Fiio QX13 - 900mw Beast of a Dongle - Honest Audiophile Impressions

A BIG thank you to Fiio Audio for providing the QX13 for review, much appreciated. Purchase/More Info: https://www.fiio.com/qx13 The Fiio QX13 is a powerhouse with 900mw at 32ohm. Is it comparable to a desktop or portable DAC/Amp? How does it compare to the Dethonray Clarinet and SMSL DS20? Chapters: 00:00 Intro/Specs 02:00 Box/Accessories/Hi-Res 03:30 Build 05:35 Output Power 08:30 Sonic Impressions 12:08 vs Dethonray Clarinet 14:02 vs SMSL DS20 15:10 Conclusion/Exit I am not a professional sound engineer, producer, musician, or vocalist, etc. I have not done any scientific research, measurements, or in-depth testing of any kind; just my own listening, comparing and internet reading/research. I have limited, real-life experience with recording, mixing and mastering gear. I have been involved since my teenage years with various churches as an amateur sound booth technician. Please take these thoughts, opinions and reasonings as just that, my honest audiophile thoughts, opinions and reasonings. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/B4LG7Kqp_7f/?igshid=1pj7fm78gz0h2 Twitter: https://twitter.com/TalkDbs @TalkDbs Threads: https://www.threads.net/@thehonestaudiophile Discord: https://discord.gg/ZveuNxKxXY Website: https://www.thehonestaudiophile.com Patreon : https://www.patreon.com/theHonestAudiophile YouTube membership: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgMj7xJ1SDxGqqxZ5l3g_jg/join The Honest Audiophile research/review process: https://www.thehonestaudiophile.com/post/honest-audiophile-review-process Audio Terms/Definitions: https://www.thehonestaudiophile.com/post/the-honest-audiophile-s-terms-and-definitions-guide Ranking Tier List: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1nRHnsP_4vLg9DlD9kwJ6gQuEQFqhTR0lnrkxXo3AMG8/edit?usp=sharing Test Tracks: https://www.thehonestaudiophile.com/post/my-reference-music-tracks-2025-expanded-list Tidal: https://tidal.com/playlist/0a5604d1-f09e-47f3-9f77-f07efe926221 Recommended Gear: Audeze LCD-5: https://www.audeze.com/products/lcd-5 Sennheiser HD660s2: https://www.sennheiser-hearing.com/en-US/p/hd-660s2/clcrij55r0b570bw9bubufphu/ Austrian Audio Hi-X60: https://austrian.audio/headphones/hi-x60/ Audeze LCD 2 Closed: LCD-2 Closed Back (audeze.com) Westone Mach 60: https://westoneaudio.com/product/mach-60/ Mytek Liberty DAC ii: https://mytek.audio/shop/lbrt-dac-ii-287#attr= Mytek Liberty THX HPA: https://mytek.audio/shop/liberty-thx-285#attr= Tor Audio Roger: https://toraudio.com/main.html# DROP SMSL HO150x:https://drop.com/buy/drop-smsl-ho150x DROP THX AAA One Linear: https://drop.com/buy/drop-thx-aaa-one-linear-amplifier?utm_source=linkshare&referer=FTSS2S If you like the content of this channel and want to see more like this in the future, please consider donating. All funds donated to the channel will be used to purchase headphones and audio gear for the channel. Paypal: https://www.paypal.me/dbsylvia Venmo: @David-Sylvia-6 Patreon : https://www.patreon.com/theHonestAudiophile If you would like to contact the channel please send an email to: dbstechtalk@gmail.com Affiliate links: Drop: https://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/click?id=4pEFW3GzSkg&offerid=1325730.4&type=3&subid=0 Apos Audio: https://apos.audio?sca_ref=45218.8XN5h6dArS ADV-Sound: https://adv-sound.com/?mct=8ENJK5lB promo code: DavidS10 HifiGo: https://hifigo.com/?rfsn=5772588.cbfbb66 Linsoul: https://www.linsoul.com?sca_ref=910677.dpweP21PzL BASN: https://www.basnaudio.com/?ref=dnkigaut