FiiO BTR17 – Desktop power in a pocket DAC

The BTR17 is a portable Bluetooth DAC and headphone amplifier for listeners who want desktop-class drive without a desktop stack. Dual ES9069Q DACs and a THX AAA 78+ amp push clean, controlled power into both IEMs and full-size headphones, while a tactile volume knob and color display keep control physical.

Key Features

• Dual ES9069Q DACs: ESS flagship 32-bit conversion for low-noise, detailed playback.
• THX AAA 78+ amplification: Four-channel balanced amp that stays clean from sensitive IEMs to demanding headphones.
• Desktop Mode: Plug in external USB power to unlock up to 650 mW balanced for harder-to-drive cans.
• Bluetooth 5.4: Qualcomm QCC5181 chipset with LDAC, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless and aptX HD.
• 10-band PEQ: Tune the sound to your headphones from the FiiO Control app.
• Dual outputs: 3.5 mm single-ended and 4.4 mm balanced on one device.

Customer Benefits

The BTR17 covers two setups in one box. On the move it runs as a Bluetooth or USB dongle, sized to sit beside your phone; at the desk, Desktop Mode draws from external power so your headphones get the current they actually need. The 1.3-inch IPS screen and volume knob let you adjust playback without digging through menus, and the 10-band PEQ lets you dial in a signature instead of living with the stock tuning.

Quick Specs

• DAC: Dual ES9069Q
• Amplification: THX AAA 78+
• Bluetooth: 5.4 (Qualcomm QCC5181)
• Supported codecs: LDAC, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, aptX HD, aptX, AAC, SBC
• Balanced power: 650 mW per channel (32 Ohm, Desktop Mode)
• USB DAC: PCM 768 kHz/32-bit, DSD512, MQA
• Display: 1.3-inch 240 x 240 color IPS
• Weight: 73.4 g
• Battery life: Approx. 8 hours (LDAC)

In the Box

• 1 x FiiO BTR17
• 1 x Leatherette protective case
• 1 x USB-C to USB-C cable
• 1 x Quick start guide
• 1 x Warranty card

Ideal For

Driving demanding headphones at a desk, high-resolution Bluetooth on the move, and listeners who want hands-on EQ control.

Pros and Cons

✅ Pros:

• Desktop Mode delivers real power for full-size headphones
• Balanced and single-ended outputs in one unit
• Wide hi-res codec support, including aptX Lossless

⚠️ Cons:

• Desktop Mode needs external USB power to reach full output
• Larger and heavier than a plain USB-C dongle

Whether it lives in your pocket or on your desk, the BTR17 gives one device two jobs and does both without cutting corners on power or detail.