FiiO - KA1 (Unboxed)
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DESCRIPTION
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
SPECS
| MODEL | KA1 |
| COLOR | Classic Black/Dark Night Green |
| HARDWARE | DAC: ES9281AC PRO |
| FIIO CONTROL | is not supported |
| WEIGHT | About 10g |
| SIZE | fuselage: about 40mm x 15mm x 8mm
Line 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 48kHz
Yellow: above 48kHz Green: DSD Magenta: MQA |
| CHANNEL BALANCE | <0.05dB(32Ω/THD+N<1%) |
| IMPEDANCE ADAPTATION | 16 to 300Ω |
| THE HIGHEST SUPPORTED SAMPLING RATE | 384KHz/32bit |
| SUPPORT DSD | DSD64/128/256 |
| 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, 32Ω load) |
| OUTPUT IMPEDANCE | <1.5Ω (load 32Ω) |
| SNR | ≥ 114dB(32Ω A) |
| DISTORTION + BOTTOM NOISE | <0.0005%(32Ω A)
<0.00018%(600Ω A) |
| WHAT YOU WILL GET (ANDROID) | 1. FiiO KA1 |
| 2. USB-A to Type-C adapter | |
| 3. User Manual | |
| WHAT YOU WILL NOT GET (ANDROID) | 1. Original packaging of FiiO KA1 (Android) |
| WHAT YOU WILL GET (LIGHTNING) | 1. FiiO KA1 |
| 2. User Manual | |
| WHAT YOU WILL NOT GET (LIGHTNING) | 1. Original packaging of FiiO KA1 (Lightning) |
| 2. User Manual |
| 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 |
Headphone Zone Certified Unboxed Units
Unboxed units are as good as new products with the product's packaging being unavailable. These products give you the same satisfaction of new products - but at down-to-earth prices. Usually, the product's packaging may have gotten damaged in transit. Customers use a product once or twice and then return it with opened up packaging.
Customer Returns
Returned headphones are fully functional products that have left the warehouse and therefore can no longer be sold as new as their packaging has been opened. The product may have been used once or twice by the customer who returned it.
Transit Damages
Sometimes we receive headphones in damaged packaging due to shipping accidents. These are brand new headphones with cosmetic flaws on the packaging.
Save Upto 15%
Since you won't get the original packaging, we give you a good discount compared to a new headphone.
Professionally Inspected
A thorough inspection means you receive a 100% working headphone with no sound output issues.
Original Warranty
All unboxed headphones carry the same warranty period as a brand new headphone would.
Unbiased Customer Service
We have the same Headphone Zone customer support experience for Unboxed Products or new products.
Unchanged Replacement Policy
Received a defective Unboxed unit? Return it under our Replacement Policy.
All Original Accessories
The unboxed headphones itself comes with all original accessories.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
| MODEL | KA1 |
| COLOR | Classic Black/Dark Night Green |
| HARDWARE | DAC: ES9281AC PRO |
| FIIO CONTROL | is not supported |
| WEIGHT | About 10g |
| SIZE | fuselage: about 40mm x 15mm x 8mm
Line 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 48kHz
Yellow: above 48kHz Green: DSD Magenta: MQA |
| CHANNEL BALANCE | <0.05dB(32Ω/THD+N<1%) |
| IMPEDANCE ADAPTATION | 16 to 300Ω |
| THE HIGHEST SUPPORTED SAMPLING RATE | 384KHz/32bit |
| SUPPORT DSD | DSD64/128/256 |
| 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, 32Ω load) |
| OUTPUT IMPEDANCE | <1.5Ω (load 32Ω) |
| SNR | ≥ 114dB(32Ω A) |
| DISTORTION + BOTTOM NOISE | <0.0005%(32Ω A)
<0.00018%(600Ω A) |
| WHAT YOU WILL GET (ANDROID) | 1. FiiO KA1 |
| 2. USB-A to Type-C adapter | |
| 3. User Manual | |
| WHAT YOU WILL NOT GET (ANDROID) | 1. Original packaging of FiiO KA1 (Android) |
| WHAT YOU WILL GET (LIGHTNING) | 1. FiiO KA1 |
| 2. User Manual | |
| WHAT YOU WILL NOT GET (LIGHTNING) | 1. Original packaging of FiiO KA1 (Lightning) |
| 2. User Manual |
| 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 |
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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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