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Fiio unveils USB-C gaming DAC with virtual surround sound
Fiio has unveiled the Mage, a USB-C gaming audio device designed for phones and consoles, including the Nintendo Switch.
It is a small digital-to-analog converter, or DAC, that processes digital audio for headphones.
The Mage supports high-resolution audio and virtual 7.1 surround sound, with separate music and game modes.
Its two USB-C ports allow it to charge a connected device at up to 60 watts while playing audio.
It also has a microphone input and noise reduction for in-game chat, along with controls for volume, tracks and muting.
The Fiio Control app lets users adjust a 10-band equalizer and choose among four game sound settings.
The announcement gives no price or release date.
Fiio has unveiled the Mage, a USB-C gaming DAC designed for phones and gaming consoles.
The device offers virtual 7.1 surround sound and supports 32-bit, 384 kHz PCM and DSD256 audio decoding.
It has two USB-C ports and supports up to 60W pass-through charging.
The Mage includes a microphone input with AI background-noise reduction for in-game chats.
Its game mode offers four sound settings: FPS, MOBA, RPG and MUG.
- Who
- Fiio unveiled the Mage USB-C gaming DAC.
- What
- The device adds high-resolution audio and virtual 7.1 surround sound to connected devices.
- When
- November 13, 2026.
- Where
- Not stated.
- Why
- It is designed to provide high-fidelity audio and gaming features for phones and consoles.
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- Product
- Fiio Mage USB-C gaming DAC
- Surround sound
- Virtual 7.1
- Pass-through charging
- Up to 60W
- Audio decoding
- 32-bit, 384 kHz PCM and DSD256
- Game-mode settings
- FPS, MOBA, RPG and MUG