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Excellence
4.4mm
Balanced Output
Upto 240mW@32Ω
Power Output
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FiiO has designed the KA3 USB DAC/AMP in collaboration with their sub-brand Jade
Audio. In terms of the processing audio signals, the tiny body of the KA3 features an independent
high-performance flagship ES9038Q2M DAC chip, which supports a sampling rate of up to 32bit/768kHz and
DSD512 decoding natively. The ESS Sabre DAC chip delivers unmatched sound decoding with ultra-low distortion
and high SNR ratings bringing high-resolution support to your pocket.



AMPLE POWER WITH DUAL HIFI OP-AMPS AND DUAL HEADPHONE OUTPUT PORTS
FiiO KA3 features two independent HiFi op-amps for the final analogue amplification circuit that helps it produce powerful output thrust. FiiO has featured both single-ended as well as balanced headphone output ports on the KA3. This compact device houses a 3.5mm single-ended as well as a 4.4mm balanced connection port. The 4.4mm output port provides up to 240mW of power at 32Ω load while the single-ended port delivers up to 130mW of power. This is more than enough to power earphones and over-ear headphones with ease.



TUNED TO DELIVER A NATURAL SOUND WITH RGB INDICATOR LIGHTS FOR PLAYBACK
FiiO has tuned the KA3 for a smooth and natural sound. It provides an immersive experience for the users with a detailed and immersive sound field. FiiO KA3 delivers ample power to the connected earphones to bring the best out of them. The FiiO KA3 has also been equipped with RGB indicator lights and these cool and visible RGB indicator lights are not only attractive but also can indicate the sampling rate of the currently playing song, helping to tell audio formats conveniently.



FULLY VERSATILE DEVICE WITH MULTI-PLATFORM SUPPORT FOR CONNECTIVITY
The FiiO KA3 offers unmatched versatility in a small form factor and can be paired with smartphones and desktop systems. The FiiO KA3 is compatible with multiple operating systems with straight out-of-the-box support for Windows, Android, iOS, and Mac OS systems providing you with high-resolution audio capabilities anywhere you want. All you need to do is connect the FiiO KA3 to your smartphone, tablet, or even desktop PC/laptop and open the doors to the hi-res audio realm.


ELEGANT AND DURABLE ALL-METAL BUILT WITH SUPPORT FOR FIIO CONTROL APP
FiiO KA3 is a well-built ultra-portable USB DAC/Amp. It has an elegant look with an all-metal chassis. The materials utilised to build the KA3 are of high quality and offer a premium feel to the device. In addition, the KA3 can be controlled by the FiiO Control app where you can enable more functions, such as 7 filters, low and high gains and channel balance. You don't need to install any software or application to use the KA3, though using it with the FiiO Music application or FiiO Control application you can access multiple settings on the KA3.



MODEL | KA3 |
COLOR | Black |
FIIO CONTROL | DAC: ES9038Q2M |
COLOR | Yes |
WEIGHT | 17.5g |
SIZE | 56.3mm x 20.2mm x 12mm |
USB PORT | Type-C USB |
EARPHONE PORT | 3.5mm |
BALANCED OUTPUT PORT | 4.4mm |
DSD | DSD64/128/256/512 |
FIRMWARE UPGRADE | System firmware and Bluetooth version can be upgraded via USB |
SAMPLING RATE INDICATION | Blue ≤48kHz Yellow >48kHz Green =DSD |
CHANNEL BALANCE | PO: <0.004dB(32Ω/THD+N<1%) BAL: <0.046dB(32Ω/THD+N<1%) |
RECOMMENDED HEADPHONE IMPEDANCE | 16~300Ω(PO) 16~300Ω(BAL) |
MAX SUPPORTED SAMPLING RATE | 768KHz/32bit |
OUTPUT POWER | 120mW (16Ω,THD+N<1%) 130mW (32Ω,THD+N<1%) 14mW (300Ω,THD+N<1%) 7mW (600Ω,THD+N<1%) |
FREQUENCY RESPONSE | 20Hz to 20KHz, amplitude of variation 0.2dB 20Hz to 50KHz, amplitude of variation -1dB. |
NOISE FLOOR | <1.7uV(dbA) |
OUTPUT LEVEL | 2V(32Ω/THD+N<1%) |
CROSSTALK | ≥ 76dB(1Khz, 32Ω load) ≥ 118dB(1Khz, no-load) |
OUTPUT IMPEDANCE | <0.5Ω (load 32Ω) |
SNR | ≥ 122dB(32Ω A) |
THD+N | <0.0008% |
OUTPUT POWER | 120mW (16Ω,THD+N<1%) 240mW (32Ω,THD+N<1%) 56mW (300Ω,THD+N<1%) 28mW (600Ω,THD+N<1%) |
FREQUENCY RESPONSE | 20Hz to 20KHz, amplitude of variation 0.2dB 20Hz to 50KHz, amplitude of variation -1dB. |
NOISE FLOOR | <2.9uV(dbA) |
OUTPUT LEVEL | 2.7V(32Ω/THD+N<1%) |
CROSSTALK | ≥ 106dB(1Khz, 32Ω) ≥ 115dB(1Khz, no-load) |
OUTPUT IMPEDANCE | <0.7 Ω (32Ω) |
SNR | ≥ 119dB(32Ω dbA) |
THD+N | <0.0010% |
WHAT YOU WILL GET | 1. FiiO KA3 |
2. USB Type-C to Type-C Cable | |
3. USB-A Adapter | |
4. Quick Start Guide | |
WHAT YOU WILL NOT GET | 1. Original Packaging of FiiO KA3 |
Use the TypeC-TypeC data cable to connect the KA3 to a mobile phone. So you can directly enjoy high-quality music by playing songs.
【iPhone/iPad】
Please buy an extra Lightning-TypeC OTG adapter to connect the KA3 to an iPhone/iPad/iPod. So you can directly enjoy high-quality music by playing songs.
1. Before first connecting, please go to our website to download the DAC driver, and install it as the instruction to enable the USB DAC function. Click here.
2. Use the TypeC-TypeC data cable to connect the KA3 to the computer.(If the USB port of your computer is USB A, you could use the Type C to USB A cable for help instead)
3. Select the KA3 as the audio output on the computer.
[Macbook]
Macbook does not need to install the driver. Directly choose the NEW K3 as the output device.
2. When an incoming call comes in, the sound is still transmitted through the phone's speaker and microphone. You can pick up the phone and make a normal call.Whether unplugging the KA3 will not affect it.
Sampling rate (digital input): ≤48kHz - Blue light constantly on
Sampling rate (digital input): >48kHz - Yellow light constantly on
Sampling rate (digital input): DSD - Green light constantly on
When the color of the indicator does not correspond to the sampling rate of the track , please check whether the playback device or software setting is correct and check whether there is SRC.
2. To play DSD files on the iOS devices,please use an APP which supports DSD files (e,g, "FiiO Music APP) and set DSD output option to DOP.
Note: iOS devices cannot support DSD512 currently.
3. To play DSD tracks on the computer, please use the software which supports DSD files (e.g. "Foobar 2000") and install the relevant application plug-ins correctly.
4. Swithcing tracks with different sampling rates will cause relatively obvious impulsing sound which is a normal phenomenon. It is recommended classify music files well.
1 Year Warranty
Don't sweat it, this FiiO - KA3 (Unboxed) comes with a 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.

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Read More"A dongle with fantastic technicalities, an analytical sound but with a lot of power , cleanliness, softness, soundstage, separation, detail and much more."
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