FiiO KA5 headphone amplifier

CHF 165.00 incl. VAT

The headphone amplifier that makes your mobile sound better. With the KA5, manufacturer FiiO is launching a portable digital-to-analog converter and headphone amplifier whose aesthetics promise great things. A statement that doesn't disappoint under the hood either!
Despite its handy dimensions, the deviceconceals two built-in DAC chips (Dual Cirrus Logic CS43198) for excellent high-res decoding in a class of its own. A chipset that has made a name for itself thanks to its high efficiency and ability to cover a particularly broad sound spectrum. With up to 768 kHz/32 bit PCM and DSD256, you can enjoy razor-sharp sound on the way to work or at home while gaming!
In addition, the KA5 gives you plenty of options to experience and adjust your favorite songs to your taste: whether high or low gain or five digital filters to choose from - you decide what you want to hear and how.

Packaging | Contents | Material

Package contents

USB-C direct, Lightning iPhone adapter, USB-C to USB-A cable, USB-C to USB-C (OTG) cable

Technical details

Output connection

3.5mm headphone output, 4.4mm headphone output

Input connection

USB-C (female) for data processing

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DAC

2x Cirrus Logic CS43198, DSD: 64/128/256, PCM: up to 768 kHz/32Bit

  • compact USB DAC (dongle) with headphone amplifier
  • for connecting devices with USB-C, USB-A or Lightning
  • USB-C input
  • 3.5mm + 4.4mm headphone output
  • S/PDIF output (3.5mm)
  • 2x Cirrus Logic CS43198
  • no own power supply (draws power from the source)
  • Compatible with:
    • Smartphones and tablets (USB-C-C without further adapter)
    • iOS devices with Lightning adapter (USB-C-Lightning without further adapter)
    • Notebooks and PCs with USB-C or USB-A (USB-C to USB-A adapter included)

    Inputs/Outputs:

    • USB-C (Female) for data connection
    • 3.5mm Headphone Output Unbalanced
    • 4.4mm headphone output Balanced
    • S/PDIF Out (combo jack on the 3.5mm output / max. 192 kHz/32 bit)

    Power Unbalanced (3.5mm)

    • ≥122mW+122mW (L+R, 32 Ohm)
    • THD+N < 1%
    • Ausgangsimpedanz: <0.3 Ohm

    Power Balanced (4.4mm)

    • ≥265mW+265mW (L+R, 32 Ohm)
    • THD+N < 1%
    • Ausgangsimpedanz: <0.35 Ohm

    DAC / Bitrates:

    • 2x Cirrus Logic CS43198
    • PCM: up to 768 kHz/32 bit
    • DSD: DSD64/128/256

    Physical operation:

    • Volume +/-
    • Menu key

    More details:

    • OLED display (display of volume and current bit rate)
    • Dimensions: 56.3 x 22 x 12 mm
    • Weight: approx. 19 gram

    Scope of delivery:

    • FiiO KA5
    • USB-C to USB-C OTG cable / approx. 10cm (for connection to smartphones, tablets)
    • USB-C to Lightning OTG cable approx. 10cm (for connection to iPhone, iPad)
    • Adapter USB-C female to USB-A male (for connection to computer)
    • Documentation