Key Features
- Portable hi-res DAC/amp
- USB C (w/ USB A adaptor) to 3.5mm jack, ideal for mobile, home, or office audio
- Features an ES9281AC PRO DAC chip, supporting up to 32bit/384kHz audio
- MQA rendering capabilities for studio-quality sound
- A simple RGB status indicator displays the current audio format
DISC FiiO KA1 DAC and Headphone Amp USB Type C, Black Overview
The FiiO KA1 DAC and Headphone Amp is made for hi-res music and headphone enthusiasts on the go. This pocket-size product punches above its weight with an ES9281AC PRO chip supporting high-resolution audio up to 32bit/384kHz and DSD256. Furthermore, with its MQA rendering capability, you're guaranteed studio-quality sound. Simply plug-and-play. The RGB status indicator displays the current audio format and sampling rate?a chic, smart, and simple way to ensure you're always in the know.
Product Ref: 294711
Full Description
View Full DescriptionCompact Yet Powerful
The FiiO KA1 proves that great things do indeed come in small packages. It houses not just any DAC, but the ES9281AC PRO chip, ensuring that your music is amplified and reproduced without compromise. Whether you're on a train, at the office, or relaxing at home, the KA1 is designed to bring out the best in your music; a great commuter companion.
High-Resolution Audio Ready
Capable of up to 32bit/384kHz PCM and DSD256, the KA1 ensures that you hear much more detail in your music and is a quick and easy way to upgrade your listening experience. Whether you're a casual listener or an audiophile, it's a gateway to studio-quality sound thanks to MQA rendering support, allowing you to experience music precisely as it was recorded.
RGB Status Indicator
Light and small, the FiiO KA1 is the epitome of portability. It features an easy-to-read RGB status indicator, which provides immediate visual feedback on the audio format and sampling rate, from blue for standard-resolution audio to magenta for MQA tracks. This feature not only adds an aesthetic appeal but ensures you know your audio's quality at a glance.
Features
- High-quality DAC and amp in one
- Compact design but a huge upgrade in audio quality
- Hi-res audio playback up to 32bit/384kHz PCM and DSD256
- MQA rendering for studio-quality sound
- RGB status indicator signifies resolution and format
- Robust build quality with ES9281AC PRO chip
- Silver-plated monocrystalline copper cable
- Low crosstalk and high efficiency
- Ideal for enhancing mobile, home, or office audio
Specifications
General
| Name/Model | KA1 |
|---|---|
| Colours | Classic Black/Dark Night Green |
| Hardware | DAC: ES9281AC PRO |
| FiiO Control | Not supported |
| Weight | Approx. 10g |
| Dimensions | Fuselage: approx. 40 x 15 x 8mmLine length: 70mm |
| Audio input interface | Type-C Cable or Lightning |
| Headset output interface | 3.5mm socket |
| Firmware upgrade | The system firmware can be upgraded through USB |
| Sample rate indication | Blue: below 48kHzYellow: above 48kHzGreen: DSDMagenta: MQA |
| Channel balance | <0.05dB(32Ω/THD+N<1%) |
| Impedance adaptation | 16 to 300 Ω |
| The highest supported sampling rate | 384KHz/32bit |
| Support DSD | DSD64/128/256 |
Audio parameters
Headset Output Performance (3.5mm)
| Output power | 43mW (16Ω,THD+N<1%)45mW (32Ω,THD+N<1%)13mW (300Ω,THD+N<1%)6.8mW (600Ω,THD+N<1%) |
|---|---|
| Frequency response | 20Hz to 20KHz, the curve amplitude varies by 0.1dB.20Hz to 50KHz, the curve amplitude varies by 0.3dB. |
| Bottom noise | <2.4uV (A calculation) |
| Output amplitude | 1.2V (32Ω/THD+N<1%) |
| Channel separation | ≥ 73dB (1Khz,32 Ω load) |
| Output impedance | <1.5 Ω (load 32 Ω) |
| Signal-to-noise ratio | ≥ 114dB (32 Ω A) |
| Distortion plus bottom noise | <0.0005% (32 Ω A)<0.00018% (600 Ω A) |
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