# FiiO DM13

- Source: https://stierproducts.com/products/fiio-dm13
- Category board: https://stierproducts.com/categories/cd-players
- Placement: #6 of 14 in CD Players, C tier
- Brand: FiiO
- LP on this board: 495
- Last researched: 2026-08-18T08:14:31.278Z
- Method: https://stierproducts.com/methodology
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## Verdict

Compact yet durable with excellent DAC.

## For

- Small footprint
- Solid construction
- Excellent DAC performance
- Portable form factor
- Bluetooth connectivity

## Evidence

Consolidated from 25 cited sources across 21 outlets

| Outlet | Said by | Stance | Link | Link status |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Av | av.com | B | https://www.av.com/blog/fiio-dm13-portable-cd-player-review/ | fetched and confirmed |
| r/Cd_collectors | u/BaterWottle1 | C | https://www.reddit.com/r/Cd_collectors/comments/1qhl8m1/fiio_dm13_anyone_have_it_what_are_your_thoughts/ | fetched and confirmed |
| Facebook | Michael Angelo Florendo | D | https://www.facebook.com/groups/517665269706033/posts/1556679959137887/ | fetched and confirmed |
| Bhphotovideo | Michael Rated | C | https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1877972-REG/fiio_dm13btsw_dm13_portable_cd_player.html | fetched and confirmed |
| SoundGuys | Brady Snyder | C | https://www.soundguys.com/cd-players-fiio-fosi-audio-160626/ | fetched and confirmed |
| Peter Tyson | trustpilot.com | B | https://www.trustpilot.com/review/www.petertyson.co.uk/product/fiio-dm13-portable-stereo-cd-player-with-bluetooth-red-69e24a8f682069ef96fd3686 | fetched and confirmed |
| Revista Gadget | revista-gadget.es | C | https://www.revista-gadget.es/test/fiio-dm13-bt-reproductor-de-cd-que-transmite-mediante-aptx-hd-por-bluetooth-y-con-dos-dac-cirrus-logic-esperando-a-que-conectes-el-cable-review-del-gadget-lab/ | fetched and confirmed |
| Apos | Product Category | B | https://apos.audio/products/fiio-dm13?srsltid=AfmBOorZeOcdtfYtMSTPzGeM2StPJxCS7Kj1dzAjUQ0UYCvV-kWahpxk | fetched and confirmed |
| Facebook | Jordi Vives | D | https://www.facebook.com/groups/737154768832114/posts/910224968191759/ | fetched and confirmed |
| r/hifiaudio | u/clemenswennersmusic | C | https://www.reddit.com/r/hifiaudio/comments/1tdr235/are_any_of_the_chinese_portable_cd_players/ | fetched and confirmed |
| Good Housekeeping | Simon Cocks | B | https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/uk/product-reviews/tech/g62776715/best-cd-players/ | fetched and confirmed |
| Av | av.com | C | https://www.av.com/blog/best-cd-players-under-500/ | fetched and confirmed |
| HIFI Daydreaming | ducurguz | B | https://www.hifidaydreaming.com/post/new-shanling-ec-zero-akm-is-peak-value-and-quality-for-portable-cd-players-review-vs-fiio-dm13-ec | fetched and confirmed |
| AOL.com | AOL | - | https://www.aol.com/articles/5-best-modern-cd-players-203000000.html | fetched and confirmed |
| Facebook | - | C | https://www.facebook.com/groups/737154768832114/posts/920713077142948/ | fetched and confirmed |
| Tapeheads.net | Ferguson | B | https://www.tapeheads.net/threads/anyone-tried-the-fiio-dm13-portable-cd-player.119534/ | fetched and confirmed |
| BGR | Sydney Louw Butler | B | https://www.bgr.com/2214618/retro-cd-players-look-out-for/ | fetched and confirmed |
| Forever Analog | belgaofc | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6x_CDndhb4M#comments | fetched and confirmed |
| Z Reviews | HiFiDawson | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jqzG2gugwX4#comments | fetched and confirmed |
| Forever Analog | Sarge_72 | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7S63S50Pf_Y#comments | fetched and confirmed |
| Richer Sounds | Richer Sounds | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YIlFyrFFjBA | fetched and confirmed |
| 10best Picks | 10best Picks | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cRLyDJlTbJ4 | fetched and confirmed |
| Devoted to Vinyl | Devoted to Vinyl | - | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SbwRxVuB5nI | fetched and confirmed |
| Audio Zone | Audio Zone | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Db8XyJy47tU | fetched and confirmed |
| Louder | loudersound.com | - | https://www.loudersound.com/features/best-portable-cd-players | fetched and confirmed |

## Nearest alternatives on this board

| Rank | Product | Tier | Page |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | Marantz CD6007 | A | https://stierproducts.com/products/marantz-cd6007 |
| 2 | Arcam CD5 | A | https://stierproducts.com/products/arcam-cd5 |
| 3 | Cambridge Audio AXC25 | A | https://stierproducts.com/products/cambridge-audio-axc25 |
| 4 | Cyrus CDi | B | https://stierproducts.com/products/cyrus-cdi |
| 5 | Denon DCD-900NE | B | https://stierproducts.com/products/denon-dcd-900ne |
| 7 | Shanling EC Play | C | https://stierproducts.com/products/shanling-ec-play |
| 8 | Shanling CD80 II | C | https://stierproducts.com/products/shanling-cd80-ii |
| 9 | SMSL PL20 | D | https://stierproducts.com/products/smsl-pl20 |
| 10 | Technics SA-C600 | D | https://stierproducts.com/products/technics-sa-c600 |
| 11 | Fosi Merak CD Player | D | https://stierproducts.com/products/fosi-merak-cd-player |

The full board is at https://stierproducts.com/categories/cd-players.

## What this tier means

- C: Fair. Acceptable in the right situation, outclassed at its price.

## How to read this

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