The FiiO Q7 is a balanced portable/desktop DAC and headphone amp that pairs an ES9038PRO DAC chip with THX AAA 788+ amplification and supports DSD512 and MQA. It's built for owners of planars or high-impedance dynamic headphones who have outgrown a dongle and want one unit for battery listening and a desk setup.
Who the FiiO Q7 is for
Planar and high-impedance owners: THX AAA 788+ amplification is the headline here, aimed at demanding loads like planars and high-impedance dynamics.
Dongle upgraders: It's the unit to reach for once a dongle has clearly run out of headroom.
Chair-to-desk listeners: Run it on battery beside a chair, then dock it at the desk on external power as the core of a full-size rig.
Hi-res library owners: The ES9038PRO DAC supports DSD512 and MQA playback.
Skip it if: your current dongle still drives your headphones with headroom to spare; the Q7 is meant for when it no longer does.
FiiO Q7 key specs
DAC chip: ES9038PRO
Amplification: THX AAA 788+
Formats: DSD512, MQA
Output: Balanced output
Power: Battery, or external power when docked at a desk
Use: Portable or desktop
Color: Black
Genuine FiiO stock. Free shipping on every order, 45-day returns, 1-year warranty.
FiiO Q7 vs similar options
vs Questyle SIGMA: Also handles DSD512, with PCM768, Bluetooth 5.4 and a 4300mAh battery on board; the Q7 counters with an ES9038PRO DAC and THX AAA 788+ amplification.
vs Shanling H7: Built on AKM's AK4191EQ + AK4499EX pairing with Bluetooth 5.0; go with the Q7 if you'd rather have an ES9038PRO DAC feeding a THX AAA 788+ amp.
vs xDuoo XD05Bal CP: Offers both 3.5mm single-ended and 4.4mm balanced outputs plus a Bluetooth input in a bag-sized box; the Q7 is the THX AAA 788+ option, with ES9038PRO conversion.
Yes. Every unit we sell is genuine and brand-new, shipped in its original packaging, and backed by our 1-year TonePier warranty and 45-day returns.
Where does my order ship from, and how long does it take?
Every order ships from our warehouse in China, with full tracking, and most orders ship within 3 business days. Shipping is free on every order; most US orders arrive within 7–15 business days and most orders to other countries within 7–20 business days — see our shipping policy for details.
What if it isn't for me?
You get 45 days to decide. Keep the packaging, keep it in like-new condition, and send it back for a refund. Ear tips unsealed for hygiene reasons are fine — we expect you to actually listen.
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