FiiO 2026: Preview of Solid-State and Tube Desktop DACs and Amplifiers

FiiO will launch several desktop DACs and amplifiers for speakers and headphones in 2026. Unlike the “GIGAS” lineup, which was also previously reported by Hi-Fi Hub, the products presented in this article are true desktop components, featuring greater weight and linear power supplies. The information was revealed by FiiO CEO and founder James Chung and can be found below.

Which desktop DACs and amplifiers will be launched in 2026?

In 2026, FiiO will focus its investments on DACs and amplifiers designed primarily for speaker systems. The lineup will include both integrated and dedicated solutions, as well as tube-based and solid-state amplifiers. However, the manufacturer has not neglected products aimed at headphone users, as discussed later in this article.

Tube DACs and amplifiers

According to James Chung, following the success of the R2R DAC featuring a tube buffer, FiiO decided to expand its investment in tube-based products focused on delivering a pleasant listening experience. The main release will be the FiiO EA13 OTC tube amplifier, developed primarily for use with loudspeakers, although it also includes headphone outputs.

Alongside the EA13, FiiO will introduce the following tube-based products: the FiiO WARMER NANO DAC/headphone amplifier, the JadeAudio LEVEL 2 hybrid amplifier, and the dedicated FiiO WARMER PRO DAC.

Solid-state DACs and amplifiers

FiiO’s 2026 desktop DAC and amplifier lineup aims to satisfy a wide range of preferences. The company will release Class A desktop amplifiers, as well as desktop DAC/amp models featuring both R2R and delta-sigma DAC architectures. Whenever a model already exists with a delta-sigma DAC, an R2R counterpart will now be offered and vice versa.

According to James, the Class A desktop headphone amplifier will simply be called “CLASS A.” In addition, FiiO will release a delta-sigma version of the FiiO K13 and an R2R version of the FiiO K17. A gaming desktop amplifier named FiiO KG13 will also be introduced, marking the company’s entry into the gaming audio market.

FiiO EA13 OTC tube amplifier

The FiiO EA13 is an OTC tube amplifier designed to form an analog stereo system together with the FiiO TT13 turntable and FiiO SV13 loudspeakers. Although primarily intended for speaker use, the EA13 still includes headphone outputs, as shown in the image below.

In July 2025, during the 32nd Shanghai International Top Audio-Visual Show in China, FiiO showcased both the EA13 tube amplifier and the SV13 speakers alongside the TT13 turntable.

The FiiO EA13 is scheduled for release in May 2026.

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FiiO WARMER NANO desktop DAC/amp

Like the FiiO WARMER DAC, the WARMER NANO uses tubes as a buffer stage but adds a headphone amplifier. It is important to note that the tube buffer functions solely as a sound-signature modulator, receiving the signal after digital-to-analog conversion and voltage amplification to line level have already occurred.

According to James, the WARMER NANO adopts a simpler design and does not include an internal linear power supply, resulting in a lower price than the WARMER. This DAC/amp was developed primarily for users beginning their journey into high-fidelity audio equipment.

The FiiO WARMER NANO is scheduled for release in November 2026.

FiiO WARMER PRO desktop DAC

The WARMER PRO will feature an upgraded R2R PRO DAC, an improved version developed internally by FiiO. In addition, the PRO version will include extra features such as streaming capabilities, Bluetooth connectivity, and local file playback. According to James, music playback will follow an interface similar to that found on the FiiO K17.

The WARMER PRO will feature a larger aluminum chassis compared to the original WARMER. Due to the project’s technical complexity and development challenges, it will not launch in 2026.

The FiiO WARMER PRO is scheduled for release in March 2027.

JadeAudio LEVEL 2 hybrid integrated amplifier

The JadeAudio LEVEL 2 is a hybrid integrated amplifier designed for loudspeaker systems. Its preamplification stage uses vacuum tubes, while the power amplification stage relies on transistors.

The JadeAudio LEVEL 2 is scheduled for release in November 2026.

FiiO CLASS A desktop amplifier

As its name suggests, the FiiO CLASS A is a Class A headphone amplifier. Due to this topology, the CLASS A will consume significant power and generate substantial heat even when no music is playing.

According to James, the CLASS A was developed with both technical fidelity and musicality in mind. To ensure optimal performance, the unit employs a linear power supply and functions solely as an amplifier, with no DAC integrated into the chassis.

Key features of the FiiO CLASS A include:

• Bass and treble adjustment
• Gain control
• Volume control
• Single-ended and balanced outputs

The FiiO CLASS A will launch in July 2026 with a price of 2,500 yuan (approximately US$362).

FiiO K17 R2R desktop DAC/amp

The FiiO K17 R2R offers exactly the same functionality as the K17 but replaces the delta-sigma DAC with the internally developed R2R PRO DAC. According to James, the R2R DAC used in the K11 and K13 is less advanced than the one in the K17, which incorporates a larger number of resistors, a more powerful FPGA chip, and more precise algorithms.

The FiiO K17 R2R is scheduled for release in July 2026, with pricing close to the standard K17 (approximately US$949).

FiiO K13 desktop DAC/amp

The FiiO K13 will be released as a delta-sigma DAC version serving as an alternative to the FiiO K13 R2R, following the same strategy previously applied to the K11. Like the upcoming K17 variants, the K13 retains the same design and identical functionality as the K13 R2R.

The FiiO K13 is scheduled for release in November 2026, with pricing similar to the K13 R2R (approximately US$314).

FiiO KG13 gaming desktop amplifier

The FiiO KG13 marks the company’s entry into the gaming audio market. According to James, this represents only the beginning, as the company plans to expand gradually and offer more high-quality, cost-effective products for professional gamers in the future.

The FiiO KG13 is scheduled for release in September 2026, with a price below US$145.