[FiiO]

After nearly two years, the KA dongle series finally has its highest-end model, that is the KA5. During these times, we never ceased to carve the overall performance of the KA5 in terms of hardware configurations, parameters and indicators, as well as functions.



Among the USB dongles on the market in terms of cost performance, the KA5 nearly achieved the ultimate. At the same price range, the KA5 has more excellent configurations. While with the same configurations, the KA5 has a lower price. It is a truly high-end portable DAC/Amp with high cost performance.

High-end configurations from inside out

As a high-end compact DAC/Amp, the KA5 is serious enough. From the configuration, it applies two flagship CS43198 DAC from Cirrus Logic, which supports up to 32bit/768kHz and DSD256 decoding. For better audio performance, the KA5 utilizes a 6-layer immersion-gold PCB as well as high-performance ultra-low noise op amps for powerful, robust sound.

From the configuration design, the aggressive lines of the KA5 give it a bold look, while the carefully designed texture makes it a joy to handle. The dual outputs on the right side hint at its powerful capabilities.

Easy to use with versatile functions

We focus on configurations as well as comprehensive user experience. The KA5 supports high and low gain, 5 filters, left and right channel balance adjustments, screen rotation and other rich functions, so users can choose the proper settings according to different earbuds and usage habits. Also, the settings can be adjusted through the FiiO Control app.

What's more, the 3.5mm output supports SPDIF output. After enabling the SPDIF output in the settings menu, the USB audio signals can be converted to SPDIF signals. Connect the KA5 to a higher-end external decoder to set up a better audio system.

With the UAC 1.0 mode, you can connect the KA5 to the Switch and other various devices, allowing you to experience rich and detailed sound effects that make your gaming sessions much more immersive.





The KA5 features a detachable cable design, which allows you to switch between the included custom Type-C and Lightning OTG adapter cables – saving you from having to separately buy cables to freely switch between listening devices.

Key features of the KA5 include:

-- Multifunctional local OS

-- OLED display

-- Dual CS43198 DACs

-- Dual 8261 amps

-- PCM 768kHz/32bit

-- DSD256

-- 3.5+4.4 dual outputs

-- App connectivity



*The KA5 is available on our AliExpress Official Store. Click the link below to take it home right away.

https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256805161005424.html



Best regards,

Guangzhou FiiO Electronics Technology Co., Ltd.

 

[FiiO]

FiiO Portable DAC and Headphone Amplifier KA5 is on its way to the market! Wait 3 more days.

We always follow the principle of user orientation, attaching great importance to user experience. The excellent user experience of the KA5 is the best of the KA series.

The KA5 is equipped with an OLED display and a multifunctional local OS, where you can see details about the music format and sampling rate of the currently playing song, as well as the volume, gain and filter levels, etc. Also, we can control the KA5 with a combination of buttons.

If you are playing your phone while listening to music through the KA5, you can also control the KA5 via the FiiO Control app, adjusting gain, filter and other functions on the app. The KA5 supports 2 operating modes, so that you can make the most suitable control in different scenarios.

 

[NAD Fi]

I am in the market for a non-ess dongle, hopefully reviews will be positive.

 

[ClieOS]

Should get mine in a week or so.

 

[FiiO]

FiiO Portable DAC and Headphone Amplifier KA5 is on its way to the market! Wait two more days.

As the advanced high-end USB dongle among the KA series, the KA1 has everything inside its compact body. We spared no expense to adopt the 6-layer immersion-gold PCB, two CS43198 DACs, as well as two high-performance ultra-low HiFi noise op amps SGM8261, supporting up to 32bit/768kHz and DSD256, capable of decoding varieties of sound sources.

The generous configurations and materials work for better performance, helping to handle your earphones with ease.

 

[flyte3333]

@FiiO parametric EQ? How many bands?

 

[Atek2019]

price ?

 

[Surdzo]

price ?

130 usd ali express

 

[FiiO]

FiiO Portable DAC and Headphone Amplifier KA5 is on its way to the market! Wait just one day.

The advanced portable DAC/Amp KA5 finally comes! This time, it comes with strong performance at an affordable price. Simply put, the KA5 is a DAC/Amp with high-end position and high cost performance.

 

[FiiO]

@FiiO parametric EQ? How many bands?

Dear friend,

No EQ support in KA5. But it supports 5 filters selection.

Best regards

 

[flyte3333]

Dear friend,

No EQ support in KA5. But it supports 5 filters selection.

Best regards

Ok - we need more products with parametric EQ built-in - like Qudelix 5K

Please make this priority

EQ is more important than different fitlers - bigger change in sound quality.

 

[ClieOS]

Ok - we need more products with parametric EQ built-in - like Qudelix 5K

Please make this priority

EQ is more important than different fitlers - bigger change in sound quality.

To build PEQ onto a device required a fairly powerful processor-like chip, i.e. Qudelix and FiiO own BTR7 do this via their Qualcomm 5xxx SoC. Given KA5 as an USB dongle that doesn't (and in fact no need to) have a SoC, you are asking the impossible. Filters on the other hand are build into the DAC chip (by the DAC chip manufacturer) and just needs a simple controller or app to activate. They are not the same thing.

 

[flyte3333]

To build PEQ onto a device required a fairly powerful processor-like chip, i.e. Qudelix and FiiO own BTR7 do this via their Qualcomm 5xxx SoC. Given KA5 as an USB dongle that doesn't (and in fact no need to) have a SoC, you are asking the impossible. Filters on the other hand are build into the DAC chip (by the DAC chip manufacturer) and just needs a simple controller or app to activate. They are not the same thing.

Of course they are not the same thing - where did I say they were the same ?

Advertising filters is nice but does not impact SQ anywhere near as much as EQ.

And who is asking for KA5 to do PEQ?

Did you read what I wrote after FiiO already replied ?

I wrote: "Ok - we need more products with parametric EQ built-in"

This is clearly not in reference to KA5....

 

[ClieOS]

@FiiO parametric EQ? How many bands?

....
And who is asking for KA5 to do PEQ?
....

You are fully correct, please accept my apology. I completely mistaken that previous poster with a very similar username as you. Oh my poor eyesight.

 

[stormwrx]

@FiiO, can you skip tracks using the volume buttons? Will that function work while connected to an iPhone? Thank you.