Streaming at 720p the experience is lovely, not what I expected from a DAP but more like a higher-end phones. The screen can get very bright, with good contrast and vivid colors under the sun. The 18:9 IPS screen packs in a 1440*720 pixel screen resolution with 310+ pixels per inch and covers nearly the whole front panel. This will mean the M11 Pro has better volume precision over the M11’s previous volume control. It is not just about the look, the digital domain is also taken care of with the volume controller IC is upgraded to a standalone NJW1195 chipset. On the M11 Pro, it fits an identical gold-colored volume knob, built much like a watch crown with mesmerizing details when you zoom in. Everything feels very solid and you can easily navigate the DAP by one hand.ĭevil is always in the details. The 4.4mm and 3.5mm jacks are decorated by a golden rim that gives it a more premium look. The M11 Pro now comes with 1 micro sd card slot instead of 2 on the M11 possibly to limit power consumption and to ensure better stability. On the CNC machined chassis, there are etched indicators near the buttons and output jacks. On the back of the M11 Pro, you will see a huge piece of carbon fiber textured glass panel fitted closely to the back of the chassis, with golden Hi-Res logos printed in the inner side. This is a digital rotary dial rather than analog but it will feel analog with its click-based rotational mechanism.
A similar volume knob and controls layout similar to X5iii and X7ii can be found on the side as well.
On top of the machine, you will find the power button with a blue LED rim, a signature design of the latest generation FiiO products which you could also spot on K3 and X5iii. The aluminum chassis is built like a tank yet the sleek dimensions means the M11 Pro does not feel like a brick. The matte finish looks stealthy and the gold trimmings touch up the design smartly. The sleek and solid machining on M11 Pro combines seamlessly with the large screen that uses >85% coverage with an 18:9 screen ratio that looks cool and avant-garde. This is one of the two main cosmetic differences in the design of the M11 Pro from the M11. You will see a ”Pro” logo on the left side of the machine showing off the more prestige identity of the M11 PRO. The M11 Pro is the answer with an unexpected overhaul on the sound hardware which makes complete the original M11 design. I had hoped FiiO could brush up the sound hardware and make an audiophile version. Nonetheless, the 3.5mm output is a bit underwhelming and hisses. The M11 is exceptionally fun and handy for music games on the large screen. You could stream videos and games on the “smart Hi-res music player” positioned DAP whilst enjoying its balanced output at the same time. If you remember my M11 review earlier, the bezel-less design and speed made me feel like it was the best Android-based multimedia player to date. Getting curious as to how will this DAP actually performs? Is it just a differently tuned M11? Read on! All these features not to mention a high-end amp setup could throne the M11 Pro as one of the most complete packages in the DAP mid-fi market right now. There is indeed a higher price point for all these new features but not so high as you would expect at $649.99 or around the old X7 Mark II price. The THX AAA 78 is something you may have seen earlier on FiiO’s AM3D and X7 exchangeable modules. They have also doubled the onboard memory from the M11, introduced a bigger battery capacity, and for the sound, a THX AAA™ 78 (THX Achromatic Audio Amplifier implementation.
Key upgrades include stepping up to an AK4497EQ DAC chipset, discreet oscillators, and MQA support. Basically, FiiO has retained that excellent powerful predecessor from the original M11 and focused on producing a higher-end sound performance. During September 2019, FiiO showcased the latest M11 Pro at a dedicated launch event in China.
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