FiiO KA15, headphone amplifier with DAC

The FiiO KA15 is a compact and powerful audiophile-grade USB DAC (digital-to-analog converter) and headphone amplifier. With its advanced technology, it delivers the highest sound quality and allows you to customize your music playback settings. Although this device is small and lightweight, it is perfect for both home and travel, ensuring an exceptional audio experience.

10-band PEQ – individual sound customization.
Real-time energy monitoring – dynamic energy management.
Patented stationary mode – 560mW + 560mW power.
Dual CS43198 DAC chips – impeccable sound quality.
0.96 inch IPS screen – modern design with retro style.

The headphone amplifier with DAC stands out with its unique design, reminiscent of classic cassette players. This retro-inspired device not only recreates nostalgia, but also offers high performance with two Cirrus Logic CS43198 DACs. They support up to 32-bit/768kHz PCM and DSD256 file formats. This means that the KA15 can convert a digital signal into the highest quality analog sound. At the same time, impeccable transparency and detail are maintained. Its compact yet robust design ensures easy portability, so you can enjoy studio-quality sound anywhere, no matter where you are. In addition, this device has a color display that provides informative user interface control. It is a device with a unique structure of electronic components that will always help you get the best possible sound quality every day.

Wide customization options and easy operation

FiiO KA15 can act as a bridge between different devices, as it supports both USB-C and 3.5mm and 4.4mm balanced connectors. This allows this DAC amplifier to be used with a variety of headphones, and with the FiiO Control app, you can fine-tune the sound settings and change the equalizer parameters to suit your individual needs. The app also allows you to change the color of the screen theme, channel balance, and choose from two volume modes: fast 60-step or 120-step fine adjustment. All this ensures maximum flexibility and convenience, allowing users to adapt the device to their taste and situation.

Powerful performance and efficient energy management

The KA15 offers up to 560mW of power through a 4.4mm balanced connector, ensuring the highest quality sound even with headphones that require more power. Its “Desktop Mode” function allows the use of an external power source, which helps reduce battery consumption of the connected device and increases the operating time of the KA15 itself. In addition, the device uses real-time power management, which monitors voltage and current consumption and adapts to the current audio playback mode, saving energy and extending battery life. A small, compact, but incredibly functional device for anyone who loves good sound. This is a great choice for comfortable use every day.

Reproducible frequencies (Hz) 20 Hz - 50 kHz
Balanced headphone output
DAC Chip CS43198*2
Power (mW@16Ω) 290 mW
Power (mW@32Ω) 180 mW
Power (mW@300Ω) 19 mW
Power, Balanced Out (mW@300Ω) 510 mW
Power, Balanced Out (mW@32Ω) 560 mW
Power, Balanced Out (mW@16Ω) 78 mW
Weight, g 21 g.