FiiO K3

FiiO K3

Brand: Other
Category: Audio
  • 1: Pocket-sized Power Flexibility
  • 2: Headphone Amplifier & USB-C DAC
  • 3: Coaxial and Optical digital outs
  • 4: 2 USB audio modes
  • 5: PCM384k/DSD256 decoding

Our Rating

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8.5
  • Design 8 / 10
  • Features 9 / 10
  • Connectivity 8 / 10
  • Performance 9 / 10

FiiO K3 Mini Portable Headphone

FiiO K3, the pocket-sized DAC / Amp

The FiiO K3 is the new DAC and amplifier from FiiO, with very compact dimensions and gigantic performance.

This K3 is designed in order to get the most out of the sound of the PC and increase the power of your music, considerably. Thus, you can experience every detail of your favorite music without compromise.

With this, the new FiiO lands on the market to present its candidacy to be the most portable, compact and best-performing DAC / Amp in its range.

The sound will never be the same

The FiiO K3 is equipped with an XMOS USB receiver chip, capable of decoding 384kHz / 32-bit PCM and native DSD , components typical of higher-end devices.

Meanwhile, the K3’s dual crystal oscillators ensure that any digital audio signal, fed from the DAC, is exactly correct for better, more defined sound quality.

To be able to take advantage of all the benefits of this DAC, you will only have to count the K3 to your PC via USB and enjoy the music as it was conceived by the artist during the recording.

The internal design of the FiiO K3 consists of two main layers that operate together in perfect harmony.

Digital processing is done through its high-performance AKM AK4452 DAC, with 32-bit Velvet Sound technology.

This FiiO K3 integrates an OPA926 that features low distortion and noise, and high performance; thus, the K3 offers effortless high-resolution sound, delivering up to 320W of power at 16 Ohms per balanced output.

All to USB Type-C

With the K3 and its USB type-C you will achieve the most stable connection. This USB port is surge protected and incorporates a double filter circuit to ensure the stability of the power supply.

Thus, all the signal transmissions that occur in the FiiO K3 will become a true symphony for your ears.

Sometimes you may not have access to devices that support USB Audio Class 2, however with the FiiO K3 you can switch to USB Audio Class 1 mode with the push of a button.

Controls and outputs that adapt to you

The volume control of the FiiO K3 is made with a higher degree of precision, allowing the K3 to be used with headphones of all kinds regardless of their sensitivity.

Also, both the bass switch and the gain switch ensure the use of this FiiO K3 with a wide variety of headphones according to the volume needs of each user.

The K3’s bass regulator is capable of enhancing the dynamic range of the lower frequencies, giving them that extra touch to bring your songs, games and movies to life.

With the FiiO K3, the user offers a balanced 2.5mm output that increases its amplification by up to 50% and a standard 3.5mm output to use your usual headphones.

The 3.5mm line-out is driven directly by the OPA1612 chip to ensure the least possible reduction in sound quality.

This line output can also be adjusted with a maximum output power of up to 2Vrms, to match perfectly with a wide variety of active speakers and external amplifiers.

Through its coaxial and optical digital outputs, you can connect the FiiO K3 to speaker systems, home theater, stationary amplifiers and other external decoders.

Compact and refined design

To ensure a unique hand feel, the FiiO K3 has been CNC machined, anodized and polished.

Its body is made of black aluminum and offers a very elegant appearance to the eye.

Its compact dimensions allow easy one-finger operation of the device and its RGB indicator light will show you what type of output is on, visually confirming what you are listening to in your music.

In short, the FiiO K3 is ready to be your music’s new best friend. Are you going to let it escape?

SPECS

Product Details

Features - Pocket-sized Power Flexibility
- Headphone Amplifier & USB-C DAC
- Coaxial and Optical digital outs
- 2 USB audio modes
- PCM384k/DSD256 decoding
- Dual headphone outputs Dual digital audio outputs
- ADC volume control
Specification Model Name: K3
Color: black
Weight: 82g
Dimensions: 70 × 58 × 22mm
Volume button: ADC
Audio input: USB type C
USB Audio: USB 1.0 / USB 2.0
USB chip: XMOS XUF208
USB Driver: DOP ASIO / KS / DS / WASAPI / DSD (Native)
DAC: AKM AK4452
OP AMP Driver: OPA926 × 2
LPF OP AMP: TI OPA1612
Bass boost: 0 / + 6dB
Headphone output 1: 3.5mm
Balanced output: 2.5mm TRRS
3.5mm line out
Coaxial output: RCA for 192kHz, support DSD64 DOP
Optical output: Up to 96kHz
Recommended impedance: 16-150 Ω
Output power 1 (3.5mm headphone output): 220mW (16Ω); 120mW (32Ω)
Output power 2 (2.5mm headphone output): 320mW (16Ω); 200mW (32Ω)
Recommended power input: DC5V 500mA
THD + N: ≤0.004%
Output impedance: < 1.04 Ω
Frequency response: 20 Hz ~ 80 kHz
SNR:> 113 dB (A-weighted)
SNR Line level: 1.9Vrms
Crosstalk: ≥70 dB (1 kHz)
MAX output voltage: 7.39 Vp-p
Output current: MAX 81.6 mA

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