[yeboyi]

All in one dac amp and parametric eq is all i need Fiio. Make it happen.

 

[ahmonge]

All in one dac amp and parametric eq is all i need Fiio. Make it happen.

I think a stack of two devices for DAC+amp is sort of overkill. I love the simplicity of K5 Pro. Besides, a parametric equalizer or playing audio files out of local memory cards or HD would be valuable features in just one device.

 

[yeboyi]

I think a stack of two devices for DAC+amp is sort of overkill. I love the simplicity of K5 Pro. Besides, a parametric equalizer or playing audio files out of local memory cards or HD would be valuable features in just one device.

Yeah i hate this stack trend. Odd ''audiophile'' market.

 

[FiiO Willson]

Hmmm but the 1k unit is a bit of a bummer. I am waiting to move my k5 pro to another setup.
Willing to wait till March but if there is no guarantee that it will be available in my region, then I might pull the plug on the d90+a90 combo.

I can't promise you
Because this is a relatively small quantity, many people are waiting for it
I am also hoping that it will be available for sale in March 2020 and we are working towards that

 

[FiiO Willson]

When is Fiio K9 will be released?

Maybe in March 2021.

 

[swordhun]

@FiiO Willson @FiiO
Please clarify for me.
K9 Pro version AKM4499*2 - limited in 1000 pcs, because the AKM factory issue - earlier
K9 version ESSPRO*2 -"unlimited" - later

Is it correct? My questions:
Other specifications are same? K9 Pro price over 800$, what about K9 version?
Outfit, input, output etc. will different?

+1 Do you have information about AKM factory restart?

Thanks

 

[Baten]

@FiiO Willson @FiiO
Please clarify for me.
K9 Pro version AKM4499*2 - limited in 1000 pcs, because the AKM factory issue - earlier
K9 version ESSPRO*2 -"unlimited" - later

That is correct

 

[FiiO Willson]

@FiiO Willson @FiiO
Please clarify for me.
K9 Pro version AKM4499*2 - limited in 1000 pcs, because the AKM factory issue - earlier
K9 version ESSPRO*2 -"unlimited" - later

Is it correct? My questions:
Other specifications are same? K9 Pro price over 800$, what about K9 version?
Outfit, input, output etc. will different?

+1 Do you have information about AKM factory restart?

Thanks

Thank you for your interest K9/K9 Pro.
1, There are very limited AKM4499 quantities available now and we are discussing whether to use one or two at the end of the day. Of course there will be different versions and different prices.
2，“K9 Pro price over 800$”，is the price we estimated before, but now it will be lower than that, and I think people will find this product very good value for the money.
3, The AKM4499 version of the K9Pro will be available in very limited numbers and we will need to discuss it before we can clarify how it will be sold in the future, from the feedback so far, the number of consumers wishing to have it far exceeds the number of chips we have in stock
4,There are no plans to restart the AKM factory that we hear from them, although we are an important partner of AKM, they have not actually completed their assessment yet, so no further information is available.

Thanks.

 

[fwedge]

Thank you for your interest K9/K9 Pro.
1, There are very limited AKM4499 quantities available now and we are discussing whether to use one or two at the end of the day. Of course there will be different versions and different prices.
2，“K9 Pro price over 800$”，is the price we estimated before, but now it will be lower than that, and I think people will find this product very good value for the money.
3, The AKM4499 version of the K9Pro will be available in very limited numbers and we will need to discuss it before we can clarify how it will be sold in the future, from the feedback so far, the number of consumers wishing to have it far exceeds the number of chips we have in stock
4,There are no plans to restart the AKM factory that we hear from them, although we are an important partner of AKM, they have not actually completed their assessment yet, so no further information is available.

Thanks.

Umm, It's a difficult choice.
The AK4499 and ES9038PRO have different specs.
I think using a single AK4499 for the AKM K9 and two ES9038PRO for the ESS K9 will reduce the gap in the specs.

 

[swordhun]

Thank you for your interest K9/K9 Pro.
1, There are very limited AKM4499 quantities available now and we are discussing whether to use one or two at the end of the day. Of course there will be different versions and different prices.
2，“K9 Pro price over 800$”，is the price we estimated before, but now it will be lower than that, and I think people will find this product very good value for the money.
3, The AKM4499 version of the K9Pro will be available in very limited numbers and we will need to discuss it before we can clarify how it will be sold in the future, from the feedback so far, the number of consumers wishing to have it far exceeds the number of chips we have in stock
4,There are no plans to restart the AKM factory that we hear from them, although we are an important partner of AKM, they have not actually completed their assessment yet, so no further information is available.

Thanks.

Thanks for info. It seems very difficult especially, because if there will warranty issues, you need to solve it.
I'm sure, you'll make a good decision. If you think again the project, pls reconsider to change the "outfit", your products are very pretty, (my Q5S, FH7), but I'm sure, you can improve the looks of the desktop versions

I'm looking forward the next months, please keep us in fire

 

[swordhun]

Umm, It's a difficult choice.
The AK4499 and ES9038PRO have different specs.
I think using a single AK4499 for the AKM K9 and two ES9038PRO for the ESS K9 will reduce the gap in the specs.
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It seems, not really our choice. 1000 pcs is a lottery. I'm not sure, I can get 1 pc in Hungary. So, I don't have choice

 

[fwedge]

Oops, okay, thanks for info.

 

[FiiO Willson]

Umm, It's a difficult choice.
The AK4499 and ES9038PRO have different specs.
I think using a single AK4499 for the AKM K9 and two ES9038PRO for the ESS K9 will reduce the gap in the specs.

This might be a good suggestion.

 

[FiiO Willson]

Thanks for info. It seems very difficult especially, because if there will warranty issues, you need to solve it.
I'm sure, you'll make a good decision. If you think again the project, pls reconsider to change the "outfit", your products are very pretty, (my Q5S, FH7), but I'm sure, you can improve the looks of the desktop versions

I'm looking forward the next months, please keep us in fire

In fact, the warranty on our products has always been one of the better in the industry, and of course, the AKM4499 is also covered by our warranty

 

[swordhun]

I know, but hard to keep enough replacement parts, while not enough AKM4499 available.