FiiO - KA3 (Unboxed)
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DESCRIPTION
FLAGSHIP-GRADE ES9038Q2M DAC CHIP OFFERING PCM AND DSD SUPPORT
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.
SPECS
| 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 |
| 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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Customer Returns
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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
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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.
FLAGSHIP-GRADE ES9038Q2M DAC CHIP OFFERING PCM AND DSD SUPPORT
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 |
| 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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PA Recommended
Prime Audio
Nov, 2021
"For the price, the KA3 seems like a no-brainer for those looking for a simple DAC dongle for their smartphones or laptops. The crisp and meaty midrange is definitely its biggest standout."
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"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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"It handles sensitive IEMs with finesse, so you don’t need to worry about having enough power or dealing with background noise. Wrap that up in a handsome, rugged body and FiiO has got a winner."
Read MoreThis product is rated 4.6 of 5.0 stars.
It has received 75 reviews.
Customer Reviews
On Thursday i recived Fiio KA3...
Before buying i have read almost every review i found on internet about it ... (Their isn't much about KA3) , watched every video on internet including Japanese and chainese langvage (by taking screenshot of every subtitles and translet with google lens )
I interact with lot people on YouTube....
Also talked with headphone guru lan pereira ...
Lot of them from YouTube and online review were clamming that it sounds really good better than my 18k DAC and 15k DAC ... Its setting new benchmarks
The sound is crisp clear and so much detailed....
Soundstage is awesome and every IEM sound great with it .....
I didn't find much of this ....
(What i am gona say now is on the basis of what i experienced i have only one IEM that's KZ ZSN pro X brought from headphonezone and my source is rooted Android i have good amount of FLAC , WAV , AAC LC files some DSD too ...and i use them daily so i will easily notice if thier is a change )
As soon as i started using it ... I feel like, its the same sound not any difference ... Then i update the firmware of KA3 to 2.0 and didnt notice much ....
Their is slightly (very slight ) improvement in details but it dosent makes difference... My phones bloody internal ordinary DAC give almost 95% of same details i was using POWERAMP ... I i switch to UAPP ...and it still didnt make much difference
I tried DSD files ... In native DSD mode ...
And playing them from PowerAmp without DAC was almost same they played as DoP (digital to pcm)in PowerAmp ...
Another drawback is the same soundstage ....
My phone gives the same soundstage not any improvement at all
Slight improvement in instruments sepration but not what i heard
And worst porblem is after 5 to 7 min it automatically disconnected in my phone .... Their is good chance its my phones problem
The only thing what is good is amplification ... It gives a lot amplification which i dont need i was allready using my IEM bilow 45_50 i rarely go 60
Now with dac i go 12-16 ....
I am willing to return but according to headphonezone policy i won't get refund i have to buy something yels ... Which i cant now .... So i am gona keep it ...
What other options do i have ...
I hope my initial experience will prove wrong in future
And with my other IEM , or with another firmware upgrade the KA3 will satisfy my expectations ...
I havent tried it with balanced output , i hope it might sounds good their
Built quality is great ... Its very small i have taken photos with sharpner to compare
We are extremely sorry that the product didn't match your expectations. We appreciate your honest review & ratings, Mukul Kalsait! Soundstage majorly depends on the IEMs/ headphones you use & so we recommend you to try other IEMs & we are sure you will notice a change. We again appreciate your elaborative review which will help others to make an informative decision.
I have reviewed this product above ... Where i was realy disappointed by the sound quality of it ...but after 3 4 days of usage i suspect sumtime it sounds really different and good .................. After lot of experiment i found out that inbuilt Dolby Atmos was messing with the sound quality all the time i was using costume rom so it might be broking something so i change rom and what a change in audio quality.....
This is purly awesome DAC ... The details are absolutely finominal and really fast even when using 320kbps songs i got surprised ...
I would like to apologise for the initial review i gave without completely understanding and using the product
I am looking forwod to buy a beter IEM to get best of it .
Thankyou headphone zone .
And yes an Awesome product needs Awesome photoshut
HI there, we are so happy you took out time & elaborately reviewed the product with a comparison. We are sure this will help our customers to make an even better & informed decision.
It's good adaptor but it only works great Android.
When connected to windows the audio drops for 1 sec every half a minute.
I have upgraded the firmware and also Installed drivers from official sources.
I tried usb 2 , usb 3 and even type c port but the problem is same.
Hope Fiio resolve this issue in firmware upgrade or else this is waste of money.
