DAC Comparison
FiiO K5PRO vs Cyrus soundKey
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 | Cyrus soundKey soundKey is an award-winning revolution in mobile music. Hi-Fi streaming services like TIDAL mean fantastic quality is available to subscribers, but phones lack the necessary hardware to get the best from this data. soundKey unlocks that data, using our years of expertise in high-resolution DAC and amplifier design. Cyrus quality audio is now available to everyone. $99.00 MSRP | |
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| Features | ||
Physical Dimensions | ||
| Mass | 19 gram | |
| Power | AC 115v AC 230v | |
Input/Output | ||
| Inputs | Coaxial S/PDIF RCA TOSLINK S/PDIF USB-B | Micro USB |
| Outputs | ¼ inch RCA | 3.5mm |
Audio | ||
| Sample Rate | 32 bit / 768 kHz | 24 bit / 96 kHz |
| DAC Chip | AKM AK4493 | |
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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. | 5/5 What Hi-Fi?What Hi-Fi? Awards 2020 winner. Mixed Audio Science ReviewI see it a step up from $9 dongles but the $99 price is hard to swallow. |
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