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FIIO KA3 Portable DAC with Balanced Headphone Amplifier ES9038Q2M 32bit 786kHz DSD512

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As with what is quite common nowadays, FiiO/Jade opted to use the proven and tested ESS Sabre ES9038Q2M DAC. A very versatile DAC chip that can be found among some of the best performing #donglemadness counterparts. On Samsung S20FE, at 40% volume, I can drive to loud volume on Sundara. I typically use around 25% volume. HD560S has 120 ohm impedance, which is highest impedance headphones I have, but HD560S is quite sensitive. Also no issue driving HD560S. And definitely no issue with Tin HiFi T3 Plus. (Note: This is using Hiby music app using USB direct mode, which is louder than Android's built-in USB output.)

As soon as i started using it ... I feel like, its the same sound not any difference ... Then i update the firmware of KA3 to 2.0 and didnt notice much .... With prolonged usage, the aluminum body of KA3 will emit mild heat which I find quite common among many Dongles. But definitely less heat than Hidizs S9 Pro or A&K PEE51. The property must be viewed to be fully appreciated. It will make a great family home and is sure to appeal to first and second time buyer alike or indeed people looking to downsize. Early viewing is advised to avoid disappointment.

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There’s another feature called low pass filter. I’m still playing around with this feature as it seems the effects are very subtle to almost undetectable to my ears. I was unable to locate an equalizer within the app which might irksome.

Entirely made of aluminum, the FiiO KA3 looks and feel much sturdier than many of its competitor. From afar, you could easily mistake the DAC for a rugged USB-Key. Also, like most USB-DAC, it is made of two parts: the body itself, working as a protective case and thermal radiator, covered on each side by gold-toned plates. Build Quality

the beach. If the arrow is parallel to or pointing away from land, the wave height is likely to be lower Added memory function for turning indicator light off; (You could switch indicator light option between Turn off(until device restart) and Turn off(always) via Android version FiiO Control APP. Turn off(until device restart):Turn off the indicator light for now and turn it on again after the device restarts; Turn off(always): Keep turning off the indicator light until the setting changes.)

The FiiO K9 was released just before the Lunar New Year, but due to schedule constraints, we weren't able to hold a launch event and didn't do much promotion. However, in fact, the K9 and K9Pro were planned together and were scheduled to be released in 2021. However, after that, there was a shortage of semiconductors, a fire at the Asahi Kasei factory, and a corona epidemic for several years. K9 and K9Pro are the same model, but some configurations are different, and the major difference is that K9Pro uses the ESS flagship DAC ES9038 at the time, and K9 uses the second flagship DAC ES9068AS. This is the same concept as the current smartphone and PC industries. Various configurations are employed to meet the needs of users of various budgets. In the price range within 3,000 yuan (60,000 Japanese yen) of FiiO K9, K9 can be said to be a very competitive product. The driving force and function are sufficient, it is well made and the material is good. It is a product worth recommending. The fiio ka3 has very good functions with the Fiio control application. You can choose the impedance and high or low gain, pass filters, volume and if you want to have the RGB off or on. To be clear, the settings are saved in the device It is a very good thing since you do not depend on always having the fiio control application at all times. It is the truth something very good, maybe in the future they will add updates and new functions in the fiio control application, (fiio told me that there will be future updates) .

Dynamic range frequencies presentation of KA3 is nothing short of amazing. Mids exhibited great texture, imaging and well rounded density, vocals remained transparent to the nature tonality as per intended, Treble very polished with natural sounding sparkle and air, it is detailed, crisp as it is smooth. Bass with great extensions and rumble, it is fast, tidy, natural and believable, Bass decays truthful to the capabilities of the paired partners. Tour house is set in formal and parkland grounds which extend to about 15 acres. There are formal gardens around the immediate house, blending to parkland grounds which are fringed and sheltered by mature trees. KA3 settings: Low impedance mode, Low gain, Sharp Roll-Off Filter, Single-ended. I cannot hear any differences in the various filters. I chose Sharp Roll-Off Filter as that is the default. Plus, on my desktop DAC (SMSL SU-8S), I'm using same or similar Linear phase filter.

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