FiiO K7vsSMSL D-6s
A detailed side-by-side comparison of the FiiO K7 and SMSL D-6s — two popular dacs in the Chinese HiFi space.
Specifications
Spec
FiiO K7
SMSL D-6s
Chipset
Dual AKM AK4493S
ESS ES9039Q2M
Inputs
USB, Optical, Coaxial, RCA Line In
USB-C, Optical, Coaxial, Bluetooth 5.1 (LDAC)
Outputs
6.35mm SE, 4.4mm Balanced, RCA Line Out
XLR (Balanced), RCA
Features
THX AAA 788+ Amps, RGB Sample Rate Indicator
Remote Control, Sound Color Modes, 5V/2.4V Output Switch
Remote Control
✗
✓
Tube Stage
✗
✗
Headphone Amp
✓
✗
Price (estimated)
Price
~$220
~$199
Difference
~$21.00 cheaper (SMSL D-6s)
Things to Know
FiiO K7
- ⚠Slight delay/lag when adjusting volume via the knob (due to ADC volume control implementation).
- ⚠No remote control or Bluetooth input.
- ⚠Volume knob curve is non-linear; volume ramps up very quickly in the last 20% of the turn.
SMSL D-6s
- ⚠The display is a simple 7-segment LED, which looks dated compared to OLED screens.
- ⚠The 'Sound Color' modes are very subtle and barely audible to most users.
- ⚠Bluetooth antenna is plastic and feels a bit cheap.
* As an affiliate, we may earn a small commission from qualifying purchases — at no extra cost to you.