{"id":2224370,"date":"2026-01-06T15:02:30","date_gmt":"2026-01-06T15:02:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2224370"},"modified":"2026-01-06T15:02:30","modified_gmt":"2026-01-06T15:02:30","slug":"android-powered-and-audiophile-standard-fiios-latest-music-player-is-an-ipod-for-a-new-generation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/android-powered-and-audiophile-standard-fiios-latest-music-player-is-an-ipod-for-a-new-generation\/","title":{"rendered":"Android-powered and audiophile-standard, FiiO&#8217;s latest music player is an iPod for a new generation"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div id=\"article-body\">\n<div class=\"boxout fancy-box\" id=\"8cc21383-a6f1-41dd-ab86-ce5143649829\">\n<h5 class=\"boxout__title\">Quick Summary<\/h5>\n<div class=\"boxout__body fancy_box_body\">\n<div class=\"boxout__text\">\n<p>FiiO has announced its next-gen digital audio player \u2013 the M33 R2R. And as the name suggests, it brings true R2R decoding to the mainstream.<\/p>\n<p>The 24-bit R2R player sits under the flagship M27 while still offering 1100mW + 1100mW power output. It&#8217;s due out in March for $600\/\u00a3449.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p id=\"a4c713e4-fad9-4a06-8638-63531c3d9328\">While <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.t3.com\/tag\/ces\" target=\"_blank\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"inline-link\" data-before-rewrite-localise=\"https:\/\/www.t3.com\/tag\/ces\">CES 2026<\/a> is booming, FiiO has quietly announced its exciting new next-gen <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.t3.com\/tech\/audio\/the-3-best-digital-audio-players-for-high-res-audio\" target=\"_blank\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"inline-link\" data-before-rewrite-localise=\"https:\/\/www.t3.com\/tech\/audio\/the-3-best-digital-audio-players-for-high-res-audio\">digital audio player<\/a> \u2013 the FiiO M33 R2R.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">The idea here is to offer flagship level, analogue-like audio quality, while keeping the price low enough to get this to the mainstream.<\/p>\n<p><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" id=\"elk-896f37c6-2af2-4fa8-9605-7636db05cbcc\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-url=\"\" href=\"\" target=\"_blank\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-hl-processed=\"none\"\/><\/p>\n<aside data-model-name=\"FiiO FT1\" data-widget-title=\"Today's best FiiO FT1 deal\" data-widget-type=\"mmroundup\" data-render-type=\"editorial\" class=\"hawk-root\"\/><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" id=\"elk-seasonal\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-url=\"\" href=\"\" target=\"_blank\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-hl-processed=\"none\"\/><\/p>\n<aside data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"hawk-root\"\/>\n<p id=\"0baef73f-8def-4f9b-9e97-328a533c024e-0\">As such, this sits under the top-end <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.t3.com\/tech\/audio\/the-fiio-m27-looks-every-bit-the-flagship-hi-res-player-to-get-theres-just-one-thing-missing-its-price\" target=\"_blank\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"inline-link\" data-before-rewrite-localise=\"https:\/\/www.t3.com\/tech\/audio\/the-fiio-m27-looks-every-bit-the-flagship-hi-res-player-to-get-theres-just-one-thing-missing-its-price\">FiiO M27<\/a>, while still offering true 24-bit R2R decoding. This fully differential resistor array offers analogue-like quality for &#8220;accuracy, dynamic realism and musical cohesion&#8221;.<\/p>\n<aside data-component-name=\"Recirculation:ArticleRiver\" data-recirculation-type=\"inline\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"Trending Bar\" data-nosnippet=\"\" class=\"pt-3 pb-4 mb-4 border-b border-solid border-[#333]\">\n<span class=\"&#10;after:content-[''] after:flex-1 after:ml-4 after:my-[0.7rem] after:border-t-[#333] after:border-t after:border-solid&#10;before:content-[''] before:flex-1 before:mr-4 before:my-[0.7rem] before:border-t-[#333] before:border-t before:border-solid&#10;font-article-heading pb-3 !text-base font-bold uppercase sm:text-sm text-[#333] flex custom-thumbnail-list-styles\"><br \/>\nYou may like<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<\/aside>\n<p>You also have a TI multi-stage audio amplifier that should mean this delivers the most clean signal amplification with plenty of high-quality control.<\/p>\n<p>In terms of power, the output sits at 1100mW + 1100mW, allowing for use with a wide range of headphones, including in-ears and full-size options.<\/p>\n<p>Working in the back end is a stand-alone XMOS XU316 chip and its M27-derived in-house DAPS audio purification system. That all means a reduction in jitter while suppressing noise and ensuring musical detail is maintained as best possible.<\/p>\n<p>Everything can be personalised using the 10-band parametric equaliser with AUTO EQ support.<\/p>\n<div id=\"slice-container-newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-aQxNFSqoNgcvUPYeZNqWEB\" class=\"slice-container newsletter-inbodyContent-slice newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-aQxNFSqoNgcvUPYeZNqWEB slice-container-newsletterForm\">\n<div data-hydrate=\"true\" class=\"newsletter-form__wrapper newsletter-form__wrapper--inbodyContent\">\n<div class=\"newsletter-form__container\">\n<section class=\"newsletter-form__top-bar\"\/>\n<section class=\"newsletter-form__main-section\">\n<p class=\"newsletter-form__strapline\">Get all the latest news, reviews, deals and buying guides on gorgeous tech, home and active products from the T3 experts<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>There&#8217;s 128GB of storage and MicroSD expansion onboard, 8GB of RAM, a Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 chip, a 5.5-inch HD display, and <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.t3.com\/tag\/android\" data-auto-tag-linker=\"true\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"inline-link\" data-before-rewrite-localise=\"https:\/\/www.t3.com\/tag\/android\">Android<\/a> 13 for smooth running of both internal storage music and streaming services.<\/p>\n<p>Battery life is good for up to 14-hours of playback before needing a charge.<\/p>\n<p>The FiiO Retro Box, pictured below, is also being launched this spring. This is a speaker that allows you to use the M33 as a music source \u2013 while getting that awesome cassette style display.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout \" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"\" id=\"ff72b6c9-f24b-4f82-9ea1-82c2ac449fa7\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\" style=\"max-width:1920px;\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:56.20%;\"> <picture data-new-v2-image=\"true\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HGrRtYgW7B5n2tqGqVh8DR-1920-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HGrRtYgW7B5n2tqGqVh8DR-1600-80.jpg.webp 1600w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HGrRtYgW7B5n2tqGqVh8DR-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HGrRtYgW7B5n2tqGqVh8DR-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HGrRtYgW7B5n2tqGqVh8DR-768-80.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HGrRtYgW7B5n2tqGqVh8DR-415-80.jpg.webp 415w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HGrRtYgW7B5n2tqGqVh8DR-360-80.jpg.webp 360w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HGrRtYgW7B5n2tqGqVh8DR-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 710px) 670px, calc(100vw - 30px)\"\/>\n<\/picture><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>(Image credit: FiiO)<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<p><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" id=\"elk-f5608044-2416-4c04-b725-016eba2034a0\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-url=\"\" href=\"\" target=\"_blank\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-hl-processed=\"none\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"fiio-m33-r2r-pricing-and-availability-3\">FiiO M33 R2R: Pricing and availability<\/h2>\n<p id=\"52fca0e8-3e0e-4ace-8a63-53d63042488d\">The FiiO M33 R2R is due to be available from March 2026, as will the Retro Box speaker.<\/p>\n<p>The M33 R2R will be priced at $600\/\u00a3449. Pricing for the speaker is yet to be announced.<\/p>\n<p><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" id=\"elk-edc54137-6a77-4d6c-b7b2-a26f37eff243\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-url=\"\" href=\"\" target=\"_blank\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-hl-processed=\"none\"\/><\/p>\n<aside data-model-name=\"Rode NTH-100,Austrian Audio Hi-X15,Grado SR325x,Beyerdynamic T1 (3rd Generation),Shure Aonic 3\" data-widget-title=\"Today's best wired headphones deals\" data-widget-type=\"multimodelreview\" data-render-type=\"editorial\" class=\"hawk-root\">\n<div class=\"hawk-multi-model-review-container\">\n<div class=\"hawk-multi-model-review-retail-container\">\n<p>Today&#8217;s best wired headphones deals<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<p><em> \u2018 The preceding article may include information circulated by third parties \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n<p><em> \u2018 Some details of this article were extracted from the following source www.t3.com \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Quick Summary FiiO has announced its next-gen digital audio player \u2013 the M33 R2R. And as the name suggests, it brings true R2R decoding to the mainstream. The 24-bit R2R player sits under the flagship M27 while still offering 1100mW + 1100mW power output. It&#8217;s due out in March for $600\/\u00a3449. 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