{"product_id":"fiio-m23","title":"Fiio M23","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Fiio M23 is an upper mid range Android player built on AKM's flagship two chip combo, the AK4191EQ digital processor and AK4499EX converter, kept in separate digital and analog domains for a cleaner signal path. Amplification comes from a fully balanced THX AAA 78+ stage running eight amplifier paths in parallel.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLike FiiO's flagships, it hides a desktop trick: flip the D.MODE switch, connect a fast charger, and the battery is bypassed while Super High Gain unlocks a full 1000mW per channel balanced.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eType and Technology\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe AK4191EQ handles digital filtering and DWA ROUTING ahead of the AK4499EX current output DAC, followed by OPA1612 I\/V conversion and OPA1662 voltage gain into the THX AAA 78+ output stage. A four stage, 20 rail power supply isolates digital from analog circuitry, and FiiO's DAPS architecture keeps playback bit perfect across all six operating modes: Android, Pure Music, USB DAC, Bluetooth receiver, AirPlay, and Roon Ready. MQA full decoding, All To DSD, and a 3.5mm coaxial output round out the digital feature set.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSound Character\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe M23 sits between neutral and musical: a touch of warmth, natural timbre, mids with body, clear highs that never turn sharp, and deep, well extended bass. It is often described as a portable take on FiiO's K9 desktop sound, with a slightly energetic tilt that pairs especially well with warmer IEMs and headphones.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBuild and Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Deep Blue aluminum chassis weighs about 299g and carries a 5.5 inch 1440 x 720 bezel free display, RGB indicator lighting, and a hybrid slide and button volume control. The 5500mAh battery runs about 10.5 hours single ended or 9 hours balanced and supports 30W fast charging. Dual USB C ports separate data from power for the D.MODE desktop switch, storage expands via microSD up to 2TB, an in vehicle mode makes it a tidy car source, and a 10 band EQ handles tuning.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBest For\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eListeners who want flagship AKM conversion and THX amplification at a mid tier price. If R2R conversion is more your flavor, the newer \u003ca href=\"\/products\/fiio-m33-r2r\"\u003eFiio M33 R2R\u003c\/a\u003e takes a different path; compare both in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/dap\"\u003eDAP collection\u003c\/a\u003e and the wider \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/fiio\"\u003eFiio range\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat's in the Box\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFiio M23 player\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProtective case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScreen protector (pre installed)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUSB C to USB C cable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUSB A to USB C adapter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEject pin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuick start guide and warranty card\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eValue\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDAC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAKM AK4191EQ with AK4499EX\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAmp stage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTHX AAA 78+, fully balanced, eight parallel paths\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlatform\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSnapdragon 660, Android 10, 4GB RAM\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDisplay\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5.5 inch, 1440 x 720\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHeadphone outputs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.5mm single ended, 4.4mm balanced\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOutput power\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBalanced up to 1000mW x2 at 32 ohms (Super High Gain with fast charger); single ended up to 440mW x2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLine and digital outputs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.5mm line out (2Vrms), 4.4mm line out (4Vrms), 3.5mm coaxial out, USB Audio to 768kHz\/32 bit and DSD512\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDecoding\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLocal 384kHz\/32 bit, native DSD256, MQA full decode\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGain levels\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLow, Medium, High, Super High\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBattery\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5500mAh, about 10.5 hours single ended, 9 hours balanced, 30W fast charge\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStorage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e64GB internal, microSD up to 2TB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWireless\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBluetooth 5.0 (TX LDAC, LHDC, aptX HD; RX LDAC, AAC, SBC), dual band WiFi, AirPlay, DLNA, Roon Ready\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAbout 136.5 x 75.7 x 18.1mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAbout 299g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eColor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDeep Blue (aluminum)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Fiio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53612182241559,"sku":null,"price":719.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0213\/4262\/files\/fiio-m-23-thumb-one.webp?v=1783025043","url":"https:\/\/www.mimic-audio.com\/products\/fiio-m23","provider":"Mimic-Audio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}