Audio equipment maker FiiO has launched the DP11, a desktop CD player that can play compact discs and copy them directly to USB storage.
The device converts physical disc tracks into uncompressed, lossless WAV digital audio files without requiring a computer or separate ripping software.
FiiO released the desktop unit at a time when physical music sales are experiencing a major surge alongside digital streaming services such as Spotify. Data from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), compiled by eCoustics, showed that 17.5 million CDs were sold in the United States during the first half of 2026. This represents a 45.7 percent increase compared to the same period a year earlier, with overall revenue growing by 58.6 percent.
Compact discs, first developed in the early 1980s by Philips and Sony as an optical digital storage medium, deliver uncompressed 16-bit audio at a 44.1 kHz sampling rate. The RIAA is the trade organization responsible for certifying music sales and tracking industry performance in the United States.
Direct USB ripping without a computer
The DP11 allows owners to insert a compact disc, connect a USB flash drive, and create a direct lossless WAV copy without taking out a laptop. The feature simplifies digitizing physical collections for backup or playback on digital devices.
The direct ripping function reflects a growing trend among Hi-Fi equipment manufacturers. Audio brand Shanling previously included a similar feature on its EC Zero T model. For listeners maintaining large compact disc libraries, the functionality provides a straightforward way to listen to physical media while building digital file backups from the same machine.
Internal DAC and connectivity options
Inside the DP11, audio decoding is handled by a Cirrus Logic CS43198 digital-to-analogue converter (DAC) chip. Cirrus Logic is an American semiconductor manufacturer specializing in high-performance audio signal processing. The internal DAC translates digital bits from the disc into an analogue signal, allowing the player to connect directly to a stereo amplifier through standard RCA output jacks.
For listeners who already own a standalone external DAC, the DP11 can operate purely as a digital transport. In transport mode, the machine reads the disc optical data and passes the digital signal directly to external components via AES, coaxial, or optical digital outputs. AES/EBU, coaxial S/PDIF, and optical TOSLINK connections are standard digital interfaces used to transmit audio between high-fidelity audio gear.
Desktop design and missing features
While FiiO previously introduced portable disc players like the DM15 R2R, the DP11 is designed specifically as a stationary desktop component. The unit includes a 3.71-inch LCD display screen, an infrared remote control, and a disc tray featuring an optimized servo drive with vibration damping to reduce mechanical noise during playback. The design is intended to remain connected to a home audio system and operated from a couch.
FiiO intentionally omitted several common modern connectivity options from the DP11. The unit does not include Bluetooth wireless connectivity, a headphone jack, Super Audio CD (SACD) playback support, or network streaming capabilities. FiiO focused the player on reading standard compact discs, sending cabled audio signals to external amplifiers, and generating file backups.
Pricing and market availability
Online audio retailer HiFiGo lists the FiiO DP11 at 169.99 dollars, which translates to approximately 156 euros at current exchange rates. The source noted that official pricing for Spain and an exact release date for European markets have not yet been announced. In comparison, Shanling offers its CR60 disc reader for 299 dollars, though that model requires a separate external DAC to produce analogue audio.
