FiiO - Q3 MQA

Portable USB DAC & Amp

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Excellence

1 Year of
Warranty

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
Desktop Use

Battery Life

DAC & Amps with built-in batteries offer easy operation without the annoyance of wires.


Battery life is a measurement of battery performance. It is the amount of time your DAC & Amps will still have enough juice to power your headphones or IEMs. It can be summed up; as how long a battery will last before your DAC & Amps need to be recharged.


Nothing interferes with your music, thanks to the high-performance and long-lasting battery. No interruptions, just pure sonic bliss!


2.5mm & 4.4mm
Balanced Output

AKM AK4452
DAC Chip

Upto 330mW @ 32Ω
Power Output

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
USB-C

Battery Capacity of
1800mAh

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.


FiiO's Q3 MQA Portable DAC and Headphone Amplifier provides top-notch portable audio, enhancing the listening journey with a range of features, including complete MQA decoding. The FiiO Q3 MQA continues to deliver high-fidelity sound on the move.
RAGHAV SOMANI

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.

FIIO UNVEILS THEIR ALL-NEW PORTABLE DAC & AMP - THE Q3 MQA

FiiO has had its fair share of success in designing and developing portable audio products. Their line-up of portable DAC & Amps has garnered great success in the audiophile community. One such product brought in the revolution when it was released - the previous generation Q3. FiiO wanted to take things a notch up higher and is proud to introduce its brand-new Q3 MQA Edition Portable DAC & Amp. The FiiO Q3 MQA Edition is an improvement in all respects when compared to its predecessor. It has an upgraded DAC chip AK4452 and USB XMOS XU316. The output power on the Q3 MQA Edition has also been enhanced to 175mW @16Ω in contrast to ≥150mW @16Ω on the previous generation Q3. Additionally, the battery life has improved with the Q3 MQA Edition, delivering 12h of playtime to 10h on the Q3 from the previous generation. Take your listening experience to new heights with the brand-new Q3 MQA Edition Portable DAC & Amp!

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FEATURES AKM DAC CHIP AND NEXT GENERATION XMOS CHIP FOR EXCEPTIONAL SONIC PERFORMANCE

FiiO has designed the Q3 MQA Edition, which emanates brilliance inside and out. The Q3 MQA Edition hosts an AKM AK4452 DAC chip for its Digital-to-analogue conversion. This chip was optimised through several tweaks such that its performance is comparable to the DAC in the original Q3, with a marginally higher power output. The Q3 MQA Edition still features the same full-range sound that made the original Q3 with just a little refinement. The Q3 MQA Edition hosts the next-generation XMOS XU316 controller chip, among the latest for use in USB DACs. The XU316 features 16 cores made in an advanced manufacturing process, bringing high-performance processing and supports up to PCM 384kHz/32-bit and DSD256 Hi-Res audio formats.
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EXPERIENCE POWER-PACKED PERFORMANCE WITH THX AMPLIFICATION AND MQA SUPPORT

FiiO has incorporated THX amplification technology in the Q3 MQA Edition, which makes it deliver raw power output without distortions or clippings. Featured in the Q3 MQA Edition are two THX AAA-28 amplifiers, allowing for a max power output of 330mW (370mW when using Line in mode) and 175mW @16Ω for headphone outputs. Experience thunderous bass response and extraordinary sound. Thanks to the powerful XMOS XU316 chip, the Q3 now supports MQA (Master Quality Authenticated) technology, which enables you to play back MQA audio files and streams, delivering the sound of the original master recording. It supports full MQA decoding and rendering.
MQA

NOTE: To know more about MQA and how it improves or enhances the listening experience, refer to the FAQ section.

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DUAL POWER SUPPLY DESIGN WITH BATTERY LIFE OF UP TO 23 HOURS FOR CONTINUOUS PLAYBACK

Comfortably use the Q3 MQA Edition in any scenario, whether as a portable device or a static device on your desk. Quickly switch between how the Q3 MQA Edition is being "powered" using the Charge switch on the bottom. When the charge switch is ON, power is supplied with a USB port for use with computers. And when it is OFF, it powers through the internal battery for use with cell phones. Using AUX-in, the battery life is up to 23+ hours, and when using USB-in, the battery life is up to 12+ hours.

NOTE: The Q3 MQA Edition supports UAC1.0 mode, convenient for devices like the switch.

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EXPERIENCE UPGRADED ALL-NEW STRAPPING KIT AND COLOURFUL RGB LIGHT INDICATOR

The all-new strapping kit designed to bundle the Q3 MQA Edition to your phone improves the experience from before. The revolutionary X-shaped straps no longer obstruct your phone's display. The intermediate films shield your device and stop the Q3 MQA Edition and your phone from misaligning when they are fastened together. A stylish, colourful RGB indicator light on the Q3 MQA also lets you know the audio quality of your music files. The RGB indicator light is striking and lets you know the current audio track's specs and sampling rate.

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ADC VOLUME ADJUSTMENT REDUCES CHANNEL IMBALANCE FUSED WITH GAIN AND BASS BOOST SWITCHES

The FiiO Q3 MQA Edition hosts an ADC volume control that enables smooth volume adjustment. The ADC curve reconstruction method for adjusting volume solves the problems of channel imbalance and noise and also improves the accuracy when adjusting the volume. Relish in making the volume just right for you. Feel the richness of music with two gain levels and a Bass boost option. The gain and BASS boost buttons allow you to tailor the sound to different styles and your liking, letting you better appreciate the richness of music. The BASS boost is achieved in hardware, allowing a bass boost of up to 6dB without affecting the higher frequencies. The Q3 MQA offers both Single-Ended and Balanced outputs for the headphones. Listen to your music the way you want through either the 3.5mm Single-Ended output or the 2.5mm and 4.4mm Balanced outputs.

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1 Year Warranty

Don't sweat it, this FiiO - Q3 MQA 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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Customer Reviews

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Manav Verma (Ludhiana)
best dac

fiio q3 mqa is best dac under 15000rs

Thank you for the review! we appreciate it.

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Aravind (Dindigul)
Very good dac/ Amp

I bought this product in usa. Thinking it would cost more here in india. But shocked to see the price here is actually 2k inr low . I wish i had found this website earlier

Thank you for your feedback! We are glad to hear that you are enjoying your FiiO Q3 MQA.

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Sathish Krishna U (Bengaluru)
Excellent Sound Quality

This device delivers crystal clear sound you will enjoy and hear sound that you never heard before

Hey Sathish, thanks a lot for your amazing review!

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Abhishek Singh (Bengaluru)
Decent portable pwerhouse

This is a beautiful DAC. It opens up the possibilities for my IEMs. I own three high end IEMs with different sound signature. Their full potential is only being realized once they are plugged into FIIO Q3 MQA. Headphone Zone ticked all the boxes starting from purchase to delivery. Everything went super smooth. Thanks to Headphone Zone for providing us with best quality products.

Hey Abhishek, thank you so much for the amazing feedback! It means a lot to us. We are so happy to hear that you are loving our products and services.

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isaac paul kalapala (Hyderabad)
Love this fiio q3 mqa

All these days i have been using my CCA C10 iem with my phones normal output but after trying this new dac Fiio Q3Mqa i experienced whole new musical world. I haven’t tried balanced output yet, in future I'm really excited to experience it . As far as now I began to explore hi res music with my fiio q3 mqa . For a couple of years i will be satisfied with this purchase. I thank headphone zone the way you packed it was really impressive ❤️❤️. Thank you.

Hey Isaac, thank you so much for the amazing feedback! It means a lot to us. We are so happy to hear that you are loving our products and services.