{"product_id":"fiio-echo-portable-digital-audio-player","title":"FiiO Echo Portable Digital Audio Player","description":"\u003ch3\u003eOverview\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe FiiO Echo is a portable digital audio player built around dual CS43198 DAC chips in a metal body, playing music through a 3.5mm headphone output or a 4.4mm balanced output, reaching up to 260mW+260mW into 32Ω balanced. A 2.39-inch bezel-less IPS colour screen shows album art and lyrics, and Bluetooth connects to wireless headphones or speakers for cable-free listening. It also works as a USB DAC for a computer or phone, plugging in and playing without extra drivers. Storage runs 4GB internal with support for microSD cards up to 256GB, and the 1100mAh battery lasts about 14 hours per charge. It measures about 85 x 55.5 x 14.3mm, weighs approximately 85g, and comes in Black, Blue, Green, or Orange.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eSimcoe Audio Video Insight\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Echo covers the essentials well for the price — dual CS43198 DACs, a 4.4mm balanced output, and a colour screen for browsing your library, all in a metal body that feels more substantial than its size suggests.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDual CS43198 DACs with a 4.4mm balanced output\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2.39-inch bezel-less colour screen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBluetooth connectivity plus USB DAC functionality\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest for the FiiO Echo:\u003c\/strong\u003e use the USB DAC mode when you want a quick sound upgrade from a laptop or phone without carrying a separate dongle.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eMore Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhy It Wins\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDual CS43198 DACs\u003c\/strong\u003e: Handle the left and right channels independently for a cleaner signal path.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e4.4mm Balanced Output\u003c\/strong\u003e: Reaches up to 260mW+260mW into 32Ω, giving headphones and IEMs more headroom than the single-ended jack alone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUSB DAC Mode\u003c\/strong\u003e: Plugs into a computer or phone to work as a plug-and-play external DAC.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhat Makes It Different\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eA lot of entry-level digital audio players stick to a single 3.5mm jack and a small monochrome display. The Echo adds a 4.4mm balanced output and a 2.39-inch colour screen for browsing album art, while still keeping a compact metal body and straightforward controls.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eTechnical Highlights\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e4GB Internal Storage\u003c\/strong\u003e: Plus microSD card support up to 256GB for a larger library.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBluetooth Connectivity\u003c\/strong\u003e: Streams to wireless headphones or speakers without a wired connection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1100mAh Battery\u003c\/strong\u003e: Rated for about 14 hours of continuous playback.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBuyers Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWho This Is For\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe First-Time DAP Buyer\u003c\/strong\u003e: Wants an easy step up from phone audio without a steep price or learning curve.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Desk-and-Go User\u003c\/strong\u003e: Wants a small player that can also double as a USB DAC at a computer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Colour-Conscious Buyer\u003c\/strong\u003e: Wants a choice of Black, Blue, Green, or Orange rather than black-only.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003eIdeal Use Case\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEveryday Portable Listening\u003c\/strong\u003e: Loading a microSD card with your library and listening on the go.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWireless Listening\u003c\/strong\u003e: Pairing over Bluetooth with wireless headphones or a speaker.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDesktop USB DAC\u003c\/strong\u003e: Connecting to a laptop or phone for a quick sound upgrade.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhat To Pair It With\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA microSD Card\u003c\/strong\u003e: To expand past the 4GB of internal storage for a full music library.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeadphones or IEMs with a 4.4mm Balanced Cable\u003c\/strong\u003e: To make use of the balanced output's extra power.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBluetooth Headphones or a Speaker\u003c\/strong\u003e: For wireless listening around the house.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAlternative Options\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you want a smaller clip-on form factor instead, FiiO's Echo Nano covers wired playback in a much smaller body without a screen or Bluetooth.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"FiiO","offers":[{"title":"Black","offer_id":48359833370845,"sku":"LM-THYQ-LWKE","price":109.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Blue","offer_id":48359833403613,"sku":"LM-XVZH-FGMK","price":109.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Green","offer_id":48359833436381,"sku":"LM-DDDE-JCXM","price":109.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Orange","offer_id":48359833469149,"sku":"LM-NQDS-DFJB","price":109.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0331\/1930\/5859\/files\/fiio-echo-portable-digital-audio-player-black-front.png?v=1786626662","url":"https:\/\/www.simcoeav.ca\/fr\/products\/fiio-echo-portable-digital-audio-player","provider":"Simcoe Audio Video","version":"1.0","type":"link"}