FiiO X3 Mark III Portable High-Resolution Lossless Music Player (Black)
Overview
Description
Styled in black, the FiiO X3 Mark III is a high-resolution portable audio player with a host of ancillary functions and features. For instance, it can double as an asynchronous USB DAC capable of handling 192 kHz/24-bit PCM files. The player is also Bluetooth 4.1 enabled, though not at the expense of fidelity. Three separate PCBs have been utilised in the construction of this mobile player: one for the digital section, one for analogue amplification, and another for Bluetooth.
The X3 Mark III provides both 3.5mm and 2.5mm jacks. The 2.5mm jack is for use with balanced headphones and can offer you a more detailed listening experience with a wider soundstage. The 3.5mm output, on the other hand, is not just a headphone output. It's also a line output and a coaxial jack that outputs DOP and D2P files. This means you can play both DSD and PCM files without an encoder.
Features
Balanced Output for a Wider Soundstage
The X3 Mark III gives you the usual 3.5mm single-ended headphone output. However, there's also a balanced 2.5mm jack that allows you to achieve a more detailed listening experience with a broader soundstage.
Dual DAC Chips
The X3 Mark III provides two high-performance PCM5242 DAC chips. These DAC chips offer a high signal-to-noise ratio, as well as effective noise reduction.
Independent, Separated Chips for a Higher-Res Experience
In the X3 Mark III, the DAC, low-pass filter, and op-amplifier all utilise separate chips to reduce the potential for interference between processes. Such interference could result in an inferior listening experience, which is why FiiO opted for this construction. Three PCBs have been employed, one for digital processing, one for analogue amplification, and yet another for Bluetooth operation.
Single-Button Construction
The X3 Mark III gives you a multi-function button, which in one press allows you to access playback controls, change the equaliser settings, or switch between playlists.
Certified Hi-Res Sound
The X3 Mark III has been certified by the Japan Audio Society as a Hi-Res Audio product.
All the Codecs You Can Handle
WAV, APE, WMA, FLAC, ALAC, MP3, and more—they're all supported, lossless and lossy alike.
Bluetooth Enabled
Bluetooth 4.1 is provided thanks to the X3 Mark III's F1C81 chipset, which enables low-latency transmission.
Accepts up to 256GB microSD Cards
With support for microSD cards up to 256GB, you can carry thousands of songs with you on the move. For instance, you can carry up to 8,000 30MB FLAC files at one time.
Multifunction 3.5mm Output
The X3 Mark III's line output doubles as a coaxial output for digital sources and is capable of outputting both D2P and DOP, so you can play both DSD and PCM files without an encoder.
Additional Features at a Glance
- Power-saving standby and deep-sleep modes
- Broad in-line controls for fast forward, next, rewind, previous, volume, and more
- Asynchronous USB DAC capable of supporting 192 kHz/24-bit audio
- Familiar centre-wheel design
- 20% thinner than previous models
- 126g lighter than previous models
Specifications
Headphone Impedance | 16 to approximately 150 Ohms |
Display Screen | TFT, 240 x 320 |
Volume Control | Digital potentiometer, 120 steps |
Equaliser | 10-band, ±6-dB range |
Balance | 5 dB |
Gain Selection | High/low |
Outputs | 1 x 3.5 mm headphone output jack 1 x 2.5 mm balanced headphone jack |
USB DAC | Up to 192 kHz/24-bit supported |
Chipset | SoC: 1 x JZ4760B DAC: 2 x PCM5242 LPF: 1 x OPA2140 OP: 1 x OPA1622 |
Dynamic Range | ≥107 dB (line output) |
Line Output Level | 1.9 Vrms (10 kOhms/1 kHz) |
THD+N | Line output: ≤ 0.002% (1 kHz) Headphone output: ≤ 0.002% (1 kHz) Balanced output: ≤ 0.003% (1 kHz) |
SNR | Line output: ≥113 dB (A-weighted) Headphone output: ≥112 dB (A-weighted) Balanced output: ≥112 dB (A-weighted) |
Crosstalk | Line output: ≥ 103 dB (10 kOhms /1 kHz) Headphone output: ≥69 dB (1 kHz) Balanced output: ≥97 dB (1 kHz) |
Frequency Response | 5 Hz to 70 kHz (-3dB) |
Output Impedance | Headphone output: <1.4 Ohms(32-Ohm load) Balanced output: <1.2 Ohms(32-Ohm load) |
Max Output Voltage | Headphone output: >6.5 Vp-p Balanced output: > 7.1 Vp-p |
Max Output Current | Headphone and balanced output: >145 mA(For reference) |
Audio Formats Supported | Lossless: DSD:DSD64 (ISO, DSF, DFF) APE (Fast): 192 kHz / 24-bit APE (Normal): 96 kHz / 24-bit APE (High): 96 kHz / 24-bit FLAC: 192 kHz / 24-bit WAV: 192 kHz / 32-bit AIFF: 192 kHz / 32-bit AIF: 192 kHz / 24-bit Apple Lossless: 192 kHz/24 bit Lossy: MP3, AAC, WMA, OGG |
Display | Working: Blue light Charging: Red light Fully-Charged: Green light Display: Shows detailed battery information |
Battery Capacity | 2350 mAh |
Charging Time | < 3 hours with 5 VDC, 5 A charger |
Power | Recommended: 5 VDC, 2 A |
Dimensions | 114 x 59 x 12.8 mm |
Weight | 126 g |
In The Box
- FiiO X3 Mark III Digital Audio Player with Bluetooth 4.1 (Black)
- High-Current Micro-USB Data/Charging Cable
- Coaxial Digital Adapter
- 2 x Screen Protectors (1 Already Affixed)
- TPU Clear Case
- Leatherette Case
- Hi-Res Sticker
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Details
- Product: FiiO X3 Mark III Portable High-Resolution Lossless Music Player (Black)
- Manufacturer: FiiO
- Model: FIX3MIIIBLK
- SKU: FIX3MIIIBLK
- RM Product #: 51535
- Battery: Lithium-Ion Included