It looks like a power bank, but it turns your smartphone into a portable hi-fi system

The Chinese electronics company FiiO, known for its high-quality audio devices and products such as the SnowSky Echo Mini walkman and the DM-13 portable player, has introduced a new pocket-sized solution for audiophiles: SnowSky Tiny. The device is a mini headphone amplifier and DAC with high-resolution audio support, designed to connect to smartphones, tablets, handheld consoles, and other devices equipped with a USB-C port.

Housed in an elegant, minimalist metal body, this plug-and-play accessory weighs just ten grams, yet integrates a DSP engine and a ten-band parametric equalizer that allows users to fine-tune sound precisely via the dedicated FiiO Control app, while a multicolour LED indicator reveals the quality of the audio source at a glance. The SnowSky Tiny is available in two versions: the Tiny A, featuring a 3.5-millimetre headphone output and fast-charging support, and the Tiny B, which adds a balanced 4.4-millimetre jack and can handle simultaneous playback on both ports without any loss in quality. Compatible with both over-ear headphones and in-ear monitors, it also supports leading high-resolution streaming services such as Apple Music, Spotify Lossless, Amazon Music and Tidal, enabling a lossless listening experience wherever you are.Housed in an elegant, minimalist metal body, this plug-and-play accessory weighs just ten grams, yet integrates a DSP engine and a ten-band parametric equalizer that allows users to fine-tune sound precisely via the dedicated FiiO Control app, while a multicolour LED indicator reveals the quality of the audio source at a glance. The SnowSky Tiny is available in two versions: the Tiny A, featuring a 3.5-millimetre headphone output and fast-charging support, and the Tiny B, which adds a balanced 4.4-millimetre jack and can handle simultaneous playback on both ports without any loss in quality. Compatible with both over-ear headphones and in-ear monitors, it also supports leading high-resolution streaming services such as Apple Music, Spotify Lossless, Amazon Music and Tidal, enabling a lossless listening experience wherever you are.

Far from being a futuristic concept, the FiiO SnowSky Tiny is already available in black, gold and silver for £19.99 (around €23). All images: courtesy Fiio