FiiO R9 Vs FiiO R7 (Compared to Eversolo / Cambridge CXN100 / Bluesound)

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*TIME STAMPS*
0:00 - Intro Segment FiiO R9
0:31 - Differences to R7 / Design / Features / Connections
4:17 - HDMI ARC - Connections & What is it?
6:27 - RM3 Remote
7:20 - Specifications
7:34 - Internal storage / Android Apps / Roon use / FiiO Cast
11:20 - EQ App
12:46 - Sound Quality - R7 V R9, PL50 Power supply, comparisons to Eversolo DMP-A6
15:28 - Comparison to Aune S17 with S9c Pro DAC
16:17 - The Wrap
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[Me-iyzu]

Thank you Simon. Always a pleasure. I'm a gentleman with mobility issues and you bring HiFi into my world with honest reviews and guidance 👍👏

[balooo]

Great deep dive really helps someone understand the upgrades in the Fio units.
Another fantastic review!

[BobbyBass-xi]

Someone had to comment 1st. Thanks for the comparisons in the video. Please keep them coming. Cheers!

[andrehendrik]

Another great review -- thank you Simon. I'm currently enjoying my CXN v2, which i bought partly based on your review. I know those wolfson chips dont make it the DAC du jour but I really enjoy the sound, particularly for streaming radio. Speaking of which, given your appreciation of Zero 7, Lemon Jelly etc, if you don't already do so already, I think you'd really enjoy some of the balearic dj's/programming on 1BTN, it's pretty much my main source for new music. Cheers and thanks

[radovancechvala]

Fiio is to launch a device with a horizontal form factor later this year, according to the brief they published early this year (S15, scheduled for September). The HDMI Arc input does make much more sense on that new unit, not quite sure how many users will really appreciate it on R9 which is less suitable for a Hifi rack setup.

[tremoverb]

I couldn’t get the eARC volume to work from my LG TV either.

[LAGMI]

when you talk about the hdmi option connection. can i use hdmi from graphics card to in put hdmi fiio r9. then the output to a soundboard hdmi ?

[crshedlak]

Could I use the R9 as a preamp for my home audio/stereo system, using the optical, coax, or analog RCA plug audio outs on the R9? Understanding and that if I use the digital methods, it would bypass the R9 DAC. That way, I could use the R9 over my big living room speakers B&W 702 S2.

[emil_cd]

What about between the R7 and the aune s9c pro, I'm looking the best cheap/audio quality for my new arya organic

[radovancechvala]

How did you managed to power the R9 from the PL50 which provides only 3A at 12V? Did you test the headphone amp which is apparently the main cause of the increased power consumption? Have you able to really drive it at higher volume levels? PL50 gives 12/15V up to 3A, e.g. does not provide 3A at 15V and R9 specs say minimum of 3A at 15V.

[Der_Marc]

I like your detailed and non flashy reviews. Thanks for that.

Question: Is the R9 able to rip cds 💿 with a external drive?

[mohamedahmed]

Does the equalizer for the R7 go into effect with all inputs? Bluetooth, Wifi, USB, Optical, Coax, etc?

[rene_magritte]

Thanks for the review, objective as always. Now I have the R7 for its streaming and EQ capabilities, running balanced through the S17 for headphone use, and I wonder if the R9 would be an improvement in sound quality to that combo?

[fatdoi]

on spec the Fiio linear psu only supplies 15V @ 2A, R9 requires 3A so maybe a more powerful linear psu may perform even better?

[worms]

Thank you Simon. As for using it as a DAC Amp connected to a computer, which device will offer better sound: the Fiio K9 Pro, the Fiio R9, the Aune S9C?
There is also the Fiio K19, maybe you can test them, it would be a cool comparison.

[aceofspades]

Pretty sweet unit with lots of capabilit

[JoseFerreira-zbwh]

What happens to these units (r7, r9, eversolos streamers) when android gets updated?

[rogerjosefsen]

I see that you use the FiiO PL50 dc supply on the R9. Specifications say 15V/3A dc. Comments?

[joncruz]

The BIG question is: If I have the R7 should I upgrade to the R9? Thanks!

[NeilLavitt]

Interesting, I had expected a greater sound quality difference but I guess that is money talking.

I understand you can view the screen on a TV through the HDMI - the R7 did this via the USB-C which acts as a display port out. Perhaps the air mouse was for this. Also, I understand many have used alternative screen control app Any Desk which works well to remote cast the Android 10 screen much better than the FiiO Cast.

Anyway, thanks.