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Build quality is excellent and sound quality is fantastic when playing back in high-resolution. However when playing back at low resolution it does not sound very good, very mid heavy and much worse than the standard Apple adapter. Since I typically use Spotify for playback this is a major con. They also struggle a little bit with driving higher power devices when plugged into my iPhone compared to the normal Apple adapter. For now I keep them plugged into my desktop using the included lightning to usb adapter and it sounds great but it is pretty disappointing that for my use case they aren’t an improvement.
Edit: I got a 1 month trial of Apple Music, absolutely insane audio quality for device of its size when using high-res playback on Apple devices. Well worth $50, however the original review still stands, but wow does it sound incredibly good when used to its full potential. I think Spotify might have something to do with the lackluster sound quality too since Apple music sounds fantastic in comparison (maybe I should fully switch over? lol)
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Product Description
FiiO's New Released Dongle is here for you
Compact portable DAC and amplifier
Convenient, portable and useful
You would get many fun from this tiny amplifier
High Performance ES9281AC PRO DAC
Support MQA rendering
Supports DSD256
KA1 Specifications
Connect with your earbuds
With your smartphone
With your computer
multi playing ways
Lightweight and mini size
USB type c or lightning interface
RGB status indicator
Accessories included
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Best balance of cost and sound quality (for me)
I wanted an affordable dongle DAC AMP to connect with my Grado GW100x headphones to take advantage of Apple Music's high res formats.This was the cheapest dongle Fiio sells and it works super well. I only wish it had a detachable cable since I worry about the durability of the twisted wired connection.But I'll probably be only using this for intentional listening at home and on walks around the neighborhood so it shouldn't take too much of a beating.Fiio has dongle dac amp models with detachable cords, but as a non-audiophile person, I'm not sure what throwing more money will get because this setup sounds incredible.This setup: Apple Music Lossless > Fiio KA1 > Grado GW100x sounds amazing without breaking the bank.
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Reviewed in the United States on November 2, 2022
Reviewed in the United States on January 26, 2024
This was the cheapest dongle Fiio sells and it works super well. I only wish it had a detachable cable since I worry about the durability of the twisted wired connection.
But I'll probably be only using this for intentional listening at home and on walks around the neighborhood so it shouldn't take too much of a beating.
Fiio has dongle dac amp models with detachable cords, but as a non-audiophile person, I'm not sure what throwing more money will get because this setup sounds incredible.
This setup: Apple Music Lossless > Fiio KA1 > Grado GW100x sounds amazing without breaking the bank.
Size: KA1-B-TCVerified Purchase
Best balance of cost and sound quality (for me)
Reviewed in the United States on January 26, 2024
I wanted an affordable dongle DAC AMP to connect with my Grado GW100x headphones to take advantage of Apple Music's high res formats.Reviewed in the United States on January 26, 2024
This was the cheapest dongle Fiio sells and it works super well. I only wish it had a detachable cable since I worry about the durability of the twisted wired connection.
But I'll probably be only using this for intentional listening at home and on walks around the neighborhood so it shouldn't take too much of a beating.
Fiio has dongle dac amp models with detachable cords, but as a non-audiophile person, I'm not sure what throwing more money will get because this setup sounds incredible.
This setup: Apple Music Lossless > Fiio KA1 > Grado GW100x sounds amazing without breaking the bank.
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Wally
Highly recommend after one week
Reviewed in Canada on February 26, 2024Size: KA1-B-TCVerified Purchase
ARTURO SANCHEZ HERNANDEZ
Excelente producto
Reviewed in Mexico on September 30, 2023Size: KA1-B-LCVerified Purchase
Jorge Cardenas
Buena opción para iniciar en la Alta Fidelidad
Reviewed in Mexico on September 5, 2023Size: KA1-B-TCVerified Purchase
Wanderley Cabral
Qualidade e excelente resolução!
Reviewed in Brazil on January 20, 2023Size: KA1-B-TCVerified Purchase
