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product_id: 518276595
title: "KA5 USB DAC Headphone Amp with 3.5mm and 4.4mm Outputs"
brand: "fiio"
price: "€ 391.19"
currency: EUR
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 13
category: "Fii O"
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region: Cyprus
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# Low battery drain for mobile use High-res USB DAC with clean sound Dual 3.5mm & 4.4mm outputs KA5 USB DAC Headphone Amp with 3.5mm and 4.4mm Outputs

**Brand:** fiio
**Price:** € 391.19
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎧 Elevate your audio game with precision and power in your pocket!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** KA5 USB DAC Headphone Amp with 3.5mm and 4.4mm Outputs by fiio
- **How much does it cost?** € 391.19 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.cy](https://www.desertcart.com.cy/products/518276595-ka5-usb-dac-headphone-amp-with-3-5mm-and-4)

## 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

- • **Precision Volume Control:** Fine-tune your audio with ultra-small increments, perfect for sensitive hearing and personalized sound.
- • **Mobile-Friendly Efficiency:** Optimized for minimal battery impact, keeping your phone alive longer while delivering premium audio.
- • **Lightweight & Portable Design:** Compact and featherlight, ideal for professionals on the move who demand studio-quality sound anywhere.
- • **Balanced & Single-Ended Outputs:** Versatile connectivity with both 3.5mm and 4.4mm outputs to maximize headphone compatibility and soundstage.
- • **Natural, Detailed Sound Signature:** Experience a rich, clean, and expansive soundstage that reveals every backing track and drum detail effortlessly.

## Overview

The FiiO KA5 USB DAC Headphone Amp is a lightweight, dual-output audio amplifier designed for audiophiles and professionals seeking high-resolution sound on the go. Featuring both 3.5mm and 4.4mm outputs, it delivers a natural, detailed soundstage with precise volume control and minimal battery drain, making it the perfect companion for mobile devices and desktop setups alike.

## Description

Buy FiiO KA5 USB DAC Headphone Amp with 3.5mm and 4.4mm Outputs. Free delivery and returns on eligible orders.

Review: Low battery drain, Sounds Excellent, boost volume. - The Sound- Wide soundstage, easy to hear the backing track, defined drums, define base, easy to distinguish between left and right input of the sound and excellent base. Volume- More higher volume in very small increments. In layman's term meaning better for my hearing impairment, more control of the volume. Yes improves my headphones for my ears because of my hearing impairment. Is it better than the KA15? Only if you concerned about battery life on your mobile phone and it's less powerful so it's less likely to be hoter than ka15. This is also lighter compared to it. So if you're going to use it just for mobile phones mainly then go for this. Avoid HIBY DAC because of their durability is not good and they get even hotter than this DAC.
Review: Did not know £125 could sound this good! - I got this for some iem’s that have not arrived yet, and the only thing I had to hand, was a pair of Hifiman edition XS. To be honest I was not expecting much, plugged them in and boy was I surprised. I used both the balanced and single ended, balanced was better in my opinion with them. The other equipment I have that can run the edition XS, is a hip dac2, and a topping dx3 pro+. Compared to the hip dac this is better in every way, to me the hip dac sounds like everything was dipped in treacle and not in a good way, lacking in detail and sluggish. Compared to the dx3 pro+ I think the dx3 may be a fraction more resolving than this, but by such a small amount I could go crazy trying to confirm it, and it’s nearly twice the price. Overall I prefer the ka5 it has more meat on the bones especially in the low end without being exaggerated. This is a high quality clean and natural sound signature, with a great sound stage. I’ve yet to find a style of music I don’t like it with, and I’ve been trying to trip it up all afternoon, and it’s worked flawlessly with everything I’ve thrown at it. I don’t know if I’ve hit the jackpot with synergy, but this is a fantastic buy for the price. I used Apple Music from both an iPhone and an iPad Pro, it definitely benefited from usb c but still sounded amazing from the anaemic lighting port. The controls are easy to use, and the the effect on battery life is hardly noticeable.

## Features

- Unit count: 1.0
- Age range description: Adult
- Brand: FIIO
- Best in Quality

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B0BY2Y1NHB |
| Best Sellers Rank | 121 in Headphone Amplifiers |
| Brand | FiiO |
| Compatible Devices | Car Audio Systems, Music Production Equipment, Cellphones, Television, Tablets, Laptops, Gaming Consoles, Desktops, Smart Speakers |
| Compatible devices | Car Audio Systems, Music Production Equipment, Cellphones, Television, Tablets, Laptops, Gaming Consoles, Desktops, Smart Speakers Compatible devices Car Audio Systems, Music Production Equipment, Cellphones, Television, Tablets, Laptops, Gaming Consoles, Desktops, Smart Speakers See more |
| Customer Reviews | 4.5 out of 5 stars 276 Reviews |
| Included Components | Cable |
| Interface | USB |
| Interface type | USB |
| Item Weight | 0.11 Kilograms |
| Manufacturer | FiiO |
| Manufacturer Part Number | KA5 |
| Material | Plastic |
| Model Number | KA5 |
| Number of Channels | 2 |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Number of Packs | 1 |
| Number of Pins | 8 |
| Number of channels | 2 |
| Number of pins | 8 |
| Unit Count | 1 Count |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** FiiO
- **Interface type:** USB
- **Material:** Plastic
- **Number of channels:** 2
- **Number of pins:** 8

## Images

![KA5 USB DAC Headphone Amp with 3.5mm and 4.4mm Outputs - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41EP4TVfWKL.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: is this gonna sound better than fiio q3 origial?**
A: Never had the Q3,but I have the thx onyx which cost around $70 more the sound is comparable. The onyx is more smoother and ethereal, but the fiio hangs and it's way more versatile and technical. Can't beat the price and mainly got it for the inclusion of 4.4 balanced output. The app is also top notch.

**Q: How long does it take to charge the KA5 up?**
A: It doesn’t have a battery. It uses you phone/tablet/pc/Mac energy to work.

**Q: apple ios updates: Can you load firmware updates if you only have an ios system?**
A: My KA5 refuses to work with iOS (iPhone SE and iPhone 12). Very disappointing. About the update: the firmware update can only be done on a Windows computer. Sad, but true.

**Q: What kind of cable come with it?**
A: USB c to USB c, usb c to Lightning

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Low battery drain, Sounds Excellent, boost volume.
*by A***Y on 10 August 2024*

The Sound- Wide soundstage, easy to hear the backing track, defined drums, define base, easy to distinguish between left and right input of the sound and excellent base. Volume- More higher volume in very small increments. In layman's term meaning better for my hearing impairment, more control of the volume. Yes improves my headphones for my ears because of my hearing impairment. Is it better than the KA15? Only if you concerned about battery life on your mobile phone and it's less powerful so it's less likely to be hoter than ka15. This is also lighter compared to it. So if you're going to use it just for mobile phones mainly then go for this. Avoid HIBY DAC because of their durability is not good and they get even hotter than this DAC.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Did not know £125 could sound this good!
*by T***M on 26 May 2023*

I got this for some iem’s that have not arrived yet, and the only thing I had to hand, was a pair of Hifiman edition XS. To be honest I was not expecting much, plugged them in and boy was I surprised. I used both the balanced and single ended, balanced was better in my opinion with them. The other equipment I have that can run the edition XS, is a hip dac2, and a topping dx3 pro+. Compared to the hip dac this is better in every way, to me the hip dac sounds like everything was dipped in treacle and not in a good way, lacking in detail and sluggish. Compared to the dx3 pro+ I think the dx3 may be a fraction more resolving than this, but by such a small amount I could go crazy trying to confirm it, and it’s nearly twice the price. Overall I prefer the ka5 it has more meat on the bones especially in the low end without being exaggerated. This is a high quality clean and natural sound signature, with a great sound stage. I’ve yet to find a style of music I don’t like it with, and I’ve been trying to trip it up all afternoon, and it’s worked flawlessly with everything I’ve thrown at it. I don’t know if I’ve hit the jackpot with synergy, but this is a fantastic buy for the price. I used Apple Music from both an iPhone and an iPad Pro, it definitely benefited from usb c but still sounded amazing from the anaemic lighting port. The controls are easy to use, and the the effect on battery life is hardly noticeable.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Not For Normal People
*by K***K on 15 September 2023*

For context, I've read a lot about AMP/DACs, so I thought I'd try it myself and see what they're really about. In short, it absolutely baffles me that people describe this as improving sound quality, or changing the tonality. Buy an AMP/DAC for any reason, but sound quality is not one of them. I'm in my late 20's and my hearing is fine. I have a pair of Blessing 3 IEMs and DT1770 headphones. I've EQ'd them and they sound great to my ears, but according to the internet I'm missing one crucial piece of hardware to completely optimise my audio. I was genuinely hoping this would be it. I've balanced the volume, tested with multiple songs, movies, and even games, and there is absolutely no perceivable difference in the output. Maybe a little? But I'm inclined to say I'm hearing what the reviews tell me I should be hearing. I've tried every configuration possible to get it to even sound slightly different (better or worse) compared to simply plugging straight into my device, but I still can't perceive anything. Interestingly, there's no before/after frequency response measurements for any AMP/DAC, despite frequency response measurements being very easy to find for any IEM/headphone - that should have rang alarm bells in hindsight. After testing myself now, I honestly think you have to be delusional to hear any difference. So why do I rate 4 stars? Because it does everything else advertised: # It's portable # It's sturdy # In theory it removes noise from older/cheaper devices (I don't have any to test but this is verifiable) # It can convert USB-C to 3.5mm # It gives you more granular control over your volume # It has a play/pause button AMP/DACs have their place with high impedance/low sensitivity headphones, but for "normal" people they are absolutely not worth the money, nor do improve the sound in any meaningful way.

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*Last updated: 2026-10-02*