Fiio Snowsky Echo Nano launched: A Hi-Res music player in the style of the Sony Walkman.
Fiio has launched the Snowsky Echo Nano music player in the US for $49.99. The device features a Cirrus Logic CS43131 DAC chip, supports DSD256, and has a retro Sony Walkman design.
Fiio has officially launched the Snowsky Echo Nano portable music player in the US market on Amazon for $49.99. The product impresses with its compact design reminiscent of the legendary Sony Network Walkman from the 2000s, while also integrating modern audio decoding hardware.
Retro design combined with premium materials.
The Fiio Snowsky Echo Nano boasts an ultra-compact size of 83.5 x 23 x 14 mm and weighs just 33.5 grams, roughly the size of a lighter. The body is crafted from an aluminum-magnesium alloy using precise CNC machining technology.
The device's appearance mimics the elongated design of the Sony Network Walkman NW-S600/S700F series released in 2006. One end features a metal rotary control knob with a protective bezel, while the other houses a 3.5mm headphone jack. The side boasts a 0.91-inch multi-line OLED display. The device is available in four color options: Green, Pink, Sky Blue, and White.
Hi-Res audio decoding capabilities and hardware
Despite its retro design, the Snowsky Echo Nano is equipped with a Cirrus Logic CS43131 MasterHIFI DAC chip and is Sony Hi-Res Audio certified. It delivers 32 mW per channel at 32 ohms impedance via a 3.5 mm jack, achieving a signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) of over 129 dB and total harmonic distortion (THD) below 0.0003%.
Additionally, the device supports a microSD card slot with a maximum capacity of 256 GB, allowing playback of high-resolution audio files including MP3, M4A, OGG, DSD256, and WAV, FLAC, and APE formats at 192 kHz/24-bit. Besides its function as a standalone music player, the Snowsky Echo Nano can also act as an external DAC when connected via the USB UAC port to a computer, phone, tablet, or gaming console.
The device has a 360 mAh battery, providing approximately 7 hours of continuous music playback according to the manufacturer's specifications.
Fiio Snowsky Echo Nano Specifications Table
| Parameter | Detail |
|---|---|
| Size / Weight | 83.5 x 23 x 14 mm / 33.5 g |
| Construction materials | Aluminum-magnesium alloy (CNC machining) |
| Chip DAC | Cirrus Logic CS43131 MasterHIFI |
| Screen | 0.91-inch OLED |
| Output power | 32 mW/channel (32 ohms) |
| SNR/THD index | > 129 dB / < 0.0003% |
| Supported formats | DSD256, WAV, FLAC, APE (192 kHz/24-bit), MP3, M4A, OGG |
| Storage capacity | microSD memory card with a maximum capacity of 256 GB. |
| Battery life | 360 mAh (Up to 7 hours of music playback) |
| Extended features | USB DAC (Supports USB UAC) |