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Fiio recently launched its R9 all-in-one media streamer and it's available now in Singapore. It's the successor to and improves on it in almost every way.  The R7 was so popular because it was one of the few products of its type that could do everything in a small form factor. . Before we run through what it can do, let's talk a bit about its design. The R9 is the same size as the R7 and should be compact enough to sit on most desks without much issue. and has a higher resolution of 1080 x 2160 pixels. Powering it is – that's unchanged from the R7. Let's address the media streamer bit first. Because it runs Android, you can use it to stream not just music from your favourite music streaming services such as Spotify and Apple Music, but you can use it to stream video too from, say, Netflix or Disney+. If you are streaming music, – it has RCA outputs, optical digital output, and various headphone connectors in front (more on that later). And if you are streaming video, you can output that footage to a TV or monitor through HDMI. Speaking of HDMI, , which means you can connect it to a TV and have it handle your TV's audio. Digital audio is decoded using the R9's . The R9 can function solely as a DAC by using its USB-A and USB-C ports, coaxial, and digital optical inputs. It can work wirelessly too because it has Bluetooth, and in this mode, it supports aptX Adaptive and LDAC codecs. Most customers will likely use it as a headphone amplifier and DAC, and it has 6.35mm, 4.4mm balanced, and 4-pin XLR headphone outputs on the front. Power is more than ample. . That should be sufficient to drive even . In short, the Fiio R9 is all of the below: Also, it has these ports and connectors: As you can see, the Fiio R9 is a highly versatile device that can work in many ways depending on your needs. It can function as a headphone amplifier/DAC or it can be a single-device solution for anyone who is looking to set up a listening station for headphones or speakers. It looks like a great all-in-one solution for anyone who is looking to simplify their audio setup. Honestly, I'm tempted to sell all my audio gear and get this. The Fiio R9 is available now and is priced at . You can find it on , , and .