[FiiO Willson]

I have the silver player with firmware 10. I found the instructions for updating the firmware, but I can't figure out where to download it. I went to the FiiO firmware download page, but the DM13 is not listed.

I'll send you the firmware upgrade privately, do you have a bluetooth version or a non-bluetooth version ?

 

[pinkysuavo]

Is there really no STOP function on the DM13 other than powering off? It seems like a pretty basic requirement for a CD player. Also, is there any way to turn it on without it beginning to play automatically? I'm enjoying listening to CDs on my black Bluetooth unit, but it is frustratingly obtuse in many ways.

 

[FiiO Willson]

Is there really no STOP function on the DM13 other than powering off? It seems like a pretty basic requirement for a CD player. Also, is there any way to turn it on without it beginning to play automatically? I'm enjoying listening to CDs on my black Bluetooth unit, but it is frustratingly obtuse in many ways.

Hello friend
If you want to change the disk, you can actually just open the compartment door. We originally omitted an operation step for users, but it seems that people don't recognize this.

So we added pressing the first button and the last button at the same time to stop playback.
Starting with the black DM13, these functions are already available

 

[HiFi Oasis]

Dear all friend,,,
about the gapless playback,
Are you able to provide the disks where this occurs?
I've asked our test engineers about our official test disks and we don't have this problem.
Can you please provide a link to purchase these disks?

Otherwise our engineers can't confirm the phenomenon and solve the problems.

These are the albums so far where the issue occurs (links are to US Amazon). Majority of the time I've noticed it happens when going from track 2 to track 3. If you're unable to source the albums then please PM me and I'd be happy to send some of the CDs for testing.


Pink Floyd - Dark Side of the Moon

Pink Floyd - Animals

Nine Inch Nails - The Fragile

Alice In Chains - Black Gives Way To Blue

Filter - Anthems for the Damned

 

[ergotpoisoning]

Dear all friend,,,
about the gapless playback,
Are you able to provide the disks where this occurs?
I've asked our test engineers about our official test disks and we don't have this problem.
Can you please provide a link to purchase these disks?

Otherwise our engineers can't confirm the phenomenon and solve the problems.

Received my black version in the USA. Gapless playback essentially doesn't work on any CD I have tried. For a test disc you can try Magdalena Ray's new album Imaginal Disc. Gapless playback failed on over half the tracks on that album.

 

[DantoIzzo]

I was going to pull the trigger on this but I think I’m going with the Moondrop Discdream 2 Ultra instead.

 

[nin993]

Got mine today, I should check all these gapless issues you guys are mentioning, but so far I'm really happy with the DM13.

A question for the FiiO workers over here: are you going to release a leather case for the DM13 in the same way you did for the CP13?

 

[Evoked Response]

I'm listening to The Cure - Paris (30th Anniversary Edition)

Gapless performance is hit and miss. Sometimes works flawlessly, sometimes there is a 2 second pause.

I'm using a silver DM13 without BT. Just updated the firmware to 11.

 

[ermwhat]

I listened to a DJ mag CD yesterday and had a 1s pause before track 4.

I also had it stop the time (not pause - it wasn't flashing) mid song on track 16, go silent for about 10s, then skip ahead 10s and keep playing. I've had this a couple of times on CDs which have a lot of tracks (but that could be a coincidence). The CDs both had very very minor surface scratches, but nothing that would normally be a problem. Going back and replaying the track it didn't do it again.

 

[sparky100]

Hi, just got the DM13 today and it's ideal for me. I have connected it to an Aiyima 07 amp via the 3.5mm headphone socket on the front to analogue RCA inputs. What is the coaxial adapter for? How should I best connect the DM13 to the amplifier?

 

[FiiO Willson]

These are the albums so far where the issue occurs (links are to US Amazon). Majority of the time I've noticed it happens when going from track 2 to track 3. If you're unable to source the albums then please PM me and I'd be happy to send some of the CDs for testing.


Pink Floyd - Dark Side of the Moon

Pink Floyd - Animals

Nine Inch Nails - The Fragile

Alice In Chains - Black Gives Way To Blue

Filter - Anthems for the Damned

Thanks a lot,
We will buy some for test, thanks a lot.

Our QT engineer, who also found the same problem in our standard test disks, tried several times and finally confirmed the phenomenon.

Our engineers are currently analyzing the problem, and we expect to have a firmware version that improves the problem soon.

 

[FiiO Willson]

Hi, just got the DM13 today and it's ideal for me. I have connected it to an Aiyima 07 amp via the 3.5mm headphone socket on the front to analogue RCA inputs. What is the coaxial adapter for? How should I best connect the DM13 to the amplifier?

Maybe you need this cable

 

[brugis]

Hello, do we or when we get clear top cover version in Europe?
Thank you.

 

[FiiO Willson]

Hello, do we or when we get clear top cover version in Europe?
Thank you.

Hello friend,
It is expected that[Clear top cover version] sales will not start until the 25th, depending on whether your European agent has ordered in advance, if not, the first batch will not be able to distribute many units.
Because the number of the first batch is really limited

 

[UnLagunas]

If anyone has questions, reply here and I will discuss them with you!

I just received my black, Bluetooth enabled DM13. Took less than two weeks to arrive. This is the hardware I have used with the DM13:

Ananda headphones, plugged to the front 4.4 balanced out.
Sony WH1000XM4 headphones, Bluetooth.
Hifiman EF500 via the optical out on the back of the DM13.
Cambridge Audio's DACMagic 200M via the optical out on the back of the DM13.

For the sake of comparison, I also had on hand my old AIWA XP-SP90 portable CD player and my old Sony Discman DNE509. These are the two units I have used for listening to CDs on the go, at the office, on bed, etc. I also listen to Tidal streams and my years old PLEX Media server ripped FLAC files (using my cell phone, iPad, computers), but just as with vinyl records, I enjoy alternating music streaming with playing physical music.

Here are my own impressions/opinions after some listening sessions:

Sound.
I love it! I won't be using the AIWA nor the Sony portable players, since the DM13 DAC is miles better than the DACs on those portable units. The details and instruments separation is good. Long listening sessions do not tire my ears. This DM13 makes me want to go through all my CD collection because is so enjoyable.
The DM13's sound level from the headphone balanced port is able to drive my Ananda headphones with ease. On the AIWA and Sony units I had to turn the volume way up for CDs made before the compression/loudness wars; but with the DM13 I get better sound with less volume selection. CDs made after the mid 90's play at good level below the DM13's mid-point.
Not much to say about using the DM13 as a CD transport. It just works as it should. Due to its size and mobility, it is better for me to use it as a CD transport instead of using my Sony UBP-X800. It's just more convenient. I do not notice any sound difference using the DM13 as a transport compared to the UBP-X800.
Gapless playback, yes, works on some CDs, it does not work with others. I do hope FiiO fixes this with a future firmware.
Bluetooth sound does not appeal to me because the only wireless headphones I have, the Sony WH1000XM4s, only take SBC codec from the DM13. Sigh. Perhaps I'll get some other wireless headphones with aptx to take full advantage of the DM13.

Operation.
I read some comments about the DM13's motor being noisy when spinning discs. That is not the case in my experience.
The feel of the front top buttons is very tactile. They have a nice click feedback.
I read the manual and then the FAQ page from FiiO for the DM13 and had no issues operating the CD player. I switch with ease the output modes. No trouble playing, pausing, stopping the CDs since I quickly got used to the buttons and have already memorized them just by using the unit a couple of times.

Build.
Does not feel plasticky --it's not. It's got a good heft, more than the AIWA or the Sony Discman. It does not look nor feel cheap.

Conclusion.
I love the DM13. For my uses and tastes, it is almost perfect. Almost. The gapless playback is the only feature that makes me find it lacking. BUT, to my own purposes, all of the other features and benefits outweigh the gapless playback issue. It would be grand if FiiO is able to fix the issue.

As a matter of fact, I am planning on buying another once other colors are available and give it to one of my children as a birthday present.