R9
FiiOReleased Dec 1, 2023 · Analysis updated Oct 30, 2026
This desktop Hi-Fi player offers premium build, great sound, and powerful amplification with comprehensive, easy-to-use connectivity. The FiiO R9 scores 91/100 based on 6 expert reviews in the music streamers category. Coverage includes reviews from Stuff, TechRadar, Enjoythemusic, and Headfonics.
Critic Score
What's this?based on 6 expert reviews
General agreement: our scores range from 82 (Headfonia) to 95 (Stuff). Headfonia tends to score generously across our dataset.
Average of 6 publication reviews, each normalized to a 0–100 scale. How we score
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Pros
- Premium build quality(6)
- Great sound quality(4)
- Comprehensive connectivity(4)
- Easy to use(2)
- Powerful amplification(2)
Cons
- Fingerprint magnet(3)
- Portrait mode only(2)
6 Publication Reviews
AI summary of this review
The FiiO R9 is a high-end, versatile audio powerhouse that combines exceptional sound performance with a vast array of connectivity options in a premium compact chassis.
Publisher score: 5 of 5
AI summary of this review
The FiiO R9 is a powerhouse all-in-one music streamer and amplifier that offers unrivaled connectivity and superb audio performance for audiophiles.
Publisher score: Features 5/5, Sound quality 5/5, Design 4.5/5, Value 4.5/5
AI summary of this review
The FiiO R9 is a powerhouse music player and DAC that delivers a miraculous, high-fidelity listening experience across various genres and hardware.
Score estimated from the review text
AI summary of this review
The FiiO R9 is a powerful and feature-rich flagship all-in-one desktop streamer and amplifier that excels in versatility and design, though it may sound dry with lower-quality recordings.
Publisher score: 9.1
