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product_id: 446023433
title: "JadeAudio KA1 Headphone Amps Tiny Amplifier USB DAC High Resolution Lossless for Smartphones/PC/Laptop/Players(Lightning, Black)"
brand: "fiio"
price: "€ 115.18"
currency: EUR
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reviews_count: 12
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# Ultra-light 10g portable design 32bit/384kHz PCM & DSD512 Hi-Res USB Type-C multi-device support JadeAudio KA1 Headphone Amps Tiny Amplifier USB DAC High Resolution Lossless for Smartphones/PC/Laptop/Players(Lightning, Black)

**Brand:** fiio
**Price:** € 115.18
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎶 Tiny Amp, Massive Sound — Elevate Your Audio Everywhere!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** JadeAudio KA1 Headphone Amps Tiny Amplifier USB DAC High Resolution Lossless for Smartphones/PC/Laptop/Players(Lightning, Black) by fiio
- **How much does it cost?** € 115.18 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## 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

- • **Pocket-sized Powerhouse:** Weighing just 10g and measuring 43x15x8mm, it’s the ultimate travel-friendly amp.
- • **Universal Compatibility:** Seamlessly connect with smartphones, PCs, laptops, and tablets via USB Type-C and Lightning.
- • **MQA 8x Rendering Support:** Unlock studio-quality lossless sound with advanced MQA decoding technology.
- • **Robust Build & Braided Cable:** Durable all-metal casing and tangle-resistant braided USB cable built to last.
- • **Audiophile-grade Hi-Res Sound:** Experience pristine 32bit/384kHz PCM and DSD512 decoding for crystal-clear audio fidelity.

## Overview

The FiiO JadeAudio KA1 is a compact, high-resolution USB DAC and headphone amplifier supporting up to 32bit/384kHz PCM and DSD512 audio formats. Compatible with Android, Windows, and iOS devices via USB Type-C and Lightning, it delivers MQA 8x rendering for lossless sound. Weighing only 10g with a durable metal build and braided cable, it’s designed for audiophiles on the go seeking premium sound quality in a pocket-sized form.

## Description

desertcart.com: FiiO JadeAudio KA1 Headphone Amps Tiny Amplifier USB DAC High Resolution Lossless for Smartphones/PC/Laptop/Players(Lightning, Black) : Electronics

Review: One of the Best Sounding Amps for the Price - By far one of the best sounding headphones DAC & AMP for this price. The sound quality is a huge improvement over the cheaper < $20 ones you can find all over the place. The audio is truly high quality and HiRes. Here are the pros: 1) HiRes is true, accurate, and sounds great. MQA also works as advertised 2) It's small and easy to handle and keep in my pocket 3) Despite my initial concerns, the braided cord to the phone USB-C jack is actually VERY sturdy and very well made. It has not untwisted on me even a tiny bit! Very impressive they were able to accomplish that 4) It works with just about any phone or computer 5) The jack is sturdy, the build quality is amazing, the all-metal casing makes it feel purposely made as well as you can Here's the poor things I found: 1) It does get warm, and especially so if placed in your pocket or under a blanket. It does have a good bit of heat that comes off of it. When playing higher sample rate tracks, such as 96kHz it will get much warmer 2) The app is practically useless and offers no added features Overall I am very impressed and would purchase again and again. Despite my few poor findings, I still rate this 5 stars for exceeding all my expectations. Also if you're worried about the braided cable: don't be. Mine has held up perfectly, see photos
Review: Really nice sound from this affordable little dongle - Fantastic sound quality from this tiny dac. I bought this and the Fosi DS1 headphone DAC to compare. The Fosi is more than double the size and weight. This ka1 seems more portable. Sound quality is much better than the white Apple dongle. However, the sound quality, power, drive, sound stage, sparkle, pop, etc, is all superior on the much larger and more expensive Fosi for critical listening.

## Features

- [Supports high resolution sound]: KA1 mini headphone amp supports up to 32bit/384kHz PCM and DSD512 high-end decoding.
- [Compatible with Android/Windows]: KA1 tiny amplifier can support multi-devices, supports smartphone/portable player/tablet/computer.
- [Supports MQA 8x rendering]: KA1 portable dongle supports MQA rendering. You could get a lossless sound when you 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 | B09VSXTPJ4 |
| Best Sellers Rank | #24,418 in Electronics ( See Top 100 in Electronics ) #45 in Headphone Amps |
| Brand | FiiO |
| Customer Reviews | 4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars (1,119) |
| Date First Available | June 20, 2022 |
| Department | mens |
| Interface Type | USB |
| Item Weight | 3.66 ounces |
| Item model number | KA1 |
| Manufacturer | FiiO |
| Material | Plastic |
| Number of Channels | 1 |
| Number of Pins | 8 |
| Product Dimensions | 1.69"L x 0.59"W |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** FiiO
- **Interface Type:** USB
- **Number of Channels:** 1
- **Number of Pins:** 8
- **Product Dimensions:** 1.69"L x 0.59"W

## Images

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## Available Options

This product comes in different **Size** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: can i use it to listen audio with headphones using usb c port in cell phone?**
A: Yes, that is what it is made for

**Q: The lightning version of this dac connected to an iphone, the indicator light shows blue even though i am streaming mqa from tidal. is it faulty?**
A: for tidal to show up purple it must me MQA masters file

**Q: Does it work with samsung galaxy s22 (android 12)?**
A: Yes it does. Thats the reason I bought one.

**Q: Has there been a fix announced, to resolve the issue with loud popping noises occurring while using this dac/amp? (usb-c version)**
A: I don't think so. The noise persists when listening to Spotify mostly.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ One of the Best Sounding Amps for the Price
*by K***D on August 16, 2025*

By far one of the best sounding headphones DAC & AMP for this price. The sound quality is a huge improvement over the cheaper < $20 ones you can find all over the place. The audio is truly high quality and HiRes. Here are the pros: 1) HiRes is true, accurate, and sounds great. MQA also works as advertised 2) It's small and easy to handle and keep in my pocket 3) Despite my initial concerns, the braided cord to the phone USB-C jack is actually VERY sturdy and very well made. It has not untwisted on me even a tiny bit! Very impressive they were able to accomplish that 4) It works with just about any phone or computer 5) The jack is sturdy, the build quality is amazing, the all-metal casing makes it feel purposely made as well as you can Here's the poor things I found: 1) It does get warm, and especially so if placed in your pocket or under a blanket. It does have a good bit of heat that comes off of it. When playing higher sample rate tracks, such as 96kHz it will get much warmer 2) The app is practically useless and offers no added features Overall I am very impressed and would purchase again and again. Despite my few poor findings, I still rate this 5 stars for exceeding all my expectations. Also if you're worried about the braided cable: don't be. Mine has held up perfectly, see photos

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Really nice sound from this affordable little dongle
*by D***A on December 31, 2025*

Fantastic sound quality from this tiny dac. I bought this and the Fosi DS1 headphone DAC to compare. The Fosi is more than double the size and weight. This ka1 seems more portable. Sound quality is much better than the white Apple dongle. However, the sound quality, power, drive, sound stage, sparkle, pop, etc, is all superior on the much larger and more expensive Fosi for critical listening.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Frustratingly good sound quality, build quality not so much
*by A***. on January 25, 2024*

Every part of me wanted to write this off as a scam. You don't need a discrete dac for mobile listening, cheap Amazon adapters and my laptop's stock headphone jack are fine. Right? Wrong! I wish desperately that this was snake oil, but it's not. The listening experience is noticeably better, even just streaming Spotify at 320Kbps. I'd say this is a little overpriced for what it is, for 50 American dollars I want something a little more durable, but the sound quality is a stark improvement over your standard cheap USB-C to 3.5mm dongles. That being said, if you don't have decent headphones to pair with it, I wouldn't bother. My Meze 99s definitely sound way better through it, but it doesn't do much for apple wired earbuds. If you already have wired headphones you like, the KA1 is absolutely worth it... if you get it on sale. I'd pay $30-35, maybe wait for Prime Day. There are too many easy points of failure (not enough stress relief at each end of the cable, especially considering the weight of the DAC side), and it's not very compatible with women's jeans. If your pockets aren't deep enough to hold your whole phone, this'll be dangling out of your pocket, putting stress on the cable, and your phone's charging port. The cable to my headphones has better tension relief, but the design of the DAC renders it useless. Especially given how short the cable is, I'd like it to be a little beefier. Its current design looks fancy, but doesn't inspire confidence when it comes to longevity. Fiio, put this chip in a stiffer chassis and give it a replaceable cable. Killer audio processing, shame they cheaped out on the simple stuff.

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*Last updated: 2026-03-16*