{"product_id":"fiio-qx13-portable-dac-amp","title":"FiiO QX13 Portable DAC\/Amp with Desktop Mode","description":"\u003ch3\u003eOverview\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA phone or laptop's built-in headphone output usually runs out of steam long before a pair of full-size or planar headphones reaches its best sound, leaving detail and dynamics on the table no matter how good the source file is.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe FiiO QX13 is a portable USB-C dongle DAC and headphone amplifier built around a flagship ES9027SPRO DAC chip and an XMOS XU316 USB controller, backed by four INA1620 and two OPA1692 op-amps for amplification. A patented Desktop Mode adjusts power delivery on the fly, pushing balanced 4.4mm output up to 900mW+900mW into 32Ω without running as hot as a fixed high-power mode would.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePCM decoding runs up to 768kHz\/32-bit with native DSD512 and full MQA decoding, and a 1.99-inch IPS screen shows sample rate, volume, and status at a glance. A 10-band lossless PEQ, adjustable through the Android FiiO Control app or FiiO's web-based PEQ tool, rounds out a feature set built for getting more out of headphones on the move.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eSimcoe Audio Video Insight\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eDesktop Mode is the setting worth understanding before pairing the QX13 with harder-to-drive headphones — it's meant for use with a computer or another sustained power source rather than a phone battery, since it draws more current to reach its higher output figures. The QX13 is also compatible with FiiO's ESTICK mini power banks, so a longer listening session away from a laptop doesn't have to mean draining a phone's battery.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eMore Info\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhy the FiiO QX13 Stands Out\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"more-info-box\"\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlagship ES9027SPRO DAC\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA single ES9027SPRO chip, from ESS's Sabre Pro line, handles digital-to-analog conversion alongside an XMOS XU316 16-core USB controller.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"more-info-box\"\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePatented Desktop Mode\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdaptive power regulation pushes balanced output up to 900mW+900mW into 32Ω while managing heat and power draw more efficiently than a fixed high-power setting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"more-info-box\"\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNative DSD512 and Full MQA Decoding\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePCM up to 768kHz\/32-bit, native DSD512, and full MQA decoding cover the vast majority of high-resolution files and streaming formats.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"more-info-box\"\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1.99-Inch IPS Display\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Corning glass-protected screen shows sample rate, volume, and status without needing a connected app open.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"more-info-box\"\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e10-Band Lossless PEQ\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTune the sound through the Android FiiO Control app or FiiO's web-based PEQ tool, with PEQ active up to 192kHz\/24-bit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"more-info-box\"\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCarbon Fiber or Aluminum Alloy Body\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Black colourway uses a fully carbon fiber body, while Titanium Gold is machined from aluminum alloy, at 33.7g and 39.2g respectively.\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 Planar or High-Impedance Headphone Owner\u003c\/strong\u003e: needs more balanced output power than a typical single-DAC dongle offers, without carrying a separate desktop amp.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Multi-Format Listener\u003c\/strong\u003e: wants native DSD512 and full MQA decoding alongside standard PCM playback.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Detail-Oriented Listener\u003c\/strong\u003e: wants a 10-band PEQ and a screen that confirms sample rate at a glance, rather than a dongle with no display.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003eHow It Compares\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe QX13 sits above FiiO's KA-series dongles in output power, using its Desktop Mode to reach 900mW+900mW balanced versus the KA13's 550mW+550mW balanced maximum. Where the KA13 pairs dual CS43131 DAC chips with dual SGM8262 op-amps, the QX13 uses a single flagship ES9027SPRO DAC alongside six total op-amps (four INA1620, two OPA1692) and adds a 1.99-inch display and 10-band PEQ that the KA13 doesn't have. For everyday IEM listening, the KA13 remains the smaller and less expensive option; the QX13 is the step up for harder-to-drive headphones and broader format support.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"FiiO","offers":[{"title":"Black","offer_id":48362723016925,"sku":"LM-LJAE-QHLT","price":319.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Titanium Gold","offer_id":48362723049693,"sku":"LM-EEME-ZCTX","price":319.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0331\/1930\/5859\/files\/fiio-qx13-portable-dac-headphone-amp-black-front-back.png?v=1786642375","url":"https:\/\/www.simcoeav.ca\/products\/fiio-qx13-portable-dac-amp","provider":"Simcoe Audio Video","version":"1.0","type":"link"}