Fiio KA17 DAC Headphone Amp

Fiio KA17 Dac & Headphone Amp. Fiio's Flagship usb dongle dac, with high performance from new dual ESS 9069Q dac chips, for clarity and detail & fully balanced THX amp for clean power.  Black finish. 

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 Fiio KA17 is packed with features for headphone audiophiles: 

• Dual new ESS 9069Q dac chips
• THX AAA 78 amp = ultra low distortion
• High power desktop mode option
• BAL 4.4mm output & SE 3.5mm out
• 10 band Parametric EQ (controlled in the app, see below)

Fiio KA17 is Fiio's first usb powered dongle dac using a THX headphone amp. The unique quality of THX amps is their combination of high power output with very low distortion. KA17 has one of the highest outputs of a dongle dac. 

The KA17 adds an innovative 'Desktop mode', providing up to double the power output, perfect for most open back and planar headphones. Connect the KA17 via usb, add a second usb cable from the secondary power input to a PD charger - and voila! Desktop mode - this mode allows the KA17 to output desktop amp levels of power! 

Outstanding performance in store - great detail and dynamic performance with IEM's as well as doing an impressive job with full size headphones. A tiny dac with impressive performance.

Fiio KA17 vs Dragonfly: If you have an old Dragonfly Black or Dragonfly Red, upgrade to the KA17 for state of the art portable dac performance in 2024.

Fiio KA17 review : Headfonia: 

A fantastic device that truly feels like an upgrade compared to the KA13 and KA5, making it the perfect addition to your portable setup. A must-have going directly onto my recommended list. 

Fiio KA17 includes: usb-c - c cable, usb-A adaptor, leatherette case 

Fiio KA17 Specs: 

• Output: SE 140mW / BAL 300mW
• Output Desktop Mode: SE 270mW / BAL 650mW
• Dac: Dual ESS 9069Q chips
• 2cm dot matrix display - bright & easy to read
• Full Featured Android app with 10 band Parametric EQ
• XMOS XU316 usb interface 
• THX AAA 78+ 8 op-amp amp
• Low / high gain
• SPDIF optical output
• SE 3.5m / BAL 4.4mm outputs
• Recommended Impedance SE 8-150 ohm / BAL 8-300 ohm
• THD: 0.0015%
• SNR: 123dB
• Output Impedance: 1.5 ohm
• 1 year warranty Fiio Canada