FIIO KA3 Portable DAC Headphone Amplifier ES9038Q2M Balanced 32bit 786kHz DSD512 [b-Stock]
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FIIO KA3 - Portable DAC Headphone Amplifier ES9038Q2M Balanced 32bit 786kHz DSD512
FiiO offers with the KA3 a compact and particularly powerful portable DAC and headphone amplifier combo. Featuring a USB-C input, it is an ideal companion for use with a current smartphone. It also features a dual output, with single-ended 3.5mm jack and balanced 4.4mm jack to match your listening device.
Optimized architecture
The KA3's circuitry uses quality components in an intelligent architecture to achieve excellent performance and clear, detailed sound reproduction.

High performances DAC
The digital / analog conversion stage uses an ESS ES9038Q2M DAC chip. This one ensures a sound restitution recognized for its great precision and transparency. Moreover, it allows the support of high resolution audio streams, up to PCM 32bit 768kHz and DSD512.
RGB indicator
The KA3 features a convenient circular RGB LED indicator. It changes color to indicate the sample rate of the file being played.
- Blue : 48kHz and below
- Yellow : 48kHz and above
- Green : DSD
Control app
FiiO provides a control application for Android, allowing to access many parameters to adapt the sound of the KA3 to your desires. It is for example possible to access 7 filters, to modify the gain level or to adjust the channel balance.
You can connect the FiiO KA3 to your iPhone/iPad/iPod by purchasing the FiiO LT-LT1 separately (click here).
Technical characteristics
SPECIFICATIONS | |
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Product type | DAC and headphone amplifier |
DAC Chip | ES9038Q2M |
Input | 1x USB-C |
Outputs | 1x Single-ended Jack 3.5mm 1x Balanced Jack 4.4mm |
Output power | Single-ended: 130mW @ 32Ω Balanced: 240mW @ 32Ω |
Noise floor | Single-ended: 3.9µV / 4.2µV Balanced: 4.4µV / 4.3µV |
Supported sampling rates | PCM up to 32bit 768kHz DSD up to DSD512 |
GENERAL | |
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Dimensions | 56.3 x 20.2 x 12mm |
Weight | 17.5g |
Color | Black |
Package | 1x FiiO KA3 1x USB-C to USB-C cable 1x USB-C to USB-A cable |
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