While FiiO offers a selection of pretested Apps, Google Play is also included. It also opens the user up to a large catalog of Apps to enhance the user’s experience. As mentioned before, the X7mkII utilizes swappable amp modules, and comes with the AM3A Balanced output module (an extreme upgrade from the original X7 which came with AM1 single ended standard – power module: as opposed to the Medium or High – power modules), giving the X7mkII almost twice as much power as the X5 3 rd gen in balanced mode.īy running Android, FiiO has chosen to use a fairly robust operating system with a long history of usage for portable devices. Whereas the X5 3 rd gen employs the AKM AK4490EN DAC chip, the X7mkII has opted for the extremely popular 8 channel ESS ES9028 PRO SABRE DAC chip. Where the two models truly depart from each other is the back end, the DAC and the Amplifier sections. The X7mkII does have twice as much RAM (2GB) and internal storage (64GB). They also share the same 3.97″ IPS TFT touch screen display, as well as the four tactile buttons (power, play/pause, forward and back) and protected volume control wheel. As one would expect, the front end (processor, OS, software) of both units are the same, an RK3188 quad core processor, a customized build of Android 5.1.1 and Dual Android / Pure Music operating modes (which means you can switch the unit to a Music Only mode, that dedicates all computer resources to music reproduction for a fuller more accurate presentation). In fact, it will, amazing enough, fit the amp modules from the original X7. In no small part because of the question, “Can it be worth nearly twice as much?” To start with, it needs to be pointed out that it is a complete redesign from the original X7, and in appearance is almost identical to the X5 3 rd gen with the exception of the swappable power amp module (a design hold over from the original X7). Having recently reviewed the wonderful FiiO X5 3 rd gen DAP, I was, to say the least, intrigued to receive their flagship model, the FiiO X7mkII.
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