FiiO - KA1

Portable USB Amp & DAC

Sale price₹ 3,999 Regular priceMRP: ₹ 5,499
Discontinued
This product is permanently discontinued by the manufacturer and continues to live on in Headphone Zone's Museum.

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Customer Reviews

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Siddharth Vishnoi (Delhi)
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Not working in my phone and getting hot.

Don't know if i received defected piece. It's not working on my Samsung Galaxy S20+ and getting hot when connecting to phone. Not working on Laptop as well. Returning it. Disappointed product by FiiO.

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Kanhaiya Kumar (Delhi)
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Natural, Balanced and Clear Sound

First of all thanks to Headphonezone for providing authentic and new product And for this DAC just a single word 'Amazing' :) .
This is my first DAC and i've experienced a big difference in sound quality. Currently i'm using BLON-BL03 and Sennheiser HD-206 (thinking about kz-zs10 pro). I'm satisfied with this DAC. I think it is completely value for money.

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Anurag Mhatre (Mumbai)
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Better than expected 🤩

Very natural and open sound. It greatly improves clarity of sound. Instrumental separation is also increased. And a very small and portable form factor.
My initial thoughts were that this dac would only increase quality of sound in FLAC or high resolution sound files but I was wrong.
I usually listen on high quality on Spotify and it feels very different and clear a huge improvement , so that's a plus for me .
I mostly listen to pop , edm on Spotify and instrumental and other music on FLAC . All the instrumental music feels much more natural than before. This dac also improved quality of my previous headphones so that's another plus for me .
In short this is a very value for money purchase as this dac also support mqa if you have access to it. I bought it as my new samsung s21 FE phone unfortunately doesn't have a 3.5 mm jack and found this awesome dac which was only a little bit more costly than official samsung dongle dac , I'm happy that I made this decision.
Thank you , Team Headphone Zone for handling my query and a speedy delivery.

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Ishwinder Sandhu (Delhi)
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Prathik Jayaprakash (Bengaluru)
One year review of the KA1

As a beginner audiophile, I was quite torn between the entry level options from Shanling and Fiio. Long story short, I made a good decision when I chose to go with the Fiio KA1. The build quality of the unit is absolutely impeccable, the cable, although not replaceable, has survived my harsh usage without any visible damage. A year later, I'm super impressed by how it's held up. The sound quality is another tale altogether, because I can tangibly hear the complex notes I could never notice over Bluetooth with compressed audio. While they improve sound quality in general, I noticed the most difference while using high bitrate FLAC files. Overall, a worthy purchase for use with a laptop/mobile phone.

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Best Suited for Portable Use
DAC Chip

You may not even realise it, but most of us use a digital-to-analogue converter (commonly known as a DAC) daily. Built into your computers, tablets and smartphones, a DAC is fundamental to unlocking the convenience of digital music. Any device that acts as a digital sound source will need a DAC to convert digital audio to analog. A DAC converts the digital information stored in “0s and 1s” into an analog signal that's passed to speakers or headphones and ultimately our ear. In short, DACs play a large part in making digital music hearable.

While this technical process is undoubtedly impressive, the DAC embedded into your smartphones or laptops is nowhere good enough to listen to your favourite music recordings in high quality. So, if you want to listen to music in high quality, an external DAC is essential to allow headphones or speakers to perform at their potential. An external DAC, first and foremost, will improve audio quality dramatically.

Pair with Laptop via USB

A majority of people use a laptop as the primary source device to listen to music or watch movies. Since the laptop is an essential part of the audio chain there are headphones and devices designed to work a laptop or computer system flawlessly. With the availability of USB connectivity, it becomes easier to pair various devices like an Amp, DAC or even headphones without worrying about drivers or any additional piece of software.


45mW@32Ω
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FIIO AND JADE AUDIO HAVE COLLABORATED AGAIN TO INTRODUCE THE ALL-NEW KA1

FiiO has collaborated with its sub-brand Jade Audio to offer you the all-new KA1, a portable Amp & DAC. FiiO KA1 packs a punch, with a feature-rich design embedding the ESS ES9281AC PRO DAC chip, supporting 32bit/384khz PCM and DSD256 decoding. It supports MQA rendering allowing you to play master-quality authenticated files without any difficulties. The FiiO KA1 is also equipped with RGB indicator lights that are attractive but at the same time can also indicate the sampling rate of the currently playing song, helping to tell audio formats conveniently.
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EMBEDDED WITH ESS SABRE PRO DAC CHIP, MAKING THE FiiO KA1 AN ALL-ROUNDER

The FiiO KA1 is embedded with an ESS ES9281AC PRO DAC chip that combines the capabilities of a USB audio interface, DAC, and an amplifier into one device. When combined with the multi-layered HDI gold-plated PCB, the DAC results in lower distortions, higher efficiency, and lower power consumption, leading to a high-quality sound. The ES9281AC PRO DAC chip supports 32bit/384kHz PCM and DSD256 formats. You can access the DoP mode, which supports DSD 128, and the Native supports DSD256 playback. The FiiO allows you to hear even the minutest detail within your music and have an energetic listening experience.

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OFFERING YOU AN ENGAGING LISTENING EXPERIENCE WITH AMPLE AMPLIFICATION, SIGNATURE TUNING, AND MQA SUPPORT

FiiO has carefully tuned the KA1 by a team of acoustic engineers to present a smooth and accurate sound. The KA1 also has a premium audio amplification circuit that delivers ample power to the connected earphones to bring the best out of them. FiiO KA1 is also certified by MQA as it can render MQA files without any distortion. MQA rendering technology can connect to an MQA Core signal like TIDAL or FiiO Music App and complete the final stage of unfolding an MQA file. The FiiO offers you a highly engaging experience with a detailed and immersive sound.
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ROBUST BUILD WITH AN ALL-METAL BUILD WITH RGB LIGHT INDICATOR MAKING IT AESTHETICALLY PLEASING

FiiO KA1 is built with premium quality materials with an all-metal body making it sturdy and sleek, making it easy to use. The FiiO KA1 is equipped with an RGB indicator light in a metal body with four colors; blue, yellow, green, and magenta, making the portable Amp & DAC more aesthetically pleasing. More importantly, the RGB light can also indicate the sampling rate of the currently playing song, in turn helping you to tell audio formats effortlessly. The connecting cable is also made with premium materials and utilizes a silver-plated monocrystalline copper cable for flawless audio transmission.

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EXPERTLY ENGINEERED TO OFFER UNIVERSAL COMPATIBILITY IN AN EASY PLUG-AND-PLAY DESIGN

FiiO KA1 provides multi-platform compatibility, making it compatible with Android/ Windows/ Mac. All you need to do is, connect the FiiO KA1 to your smartphone, tablet, desktop PC/laptop, or even portable players for high-resolution audio capabilities whenever you want. The KA1 is available in type C and lightning variants so, you can choose the one compatible with your device. The FiiO KA1 allows you to enjoy your music on whichever device you prefer.

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1 Year Warranty

Don't sweat it, this FiiO - KA1 comes with a 1 Year warranty from FiiO that covers manufacturing defects. All products featured on Headphone Zone are backed by an original manufacturer's warranty.

Read more about FiiO's warranty in India.

Inspiring Audio Excellence Worldwide

FiiO creates high-quality music gear like DACs, Music Players, and Amplifiers at affordable prices, appealing to music lovers worldwide. With a presence in India via its FiiO India website and global availability on various platforms, FiiO focuses on user needs and innovation to deliver exceptional audio solutions. Their product range, spanning players, speakers, earphones, and DAC & Amp, aims to inspire with soulful music experiences.

Fun fact:The brand name FiiO is composed of Fi (fidelity from HiFi) and iO (number 1&0), representing the convenience that the digital world brings to life.

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"We can call this dongle a ”Jack of all trade, master of none” since the tonality is very easy to enjoy, deliver good enough resolution and technicalities and more importantly a timbre that is natural, dense, nuanced and musical."

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