FiiO DM15 AKM Black

The FiiO DM15 AKM is a portable CD player with an integrated DAC, headphone amplifier and Bluetooth transmitter. Built around five core components – a CD drive, USB DAC, decoding module, Bluetooth module and microcontroller – it combines portable CD playback with high-resolution digital audio and versatile connectivity.

At its heart are two AKM AK4493S DAC chips based on VELVET SOUND™ technology. The integrated headphone amplifier delivers up to 1,100 mW + 1,100 mW of output power, with both 4.4 mm balanced and 3.5 mm single-ended headphone outputs. The DM15 AKM also functions as a USB DAC, supporting PCM up to 32-bit/384 kHz and native DSD256. Bluetooth transmission is handled by a Qualcomm QCC3086 chip, with support for aptX Lossless, aptX Adaptive, aptX, aptX HD, aptX Low Latency and SBC. Bluetooth transmission does not support DSD files.

The custom-designed CD mechanism features a self-centering steel ball disc alignment system for smoother disc handling. Electronic Shock Protection (ESP) helps maintain stable playback, while the 4,700 mAh rechargeable battery provides up to approximately 6 hours of CD playback. Desktop Mode bypasses the battery during stationary use to reduce charging cycles and help extend battery life.

The DM15 AKM offers several ways to use and connect the player, including dedicated 4.4 mm balanced and 3.5 mm single-ended line outputs, as well as coaxial and optical digital outputs. CDs can be ripped directly to an external USB storage device in WAV format without a computer. Ripping supports CDDA discs and FAT32-formatted storage devices up to 32 GB.

Three bass settings and eight EQ presets provide 24 possible sound profiles, including a dedicated Retro profile. The player features a 0.96-inch high-resolution LCD display, mechanical buttons and rotary controls, and an included infrared remote control. Its aluminium alloy housing is finished with a transparent tempered glass cover and front panel. Available in white, silver, black and red.

Features
Portable CD player, USB DAC and digital transport
Dual AKM AK4493S DAC chips
Headphone amplifier with up to 1,100 mW + 1,100 mW output power
4.4 mm balanced and 3.5 mm single-ended headphone outputs
Qualcomm QCC3086 Bluetooth transmitter
Bluetooth support: aptX Lossless, aptX Adaptive, aptX, aptX HD, aptX Low Latency and SBC
USB DAC supports PCM up to 32-bit/384 kHz and native DSD256
CD ripping directly to USB storage in WAV format
4.4 mm balanced and 3.5 mm single-ended line outputs
Coaxial and optical digital outputs
24 sound profiles with 3 bass settings and 8 EQ presets
Electronic Shock Protection (ESP)
4,700 mAh rechargeable battery
Up to approximately 6 hours of CD playback
Desktop Mode bypasses the battery during stationary use
0.96-inch high-resolution LCD display
Mechanical buttons and rotary controls
Infrared remote control included
Aluminium alloy housing with tempered glass cover and front panel

Specifications
DAC: 2 × AKM AK4493S
Bluetooth chip: Qualcomm QCC3086
Bluetooth codecs: aptX Lossless, aptX Adaptive, aptX, aptX HD, aptX Low Latency, SBC
USB DAC: PCM up to 32-bit/384 kHz, native DSD256
Headphone outputs: 4.4 mm balanced, 3.5 mm single-ended
Headphone output power: Up to 1,100 mW + 1,100 mW
Line outputs: 4.4 mm balanced, 3.5 mm single-ended
Digital outputs: Coaxial, optical
CD ripping format: WAV
Supported ripping format: CDDA
USB storage requirements for ripping: FAT32, maximum 32 GB
EQ: 3 bass settings and 8 EQ presets
Battery capacity: 4,700 mAh / 3.85 V
Battery life: Up to approximately 6 hours of CD playback
Display: 0.96-inch LCD
Colours: White / Silver / Black / Red

In The Box
FiiO DM15 AKM portable CD player
Infrared remote control