--- product_id: 439644978 title: "JadeAudio KA1 Headphone Amps Amplifier Tiny USB DAC High Resolution 3.5mm Lossless for Smartphones/PC/Laptops/Players(Type C, Black)" brand: "fiio" price: "β‚±10469" currency: PHP in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 category: "Fii O" url: https://www.desertcart.ph/products/439644978-jadeaudio-ka1-headphone-amps-amplifier-tiny-usb-dac-high-resolution store_origin: PH region: Philippines --- # 32bit/384kHz Hi-Res PCM & DSD512 RGB bitrate indicator USB Type-C plug & play JadeAudio KA1 Headphone Amps Amplifier Tiny USB DAC High Resolution 3.5mm Lossless for Smartphones/PC/Laptops/Players(Type C, Black) **Brand:** fiio **Price:** β‚±10469 **Availability:** βœ… In Stock ## Summary > 🎢 Tiny DAC, Massive Sound β€” Elevate Your Audio Game Everywhere! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** JadeAudio KA1 Headphone Amps Amplifier Tiny USB DAC High Resolution 3.5mm Lossless for Smartphones/PC/Laptops/Players(Type C, Black) by fiio - **How much does it cost?** β‚±10469 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.ph](https://www.desertcart.ph/products/439644978-jadeaudio-ka1-headphone-amps-amplifier-tiny-usb-dac-high-resolution) ## Best For - fiio enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted fiio brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - β€’ **Full MQA 16x Rendering:** Unlock the full potential of Master Quality Authenticated streams for true lossless audio. - β€’ **Instant Visual Feedback:** Built-in RGB indicator shows active bitrate, so you always know your sound quality status. - β€’ **Audiophile-grade Clarity:** Experience pristine 32bit/384kHz PCM and DSD512 decoding for studio-quality sound anywhere. - β€’ **Ultra-Compact Powerhouse:** Weighing just 10g and sized 43x15x8mm, it’s the ultimate portable DAC/amp for on-the-go pros. - β€’ **Seamless Multi-Device Compatibility:** Effortlessly connect with smartphones, PCs, tablets, and portable players via USB Type-C. ## Overview The FiiO KA1 is a sleek, ultra-portable USB DAC and headphone amplifier supporting high-resolution audio up to 32bit/384kHz PCM and DSD512. Featuring full 16x MQA decoding, a USB Type-C interface, and an intuitive RGB bitrate indicator, it delivers audiophile-grade sound quality across smartphones, PCs, and portable players. Weighing only 10 grams, it’s designed for professionals and music lovers seeking premium, lossless audio on the move. ## Description Product Description True High-Resolution Performance With Premium ESS Sabre DAC Chip Full 16x MQA Rendering With the FiiO KA1 you get full 16x MQA (Master Quality Authenticated) MQA signal decoding. The KA1 fully unfolds the Hi-Res MQA streams with full 16x unfolding, allowing the listener to enjoy the MQA streams to their full potential. In-Built RGB Indicator FiiO KA1 has an in-built RGB indicator that glows in different colours based on the active bitrate. It conveniently displays the current audio format and sampling rate without the need of even open up the source device. Sleek & Elegant FiiO KA1 is an ultra-compact USB DAC/AMP that has one of the sleekest form factors you would see in a Portable USB DAC/AMP. It packs everything, the USB Interface, Decoding architecture, and Headphone Amplifier inside a sleek device of just 40x15x8mm. High-Purity Cable FiiO KA1 is available in both the Lightning Connector variants for Apple iOS devices and Type-C Variant for Android and other devices. The device has a non-detachable cable design and features a high-purity silver-plated monocrystalline copper cable for ultimate performance.toopen FiiO KA1 Lightning version in Black FiiO KA1 USB-C version in Black FiiO KA1 Lightning version in Green FiiO KA1 USB-C version in Green Review: Excellent sound - I bought this because my expensive XPS laptop I bought for mostly music production has awful software which ruins the headphone port sound (thanks Dell)... But am I glad they screwed it up... This Dac is tiny and has superb sound .. Asio Drivers worked first time with no fuss. It's as good as my Focusrite audio interface phones output. Great value for money. Review: Instant improvement in sound quality - I have a vintage hi-fi that I want to use with Spotify, and I have a PC with a cheap sound card that I want to use with headphones. In both cases, it's child's play. I plugged the headphones into the KA1 and then plugged the KA1 into the PC. Linux recognised it immediately. KDE's sound widget offered it to me as a new audio device. I clicked on it and Spotify played through it straight away. It could hardly be easier. Downstairs in the lounge, I plugged the hi-fi into the KA1 via a phono-to-3.5mm cable, plugged the KA1 into an old Android phone, and ran Spotify, which played through the KA1 immediately. So what's the sound quality like? Even with Spotify, which uses lossy compression, the KA1 is a striking improvement over the PC's sound card or the phone's built-in DAC. I had no idea these old Bose QuietComfort 25s could sound so good. I hear musical details I'd never noticed before. Extended bass is effortless and yet well controlled. Treble is clear but never harsh. Now I want to buy some better cans to do the KA1 justice. :-) Through the hi-fi, the sound is detailed, open and spacious. The KA1 runs slightly warm -- a little below blood temperature. It won't be a problem on a laptop, but it might eat up battery power on a phone. If possible, you might want to think about a powered USB hub. ## Features - [Supports high resolution sound]: KA1 headphone amps supports up to 32bit/384kHz PCM and DSD512 high-end decoding. - [Compatible with Android/Windows]: KA1 tiny amplifier can support multi-devices, supports smartphones/portable player/tablet/computer. - [Supports MQA 8x rendering]: KA1 portable dongle supports MQA rendering. You could get a lossless sound when you are listening music or others. - [Lightweight but useful and powerful]: The tiny USB DAC KA1's body size is only 43x15x8mm, and it is just about 10g. It is convenient and portable for you to take it anywhere. - [Multi-playing ways and portable]: KA1 amplifier with a USB Type-C connector, you could use it to get a high resolution sound for listening music, playing game, doing chatting, doing living when you are at home or at office. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B09VSVH9F3 | | Best Sellers Rank | 192 in Headphone Amplifiers | | Brand | FiiO | | Compatible Devices | Smartphones (Android or iOS), Portable players, Tablets, Computers (Windows Mac), Other devices with USB Type-C connectors | | Customer Reviews | 4.3 out of 5 stars 725 Reviews | | Included Components | USB Type C to USB A cable*1 | | Interface | USB | | Interface type | USB | | Item Type Name | Headphone amps | | Item Weight | 10 Grams | | Manufacturer | FIIO | | Manufacturer Part Number | KA1 | | Material | Stainless Steel Metal Other | | Model Number | KA1 | | Mounting Type | Plug Mount,Freestanding | | Mounting type | Plug Mount , Freestanding | | Number of Channels | 2 | | Number of Pins | 12 | | Number of channels | 2 | | Number of pins | 12 | | Product Warranty | 2 years | | Unit Count | 1.0 count | ## Product Details - **Brand:** FiiO - **Interface type:** USB - **Mounting type:** Plug Mount,Freestanding - **Number of channels:** 2 - **Number of pins:** 12 ## Images ![JadeAudio KA1 Headphone Amps Amplifier Tiny USB DAC High Resolution 3.5mm Lossless for Smartphones/PC/Laptops/Players(Type C, Black) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81PTbC86VhL.jpg) ![JadeAudio KA1 Headphone Amps Amplifier Tiny USB DAC High Resolution 3.5mm Lossless for Smartphones/PC/Laptops/Players(Type C, Black) - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61RBIVVOP+L.jpg) ![JadeAudio KA1 Headphone Amps Amplifier Tiny USB DAC High Resolution 3.5mm Lossless for Smartphones/PC/Laptops/Players(Type C, Black) - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61SH4SZ8lNL.jpg) ![JadeAudio KA1 Headphone Amps Amplifier Tiny USB DAC High Resolution 3.5mm Lossless for Smartphones/PC/Laptops/Players(Type C, Black) - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71UPCBQqWjL.jpg) ![JadeAudio KA1 Headphone Amps Amplifier Tiny USB DAC High Resolution 3.5mm Lossless for Smartphones/PC/Laptops/Players(Type C, Black) - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71rYMiRyB9L.jpg) ## Questions & Answers **Q: I'm guessing this doesn't have volume control or android app to control/amplify it?** A: No, this is a very basic (yet very good) DAC which handles DoP128, DSD256 and MQA but there are no management controls for the device. There is a Windows ASIO driver available if you want to use it on a PC. Great value for money! **Q: Which dac chip is inside?** A: an ESS DAC chip **Q: Can I use this through my ipads Lightning port if my ipad has a 3.5mm jack?** A: Yes you can use this instead of the built in headphone jack, just make sure you get the Fiio KA-1-LC if your ipad uses a lightning port **Q: will this increase headphone volume on iPhone 13? I'm using beyer dt700 pro x headphones which are 48 ohm, I generally use Spotify** A: Using an older iPhone, but I would say it does amplify the sound overall but not hugely. It does let you access Hi-Res at the same time, so I've found it worthwhile ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent sound *by S***E on 12 February 2023* I bought this because my expensive XPS laptop I bought for mostly music production has awful software which ruins the headphone port sound (thanks Dell)... But am I glad they screwed it up... This Dac is tiny and has superb sound .. Asio Drivers worked first time with no fuss. It's as good as my Focusrite audio interface phones output. Great value for money. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Instant improvement in sound quality *by M***S on 23 December 2023* I have a vintage hi-fi that I want to use with Spotify, and I have a PC with a cheap sound card that I want to use with headphones. In both cases, it's child's play. I plugged the headphones into the KA1 and then plugged the KA1 into the PC. Linux recognised it immediately. KDE's sound widget offered it to me as a new audio device. I clicked on it and Spotify played through it straight away. It could hardly be easier. Downstairs in the lounge, I plugged the hi-fi into the KA1 via a phono-to-3.5mm cable, plugged the KA1 into an old Android phone, and ran Spotify, which played through the KA1 immediately. So what's the sound quality like? Even with Spotify, which uses lossy compression, the KA1 is a striking improvement over the PC's sound card or the phone's built-in DAC. I had no idea these old Bose QuietComfort 25s could sound so good. I hear musical details I'd never noticed before. Extended bass is effortless and yet well controlled. Treble is clear but never harsh. Now I want to buy some better cans to do the KA1 justice. :-) Through the hi-fi, the sound is detailed, open and spacious. The KA1 runs slightly warm -- a little below blood temperature. It won't be a problem on a laptop, but it might eat up battery power on a phone. If possible, you might want to think about a powered USB hub. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Works really well with a couple of exceptions *by N***D on 4 October 2023* The sound I get from the DAC is fine and I use it to play music from my iMac. A couple of minor glitches though. Firstly if you are just starting to play music it takes about 5 seconds to recognise sound coming out so you get some dead time. Also there are the occasional pop and click which I wouldn't expect (and have seen in other reviews). Overall not bad, but not perfect for sure. ## Frequently Bought Together - FiiO JadeAudio KA1 Headphone Amps Amplifier Tiny USB DAC High Resolution 3.5mm Lossless for Smartphones/PC/Laptops/Players(Type C, Black) - FIIO FH3 HiFi Earphones 3 Drivers (1 Dynamic + 2 Knowles BA), in-Ear Earphones High Resolution, Bass Sound, High Fidelity for Smartphone/PC/Tablet --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - πŸ›’ **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** β€” Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** β€” Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - πŸ’° **No Hidden Fees** β€” All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - πŸ”„ **15-Day Free Returns** β€” Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - πŸ”’ **Secure Payments** β€” Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** β€” Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.ph/products/439644978-jadeaudio-ka1-headphone-amps-amplifier-tiny-usb-dac-high-resolution](https://www.desertcart.ph/products/439644978-jadeaudio-ka1-headphone-amps-amplifier-tiny-usb-dac-high-resolution) --- *Product available on Desertcart Philippines* *Store origin: PH* *Last updated: 2026-06-24*