FiiO KA13 Portable DAC and Headphone Amplifier

Highlights:

• Desktop-quality amplification yet portable
• High-performance dual CS43131 DAC chips
• Powerful dual 8262 OPAmps
• Supports PCM 32-bit/384kHz and native DSD256 audio signals
• Dual headphone outputs (3.5mm+4.4mm)
• Physical volume buttons
• Detachable Type-C connection cable
• Support for FiiO applications
• Support for digital SPDIF output
• Customizable ambient illuminated display window

Top-of-the-line portable USB DAC and amplifier

Desktop mode has been continuously refined with the release of various products such as the portable yet desktop-ready M17, Q7, M15S, Q15 and KA13. And now the perfected Desktop mode has made its way to the FiiO KA17. The FiiO KA17 features a dedicated Desktop mode that is activated via a dedicated D.Mode switch. When you activate Desktop mode, the FiiO KA17 will automatically adjust the DAC, amplifier power supply and amplifier output power to fully exploit their potential with a higher output power.

.

Desktop-quality amplifier chipset

FiiO has equipped the brand new KA13 with a desktop-class mini amplifier. The portable DAC features two 8262 high-power OPAMPs that produce a solid output boost of up to 550mW, which can effortlessly drive most IEMs and even some power-hungry headphones.

First-class performance with premium dual DAC arrangement

.

Two headphone outputs

The FiiO x Jade Audio KA13 offers you two output options: it supports both unbalanced and balanced headphone connections with 3.5mm and 4.4mm headphone jacks respectively. The 3.5mm output also offers a coaxial SPDIF output.

.

Exclusive construction

The FiiO x Jade Audio KA13 has an exquisite construction and finish. The device looks spectacular with a high-quality metal casing and a glass window. RGB lighting is visible through this glass window, which can be customized via the FiiO Control Media application.

.

Integration of the FiiO Control application

The FiiO x Jade Audio KA13 is fully integrated with the FiiO Control application available on smartphones. Users can easily adjust various settings such as audio filters, gain levels, ambient lighting, etc.

Technical data

• DAC chip: Dual CS43131
• Operational amplifier: Dual SGM8262
• Dimensions: 56.3 x 22 x 10.5 mm
• Weight: 18.5 g
• Supported audio formats: up to 384 kHz/32 bit, DSD256
• USB port: Type-C USB 2.0
• Connectors: 3.5 mm (single-ended), 4.4 mm (balanced), 3.5 mm coaxial output
• Output power (single-ended): L+R ≥170 mW +170 mW (32 Ω/THD+N<1%)
• Output power (balanced): L+R ≥ 550 mW + 550 mW (32 Ω/THD+N91%)
• SNR (single-ended): ≥123 dB (32 Ω/A-weighted)
• SNR (balanced): ≥ 122 dB (32 Ω/A-weighted)
• Noise floor: PO<1.7μV (A-weighted); BAL<3.1 μV (A-weighted)
• Output impedance (single-ended): <1.7 Ω (32 Ω load)
• Output impedance (balanced): <1.8 Ω (32 Ω load)
• THD+N (single-ended): <0.0005% (32 Ω)
• THD+N (balanced): <0.0005% (32 Ω)