FiiO - K5 Pro ESS
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| Tenure | Interest% | Downpayment | Installment | Interest |
| 3 | No Cost EMI | ₹ 3,748 | ₹ 3,748 | ₹ 0 |
| 6 | Low Cost EMI | ₹ 3,748 | ₹ 1,956 | ₹ 502 |
| 9 | Low Cost EMI | ₹ 3,748 | ₹ 1,355 | ₹ 974 |
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Transaction value: Available on all orders below Rs. 60,000/-
Payment Gateway: Please choose Razorpay at checkout
| Tenure | Interest% | Installment | Interest |
| 3 | No Cost EMI | ₹ 4,997 | ₹ 0 |
| 6 | No Cost EMI | ₹ 2,498 | ₹ 0 |
₹ 4,997 per month with Simpl
Eligibility: All Simpl users
Transaction value: Depends on your credit limit
Payment Gateway: Please choose Simpl Pay in 3 at checkout
| Tenure | Interest% | Installment | Interest |
| 3 | No Cost EMI | ₹ 4,997 | ₹ 0 |
₹ 4,997 per month with Bajaj
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Eligibility: All Bajaj Finserv card owners
Transaction value: All orders above Rs. 4,500/-
Payment Gateway: Please choose Razorpay at checkout
| Tenure | Interest% | Installment | Interest |
| 3 | No Cost EMI | ₹ 4,997 | ₹ 0 |
₹ 4,997 per month with Zest Money
Eligibility: All Zestmoney users
Transaction value: Depends on your credit limit
Payment Gateway: Please choose Cashfree at checkout
| Tenure | Interest% | Installment | Interest |
| 3 | No Cost EMI | ₹ 4,997 | ₹ 0 |
EMI Options through Other Credit Cards
American Express
| Tenure | Interest% | Installment | Interest |
| 3 | 14% | ₹ 5,114 | ₹ 351 |
| 6 | 14% | ₹ 2,601 | ₹ 618 |
| 9 | 14% | ₹ 1,764 | ₹ 888 |
| 12 | 14% | ₹ 1,346 | ₹ 1,161 |
| 18 | 14% | ₹ 928 | ₹ 1,716 |
| 24 | 14% | ₹ 720 | ₹ 2,283 |
Axis Bank
| Tenure | Interest% | Installment | Interest |
| 3 | No Cost EMI | ₹ 4,997 | ₹ 0 |
| 6 | No Cost EMI | ₹ 2,498 | ₹ 0 |
| 9 | 14% | ₹ 1,764 | ₹ 888 |
| 12 | 14% | ₹ 1,346 | ₹ 1,161 |
| 18 | 15% | ₹ 935 | ₹ 1,843 |
| 24 | 15% | ₹ 727 | ₹ 2,454 |
Bank of Baroda
| Tenure | Interest% | Installment | Interest |
| 3 | No Cost EMI | ₹ 4,997 | ₹ 0 |
| 6 | No Cost EMI | ₹ 2,498 | ₹ 0 |
| 9 | 13% | ₹ 1,757 | ₹ 824 |
| 12 | 13% | ₹ 1,339 | ₹ 1,076 |
| 18 | 15% | ₹ 935 | ₹ 1,843 |
| 24 | 15% | ₹ 727 | ₹ 2,454 |
Citi Bank
| Tenure | Interest% | Installment | Interest |
| 3 | No Cost EMI | ₹ 4,997 | ₹ 0 |
| 6 | No Cost EMI | ₹ 2,498 | ₹ 0 |
| 9 | 15% | ₹ 1,771 | ₹ 952 |
| 12 | 15% | ₹ 1,353 | ₹ 1,246 |
| 18 | 15% | ₹ 935 | ₹ 1,843 |
| 24 | 15% | ₹ 727 | ₹ 2,454 |
HDFC Bank
| Tenure | Interest% | Installment | Interest |
| 3 | No Cost EMI | ₹ 4,997 | ₹ 0 |
| 6 | No Cost EMI | ₹ 2,498 | ₹ 0 |
| 9 | 15% | ₹ 1,771 | ₹ 952 |
| 12 | 15% | ₹ 1,353 | ₹ 1,246 |
| 18 | 15% | ₹ 935 | ₹ 1,843 |
| 24 | 15% | ₹ 727 | ₹ 2,454 |
HSBC Bank
| Tenure | Interest% | Installment | Interest |
| 3 | No Cost EMI | ₹ 4,997 | ₹ 0 |
| 6 | No Cost EMI | ₹ 2,498 | ₹ 0 |
| 9 | 13.50% | ₹ 1,761 | ₹ 856 |
| 12 | 13.50% | ₹ 1,342 | ₹ 1,119 |
| 18 | 13.50% | ₹ 925 | ₹ 1,653 |
ICICI Bank
| Tenure | Interest% | Installment | Interest |
| 3 | No Cost EMI | ₹ 4,997 | ₹ 0 |
| 6 | No Cost EMI | ₹ 2,498 | ₹ 0 |
| 9 | 13.99% | ₹ 1,764 | ₹ 887 |
| 12 | 13.99% | ₹ 1,346 | ₹ 1,160 |
| 18 | 14.99% | ₹ 935 | ₹ 1,841 |
| 24 | 14.99% | ₹ 727 | ₹ 2,452 |
INDUSIND Bank
| Tenure | Interest% | Installment | Interest |
| 3 | No Cost EMI | ₹ 4,997 | ₹ 0 |
| 6 | No Cost EMI | ₹ 2,498 | ₹ 0 |
| 9 | 13% | ₹ 1,757 | ₹ 824 |
| 12 | 12% | ₹ 1,332 | ₹ 992 |
| 18 | 12% | ₹ 914 | ₹ 1,464 |
| 24 | 12% | ₹ 706 | ₹ 1,945 |
Kotak Mahindra Bank
| Tenure | Interest% | Installment | Interest |
| 3 | No Cost EMI | ₹ 4,997 | ₹ 0 |
| 6 | No Cost EMI | ₹ 2,498 | ₹ 0 |
| 9 | 14% | ₹ 1,764 | ₹ 888 |
| 12 | 14% | ₹ 1,346 | ₹ 1,161 |
| 18 | 15% | ₹ 935 | ₹ 1,843 |
| 24 | 15% | ₹ 727 | ₹ 2,454 |
RBL Bank
| Tenure | Interest% | Installment | Interest |
| 3 | No Cost EMI | ₹ 4,997 | ₹ 0 |
| 6 | No Cost EMI | ₹ 2,498 | ₹ 0 |
| 9 | 15% | ₹ 1,771 | ₹ 952 |
| 12 | 15% | ₹ 1,353 | ₹ 1,246 |
| 18 | 15% | ₹ 935 | ₹ 1,843 |
| 24 | 15% | ₹ 727 | ₹ 2,454 |
SBI Bank
| Tenure | Interest% | Installment | Interest |
| 3 | No Cost EMI | ₹ 4,997 | ₹ 0 |
| 6 | No Cost EMI | ₹ 2,498 | ₹ 0 |
| 9 | 14% | ₹ 1,764 | ₹ 888 |
| 12 | 14% | ₹ 1,346 | ₹ 1,161 |
Standard Chartered Bank
| Tenure | Interest% | Installment | Interest |
| 3 | No Cost EMI | ₹ 4,997 | ₹ 0 |
| 6 | No Cost EMI | ₹ 2,498 | ₹ 0 |
| 9 | 14% | ₹ 1,764 | ₹ 888 |
| 12 | 14% | ₹ 1,346 | ₹ 1,161 |
YES Bank
| Tenure | Interest% | Installment | Interest |
| 3 | No Cost EMI | ₹ 4,997 | ₹ 0 |
| 6 | No Cost EMI | ₹ 2,498 | ₹ 0 |
| 9 | 14% | ₹ 1,764 | ₹ 888 |
| 12 | 14% | ₹ 1,346 | ₹ 1,161 |
| 18 | 15% | ₹ 935 | ₹ 1,843 |
| 24 | 15% | ₹ 727 | ₹ 2,454 |
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7 Day Easy Exchange
The FiiO - K5 Pro ESS is eligible for Easy Exchange within 7 days of delivery. Your exchange request will be accepted only once. We want to make sure that you end up with a product that you 100% love.
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However, if you receive an incorrect / damaged / different product or one with missing accessories, please raise a return request within 24 hours of delivery. In case you receive a product with a missing, incorrect, or faulty accessory, you will be given a replacement accessory instead of the entire product.
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Snapmint
Tenure available: 3, 6 and 9 Months Eligibility: Above 18 years of age, Credit Card NOT Required Transaction value: Available on all orders Payment Gateway: Please choose Snapmint Cardless EMI at checkout| Tenure | Interest% | Downpayment | Installment | Interest |
| 3 | No Cost EMI | ₹ 3,748 | ₹ 3,748 | ₹ 0 |
| 6 | Low Cost EMI | ₹ 3,748 | ₹ 1,956 | ₹ 502 |
| 9 | Low Cost EMI | ₹ 3,748 | ₹ 1,355 | ₹ 974 |
Snapmint Cashback Offer
Offer valid from 22/03/2023 to 31/03/2023
Users will get 10% cashback upto a maximum of ₹500
The offer is valid only for transactions made through the Snapmint payment option.
The offer is valid only for the first transactions of customers through the Snapmint payment
option.
The Cashback offer is valid from 22nd March at 12:00 am to 31st March 2023 at 11:59 pm
The Cashback will be processed on the same day in the Snapmint wallet on which the last
EMI is paid.
Cashback is valid only when the customer pays their EMIs on time.
The offer would not be applicable in case of canceled or refunded transactions. In case of a
partial refund, the cashback will be applicable only on the remaining value.
The Offer can be availed only once per user during the campaign period.
Axio
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Transaction value: Available on all orders below Rs. 60,000/-
Payment Gateway: Please choose Razorpay at checkout
- Valid from 10th Feb to 9th April
- Users will get 10% cashback up to a maximum of ₹1000
- The offer is valid only once per user during the offer period.
- No coupon code required.
| Tenure | Interest% | Installment | Interest |
| 3 | No Cost EMI | ₹ 4,997 | ₹ 0 |
| 6 | No Cost EMI | ₹ 2,498 | ₹ 0 |
Simpl
Tenure available: 3 Months
Eligibility: All Simpl users
Transaction value: Depends on your credit limit
Payment Gateway: Please choose Simpl Pay in 3 at checkout
| Tenure | Interest% | Installment | Interest |
| 3 | No Cost EMI | ₹ 4,997 | ₹ 0 |
Bajaj Finserv
Tenure available: 3 Months
Eligibility: All Bajaj Finserv card owners
Transaction value: All orders above Rs. 4,500/-
Payment Gateway: Please choose Razorpay at checkout
| Tenure | Interest% | Installment | Interest |
| 3 | No Cost EMI | ₹ 4,997 | ₹ 0 |
Zestmoney
Tenure available: 3 Months
Eligibility: All Zestmoney users
Transaction value: Depends on your credit limit
Payment Gateway: Please choose Cashfree at checkout
| Tenure | Interest% | Installment | Interest |
| 3 | No Cost EMI | ₹ 4,997 | ₹ 0 |
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- Offer can be availed on minimum transaction of Rs. 1999/-
- Offer can be availed once per user during the campaign
- Offer valid from 10th January'23 till 30th June'23
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Ideal for Audiophiles
These DAC & Amps are designed for discerning music lovers. If audio quality is important to you, a set of DAC & Amps like these would be ideal.
You can expect these DAC & Amps to present you with a refined listening experience. The audio quality exhibited by these DAC & Amps is a beautiful mix of musicality, technical brilliance and high precision.
These DAC & Amps deliver a spacious & open soundstage that makes you feel you are sitting at a live concert. Experience the magic and delve into pure sonic tranquility!
Ideal for
Indoor Use
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.
Connect With RCA
Optical & Coaxial
Upto 1500mW @ 32Ω
Power Output
Volume Controls
If your DAC & Amps include volume controls or volume rockers, you can easily change the volume with a button press or volume knob turn.
DAC & Amps that have volume controls make its operation incredibly simple; turn up the volume on your smartphone or your source devices and then change the volume on DAC & Amps to the desired level.
This design feature allows you to have complete control over the desired volume according to your listening preferences.
The K5 Pro ESS is such a versatile and powerful Amp and DAC from FiiO, that it's hard to find a better alternative. It's simple, easy to use, and powerful. Connect it to your laptop or PC using USB, and you've got a superlative desktop audio setup. You can even connect a pair of speakers, and it'll uplift the sound quality very well.
About RAGHAV SOMANI
Raghav Somani is the Founder & CEO of Headphone Zone. An avid audiophile and musician since 2008, his choice of headphones include STAX Electrostats, Audeze LCD 3, and for music on the go, the JH Audio Roxanne + Astell&Kern SP1000 is never too far away. On his playlist, you'll find A.R. Rahman, Michael Jackson, and the Eagles.
DESCRIPTION
FIIO PRESENTS THE ALL-NEW DESKTOP DAC AND AMPLIFIER - THE K5 PRO ESS
FiiO introduces the latest K5 Pro ESS desktop DAC and Amplifier. Building on the
K5, a pure desktop amplifier, the team added DAC functionality coupled with the high performance of K5 to
create the new K5 Pro ESS Desktop DAC and Amplifier. The K5 Pro ESS connects to an audio player via a
digital audio interface and works with a computer as a professional desktop decoding amplifier. Adopting
Sabre's high-performance audio DAC chip, ES9038Q2M with 32-bit processing, to achieve a new height of
decoding audio. The audio architecture is further elevated with an XMOS USB decoding chip with an all-new
clock matching management system, with unprecedented capabilities that support decoding up to a sample rate
of 768kHz PCM and native DSD decoding. 
EMBEDDED WITH ESS SABRE + XMOS CHIPS FOR PRISTINE PLAYBACK AND DECODING
The new FiiO K5 Pro ESS has been upgraded to keep up with the times to offer high-fidelity audio. The K5 Pro ESS employs the flagship portable ESS DAC chip, the ES9038Q2M, with outstanding performance and richer audio details. Compared to the last generation K5, the distortion has reduced by 50%, the crosstalk has increased by 6dB with greater channel separation, and the dynamic range has increased by 3dB. The K5 Pro ESS also features a high-performance XMOS XUF208 USB decoding chip equipped with a clock matching management system, allowing decoding up to a sample rate of 768kHz/32bit and DSD512 natively. This capability enables the K5 Pro ESS to decode and play your music at the highest quality.
POWERFUL HEADPHONE AMPLIFICATION WITH 3 GAIN LEVELS FOR VOLUME CONTROL
The upgraded FiiO K5 Pro ESS now offers amplification functionality. The K5 Pro ESS features a carefully-tuned feedforward amplifier circuit design that increases the power output of the TPA6120 OP-Amp by more than 60%. This offers a total power output of up to 1.5W under a 32ohm load, and up to 20Vpp at 300Ohms. To add to this, you also get 3 gain level settings - Low, medium, and high gain, allowing you to use the K5 Pro ESS with almost any headphone at comfortable volume levels. Through the reconstruction of the ADC curve, the K5 Pro ESS's volume control allows you to smoothly adjust the volume at extremely fine increments without any undesirable noise or with any channel imbalances. With the K5 Pro ESS, you can comfortably use various headphones with all kinds of sensitivities.
EXPERTLY DESIGNED AUDIO ARCHITECTURE FOR HIGH-FIDELITY AUDIO PLAYBACK
FiiO K5 Pro ESS does not fall behind when it comes to amplification power. The K5 Pro ESS has generous space to embed and package the necessary components for exceptional analogue amplification. It packs a four-level audio circuit capable of providing extraordinary audio fidelity in its class with Second-order LPF + Analogue Volume Adjustment + Voltage Amplification + Current Drive. Each part of the amplification circuit works perfectly together in harmony for excellent dynamic range and high resolution of sound. This entire audio architecture has been specifically designed to extract the optimum performance of the K5 Pro ESS.
OFFERS A VARIETY OF INPUT AND OUTPUT CONNECTIVITY OPTIONS FOR EASY USE
No matter what audio equipment you use, digital audio has advantages in the integrity and fidelity of audio signals transmitted. The team of acoustic engineers at FiiO understood this and granted the K5 Pro ESS capabilities to allow you to take advantage of digital audio with optical and coaxial inputs supporting up to 96kHz inputs. This connectivity is convenient for connecting various music players and digital interfaces. Besides the wide variety of digital inputs options, the K5 Pro ESS also features a traditional analogue RCA line-in. RCA line-in is not only more robust and less prone to breakage than 3.5mm line-in, but it also has better resolution. The RCA line-out line signal is adjustable up to a maximum of 2Vrms, allowing the K5 Pro ESS to be used with a variety of active speakers and external amplifiers.
SHOWCASING A MINIMALISTIC DESIGN WITH A SECURE AND ROBUST POWER SUPPLY
FiiO K5 Pro ESS is designed with quality materials featuring a one-piece all-metal oversized volume knob that is seamlessly integrated within the aluminium front panel, allowing you to easily and comfortably control volume. The RGB light indicator lights up with different colours according to the sample rate of the played audio. The input selection and gain are controlled by tactile toggle switches, which are clearly labelled, allowing you to control your music. The K5 Pro ESS utilises a DC 15V power supply engineered to minimise noise. The incoming DC power is filtered with a secondary power supply, which then independently supplies power to the amplification part of the audio circuit and the rest of the components. This design effectively suppresses power supply ripple and minimises power supply crosstalk between the two major sections of the circuit. This allows for more stable and less noisy power.
SPECS
| MODEL | K5Pro |
| BODY COLOR | Black |
| WEIGHT | ≈480g |
| BLUETOOTH FORMAT INDICATION | Unsupported |
| FIRMWARE UPGRADE | System firmware and XMOS can be upgraded via USB |
| MAXIMUM SUPPORTED SAMPLING RATE | 768kHz-32bit/DSD512（USB DAC） 192kHz-24bit（COAX ） 96KHz-24bit（OPT） |
| HARDWARE SOLUTION | DAC: ES9038Q2M，USB: XMOS XU208 |
| Volume Scroll | Potentiometer+ADC Sampling |
| FIIO CONTROL | Unsupported |
| SAMPLING RATE INDICATION | Blue：44.1KHz/48KHz Yellow：88.2/96/176/352.8/384/705.6/768KHz Green：DSD64/128/256/512 |
| RECOMMENDED HEADPHONE IMPEDANCE | 16~300Ω |
| BUTTONS | Toggle switch*2（Gain switch+ Input switch） |
| COAXIAL IN | RCA sockets |
| LINE OUT | RCA sockets |
| USB | B type USB |
| OPTICAL IN | Optical fiber socket |
| PHONE OUT | 6.35mm |
| POWER SUPPLY | DC15V 1.5A |
| BATTERY CAPACITY | NA |
| OUTPUT POWER | 1250mW(32Ω，THD+N＜1%） 140mW(300Ω，THD+N＜1%） |
| THD+N | ＜0.0009%(1kHz/-10dB@32Ω) |
| FREQUENCY RESPONSE | 20Hz~50kHz: (-2dB) 20Hz-20KHz：(-0.2dB) |
| OUTPUT IMPEDANCE | ＜1.2Ω |
| CROSSTALK | ≥80dB |
| OUTPUT LEVEL | 6.4Vrms |
| SNR | ≥118dB (dbA) |
| NOISE FLOOR | Gain=H，＜8uV（dbA） Gain=M，＜6uV（dbA） Gain=L，＜4uV（dbA） |
| OUTPUT POWER | 1500mW(32Ω，THD+N＜1%) 170mW(300Ω，THD+N＜1%） |
| THD+N | ＜0.003%(1kHz/32Ω) |
| FREQUENCY RESPONSE | 20Hz-20KHz：(-0.2dB) |
| OUTPUT IMPEDANCE | ＜1.2Ω |
| CROSSTALK | ≥64dB |
| OUTPUT LEVEL | 6.9Vrms |
| SNR | ≥118dB (dbA) |
| NOISE FLOOR | Gain=H，＜8uV（dbA） Gain=M，＜6uV（dbA） Gain=L，＜4uV（dbA |
| THD+N | ＜0.0012%(1kHz/-10dB@10kΩ，UAC/SPDIF) ＜0.0008%(1kHz/10kΩ，Line IN) |
| CROSSTALK | ≥95dB (1kHz/10kΩ) |
| FREQUENCY RESPONSE | 20Hz~50kHz: (-2dB) |
| SNR | ≥115dB (dbA) |
| NOISE FLOOR | ≤3.5uV（dbA） |
| OUTPUT LEVEL | 2Vrms (1kHz/10kΩ) |
| BOX CONTENTS | 1. FiiO K5 Pro ESS |
| 2. USB data cable *1 | |
| 3. Power adapter*1 | |
| 4. Power cable*1 | |
| 5. Rubber feet*4 | |
| 6. Quick start guide*1 | |
| 7. Warranty card*1 | |
| 8. Headphone jack adapter*1 |
| GENERIC NAME | Headphone Amplifier |
| COUNTRY OF ORIGIN | China |
| IMPORTER DETAILS | Importers Name: Ferrari Video Address: 63/18, 1st Main Road, Gandhi Nagar, Chennai - 600020 Contact No: 044-24420733 |
| NET QUANTITY | 1 |
FAQs
What is the warranty on the FiiO K5 Pro ESS?
All FiiO K5 Pro ESS products come with a year warranty. You can simply get in touch with us to claim the warranty.Click here.
What needs to be noted when using FiiO K5 Pro ESS?
1.Please adjust the knob to the minimum volume before each listening, then adjust to the volume that suits you.
2.Please insert the power supply and input signal before putting on the headphones.
3.Try not to use inferior cables.
Does the FiiO K5 Pro ESS support USB audio decoding?
Yes, it supports up to 768kHz/32bit decoding.
Why do we see different colors when we look at the indicator light carefully?
Because the K5 Pro uses two RGB lamps, and the yellow color is a mixture of red and green. Due to the difference in the material of the RGB lamps, it is normal for the individual colors to deviate.
Can FiiO K5 Pro ESS connect to an iOS or Android device?
Yes, due to different interfaces, Android phones need to use OTG cable to connect; Apple phones need to use camera kit to connect. From a technical point of view and actual measurement, Q5s can work with most of the TYPE C interface Android phones, with FiiO Music to complete lossless and DSD decoding. However, not all Android phones can output standard USB audio. Even if a certain version of a model is supported, it may not be supported in the next version. So we can't publicize and promise this feature.
What do the different colors of the indicator light mean?
The indicator lights are displayed in different colors according to different sampling rates, respectively: 48k and below display blue; 48K or more display yellow; and DSD display green.
Why the indicator light in the non-playing state display different colors, sometimes showing red ,yellow or green when it is powered on?
Like the K3, the indicator light only recognizes the sample rate when it is in playback status. Therefore, the color may be different when it is in non-playing state. As long as there is a signal input, the color display will be normal.
What is the maximum input level of line in? Will it be overloaded if it is connected with FiiO players?
Adjusting the appropriate volume, the maximum input level of line in is 4Vrms. And it is no problem to connect with all FiiO players.
FIIO PRESENTS THE ALL-NEW DESKTOP DAC AND AMPLIFIER - THE K5 PRO ESS
FiiO introduces the latest K5 Pro ESS desktop DAC and Amplifier. Building on the
K5, a pure desktop amplifier, the team added DAC functionality coupled with the high performance of K5 to
create the new K5 Pro ESS Desktop DAC and Amplifier. The K5 Pro ESS connects to an audio player via a
digital audio interface and works with a computer as a professional desktop decoding amplifier. Adopting
Sabre's high-performance audio DAC chip, ES9038Q2M with 32-bit processing, to achieve a new height of
decoding audio. The audio architecture is further elevated with an XMOS USB decoding chip with an all-new
clock matching management system, with unprecedented capabilities that support decoding up to a sample rate
of 768kHz PCM and native DSD decoding.
EMBEDDED WITH ESS SABRE + XMOS CHIPS FOR PRISTINE PLAYBACK AND DECODING
The new FiiO K5 Pro ESS has been upgraded to keep up with the times to offer high-fidelity audio. The K5 Pro ESS employs the flagship portable ESS DAC chip, the ES9038Q2M, with outstanding performance and richer audio details. Compared to the last generation K5, the distortion has reduced by 50%, the crosstalk has increased by 6dB with greater channel separation, and the dynamic range has increased by 3dB. The K5 Pro ESS also features a high-performance XMOS XUF208 USB decoding chip equipped with a clock matching management system, allowing decoding up to a sample rate of 768kHz/32bit and DSD512 natively. This capability enables the K5 Pro ESS to decode and play your music at the highest quality.
POWERFUL HEADPHONE AMPLIFICATION WITH 3 GAIN LEVELS FOR VOLUME CONTROL
The upgraded FiiO K5 Pro ESS now offers amplification functionality. The K5 Pro ESS features a carefully-tuned feedforward amplifier circuit design that increases the power output of the TPA6120 OP-Amp by more than 60%. This offers a total power output of up to 1.5W under a 32ohm load, and up to 20Vpp at 300Ohms. To add to this, you also get 3 gain level settings - Low, medium, and high gain, allowing you to use the K5 Pro ESS with almost any headphone at comfortable volume levels. Through the reconstruction of the ADC curve, the K5 Pro ESS's volume control allows you to smoothly adjust the volume at extremely fine increments without any undesirable noise or with any channel imbalances. With the K5 Pro ESS, you can comfortably use various headphones with all kinds of sensitivities.
EXPERTLY DESIGNED AUDIO ARCHITECTURE FOR HIGH-FIDELITY AUDIO PLAYBACK
FiiO K5 Pro ESS does not fall behind when it comes to amplification power. The K5 Pro ESS has generous space to embed and package the necessary components for exceptional analogue amplification. It packs a four-level audio circuit capable of providing extraordinary audio fidelity in its class with Second-order LPF + Analogue Volume Adjustment + Voltage Amplification + Current Drive. Each part of the amplification circuit works perfectly together in harmony for excellent dynamic range and high resolution of sound. This entire audio architecture has been specifically designed to extract the optimum performance of the K5 Pro ESS.
OFFERS A VARIETY OF INPUT AND OUTPUT CONNECTIVITY OPTIONS FOR EASY USE
No matter what audio equipment you use, digital audio has advantages in the integrity and fidelity of audio signals transmitted. The team of acoustic engineers at FiiO understood this and granted the K5 Pro ESS capabilities to allow you to take advantage of digital audio with optical and coaxial inputs supporting up to 96kHz inputs. This connectivity is convenient for connecting various music players and digital interfaces. Besides the wide variety of digital inputs options, the K5 Pro ESS also features a traditional analogue RCA line-in. RCA line-in is not only more robust and less prone to breakage than 3.5mm line-in, but it also has better resolution. The RCA line-out line signal is adjustable up to a maximum of 2Vrms, allowing the K5 Pro ESS to be used with a variety of active speakers and external amplifiers.
SHOWCASING A MINIMALISTIC DESIGN WITH A SECURE AND ROBUST POWER SUPPLY
FiiO K5 Pro ESS is designed with quality materials featuring a one-piece all-metal oversized volume knob that is seamlessly integrated within the aluminium front panel, allowing you to easily and comfortably control volume. The RGB light indicator lights up with different colours according to the sample rate of the played audio. The input selection and gain are controlled by tactile toggle switches, which are clearly labelled, allowing you to control your music. The K5 Pro ESS utilises a DC 15V power supply engineered to minimise noise. The incoming DC power is filtered with a secondary power supply, which then independently supplies power to the amplification part of the audio circuit and the rest of the components. This design effectively suppresses power supply ripple and minimises power supply crosstalk between the two major sections of the circuit. This allows for more stable and less noisy power.
| MODEL | K5Pro |
| BODY COLOR | Black |
| WEIGHT | ≈480g |
| BLUETOOTH FORMAT INDICATION | Unsupported |
| FIRMWARE UPGRADE | System firmware and XMOS can be upgraded via USB |
| MAXIMUM SUPPORTED SAMPLING RATE | 768kHz-32bit/DSD512（USB DAC） 192kHz-24bit（COAX ） 96KHz-24bit（OPT） |
| HARDWARE SOLUTION | DAC: ES9038Q2M，USB: XMOS XU208 |
| Volume Scroll | Potentiometer+ADC Sampling |
| FIIO CONTROL | Unsupported |
| SAMPLING RATE INDICATION | Blue：44.1KHz/48KHz Yellow：88.2/96/176/352.8/384/705.6/768KHz Green：DSD64/128/256/512 |
| RECOMMENDED HEADPHONE IMPEDANCE | 16~300Ω |
| BUTTONS | Toggle switch*2（Gain switch+ Input switch） |
| COAXIAL IN | RCA sockets |
| LINE OUT | RCA sockets |
| USB | B type USB |
| OPTICAL IN | Optical fiber socket |
| PHONE OUT | 6.35mm |
| POWER SUPPLY | DC15V 1.5A |
| BATTERY CAPACITY | NA |
| OUTPUT POWER | 1250mW(32Ω，THD+N＜1%） 140mW(300Ω，THD+N＜1%） |
| THD+N | ＜0.0009%(1kHz/-10dB@32Ω) |
| FREQUENCY RESPONSE | 20Hz~50kHz: (-2dB) 20Hz-20KHz：(-0.2dB) |
| OUTPUT IMPEDANCE | ＜1.2Ω |
| CROSSTALK | ≥80dB |
| OUTPUT LEVEL | 6.4Vrms |
| SNR | ≥118dB (dbA) |
| NOISE FLOOR | Gain=H，＜8uV（dbA） Gain=M，＜6uV（dbA） Gain=L，＜4uV（dbA） |
| OUTPUT POWER | 1500mW(32Ω，THD+N＜1%) 170mW(300Ω，THD+N＜1%） |
| THD+N | ＜0.003%(1kHz/32Ω) |
| FREQUENCY RESPONSE | 20Hz-20KHz：(-0.2dB) |
| OUTPUT IMPEDANCE | ＜1.2Ω |
| CROSSTALK | ≥64dB |
| OUTPUT LEVEL | 6.9Vrms |
| SNR | ≥118dB (dbA) |
| NOISE FLOOR | Gain=H，＜8uV（dbA） Gain=M，＜6uV（dbA） Gain=L，＜4uV（dbA |
| THD+N | ＜0.0012%(1kHz/-10dB@10kΩ，UAC/SPDIF) ＜0.0008%(1kHz/10kΩ，Line IN) |
| CROSSTALK | ≥95dB (1kHz/10kΩ) |
| FREQUENCY RESPONSE | 20Hz~50kHz: (-2dB) |
| SNR | ≥115dB (dbA) |
| NOISE FLOOR | ≤3.5uV（dbA） |
| OUTPUT LEVEL | 2Vrms (1kHz/10kΩ) |
| BOX CONTENTS | 1. FiiO K5 Pro ESS |
| 2. USB data cable *1 | |
| 3. Power adapter*1 | |
| 4. Power cable*1 | |
| 5. Rubber feet*4 | |
| 6. Quick start guide*1 | |
| 7. Warranty card*1 | |
| 8. Headphone jack adapter*1 |
| GENERIC NAME | Headphone Amplifier |
| COUNTRY OF ORIGIN | China |
| IMPORTER DETAILS | Importers Name: Ferrari Video Address: 63/18, 1st Main Road, Gandhi Nagar, Chennai - 600020 Contact No: 044-24420733 |
| NET QUANTITY | 1 |
What is the warranty on the FiiO K5 Pro ESS?
All FiiO K5 Pro ESS products come with a year warranty. You can simply get in touch with us to claim the warranty.Click here.
What needs to be noted when using FiiO K5 Pro ESS?
1.Please adjust the knob to the minimum volume before each listening, then adjust to the volume that suits you.
2.Please insert the power supply and input signal before putting on the headphones.
3.Try not to use inferior cables.
Does the FiiO K5 Pro ESS support USB audio decoding?
Yes, it supports up to 768kHz/32bit decoding.
Why do we see different colors when we look at the indicator light carefully?
Because the K5 Pro uses two RGB lamps, and the yellow color is a mixture of red and green. Due to the difference in the material of the RGB lamps, it is normal for the individual colors to deviate.
Can FiiO K5 Pro ESS connect to an iOS or Android device?
Yes, due to different interfaces, Android phones need to use OTG cable to connect; Apple phones need to use camera kit to connect. From a technical point of view and actual measurement, Q5s can work with most of the TYPE C interface Android phones, with FiiO Music to complete lossless and DSD decoding. However, not all Android phones can output standard USB audio. Even if a certain version of a model is supported, it may not be supported in the next version. So we can't publicize and promise this feature.
What do the different colors of the indicator light mean?
The indicator lights are displayed in different colors according to different sampling rates, respectively: 48k and below display blue; 48K or more display yellow; and DSD display green.
Why the indicator light in the non-playing state display different colors, sometimes showing red ,yellow or green when it is powered on?
Like the K3, the indicator light only recognizes the sample rate when it is in playback status. Therefore, the color may be different when it is in non-playing state. As long as there is a signal input, the color display will be normal.
What is the maximum input level of line in? Will it be overloaded if it is connected with FiiO players?
Adjusting the appropriate volume, the maximum input level of line in is 4Vrms. And it is no problem to connect with all FiiO players.
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