FiiO JadeAudio KA1 Type-C USB DAC
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FiiO JadeAudio KA1 Headphone Amps Amplifier Tiny USB DAC High Resolution 3.5mm Lossless for Smartphones/PC/Laptops/Players(Type C, Black)
The FiiO JadeAudio KA1 is a compact USB DAC headphone amplifier with a 3.5mm output. It uses an ES9281AC PRO chip, supports up to 32bit/384kHz PCM and DSD256 native, and includes MQA rendering. Weighing about 10g, it connects via USB Type-C to Android, iOS, Windows, and Mac devices. The package includes a USB Type-C to USB-A cable and an RGB status indicator. Output power is 45mW, and it comes with a 2-year warranty.
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Employed in the KA1 amplifier is the ES9281AC PRO chip, which combines USB audio interface, DAC, and amplifier into one package. When combined with the multi-layered HDI gold-plated PCB it is on, the result is lower crosstalk, higher efficiency through lower power consumption, and ultimately high quality pure sound. The KA1 dongle has been officially certified by MQA to be truly capable of MQA rendering! *The KA1 tiny usb dac includes MQA Renderer technology, which can connect to an MQA Core signal (from TIDAL streaming service, FiiO Music App or any other MQA enabled music services or media players) and complete the final unfold of an MQA file. With support up to 32bit/384kHz PCM and DSD256, you will surely be able to hear even the finest details within your music! PS: DoP mode supports up to DSD128, Native mode supports up to DSD256 (1)Output: 3.5mm headphone jack (2)Output power: 45mW (3)SNR: 114dB (4)THD+N: 0.0005% Simply and convenient to be played with your standard 3.5mm headphone jack earphones, you could be easy to get a lossless sound for listening music or playing game and so on. You would be enjoyed to connect with your smartphones playing high resolution music. Compatible with Android/iOS/Windows/Mac... Easily connect with your computer when you are playing game or on a meeting. You also could use it with your portable player/tablet and so on. You could use it when you are commuting or gaming at home or office. (1)Body dimensions: About 40x15x8mm (2)Cable length: About 70mm (3)Weight: Only 10g Two options for you, you could choose USB Type C or lightning interface to compatiable with your needs. The RGB status indicator not only features captivating looks, but also conveniently displays the current audio format and sampling rate. (1)Blue light: 48kHz or below sampling rate (2)Yellow light: Greater than 48kHz sampling rate (3)Green light: DSD (4)Magenta light: MQA rendering 1. KA1 tiny dongle*1 2. USB Type C to USB A cable*1 3. Manual*1
- [Supports high resolution sound]: KA1 headphone amps supports up to 32bit/384kHz PCM and DSD512 high-end decoding.
- [Compatible with Android/Windows]: KA1 tiny amplifier can support multi-devices, supports smartphones/portable player/tablet/computer.
- [Supports MQA 8x rendering]: KA1 portable dongle supports MQA rendering. You could get a lossless sound when you are listening music or others.
- [Lightweight but useful and powerful]: The tiny USB DAC KA1's body size is only 43x15x8mm, and it is just about 10g. It is convenient and portable for you to take it anywhere.
- [Multi-playing ways and portable]: KA1 amplifier with a USB Type-C connector, you could use it to get a high resolution sound for listening music, playing game, doing chatting, doing living when you are at home or at office.
- Model
- KA1
- Interface
- USB
- Brand Name
- FiiO
- Item Weight
- 10 g
- Mounting Type
- Plug Mount,Freestanding
- Number Of Pins
- 12
- Number Of Items
- 1
- Audio Output Mode
- Stereo, Balanced
- Compatible Devices
- Smartphones (Android or iOS), Portable players, Tablets, Computers (Windows Mac), Other devices with USB Type-C connectors
- Number Of Channels
- 2
- Included Components
- USB Type C to USB A cable*1
- Warranty Description
- 2 years
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