FiiO KA17 Portable Headphone Amplifier/DAC

🧾 Overview / Summary
The FiiO KA17 is a flagship USB DAC and headphone amplifier in a compact dongle format.
It features dual ESS DACs, THX AAA 78+ amplifiers, and a powerful desktop mode delivering up to 650 mW per channel.
With intuitive controls, PEQ tuning, and stunning sound quality, it brings audiophile-grade performance anywhere you go.

✅ Key Features
✅ Desktop mode with up to 650 mW + 650 mW output power
✅ Dual flagship ES9069Q DACs with 4th-gen HyperStream tech
✅ 16-core XMOS USB chip with ultra-low latency
✅ Multi-stage balanced THX AAA 78+ headphone amplifier
✅ Ten-stage high-precision PEQ with app control
✅ Dot-matrix display and intuitive button navigation
✅ Separate digital & analog boards with 10-rail power supply
✅ Supports up to 768 kHz/32‑bit PCM, DSD512 & MQA

📊 Technical Specifications
Parameter Value
DAC Dual ESS ES9069Q
USB chip XMOS XU316 (16-core)
Amplifier Fully balanced THX AAA 78+
Max supported formats 768 kHz/32‑bit PCM, DSD512, MQA
Display 0.91‑inch dot‑matrix
Headphone outputs 3.5 mm SE + 4.4 mm balanced
Output power (desktop/bal.) ≥ 650 mW + 650 mW (32 Ω)
Output power (desktop/SE) ≥ 270 mW + 270 mW (32 Ω)
SNR ≥ 126 dB (A‑weighted)
THD+N < 0.0004%
Noise floor PO < 2 μV; BAL < 2.2 μV
Dimensions 64 × 27.7 × 12.7 mm
Weight ~ 33.5 g
Inputs USB‑C (data + power)
Outputs 3.5 mm (SE/SPDIF), 4.4 mm balanced

📦 What’s in the Box
📦 FiiO KA17
🧳 Leatherette case
🔗 Dual USB‑C to OTG short data cable
🔌 USB‑A to USB‑C adapter
🛡️ USB plug covers ×2
📖 Quick start guide

🔄 Compatibility
✔ Compatible with IEMs, full‑size headphones, and external DACs via SPDIF
✔ Works with Windows, macOS, Android, iOS, Linux (UAC 1.0 & 2.0)
✔ SPDIF output for high‑end DACs (up to 96 kHz/32‑bit)
✔ PEQ and settings via FiiO Control App (Android)
✔ Desktop mode with independent power supply port

📦✈️ Shipping & Returns
📦 Insured worldwide delivery
🔄 14‑day return policy
🛡️ 2‑year EU warranty

📝 Reviews
⭐ “The most powerful dongle I’ve used — desktop‑class sound in my pocket.” — Head‑Fi
⭐ “Impressive clarity and customization thanks to PEQ and THX amps.” — Audiophile Style
⭐ “Fantastic build, intuitive screen and buttons, drives anything I throw at it.” — Verified Buyer