Styled in red, the FiiO X3 Mark III is a high-resolution portable audio player with a host of ancillary functions and features. For instance, it can double as an asynchronous USB DAC capable of handling 192 kHz/24-bit PCM files. The player is also Bluetooth 4.1 enabled, though not at the expense of fidelity. Three separate PCBs have been utilized in the construction of this mobile player: one for the digital section, one for analog amplification, and another for Bluetooth.
The X3 Mark III provides both 3.5mm and 2.5mm jacks. The 2.5mm jack is for use with balanced headphones and can offer you a more detailed listening experience with a wider soundstage. The 3.5mm output, on the other hand, is not just a headphone output. It's also a line output and a coaxial jack that outputs DOP and D2P files. This means you can play both DSD and PCM files without an encoder.
Balanced Output for a Wider Soundstage
Dual DAC Chips
Independent, Separated Chips for a Higher-Res Experience
Single-Button Construction
Certified Hi-Res Sound
All the Codecs You Can Handle
Bluetooth Enabled
Accepts up to 256GB microSD Cards
Multifunction 3.5mm Output
Additional Features at a Glance
- Power-saving standby and deep-sleep modes
- Broad in-line controls for fast forward, next, rewind, previous, volume, and more
- Asynchronous USB DAC capable of supporting 192 kHz/24-bit audio
- Familiar center-wheel design
- 20% thinner than previous models
- 126g lighter than previous models