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FiiO KA17 Portable DAC & Wired Headphone Package Builder

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Key Features

  • Upgrade your portable listening experience
  • The KA17, featuring dual ES9069Q DACs and THX AAA 78+ amplifier, in one of two colours
  • Select a pair of wired headphones from brands like Sennheiser, Grado, Beyerdynamic and more
  • Can't find the bundle you want? Call 01706 878444 and we'll make the perfect package for you!
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FiiO KA17 Portable DAC & Wired Headphone Package Builder Overview

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The FiiO KA17 Portable DAC and Wired Headphone Package Builder offers outstanding value for money and is a great way to introduce yourself to superior audio quality, whether at home or on the go. With it, you'll get the FiiO KA17 DAC and Headphone Amplifier in one of two available colours, featuring dual ES9069Q DACs for pristine audio and the THX AAA 78+ amplifier for balanced sound. Additionally, the XMOS XU316 chip ensures stable, high-resolution audio up to 768kHz/32bit, and MQA decoding. Choose your wired headphones from a selection of brands like Sennheiser, Beyerdynamic, Audio-Technica, and Grado. This bundle offers accumulative discounts, saving you time and money while upgrading your portable audio experience.

Product Ref: 302472

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Enhanced Power and Performance

The KA17 introduces a desktop mode that optimises its DAC, amplifier power supply, and output, unleashing the full potential of your music with greater power. This mode builds on FiiO's history of combining portability with desktop-grade performance, offering an unmatched listening experience at its price point.

Dual Flagship DACs for Superior Sound

Featuring two ES9069Q DACs with HyperStream technology, the KA17 delivers an exceptionally pure audio background. These DACs are designed for lower power consumption and reduced digital noise, ensuring your music is reproduced with clarity and depth, making every listening session a truly immersive experience.

Advanced PEQ for Tailored Sound

With the XMOS XU316 chip, the KA17 offers a ten-level highly precise PEQ, allowing for detailed customisation of frequency bands. This means you can fine-tune your audio experience to match your preferences, ensuring your music sounds the way you want it to, with the precision of a professional audio setup.

THX AAA 78+ Amp: Power Meets Fidelity

The KA17 uses the THX AAA 78+ amplifier, known for its detailed and realistic sound reproduction. This amp configuration allows for a more robust power output while maintaining the clarity and detail in your music.

Comprehensive Power Supply Design

The KA17 mirrors the design principles found in desktop amplifiers, using a three-stage 10-rail power supply. This provides an uninterrupted power supply to each part of the audio circuit for optimum performance.

Intuitive Control and Connectivity

The 0.91-inch dot matrix display offers intuitive control over the KA17's various settings, while dual USB Type-C ports ensure higher output performance, with one port for data and power and another dedicated to an external power supply.

Features

  • Dual ES9069 DACs ensure excellent audio clarity at this price point
  • XMOS XU316 chip for full MQA decoding and high-resolution audio
  • 650mW balanced output for powerful, detailed sound
  • Desktop mode optimises performance for home listening
  • Ten-level PEQ for customisable sound
  • Realistic, reliable audio output with THX AAA 78+ amplifier
  • Separate digital and analogue circuit boards for cleaner sound
  • Three-stage power supply mirrors desktop amp principles
  • 0.91-inch dot matrix display for intuitive control
  • Dual USB Type-C ports isolate connectivity and independent power

Specifications

General

Name/Model KA17
Hardware solutions DAC: ES9069Q*2, USB decoding: XMOS XU316*1
Colour Black/Blue
Volume control Physical buttons
Weight About 33.5g
Dimensions About 64 x 27.7 x 12.7mm
Driver-free mode (switch mode) Supported
Desktop mode Supported
MQA Supported MQA full decoding
Channel balance ?0.2dB
Gain level L/H
Status display Transfer format

Volume level

Gain level

USB mode

Sampling rate, etc.
Display 0.91-inch OLED display
Firmware upgrade Supports upgrade through USB
Max supported sampling rate PCM: Supported up to 768kHz/32bit

DSD: Supported up to SD512 (Native), DOP256

SPDIF: Supported up to 96kHz/24bit
Recommended impedance PO: 8 150Ω

BAL: 8 300Ω

Buttons and Ports

Buttons Multifunction button

Volume up/down
USB Type-C USB2.0 (power supply/data transfer)

USB Type-C POWER IN (orange, powering)
Headphone output Standard 3.5mm port (PO/coaxial out shared)
BAL output Standard 4.4mm port
Toggle switch Desktop mode switch

Power Supply

Power supply DC 5V ≥1A

Audio Parameters - Headphone Output - Desktop mode: High Gain

Output power L+R≥320mW+320mW (16Ω, THD+N < 1%)

L+R≥270mW+270mW (32Ω, THD+N < 1%)

L+R≥30mW +30mW (300Ω, THD+N < 1%)
THD+N & Noise < 0.0015% (1kHz/-15dB@32Ω)
Frequency response 20Hz–50kHz: damping < 0.5dB

20Hz–20kHz: damping < 0.1dB
Output impedance < 1Ω
Crosstalk ≥75dB
Output amplitude 3Vrms
SNR ≥123dB (A-weighted)
Noise floor < 2.1uV (A-weighted)

Audio Parameters - BAL Headphone Output - Desktop mode: High Gain

Output power L+R≥460mW+460mW (16Ω, THD+N < 1%)

L+R≥650mW+650mW (32Ω, THD+N < 1%)

L+R≥90mW+90mW (300Ω, THD+N < 1%)
THD+N & Noise < 0.0004% (1kHz/-8dB@32Ω)
Frequency response 20Hz–50kHz: damping < 0.1dB

20Hz–20kHz: damping < 0.1dB
Output impedance < 1.5Ω
Crosstalk ≥114dB
Output amplitude 4.5Vrms
SNR ≥126dB (A-weighted)
Noise floor < 2.2uV (A-weighted)

Audio Parameters - Headphone Output - Non-Desktop mode: High Gain

Output power L+R≥110mW+110mW (16Ω, THD+N < 1%)

L+R≥140mW+140mW (32Ω, THD+N < 1%)

L+R≥20mW+20mW (300Ω, THD+N < 1%)
THD+N & Noise < 0.0015% (1kHz/-10dB@32Ω)
Frequency response 20Hz–50kHz: damping < 0.5dB

20Hz–20kHz: damping < 0.1dB
Output impedance < 1Ω
Crosstalk ≥80dB
Output amplitude 2Vrms
SNR ≥120dB (A-weighted)
Noise floor < 2.0uV (A-weighted)

Audio Parameters - BAL Headphone Output - Non-Desktop mode: High Gain

Output power L+R≥150mW+150mW (16Ω, THD+N < 1%)

L+R≥300mW+300mW (32Ω, THD+N < 1%)

L+R≥30mW+30mW (300Ω, THD+N < 1%)
THD+N & Noise < 0.0005% (1kHz/-3.5dB@32Ω)
Frequency response 20Hz–50kHz: damping < 0.5dB

20Hz–20kHz: damping < 0.1dB
Output impedance < 1.5Ω
Crosstalk ≥110dB
Output amplitude 3Vrms
SNR ≥120dB (A-weighted)
Noise floor < 2.2uV (A-weighted)

Product Code

Product code FIIOKA17-BLACK

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