FiiO K7vsTopping D50 III
A detailed side-by-side comparison of the FiiO K7 and Topping D50 III — two popular dacs in the Chinese HiFi space.
Specifications
Spec
FiiO K7
Topping D50 III
Chipset
Dual AKM AK4493S
Dual 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
RCA, TRS Balanced
Features
THX AAA 788+ Amps, RGB Sample Rate Indicator
10-Band PEQ (Hardware), Bluetooth Remote, 5V Output Mode
Remote Control
✗
✓
Tube Stage
✗
✗
Headphone Amp
✓
✗
Price (estimated)
Price
~$220
~$229
Difference
~$9.00 cheaper (FiiO K7)
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.
Topping D50 III
- ⚠The PEQ software requires a Windows PC to configure initially.
- ⚠TRS balanced outputs require adapter cables to connect to standard XLR amps.
- ⚠The joystick control on the front is tiny and can feel fiddly.
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