Uploaded December 2025 | Updated September 2026, 3 minutes ago
The Fiio K15 is an exceptionally well-featured DAC / headphone amp. But what's missing compared to it's big brother K17 and other DACs. Will you miss what it hasn't got?
INFORMATION & PURCHASE LINK
https://apos.audio/products/fiio-k15-desktop-dac-amp?sca_ref=9818805.ayDFIoHZFj
MANUALS
Quick start - fiio-instruction.fiio.net/%E5%BF%AB%E9%80%9F%E5%85%A5%E9%97%A8/2025/K15.pdf
Full manual - fiio-user-manual.oss-cn-hangzhou.aliyuncs.com/K15%20complete%20user%20manual.pdf
UNBOXING MUSIC
"Whatever you sweep under the carpet will bite your ankle when you least expect" by David Mellor available on streaming and Bandcamp davidmellor.bandcamp.com/track/whatever-you-sweep-under-the-carpet-will-bite-your-ankle-when-you-least-expect
STREAMING MUSIC
"So Oh" by David Mellor available on streaming and Bandcamp davidmellor.bandcamp.com/track/so-oh
CHAPTERS
0:00 Introduction
0:23 Unboxing
2:09 What is it?
3:24 The back - analogue
4:59 The back - digital
6:16 Networking
9:18 The front
12:20 Features
13:57 What's missing?
15:53 Would I buy it?
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The Fiio K15 is an exceptionally well-featured DAC / headphone amp. But what's missing compared to it's big brother K17 and other DACs. Will you miss what it hasn't got?
INFORMATION & PURCHASE LINK
https://apos.audio/products/fiio-k15-desktop-dac-amp?sca_ref=9818805.ayDFIoHZFj
MANUALS
Quick start - fiio-instruction.fiio.net/%E5%BF%AB%E9%80%9F%E5%85%A5%E9%97%A8/2025/K15.pdf
Full manual - fiio-user-manual.oss-cn-hangzhou.aliyuncs.com/K15%20complete%20user%20manual.pdf
UNBOXING MUSIC
"Whatever you sweep under the carpet will bite your ankle when you least expect" by David Mellor available on streaming and Bandcamp davidmellor.bandcamp.com/track/whatever-you-sweep-under-the-carpet-will-bite-your-ankle-when-you-least-expect
STREAMING MUSIC
"So Oh" by David Mellor available on streaming and Bandcamp davidmellor.bandcamp.com/track/so-oh
CHAPTERS
0:00 Introduction
0:23 Unboxing
2:09 What is it?
3:24 The back - analogue
4:59 The back - digital
6:16 Networking
9:18 The front
12:20 Features
13:57 What's missing?
15:53 Would I buy it?
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![Does this amp distort? [Aiyima T9 Pro]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/Pg-kG9tSyHU/mqdefault.jpg "Does this amp distort? [Aiyima T9 Pro]
This amp has tubes. Will the tubes create warmth or distortion. Are they the same thing? Find out more in this video.
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DAVID MELLORS MUSIC
David Mellors music on Bandcamp - https://davidmellor.bandcamp.com/
David Mellors music on Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/artist/6OkaDx4vB4O2ssUA5p4M8g?si=M6bsrHIZQWWCeqv6_Nvfgw
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![Is this the worlds most diabolically expensive DAC? [iFi Diablo 2]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/QN9I6KGf8as/mqdefault.jpg "Is this the worlds most diabolically expensive DAC? [iFi Diablo 2]
The Diablo 2 is a reassuringly expensive DAC / headphone amp. I take a long look, and a long listen.
Product page - https://ifi-audio.com/products/idsd-diablo-2?sca_ref=9653761.16rcNnF5QGh
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DAVID MELLORS MUSIC
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MICROPHONE - Sennheiser MKH 416 https://amzn.to/3QWWvuO
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![Could this be your FIRST turntable? [Angels Horn H019]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/RFDW7jTokO0/mqdefault.jpg "Could this be your FIRST turntable? [Angels Horn H019]
After what Ive said about vinyl in previous videos, maybe I shouldnt be doing this. But I have to ask the question - Can a (relatively) cheap turntable be good, and can it be fun? I think it can. You can find out in this video, and listen to my audio examples too.
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The full album Behind Closed Doors At A Recording Session is available on Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/album/4enN64H2tof8NT4mjaL9tY?si=eOCr0xDASxG8p5p65vxC1A
DAVID MELLORS MUSIC
David Mellors music on Bandcamp - https://davidmellor.bandcamp.com/
David Mellors music on Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/artist/6OkaDx4vB4O2ssUA5p4M8g?si=M6bsrHIZQWWCeqv6_Nvfgw
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COMPUTER - Apple Mac Mini M2 Pro https://amzn.to/47tW6Wg
MICROPHONE - Sennheiser MKH 416 https://amzn.to/3QWWvuO
ALTERNATIVE MICROPHONE - AKG C414 https://amzn.to/3SLqCad
BUDGET MICROPHONE CHOICE - Rode shotgun https://amzn.to/3G0ni36
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Disclaimer: Videos on this channel may include affiliate links and may feature software that has been received free of charge with an NFR (not for resale) licence, equipment that has been loaned or donated by a manufacturer or distributer, or equipment that has been bought for less than full retail price.")
