Overview

The FiiO DISC is a portable digital audio player built around FiiO's X2000 processor and dual CS43131 DAC chips in a fully balanced circuit, styled after a classic disc player but built entirely on solid-state flash storage — there's no spinning disc inside. A 1.8-inch round-style full-laminated colour touchscreen (360x360) displays album art and synced lyrics, and playback comes through a 3.5mm single-ended output or a 4.4mm balanced output, reaching up to 280mW+280mW into 32Ω balanced. Bluetooth 5.4 transmits over AAC, SBC, and LDAC to wireless headphones or speakers, and a coaxial digital output and USB audio output round out the connection options. Music lives on a microSD card, with support for cards up to 2TB. The battery runs about 12 hours per charge and recharges in about 1.5 hours. It measures about 68 x 68 x 12.9mm, weighs approximately 77.2g, and comes in Black, Pink, or Sky Blue.

Simcoe Audio Video Insight

The round touchscreen and disc-player styling set the DISC apart visually, but it's a genuinely capable little player underneath — dual CS43131 DACs, a balanced 4.4mm output, and LDAC Bluetooth put it ahead of most players this size and price.

• Dual CS43131 DACs in a fully balanced circuit
• 1.8-inch round touchscreen with album art and lyrics display
• Bluetooth 5.4 with LDAC, AAC, and SBC transmission

Best for the FiiO DISC: load a large microSD card with your library before your first listen, since the DISC relies on card storage rather than a large built-in library.

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Why It Wins

• Dual CS43131 DACs: A fully balanced circuit with an independent power supply for each channel.
• Round Touchscreen Display: A 1.8-inch full-laminated colour screen with album art and lyrics support, distinct from the usual rectangular player screen.
• 4.4mm Balanced Output: Reaches up to 280mW+280mW into 32Ω, well beyond what most players this compact offer.

What Makes It Different

Most compact digital audio players use a conventional rectangular body and screen. The DISC borrows its shape and round touchscreen from classic disc players while keeping everything solid-state inside, giving it a distinct look on the desk or in a bag without sacrificing balanced output or Bluetooth connectivity.

Technical Highlights

• FiiO X2000 Processor: Runs a custom Linux-based operating system built for music playback.
• Bluetooth 5.4: Transmits over AAC, SBC, and LDAC to wireless headphones or speakers.
• Coaxial and USB Digital Outputs: Lets the DISC feed an external DAC in addition to its own headphone outputs.

Buyers Guide

Who This Is For

• The Style-Conscious Listener: Wants a player that looks and feels different from the usual black rectangle.
• The Everyday Commuter: Wants balanced output and LDAC Bluetooth in a small, pocketable body.
• The Collector: Appreciates album art and lyrics on a dedicated screen while browsing a microSD music library.

Ideal Use Case

• Wired Portable Listening: Using the 3.5mm or 4.4mm balanced output directly with headphones or IEMs.
• Wireless Listening: Pairing over Bluetooth LDAC with wireless headphones or a speaker.
• Feeding an External DAC: Using the coaxial or USB digital output as a transport.

What To Pair It With

• A Large microSD Card: To hold a full lossless music library, since the DISC relies on card storage.
• Headphones or IEMs with a 4.4mm Balanced Cable: To make use of the balanced output's extra power.
• LDAC Bluetooth Headphones: For high-resolution wireless listening away from a wired connection.

Alternative Options

If you'd rather have a more conventional player shape, FiiO's Echo covers similar core playback and Bluetooth features in a more traditional body.