FiiO AIR AMP – Streaming hi-fi in one small box

The AIR AMP is a palm-sized streaming amplifier for anyone who wants passive speakers back in the game without a rack of separates. A network player, an ESS DAC and a 120 W-per-channel Class D output stage share one 207 mm chassis, so a pair of bookshelves, a power lead and a Wi-Fi connection are the whole system.

Key Features

• Roon Ready, AirPlay and QPlay: Cast lossless audio from a phone, Mac or Roon core over the network.
• 120 W + 120 W into 4 Ω: A Texas Instruments TPA3255 output stage with real headroom for bookshelf speakers.
• Post-filter feedback (PFFB): Feedback taken after the output filter keeps distortion low and frequency response steady across speaker impedances.
• ESS ES9020Q DAC with XMOS XU316: USB audio to 768 kHz/32-bit and native DSD512, plus full MQA decoding.
• Seven inputs, three outputs: USB, optical, coaxial, line in, Bluetooth, network and USB storage feeding speaker terminals, sub out and line out.
• 10-band parametric EQ: Tune the system by room and speaker from the FiiO Control app or the web interface.

Customer Benefits

Most compact streaming amps ask you to choose between connectivity and power. The AIR AMP does neither: gigabit Ethernet and dual-band Wi-Fi handle streaming, a full set of digital and analogue inputs covers a turntable preamp, a TV or a laptop, and the TPA3255 stage has enough current to control real loudspeakers rather than politely nudging them. Local libraries play straight from a NAS or a USB drive, so a network share becomes a source without a computer in the chain. The subwoofer output turns the same setup into a 2.1 system, and the included IR remote means you are not reaching for a phone to change volume.

Quick Specs

• Amplifier: Texas Instruments TPA3255 Class D with PFFB
• Output power: 120 W + 120 W @ 4 Ω / 90 W + 90 W @ 8 Ω (THD+N <1%, included 48V/5A adapter); up to 235 W + 235 W @ 4 Ω with an optional 48V/10A supply
• DAC / USB: ESS ES9020Q, XMOS XU316, SoC X2000
• USB audio: Up to 768 kHz/32-bit, native DSD512, full MQA decoding
• Network and local playback: Up to 384 kHz/32-bit, DSD256
• Streaming: Roon Ready, AirPlay, QPlay, DLNA, NAS and USB storage
• Inputs: USB-C (DAC), USB-A (storage), optical, coaxial, line in (RCA), Bluetooth 5.2 (SBC / LDAC), gigabit Ethernet, 2.4 / 5 GHz Wi-Fi
• Outputs: 4 mm banana speaker terminals, subwoofer out (RCA), 3.5 mm line out
• Speaker impedance: 4 – 8 Ω, damping factor 80
• Signal-to-noise ratio: ≥110 dB (A-weighted)
• Frequency response: 20 Hz – 40 kHz (attenuation <2.4 dB)
• Display: 1.1-inch LCD with dual encoder knobs
• Dimensions: 207 × 188 × 42 mm
• Weight: 930 g
• Finishes: Black / Silver

What's in the Box

• AIR AMP streaming amplifier
• IR remote control
• 48V/5A power adapter (DC7909)
• AC power cord
• Quick start guide
• Warranty card

Ideal For

Desktop systems built around bookshelf speakers, living-room setups that replace a soundbar, and NAS or Roon libraries that need an endpoint with amplification built in.

Compatibility

Works with Roon, Apple AirPlay, QPlay and DLNA sources, NAS shares and USB drives, and any passive speaker rated between 4 and 8 Ω.

Pros & Cons

✅ Pros:

• Roon Ready certification at a price where it is rare
• Genuine 120 W per channel, not a token output stage
• Digital, analogue, network and USB storage inputs all in one box
• Subwoofer and line outputs make it expandable

⚠️ Cons:

• No HDMI ARC — a TV has to connect over optical
• The 235 W figure needs a 48V/10A supply that is not included
• No phono stage, so a turntable needs its own preamp

If you want streaming, decoding and real amplification without a stack of boxes, the AIR AMP is the shortest route there.