DAC Comparison
FiiO K5PRO vs AudioQuest DragonFly Red
FiiO K5PRO The K5PRO is a compact, desktop DAC/headphone amp combo by FiiO. It features the leading AK4493 DAC chip with a wide variety of inputs and outputs to create a great value proposition. $149.99 MSRP | AudioQuest DragonFly Red DragonFly Red combines significantly improved performance over the DragonFly Black with still exceptional value. The high-performance ESS 9016 chip in Red employ minimum-phase filtering for naturally detailed sound. $199.95 MSRP | |
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| Features | ||
| Power | AC 115v AC 230v | |
Input/Output | ||
| Inputs | Coaxial S/PDIF RCA TOSLINK S/PDIF USB-B | USB-A |
| Outputs | ¼ inch RCA | 3.5mm |
| Output Voltage | 2.1 volt | |
Audio | ||
| Sample Rate | 32 bit / 768 kHz | 24 bit / 96 kHz |
| DAC Chip | AKM AK4493 | ESS 9016 32 bit with minimum-phase fast roll-off filter |
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| Reviews | Audio Science ReviewIn that regard, and in the context of a budget product that is designed reasonably well, I am going to recommend the Fiio K5 Pro. | No reviews available |
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