a conventional delta-sigma chip. A Qualcomm QCC3095 Bluetooth platform transmits from either the CD transport or the USB DAC input with aptX Adaptive, aptX HD, aptX Low Latency, aptX, or SBC, and the USB input itself accepts PCM up to 384kHz\/32-bit and DSD256 from a computer or phone.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA 4700mAh battery plays for about 7 hours continuously and supports PD2.0\/PD3.0 fast charging for a roughly 2-hour full charge, while a 0.96-inch display shows track, battery, EQ, and Bluetooth status on the player's aluminum-and-glass body.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eSimcoe Audio Video Insight\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Desktop mode is worth knowing about if the DM15 R2R ends up living on a desk rather than travelling — it bypasses the battery when connected to power, which avoids putting charge cycles on the 4700mAh cell during long stationary listening sessions. The USB REC port's ability to rip a CD straight to WAV is also a practical way to back up a disc collection before it wears out from repeated plays.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eMore Info\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhy the FiiO DM15 R2R Stands Out\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"more-info-box\"\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e24-Bit R2R Resistor-Ladder DAC\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e192 precision thin-film resistors across a fully differential 4-channel design replace a conventional delta-sigma DAC chip for a distinct R2R sound signature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"more-info-box\"\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBalanced 4.4mm Output up to 1150mW\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe balanced output reaches up to 1150mW+1150mW into 32Ω, well above the 315mW+315mW available from the single-ended 3.5mm jack.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"more-info-box\"\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDual-Source Bluetooth Transmission\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Qualcomm QCC3095 platform transmits from either the CD transport or the USB DAC input with aptX Adaptive, aptX HD, aptX Low Latency, aptX, or SBC.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"more-info-box\"\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCD Ripping to WAV\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe USB REC port can rip a CD directly to WAV files, a practical way to back up discs before they wear out from repeated plays.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"more-info-box\"\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDesktop Mode and Fast Charging\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesktop mode bypasses the 4700mAh battery when connected to power, and PD2.0\/PD3.0 fast charging brings it back to full in about 2 hours when it is running on battery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBuyer's Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWho It's For\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe R2R Enthusiast\u003c\/strong\u003e: wants the resistor-ladder DAC sound signature in a portable CD player rather than a conventional delta-sigma chip.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe CD Archivist\u003c\/strong\u003e: wants to rip a disc collection to WAV files through the USB REC port before the discs themselves wear out.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe High-Power Listener\u003c\/strong\u003e: runs harder-to-drive headphones and wants the 1150mW balanced output rather than a standard single-ended jack.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003eHow It Compares\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe DM15 R2R sits above the DM13 BT in FiiO's retro CD player lineup. Where the DM13 BT uses dual Cirrus Logic CS43198 DAC chips, a 3750mAh battery, and up to 660mW+660mW balanced output, the DM15 R2R steps up to a 24-bit R2R resistor-ladder DAC, a larger 4700mAh battery with fast charging, and balanced output up to 1150mW+1150mW. Both transmit over Bluetooth with aptX HD, but the DM15 R2R adds aptX Adaptive and a dedicated USB DAC input the DM13 BT doesn't have.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"FiiO","offers":[{"title":"Black","offer_id":48363010326749,"sku":"LM-LJOY-VKKK","price":379.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Red","offer_id":48363010359517,"sku":"LM-TLIU-KISE","price":379.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Silver","offer_id":48363010392285,"sku":"LM-GSWE-KCYN","price":379.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Titanium Gold","offer_id":48363010425053,"sku":"LM-GAJU-VKMB","price":379.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"White","offer_id":48363010457821,"sku":"LM-DKUM-DRST","price":379.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0331\/1930\/5859\/files\/fiio-dm15-r2r-portable-cd-player-black-top.png?v=1786639377","url":"https:\/\/www.simcoeav.ca\/fr\/products\/fiio-dm15-r2r-portable-cd-player","provider":"Simcoe Audio Video","version":"1.0","type":"link"}