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FiiO Announces DP11 Compact CD Player for October 2026

By Drooid · Sep 24, 2026, 2:14 AM UTC · How we work

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FiiO Launches DP11

FiiO announced the DP11 compact desktop CD player, slated for October 2026 launch at €184.99.
The DP11 uses a custom tray-loading mechanism, optimized servo firmware, and low-noise bearing system.
It integrates a Cirrus Logic CS43198 DAC, two femtosecond crystal oscillators, and analog RCA output with >=109 dB SNR.
Via USB, it can rip CDDA to a FAT32 drive 32 GB and serve as a DAC for PCM 32-bit/384 kHz, DSD256.

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U.S. CD Sales Surge

FiiO launches the DP11 portable R2R player to capture the CD sales surge.
U.S. CD sales rose 58% in revenue and 45% in volume during the first half of 2026.
Analysts see the launch as a signal that physical media may regain relevance in hi-fi markets.
DP11 will be offered in Silver and Black finishes, while UK pricing remains unannounced.

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FiiO Launches DP11

FiiO announced the DP11 compact desktop CD player, slated for October 2026 launch at €184.99.
The DP11 uses a custom tray-loading mechanism, optimized servo firmware, and low-noise bearing system.
It integrates a Cirrus Logic CS43198 DAC, two femtosecond crystal oscillators, and analog RCA output with >=109 dB SNR.
Via USB, it can rip CDDA to a FAT32 drive 32 GB and serve as a DAC for PCM 32-bit/384 kHz, DSD256.

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