FiiO Q11 Portable DAC and Headphone Amplifier

FiiO Q11 Overview

Enjoy high-fidelity audio anywhere with the Q11 Portable DAC and Headphone Amplifier from FiiO, an elegant and powerful mobile DAC that provides you with up to 650mW of balanced output power for your headphones at sampling rates up to 32-bit / 384 kHz PCM and DSD256. Thanks to the Cirrus Logic CS43198 DAC chip and dual op-amps, you can enjoy your audio with ultralow noise, huge dynamic range, and a wide frequency response on any headphones ranging from 16 to 300 ohms.

The hefty volume knob is comfortable and serves dual purposes as both a gain control and a power switch. The sleek body is made of comfortable textured metal with a mirrorlike black finish perfectly matching the design and form factor of some smartphones. The internal rechargeable battery provides a maximum of 13 hours of balanced audio output, enough for all-day listening and long trips. The Q11 sports a unique internal circuit window with ambient lighting, so you can directly view playback settings and the premium circuits feeding your sound. The Q11 includes a USB-A to USB-C cable, a USB-C to Lightning cable, a USB-C to USB-C cable, a silicon strap, and silicon antiskid feet for tabletop use.

Compact, Durable Body

The compact body of the Q11 is specifically designed to physically pair perfectly with the vast majority of smartphones. The straight and smooth edges of the Q11 make it a joy to use in the hands, while the elegant black mirror finish combined with gold-label accents make the Q11 an eye-catching device.

Powerful Mobile Sound with Personality

With a balanced power output of up to 650mW, as well as low- and high-gain levels, it s easy to listen to both low- and high-impedance headphones on the Q11 anytime, anywhere.

• 310 mW into 16 ohms (unbalanced)
• 165 mW into 32 ohms (unbalanced)
• 19 mW into 300 ohms (unbalanced)
• 640 mW into 16 ohms (balanced)
• 650 mW into 32 ohms (balanced)
• 75 mW into 300 ohms (balanced)

Have It All with Great Parts and Even Greater Sound

Thanks to the high-performance CS43198 DAC, dual op-amps, high-precision crystals, and low-noise power supply, the Q11 has high resolving power and massive dynamic range for a more immersive listening experience. The Q11 provides native support for PCM files up to 32-bit / 384 kHz, as well as DSD files up to DSD256.

Long Battery Life for Peace of Mind

Whether on your daily work commute or weekend travels, you can be sure you ll have enough juice to enjoy your music thanks to its large, internal battery. With a capacity of 2600mAh, you can enjoy your high-fidelity music for 13 hours.

Ambient Light Window

The ambient light window not only dazzles you with lights that indicate the current sampling rate or DSD format, but also allows you to elegantly peer at the internal circuitry as it feeds your ears their favorite music.

• Light Blue: PCM sampling rate 48 kHz or below
• Yellow: PCM sampling rate above 48 kHz
• Green: DSD

Outputs for Every Listener

The unbalanced 3.5mm and balanced 4.4mm outputs are clearly outlined with golden rings, allowing for better sound quality and easy recognition of your jacks. The 3.5mm headphone output also supports coaxial output.

Supports UAC 1.0 for Versatile Connectivity

The Q11 supports UAC 1.0 and 2.0 modes, allowing you to connect to various devices. In UAC 1.0 mode, you can connect to devices like a Sony PS5 or Nintendo Switch, making gaming sessions more exciting and immersive thanks to the hi-fi sound quality of the Q11.

An Elegant Fusion

The silky and perfectly weighted feel of the volume knob allows you to precisely dial in your desired volume. It also conveniently acts as an on/off switch.