Seems their customer service is a bit wonky overseas. As a native Chinese user, I got my red version some time ago and feel happy with the product. The red version supports bluetooth and there's no non-bluetooth variation to it, making it an easier pick. The problem though, is the firmware V21 that comes with it, which doesn't support seamless transitions betwixt tracks on the first playback. That being said, it miraculously does the job after the entire disc has been played once. But their latest firmware update, V24, albeit a beta version, has fixed that. Definitely get it from the customer service if you're interested.
While Bluetooth offers the convenience of wireless connection to headphone\speakers, you will get better performance from this unit by using a wired connection. This is due to the balanced output option. This is what I think Fiio was aiming for. Especially with the higher quality DAC in the unit. Most of the other portable CD players on the market today do not offer the quality that Fiio has put into this unit. The construction and features harkens back to the high quality portables that were offered by Sony as well as others.
The back side doesn't have jacks for earphones. They're on the front side. Those ones from rear are line out connectors. The first one is the balanced line-out, and the second one is the combined connector having the analogue non-balanced line-out + the digital coaxial out and + the digital optical out
I'm taking delivery of a 1978 Technics Concerto midi system. I've been looking for a CD player for a while. I think this will do nicely, and I can possibly upgrade later and still have a handy portable CD player.
I just recieved mine to do bluetooth function first you need to press power button until you get to the bluetooth out option and then after that then you press the rewind button to put it in pairing mode. Pressing rewind buttind wil not put it in pairing mode until u first put it bluetooth mode by usign the power button. Power button: Long press to turn on or off. When powering on, short press the power button to check the power and working status. For example, BAT4 represents the battery level is 80%-90%. The other status it will also display at the same time. Short press the power button again to switch the output modes: PRE OUT: analog output USB OUT: ripping tracks or computer recording SPDIF OUT: optical or coaxial output, BLUE OUT: Bluetooth output
Thanks have been waiting for the first looks at this, It looks like it would pair nicely with their desktop amp for a good listening experience at home while still being capable of going outside despite it being a bit big as others have said. I quite like the design and the fact it has bluetooth, Only downside i can think of is it not having a remote. Really debating getting one as i'm still a big fan of CD's👍
I wish they would have worked on the design a little more. It just looks very similar to a USB DVD Drive for a computer. Looks more like something you have at a desk rather than taking around with you. Great video though.
@@MichaelSmith-jz7xg it appears the controls are very confusing, battery indicator unfortunately doesn't display. It's a great device for listening to CD's.
I got this yesterday. I think it doesnt need an amp. Using 4.4 balanced output with Ft3 and the sound is amazing! Cons: There is no stop button:) The open button must be on top of the unit! On side, its uncomfy to use. It has the same chips as Onix Alpha but there is no access to the fast/slow filters. But the sound is amazing! Also the desk mode is great too. Very good device👍🏻
@@CenkTuranli5150 yes, you're right about the no stop button. Also the paint for the next track is disappearing and fading. Opening the cover while the disc spins surely is not good long-term. 🫰
Crazy how Fiio with their portable CD and Cassette machines, have managed to produce machines that looks far uglier than the machines they are trying to hark back too. There are some absolutely stunning retro machines on eBAY. Nostalgia has limits. On a plus note, the SMSL PL200 does look cool!
Based on the info from fiio staff on head-fi forum, I think your black dm13 also has the latest firmware version 21(for bluetooth dm13). Enjoy the music 😊😊
@@petermcgarrymusicandflying Hi Peter, on the Fiio website, it says under the ad, standard or Bluetooth. Mine says BT but I cannot figure out the pairing mode. Just ask for Bluetooth or standard version when buying.
It would not be possible for a cd player to display song titles because the song titles are not in the metadata for the cd. When you rip a cd and it auto populates the song titles, it's because you have an internet connection and it's pulling the titles and album art from the internet. It's not stored on the cd itself.
There is a CD-TEXT standard that sony devices support. I get titles from CDs with that on my old MD313 sony mini hifi.It's just not widely supported so not every CD will have the info
are you sure yours wasnt bluetooth version. to get it to bluetooth you need too "If the device is a Bluetooth version, hold the Previous track button to enter the Bluetooth pairing state in BLUE OUT mode. Next track button: Short press to switch to the next track; hold to fast forward."
@@DanMcAlpine-fh4zg works great so far, the paint is fading on the play pause button. To stop disc spinning, you must press far left and far right buttons simultaneously.
@@weberrebel7699 you put the player in desktop mode and connect it to your PC. Then you can rip files in wav format on to a blank disc or in desktop files storage. Reddit has lot's of examples
Is there any way a Bluetooth remote control works with it, i really fancied one of these for my hifi rig in desktop mode but its a deal breaker with no remote support, thanks for the review.
@Reviewscentral2 it would be a great feature if u could pair a Amazon or Google remote or something through the Bluetooth to control playback. The form factor for a hifi setup with the battery bypass and the ability to connect your own dac would be great
Great review I just received mine today The box clearly states you have the Bluetooth version and how did you manage to get a black one? They only had Silver I agree the instructions were not very helpful and eventually I figured out you have to cycle through the power button to get to the Bluetooth mode then back button to pair (try this) I tried pairing a pair of headphones and it worked. (there was no confirmation it did connect aside from the music playing) However when it did started playing my mp3 CD after the first song it played slower as if one third speed so I turned it off restarted it and they player immediately went to pairing mode and it wouldn't pair with the headphones. So I did a reset and tried the process again, and as adding insult to injury the volume controls on the player did not work with the headphones (Soundcore a year old) any one who has the BT model have any suggestions? The MP3 CD is good it plays fine on five different old Sony MP3 capable discman players..
@@cesarespinozaspain I'll try that and see if BT comes on in pairing mode. The painted previous and forward buttons are fading. Sound is great. Not sure why they sell standard and Bluetooth versions. Just make one device with Bluetooth.
No need to return CD walkman old fashioned things now we don't need them anymore because we used them long time ago and now days everything is advanced we don't want cds
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Thanks to many of you who figured out the Bluetooth mode. Short press power button and then again. Which brings up menu of out modes.
Seems their customer service is a bit wonky overseas. As a native Chinese user, I got my red version some time ago and feel happy with the product. The red version supports bluetooth and there's no non-bluetooth variation to it, making it an easier pick. The problem though, is the firmware V21 that comes with it, which doesn't support seamless transitions betwixt tracks on the first playback. That being said, it miraculously does the job after the entire disc has been played once. But their latest firmware update, V24, albeit a beta version, has fixed that. Definitely get it from the customer service if you're interested.
While Bluetooth offers the convenience of wireless connection to headphone\speakers, you will get better performance from this unit by using a wired connection. This is due to the balanced output option. This is what I think Fiio was aiming for. Especially with the higher quality DAC in the unit. Most of the other portable CD players on the market today do not offer the quality that Fiio has put into this unit. The construction and features harkens back to the high quality portables that were offered by Sony as well as others.
The back side doesn't have jacks for earphones. They're on the front side. Those ones from rear are line out connectors. The first one is the balanced line-out, and the second one is the combined connector having the analogue non-balanced line-out + the digital coaxial out and + the digital optical out
I'm taking delivery of a 1978 Technics Concerto midi system. I've been looking for a CD player for a while. I think this will do nicely, and I can possibly upgrade later and still have a handy portable CD player.
I just recieved mine to do bluetooth function first you need to press power button until you get to the bluetooth out option and then after that then you press the rewind button to put it in pairing mode. Pressing rewind buttind wil not put it in pairing mode until u first put it bluetooth mode by usign the power button.
Power button: Long press to turn on or off. When powering on, short press the power button to check the power and working status. For example, BAT4 represents the battery level is 80%-90%. The other status it will also display at the same time.
Short press the power button again to switch the output modes:
PRE OUT: analog output
USB OUT: ripping tracks or computer recording
SPDIF OUT: optical or coaxial output,
BLUE OUT: Bluetooth output
Thanks have been waiting for the first looks at this, It looks like it would pair nicely with their desktop amp for a good listening experience at home while still being capable of going outside despite it being a bit big as others have said. I quite like the design and the fact it has bluetooth, Only downside i can think of is it not having a remote. Really debating getting one as i'm still a big fan of CD's👍
@@lloydy187 highly recommend. Buy it. Red colour looks nice. Mine is standard. I need to get BT version.
Hey thanks Ive been waiting for this one. Ideally want the one with the clear top though.
@@profosist not sure when that's available. I ordered my silver one but it had software issues so they sent the black one.
Are all the silver ones deficient? Wanted to go with that colour but would rather go with a functionning one 😅
@@CruisinAndSlidin they all appear to have strange controls. Otherwise awesome 💯. Get grey BT version
@Reviewscentral2 thx for your answer!!
Hows it traveling man? Thanks gor the review, i just ordered mine. Cant wait for it to arrive.
@@shanesmith7672 had it in my bag. A little heavy but no CD skipping. Great sound.
I wish they would have worked on the design a little more. It just looks very similar to a USB DVD Drive for a computer. Looks more like something you have at a desk rather than taking around with you. Great video though.
@@theretrouniverse yes indeed, it's very well made, but a little big to bring walking in the park. 🫰👍
Are these availabe in europe too? I'd love to get one with bluetooth option. Thanks and season's greetings.
@@stolmich they certainly are, go to the official website for Fiio. Thanks 🙏
Question: How do you know if the device is charging? There’s no indicator light!
@@MichaelSmith-jz7xg it appears the controls are very confusing, battery indicator unfortunately doesn't display. It's a great device for listening to CD's.
I got this yesterday. I think it doesnt need an amp. Using 4.4 balanced output with Ft3 and the sound is amazing! Cons: There is no stop button:) The open button must be on top of the unit! On side, its uncomfy to use. It has the same chips as Onix Alpha but there is no access to the fast/slow filters. But the sound is amazing! Also the desk mode is great too. Very good device👍🏻
@@CenkTuranli5150 yes, you're right about the no stop button. Also the paint for the next track is disappearing and fading. Opening the cover while the disc spins surely is not good long-term. 🫰
Short pressing the first button and the last button at the same time is equivalent to the stop button
@@skill_man92Thanks!👍🏻
Crazy how Fiio with their portable CD and Cassette machines, have managed to produce machines that looks far uglier than the machines they are trying to hark back too. There are some absolutely stunning retro machines on eBAY. Nostalgia has limits. On a plus note, the SMSL PL200 does look cool!
Thank you for this clip.
I think this player is beautiful as it is. 😊😊
@@Kamakurajoe it comes in a few other colors
BTW, your DM13 is bluetooth version because there is bluetooth logo on your box. Standard version does not have the logo.
@@Kamakurajoe thanks 🙏👍
Based on the info from fiio staff on head-fi forum, I think your black dm13 also has the latest firmware version 21(for bluetooth dm13).
Enjoy the music 😊😊
@Kamakurajoe yes, I figured it out thanks 👍
Thanks for the review fellow Irish man. Please tell me what version is BT
@@petermcgarrymusicandflying Hi Peter, on the Fiio website, it says under the ad, standard or Bluetooth. Mine says BT but I cannot figure out the pairing mode. Just ask for Bluetooth or standard version when buying.
@@Reviewscentral2 Hey amigo - just been on to them they tell me that BT is standard. Maybe its a matter of holding one of the buttons .
@petermcgarrymusicandflying oh good news, thanks 👍
It would not be possible for a cd player to display song titles because the song titles are not in the metadata for the cd. When you rip a cd and it auto populates the song titles, it's because you have an internet connection and it's pulling the titles and album art from the internet. It's not stored on the cd itself.
There is a CD-TEXT standard that sony devices support. I get titles from CDs with that on my old MD313 sony mini hifi.It's just not widely supported so not every CD will have the info
are you sure yours wasnt bluetooth version. to get it to bluetooth you need too "If the device is a Bluetooth version, hold the Previous track button to enter the Bluetooth pairing state in BLUE
OUT mode. Next track button: Short press to switch to the next track; hold to fast forward."
@@douglasfrior6428 I figured it out eventually 🙄😁
awesome review. thank you. I have a question for the owners. What is reliability like?? Anyone have an issues??
@@DanMcAlpine-fh4zg works great so far, the paint is fading on the play pause button. To stop disc spinning, you must press far left and far right buttons simultaneously.
I have it. Got it several days ago. I think it is awesome.
Is there any tips or tricks I need to know? I just ordered one
Usb recording , how does that work ?
@@weberrebel7699 you put the player in desktop mode and connect it to your PC. Then you can rip files in wav format on to a blank disc or in desktop files storage. Reddit has lot's of examples
Is there any way a Bluetooth remote control works with it, i really fancied one of these for my hifi rig in desktop mode but its a deal breaker with no remote support, thanks for the review.
@@AGENTP45 I'm not sure about that. There's a few short cuts with the buttons on the device. It's actually very confusing tbh.
@Reviewscentral2 it would be a great feature if u could pair a Amazon or Google remote or something through the Bluetooth to control playback. The form factor for a hifi setup with the battery bypass and the ability to connect your own dac would be great
Great review I just received mine today The box clearly states you have the Bluetooth version and how did you manage to get a black one? They only had Silver
I agree the instructions were not very helpful and eventually I figured out you have to cycle through the power button to get to the Bluetooth mode then back button to pair (try this) I tried pairing a pair of headphones and it worked. (there was no confirmation it did connect aside from the music playing) However when it did started playing my mp3 CD after the first song it played slower as if one third speed so I turned it off restarted it and they player immediately went to pairing mode and it wouldn't pair with the headphones. So I did a reset and tried the process again, and as adding insult to injury the volume controls on the player did not work with the headphones (Soundcore a year old) any one who has the BT model have any suggestions? The MP3 CD is good it plays fine on five different old Sony MP3 capable discman players..
@@cesarespinozaspain I'll try that and see if BT comes on in pairing mode. The painted previous and forward buttons are fading. Sound is great. Not sure why they sell standard and Bluetooth versions. Just make one device with Bluetooth.
You can access to bluetooth from the on/off button. Press once, then a long press. Enjoy👍🏻
long press turns the player off!
A quick press first, see the “battery level, desk mode” writing then press long.
Is it possible to stack to an amplifier? And could i set the output to external speaker?
@@drithburin233 yes, I believe so
This time round I'm not convinced at all and I can't move with cd player again like before
@@SheemeJill-tl6ox it's actually a really nice device.🙏👌
does it do gapless playback?
@@caydengw I haven't got that far yet. I'm going to hook it up to desktop mode and copy music. Once I know, will let you know
Sometimes:)) For now, gapless playback is quite unstable and I hope it will be fixed in the next firmware updates
No replaceable battery: questionable trend, and a real deal breaker for me...
It would be perfect with a remote though
don't buy it i got 3 of them just won't work damn shame
@@louis1443 Mine works fine. Call customer service number if you have any issues.
No thank you !
No need to return CD walkman old fashioned things now we don't need them anymore because we used them long time ago and now days everything is advanced we don't want cds