FiiO KA3, the First Ultra-Portable USB DAC/AMP from the house Of FiiO
In 2021 demand for Portable USB Audio decoders+Headphone amplifiers, or in simple terms, Portable USB DAC/AMPs is at an all-time high. FiiO has also entered into the Portable USB DAC/AMP game today, with their very first ultra-portable DAC/AMP, the FiiO KA3.
FiiO has designed the KA3 USB DAC/AMP in collaboration with their sub-brand Jade Audio. The KA3 features a flagship ES9038Q2M DAC Chip with support for high-resolution 32-Bit/768kHz PCM and native DSD512 decoding. It has dual headphone output ports, one single-ended 3.5mm, and a balanced 4.4mm headphone output. The latest KA3 is compatible with multiple systems with straight out-of-the-box support for Windows, Android, iOS, and MAC systems.
Features
– Flagship-grade Decoding chip.
– Optimised HiFi audio architecture.
– Dual independent HiFi Op-AMPs.
– Dual headphone output(Single-ended+Balanced).
– Refined by professionals for low distortion and high SNR.
– Suitable for both desktop as well as portable use.
– Elegant and compact.
– RGB multi-color indicator lights.
– App controls.
Technical Specifications
– THD+N: <0.0008%.
– SNR: – 122dB.
– Noise: <1.7uV.
– Output Power: 130mW@32Ω (3.5mm), 240mW@32Ω (4.4mm Bal).
Flagship Performer In Your Pocket
FiiO has designed the KA3 with a flagship-grade ES9038Q2M DAC chip. In comparison to the standard DAC inside the smartphones, the ES9038Q2M is a drastic improvement. It is in fact used in high-end Hi-res players. ES9038Q2M brings support for high-resolution 32-Bit/768kHz PCM signal and native DSD512 signal. The KA3 brings high-resolution audio freedom right to your pocket.
Dual Headphone Output Ports
FiiO has featured both single-ended as well as balanced headphone output ports on the KA3. This mighty device houses a 3.5mm single-ended as well as a 4.4mm balanced connection port. These offer versatile options for the users to choose a connection option as per their preference.
Compact & Powerful
Don’t go on the compact form factor of the KA3 it features two independent HiFi op-amps for the final analog amplification circuit that helps it produce powerful output thrust. The balanced 4.4mm output port is capable of providing up to 240mW of power at 32Ω of load, with the single-ended port we get up to 130mW of power at the same 32Ω of load. This is more than enough to power earphones and over-ear headphones with ease.
Portable & Desktop, Fully Versatile
The KA3 can be used with both portable smartphones as well as desktop systems. It has full support for Windows and MAC systems providing you with high-resolution audio capabilities anywhere you want. With FiiO Music and FiiO Control applications on smartphones, users can access multiple settings such as channel balance, volume level, and digital filters.
Elegant All-Metal Build With RGB Indicator Light
KA3 is a well-built product. It has an elegant look with all-metal chassis. It also features an RGB multi-color light indicator that glows in different colors as per the active file bitrate.
Price & Availability
FiiO KA3 is available now priced at 89.99$.
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