FiiO continues to plunder yesteryear with the DM13 Discman-esque portable CD player.
Where it is now accepted that vinyl records have made a comeback, the compact disc is not far behind. FiiO has combined this knowledge with the fascination with retro tech we've never owned - something we like to call newstalgia.
The DM13 CD player features a 3.5mm single-ended and a 4.4mm balanced headphone output, so it should suit a wide range of headphones. Dedicated analogue line output, SPDIF digital output, and USB output options allow the unit to be integrated into your existing hi-fi. You can also plug the DM13 into active speakers or hook it up to a portable speaker's auxiliary input.
FiiO adds some 21st-century sprinkles through aptX HD Bluetooth connectivity, which means the player can connect to wireless headphones or speakers. As well as CDs, the DM13 supports FLAC, WAV, WMA, AAC, and MP3 file formats.
The DM13's built-in battery promises up to eight hours of playback on a single charge. However, if you're spinning silver discs at home, you can use its dedicated desktop mode, bypassing the internal battery in favour of mains power.
The DM13 will be available in silver from September for £179, with red, blue, titanium, and black finishes arriving later this year.
The DM13 will be showcased at this year's CanJam London event, which will take place this weekend at Park Plaza, Westminster Bridge, London.
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