New Dac the FiiO K13 R2R: Early Impressions

[Jasonovich]

Oh nothing like that, I was in the Energy Management Team, I managed the utility accounts, ensuring that we procure the best deals from our suppliers, so our Council Tax payers and local businesses are not hit so hard. 🙂

PS. We buy in bulk so it's cheaper and we're into recycled energy which has a positive impact on the local environment...but hey ho...all in the past now 🙂

 

[Al ears]

PS. We buy in bulk so it's cheaper and we're into recycled energy which has a positive impact on the local environment...but hey ho...all in the past now 🙂

Recycled energy?
Does hifi work on second-hand electricity?

 

[Jasonovich]

Recycled energy?
Does hifi work on second-hand electricity?

😜
Recycled energy is usually sourced from domestic waste, waste from farms and sewage.
Also from brown hydrogen, solar power feeding back into the national grid etc.
Yes it's possible, some of your energy is second hand! 🙂

 

[Al ears]

😜
Recycled energy is usually sourced from domestic waste, waste from farms and sewage.
Also from brown hydrogen, solar power feeding back into the national grid etc.
Yes it's possible, some of your energy is second hand! 🙂

If someone else is using my old electricity I want a rebate....
😎

 

[woodbar]

If someone else is using my old electricity I want a rebate....
😎

More to the point, does second hand energy, especially Brown Hydrogen affect the sound profile?

Not much good spending loadsa money on an LPSU and then feeding with a dirty supply. 😕😈

 

[Revolutions]

K13 owners: did anyone happen to compare with a Chord Qutest?

 

[Jasonovich]

K13 owners: did anyone happen to compare with a Chord Qutest?

Turan compared the K13 to Chord DAC, not sure if it was the Cutest.
Check the YouTube video.

View: https://youtu.be/lTNFjqzkVe4?si=LWdMEBJVQym7ZvR6

 

[Revolutions]

Turan compared the K13 to Chord DAC, not sure if it was the Cutest.
Check the YouTube video.

View: https://youtu.be/lTNFjqzkVe4?si=LWdMEBJVQym7ZvR6

Thanks Jason. A quick scan it's the Mojo 1. Seems he likes the K13 above all the over units he owns/tested.

In a surprise to everyone, the correct answer is 'find a dealer & demo both' 😂

 

[Jasonovich]

Thanks Jason. A quick scan it's the Mojo 1. Seems he likes the K13 above all the over units he owns/tested.

In a surprise to everyone, the correct answer is 'find a dealer & demo both' 😂

Totally agree, ideally demo them both.
The K13 seems to be punching well above it's weight.

There are a lot of interesting R2R DACs on the market such as the Laiv uDac, Denafrips Enya and Gustard R26, but far more pricer.

Not too much R2R competition it seems at £350+
R2R isn't for everyone, there are plenty of Chipset and bespoke FPGA alternatives on the market which are as good.