FiiO X3 2nd Generation Portable High Resolution Lossless Music Player, 2" LCD, up to 128GB, Titanium

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Shopper : Do you take off plastic hard case that comes on the fiio x3 2gen player?KENNETH C : Maybe this is a new version? Mine came with a soft rubber case, which I don't use because it obscured the buttons, and I wasn't yet used to the configuration. Haven't every put it back on, either.SHUNMUGAM N : I kept mine on to stack with the e12a amp. That way i didnt have to use the spacers.
joe r : will it play in vehicles/car or rv ??RAYMOND L : Yes it will play in vehicles as lone as the vehicle has AUX input, I use it in my BMW 335i, works perfect.ANDREW S : It has no bluetooth or wifi capabilities built-in. You could use the 3.5mm line-out into a car or TV, which may require a cable adapter depending on the the inputs for those devices. I haven't tried to connect it as a USB drive, but some devices may recognize it as such.

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2017-10-31T17:16:07

Rated 5 out of 5

Fiio x3 gen 2

Fiio x3 is easy to set up and use sounds great with head phones and speakers

Richard B.

2016-08-29T13:21:19

Rated 5 out of 5

Excellent Mobile Music

This player is very well made, has sound that equals or exceeds most people's home stereo systems, and packs an amplifier that is powerful enough to drive all but the most demanding headphones. The X-3 will accept 200GB micro SD cards so I have massive amounts of FLAC music to go...

BRADLEY M.

2016-08-02T08:34:52

Rated 5 out of 5

Great little player. Sounds terrific. Well made and sharp looking

Great little player. Sounds terrific. Well made and sharp looking.

KELLY T.

2016-07-12T16:59:47

Rated 4 out of 5

Convenient MP3 player

I bought the Fiio X3 because I was looking for a high capacity (128gb) portable MP3 player. The unit seems well built. It is relatively compact. The issue I have is the user interface. It's not that intuitive and the instructions for use (User Manual) are woefully inadequate. I think I'll be able to do what I want with it but there is a steep learning curve. TOO steep!

Mel C.

2016-01-04T17:27:24

Rated 5 out of 5

Great player for the money.

I run a sound board for our church. The people who I work with take their craft seriously, so I have to be very discerning to assure the best sound quality possible. As a result, my ears are trained to listen to the "details" of the music. Although this player is not the highest quality player available, this player does a very good job delivering a quality sound. If your curious about higher bit rates and HD music, but don't want to fork out $$$ to hear the difference for yourself, this player is a great place to start. Also Adorama, is a good place to buy it from.

JAMIE G.

2015-12-17T17:31:50

Rated 5 out of 5

Best player under $200

If you're looking for a great player without spending your retirement nest egg, this is it. Great sound, can play nearly every format, and excellent build quality. Retire that old iPod.....

MICHAEL R.

2015-12-17T07:35:24

Rated 5 out of 5

Awesome little box of wonders

This is my first foray into lossless music and boy i am so happy I did. Get this player for christmas guys and you wont be disappointed.

ARUN A.

2015-12-11T08:02:33

Rated 4 out of 5

Great for the price

This portable player provides quality FLAC playback on the go, exactly what I was looking for. It has no problem driving my headphones (ATH-m50's) without an amp, but you'd probably need one for the really high ohm headphones. People complaining about the interface are just lazy, IMO. There is nothing difficult about it and I found it just as easy to navigate as an old iPod. If you want touch screens and other fancy stuff, look elsewhere. The USB DAC feature is also a great bonus. I would recommend this product to brand new audiophiles. It provides a nice entry level player for lossless formats. While there's certainly higher quality out there, this was hard to beat for $160 + a free 64gb SD card

BRENDAN P.

2014-07-11T21:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Size, functionality, and sound quality..

good bass with good punch and depth, detailed, excellent PRAT, dynamics and energy, very good attack, natural voices with good texture

David

2014-03-17T21:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

excellent unit

I use this mostly for playing MP3s rather than hi-res. It does have some firmware issues with FF and index funtionality. Support is very responsive however and promises to fix these issues in an upcoming FW release. Despite this, highly recommended.

stu

2014-01-02T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Best thing I own

I have to give this five stars for the delight it provides me every day. I do data-entry and I need music to zone out into auto pilot. The FiiO X3 is an amazing player for the price. I've heard things I've never heard before on tracks I've listened to my whole life. It's the best thing to happen to me this year. I use Klipsch image x10's with this and the sound is just heaven. Everything sounds good. But it's kinda weird to listen to lo-fi stuff like Weezer with this set-up so I use Sennehiser PX 100 II's for that. I use this everywhere - in the car, at home hooked up to an amplifier, and of course at my job. But the battery life can't really keep up with my demands so I have to plug it in while I use it (which is easy enough because it has a smart usb charger that uses a micro usb connection so my phone charger does double duty). The interface took me a couple of days to get used to but it's really well thought out. I had this hooked up to some speakers and without changing the volume, I hooked up my cans to this and nearly ruptured my ear drums! Fortunately, that led me to discover the default volume reset option for every time the player is turned on: it gets turned down to 20 (you can set it to what you wish) now and I can save my hearing. Though it could be better in a couple of tiny ways, I can't expect better for the price. An amazing eargasmic music player.

SUPRIYA P.

2013-12-23T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Worth the money

Great for all music. Worth all the money with the electronics and packaging. But you better get a more neutral headphone (no noise cancellation). I use it to play tracks in FLAC format (at level 5) from a 64GB micro-SD card. The output quality is superb (iPod outputs has no comparison). With my Audio-Technica 50M Headphone, I set the X3 at high GAIN and flat for the equalizers. The UI is kind of raw if you compare to that of an iPod. The user can only register music tracks individually into the Favorite list. There is no way to create or copy play-lists from your computer S/W (e.g. FooBar 2000). If you are looking for a better UI, you may have to wait for the release the X5 model.

SEEFUNG T.

2013-12-16T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Wow!

Sound for price - fantastic

Scott W.

2013-12-16T19:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Portable HD Audio Player

Having gotten into HD (96kHz/24bit) music of late it was nice to see such a compact, inexpensive player on the market so I took a chance and purchased the Fiio X3. This is one great player and at a fraction the cost of an Apple product! Plays all the HD audio formats, is small enough to fit in my shirt pocket and has become the replacement for my MP3 players (all 3 of them). I recommend this player for anyone who longs to hear real high quality audio at home or on the go!

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Best thing I own

By SUPRIYA P.

I have to give this five stars for the delight it provides me every day. I do data-entry and I need music to zone out into auto pilot. The FiiO X3 is an amazing player for the price. I've heard things I've never heard before on tracks I've listened to my whole life. It's the best thing to happen to me this year. I use Klipsch image x10's with this and the sound is just heaven. Everything sounds good. But it's kinda weird to listen to lo-fi stuff like Weezer with this set-up so I use Sennehis...

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Fiio x3 gen 2

By Richard B.

Fiio x3 is easy to set up and use sounds great with head phones and speakers

All-New Digital Audio Architecture
JZ4760B + SA2000 + CS4398, natively supporting DSD, decoding SACD ISO's directly, also supporting lossless formats WAV, FLAC, APE, WMA, ALAC, AIFF, etc.

Dual Crystal Oscillators
Dual crystal oscillators dedicated to multiples of 44.1 and 48kHz respectively, ensuring lowest jitter and highest precision for playback of music at all sample rates and eliminating all conversion artifacts.

Audiophile-Grade Architecture and Components
Utilizing Cirrus Logic's top-flight CS4398 DAC coupled with Fiio's painstakingly tuned low-pass filter, the x3 realizes extremely low noise and phase distortion; also utilizing premium tantalum capacitors in the analog circuit for minimum internal resistance for the best uncolored sound.

Further Improved USB DAC+ Function
Supporting up to 192KHz/24 bit audio as well as DSD playback +ASIO driver installation required for windows computers(plug-and-play on Macs) via DSD plugin on windows computers

Supporting CTIA Standard Inline Remotes on Earphones (Apple, Samsung etc.)
10-band EQ and user-defined playlists(.m3u/m3u8)

All-New Power Management Features
Supporting hibernation mode (power consumption <5mA) for instant-on playback; coulomb meter integrated in battery for accurate battery % readings. Power button flush with chassis avoids accidental activation while remaining easy to press; volume+ button includes tactile marker for easy operation even in your pocket.

Better Build Quality Than Ever
With all-metal chassis and high reflectance fine-grain faceplate bringing fit and finish to another level. Unique titanium color brings fresh appearance to a FiiO product.

All New UI (User Interface) Design
With classic scroll wheel operation; six unique UI themes to choose from.

Complete Set of Ports
Standard 3.5mm headphone out and composite coaxial / line out port for connection to external amps / DACs etc., Standard micro USB 2.0 port for charging and data transfer and for docking to future FiiO equipment.

Micro SD Card Slot
Supports the largest current cards (currently 128GB) Approx. 3200 lossless songs of various formats (44.1kHz / 16 bit, 4min, 40MB)

Full Set of Accessories Available
Matching leatherette case / cover, clear protective case, stacking kit for external amps / DACs, line out cable, etc.

What's in the box:

  • FiiO X3 2nd Generation High Resolution Lossless Music Player
  • 1m High Current Micro USB Data Cable
  • Clear Soft Silicone Holder
  • 2x Screen Protectors (1 Applied in Factory)
  • Quick Reference Sheet
  • Quick Start Guide
  • Bodywork Stickers 3 Set (USA Flag Wood Grain Carbon Fiber)
  • FiiO 1 Year Warranty