[agobe]

When will Fiio Control v2.8 be available in the Play Store? It's still on v2.6.

The 2.8 apk can be downloaded here: https://forum.fiio.com/note/showNoteContent.do?id=202105071628040377809&tid=17

 

[agobe]

I returned my KA3 due to what I now know is interference/EMI (loud pops and cracks) when using with my phone and got a replacement, but nothing changed. The unit seems to handle interference very poorly (I imagine 2g signal particularly). I also own a Topping NX4DSD which doesn't suffer from this at all (perhaps because it isn't powered by the USB). When using the phone in Airplane mode (which isn't ideal) there are no cracks/pops, but this isn't a long term solution, especially if you stream audio. Some Android 12 users with certain carriers can now disable 2g signal in the Android settings, but I'm unable to confirm if this will work. I have a Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ with Android 12 on Three, but don't have access to that option unfortunately. Another potential solution is a cable ferrite. I haven't experienced interference to this extent on any other USB DAC, it really is that bad... Furthermore, the haphazard rollout of firmware and app updates (with apparent jumbled settings) just makes everything feel rushed, and if reflected in Fiio's hardware production, leaves me with little confidence in that too. Yes it sounds good when it works, but 'when it works' isn't often enough.

 

[Ichos]

I haven't experienced any kind of interference with Redmi note 9 pro 4g , not the slightest audible hiss.

 

[FiiO Kang]

I returned my KA3 due to what I now know is interference/EMI (loud pops and cracks) when using with my phone and got a replacement, but nothing changed. The unit seems to handle interference very poorly (I imagine 2g signal particularly). I also own a Topping NX4DSD which doesn't suffer from this at all (perhaps because it isn't powered by the USB). When using the phone in Airplane mode (which isn't ideal) there are no cracks/pops, but this isn't a long term solution, especially if you stream audio. Some Android 12 users with certain carriers can now disable 2g signal in the Android settings, but I'm unable to confirm if this will work. I have a Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ with Android 12 on Three, but don't have access to that option unfortunately. Another potential solution is a cable ferrite. I haven't experienced interference to this extent on any other USB DAC, it really is that bad... Furthermore, the haphazard rollout of firmware and app updates (with apparent jumbled settings) just makes everything feel rushed, and if reflected in Fiio's hardware production, leaves me with little confidence in that too. Yes it sounds good when it works, but 'when it works' isn't often enough.

In our test, there is no obvious RF interference problem, Did anyone else have a similar problem?

 

[RuFrost]

Do you have a 3000 series nvidia gpu? I know, weird question :'D

GeForce GT540m. Another one do not remember

 

[agobe]

In our test, there is no obvious RF interference problem, Did anyone else have a similar problem?

Have a look on Amazon. A number of reviews report identical sounds - though they probably haven't identified the source. I seem to only get this when the signal drops to 2g, as alluded to above.

 

[andjayik]

i had a couple of pops as well. Returning mine. i have a dongle CX31993 and between the two i do not hear a great differance for a unit that cost $100 more.

 

[BenF]

The 2.8 apk can be downloaded here: https://forum.fiio.com/note/showNoteContent.do?id=202105071628040377809&tid=17

@FiiO and @FiiO Kang - most FIIO buyers do not read Head-Fi - why isn't FIIO updating the Play Store anymore?

 

[FiiO Kang]

@FiiO and @FiiO Kang - most FIIO buyers do not read Head-Fi - why isn't FIIO updating the Play Store anymore?

I'm sorry! We have arranged to release it on Play store. But it's still under review. It should be soon.

 

[VishnuKare]

I'm sorry! We have arranged to release it on Play store. But it's still under review. It should be soon.

@FiiO and @FiiO Kang, I am having issues with FiiO KA3 on my windows 10 PC not playing DSD files with foobar, I tried the steps mentioned here https://www.fiio.com/newsinfo/130090.html for K3, but the same are not working for KA3. Do you have any guide with the latest instructions?

And one more issue is with the sound being chopped of every few seconds on windows. This issue is not there on Android phone, so I'm guessing the issue is with the KA3 drivers on windows. Eventhough KA3 seems to be good on paper, the software is a big let down as the Fiio control app on android is messed up and the drivers on windows PC are messed up.

 

[FiiO]

@FiiO and @FiiO Kang, I am having issues with FiiO KA3 on my windows 10 PC not playing DSD files with foobar, I tried the steps mentioned here https://www.fiio.com/newsinfo/130090.html for K3, but the same are not working for KA3. Do you have any guide with the latest instructions?

And one more issue is with the sound being chopped of every few seconds on windows. This issue is not there on Android phone, so I'm guessing the issue is with the KA3 drivers on windows. Eventhough KA3 seems to be good on paper, the software is a big let down as the Fiio control app on android is messed up and the drivers on windows PC are messed up.

Dear friend,
1. Are you using the same foobar version in the link you mentioned as well? If not, please use the same version and follow the instruction to check again. This instruction have the pictures for you as well: https://forum.fiio.com/note/showNoteContent.do?id=202105281106126083841
2. Please try to turn off the hardware mute switch function via the FiiO Control app; (The device is embedded with a hardware mute switch, which can mute the impulsive sound that occurs when switching between tracks of different sampling rates. However, when the mute switch functions,it will also make a slight pop sound. You may choose to enable or disable it according to your preference.)
Does the issue still remain?

 

[VishnuKare]

Dear friend,
1. Are you using the same foobar version in the link you mentioned as well? If not, please use the same version and follow the instruction to check again. This instruction have the pictures for you as well: https://forum.fiio.com/note/showNoteContent.do?id=202105281106126083841
2. Please try to turn off the hardware mute switch function via the FiiO Control app; (The device is embedded with a hardware mute switch, which can mute the impulsive sound that occurs when switching between tracks of different sampling rates. However, when the mute switch functions,it will also make a slight pop sound. You may choose to enable or disable it according to your preference.)
Does the issue still remain?

The issue still persists.
I followed the instructions mentioned as is and when I play a file in foobar 1.3.8, I am getting the Playback error "Unreocoverable playback error: The process receiving data or sending data has terminated".
Hardware mute switch function is turned off.

 

[FiiO]

The issue still persists.
I followed the instructions mentioned as is and when I play a file in foobar 1.3.8, I am getting the Playback error "Unreocoverable playback error: The process receiving data or sending data has terminated".
Hardware mute switch function is turned off.

Sorry I forgot to remind you about this step. In step 5-2, you would need to select the ASIO driver to FiiO KA3 USB Audio Device.

If all the other setting is correct, please try to switch this option and check again.
Best regards

 

[VishnuKare]

Sorry I forgot to remind you about this step. In step 5-2, you would need to select the ASIO driver to FiiO KA3 USB Audio Device.



If all the other setting is correct, please try to switch this option and check again.
Best regards

I maintained all the settings as instructed. The DSD plays for few seconds and stops with the playback error popup - “Unrecoverable playback error: The process receiving or sending data has terminated”

 

[civciv]

I returned my KA3 due to what I now know is interference/EMI (loud pops and cracks) when using with my phone and got a replacement, but nothing changed. The unit seems to handle interference very poorly (I imagine 2g signal particularly). I also own a Topping NX4DSD which doesn't suffer from this at all (perhaps because it isn't powered by the USB). When using the phone in Airplane mode (which isn't ideal) there are no cracks/pops, but this isn't a long term solution, especially if you stream audio. Some Android 12 users with certain carriers can now disable 2g signal in the Android settings, but I'm unable to confirm if this will work. I have a Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ with Android 12 on Three, but don't have access to that option unfortunately. Another potential solution is a cable ferrite. I haven't experienced interference to this extent on any other USB DAC, it really is that bad... Furthermore, the haphazard rollout of firmware and app updates (with apparent jumbled settings) just makes everything feel rushed, and if reflected in Fiio's hardware production, leaves me with little confidence in that too. Yes it sounds good when it works, but 'when it works' isn't often enough.

It's the phone. I have got S10+ and when I use the phone with my KA3 or Hidizs S9 Pro, I hear pops and cracks randomly with both of them. When l connect them to my Tab S7, all the noises disappear.