Fiio KA17 Audio Amplifier

FiiO KA17 Portable DAC & Headphone Amplifier: Desktop Power in Your Pocket

Unleash the full potential of your headphones and elevate your listening to a professional studio level with the FiiO KA17 Portable DAC and Amplifier. Engineered for the discerning audiophile, the KA17 bridges the gap between portable convenience and uncompromising desktop-class performance. It transforms the standard audio output from your smartphone, laptop, or tablet into a breathtakingly clear, powerful, and immersive soundstage, allowing you to experience your music, movies, and games as the creators intended.

Key Benefits & Features:

At the heart of the FiiO KA17´s exceptional audio prowess is its sophisticated internal architecture. The device features a premium dual DAC setup with two ESS ES9069Q chips, ensuring a bit-perfect, crystal-clear conversion of your digital files into pristine analog sound. This flagship-level conversion delivers an expansive soundstage with phenomenal separation and detail retrieval, bringing new life to every track.

Powering this sonic clarity is the formidable THX AAA 78+ headphone amplifier. Renowned for its incredibly low distortion and neutral sound signature, this amplifier provides a clean, potent signal capable of driving a wide variety of headphones. For those with demanding, high-impedance headphones, the KA17 includes a revolutionary "D-Mode". With a simple flick of a switch, you can engage this desktop mode, which utilizes an independent power supply to unleash the amplifier´s maximum output potential, delivering a staggering 650 mW + 650 mW of power through its balanced output.

Take complete command of your sound without ever touching your source device. The FiiO KA17 is equipped with a crisp 0.91-inch OLED dot matrix display that provides at-a-glance information about volume, gain, and sample rate. Dive deeper with the onboard 10-band Parametric EQ (PEQ), allowing you to meticulously sculpt the sound signature to your precise personal taste or to compensate for your headphones´ unique characteristics—all directly on the device.

Despite its immense power, the KA17 remains remarkably portable. Weighing just 33.5 grams and featuring a sleek, robust chassis, it’s designed to be your constant audio companion. It supports both standard single-ended headphones via its Jack 3.5mm output and high-performance balanced headphones through its 4.4mm output, offering superior versatility for your entire headphone collection.

About the FiiO KA17

The FiiO KA17 integrates a dual DAC design featuring two ESS ES9069Q chips, paired with the powerful THX AAA 78+ balanced amplifier. This combination is capable of delivering up to an immense 650 mW + 650 mW at 32 Ω in its balanced desktop mode. Its ultralight 33.5 g body measures a compact 64 × 27.7 × 12.7 mm, making it an ideal travel partner. It supports an extensive range of high-resolution Audio formats, including PCM up to 768 kHz/32 bit, native DSD512, and full MQA decoding for master-quality streaming. The integrated 0.91″ OLED screen and advanced 10-band PEQ provide comprehensive onboard control, freeing you from reliance on external apps or software.

Technical Specifications:

* DAC: Dual ESS ES9069Q
* Amplifier: THX AAA 78+
* Max Output Power (Balanced): ≥650mW+650mW (32Ω, THD+N＜1%, Desktop Mode)
* Display: 0.91-inch OLED Dot Matrix
* Equalizer: 10-Band Parametric EQ (PEQ)
* Audio Format Support: PCM 768kHz/32bit, DSD512 (Native), MQA (Full Decoder)
* Output Ports: 3.5mm Single-Ended, 4.4mm Balanced
* Weight: Approx. 33.5 g
* Dimensions: Approx. 64 × 27.7 × 12.7 mm