FiiO takes aim at Astell & Kern with new brutalist-build hi-res audio player

It’s been a while since we’ve seen anything new from portable audio specialist FiiO, but it’s back with a bang – specifically a new portable music player that may give high-end rival Astell & Kern plenty to think about. With its sleek angled corners, the minimalist design of the new FiiO M11S isn’t the only similarity with A&K’s output, with comparable file compatibility, built-in streaming apps and a dual DAC configuration akin to the South Korean company’s much lauded A&norma SR25 MKII high-res audio player – albeit with a significantly cheaper asking price.  Running on Android 10, the M11S boasts a 5-inch HD touchscreen display and two high-grade ES9038Q2M DAC chips – one for each stereo channel.

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