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Against your database anchor, £180 is ambitious for a used one: it sits well above the £148 75th percentile and more than double the £82 median, so it’s not priced like an easy grab. That doesn’t make it automatically bad, but it does mean the listing needs something special to justify the premium.
The upside is that this is a current, well-liked desktop DAC/amp class piece, so you’re buying into a compact all-in-one that should appeal to someone wanting a neat R2R-flavoured setup rather than a stack. If it’s genuinely clean, from a careful owner, and includes the right accessories, that helps; otherwise, at this level I’d want strong evidence of condition and completeness before paying up.
Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.
Fiio, founded in 2007 in Guangzhou, China, emerged as a specialist in portable audio gear, initially crafting components like speakers for brands such as Meizu before launching its own lineup. The name blends "Fi" from hi-fi fidelity with "iO" symbolizing digital one's and zeros, evoking authentic sound and modern convenience, while its Chinese rendering "飞傲" conveys innovative vitality. From modest beginnings, the company expanded into a 15,000-square-meter industrial complex by 2022, solidifying its role as a prolific developer of music-centric electronics.
The brand excels across a broad spectrum of portable and desktop audio categories, with flagship strengths in high-resolution digital audio players (DAPs), USB DACs, portable headphone amplifiers, and in-ear monitors. Its portfolio also encompasses cables, desktop amps, and select speakers, prioritizing versatile, high-performance solutions for on-the-go and home listening without venturing into turntables or large-scale hi-fi systems.
Fiio occupies a commanding mid-tier position in the global audiophile market, renowned for delivering premium sound quality at accessible prices that punch above their weight. Praised by enthusiasts for reliability and value, it appeals to discerning buyers seeking refined portable setups over luxury excess, backed by worldwide distribution and a track record of user-acclaimed innovations.
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