FiiO K3 2021: Upgraded Type-C Desktop DAC/AMP!!

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FiiO K3 has always been a fan favorite USB Desktop DAC for its quality performance and affordable price. The device had support for high-resolution audio signal decoding, can act as…

FiiO K3 has always been a fan favorite USB Desktop DAC for its quality performance and affordable price. The device had support for high-resolution audio signal decoding, can act as an amplifier for headphones, and also had line-out functionality. FiiO has today announced an upgraded variant for this veteran device, meet the all-new FiiO K3 2021. While the outer body is still similar to the former K3 model, the internals are completely changed. The main upgrade here in K3 2021 over the previous model is the upgraded flagship-grade DAC chip. The former model had AKM’s AK4452 DAC chip, the latest model K3 2021 brings us the power of ES9038Q2M flagship-grade Desktop DAC chip from ESS Sabre Technologies. Other features with the K3 2021 include a high-performance XMOS USB signal receiver, high-quality OPAMP, ADC volume control, dual headphone output, two-level gain switch, and more. Take your system’s audio quality up to the top with the FiiO K3 2021 available at an attractive price of just 109.99$.

XMOS’s Latest USB Signal Processor:-

FiiO has designed K3 2021 with the latest XMOS XU208 USB signal processor chip. It supports high-resolution PCM and DSD signal decoding with support for up to 32-Bit/384kHz PCM and native DSD256 decoding support. K3 2021 has support for two different USB modes, USB 1.0 and USB 2.0 to provide compatibility with different devices.

Improvements Right From The Core:-

K3 2021 brings improvements over the previous model right from the core/heart of a Desktop DAC, its DAC chip. While the former model used an AK4452 DAC chip from AKM Technologies, the K3 2021 enhances your experience with its flagship-grade ES9038Q2M Desktop DAC chip. It brings noticeable improvements in your sound with better SNR, THD+N, and channel balance ratings. This powerful DAC is backed by dual independent crystal oscillators for quality performance.

Two-Level Gain Switch & Bass Boost Switch:-

K3 2021 has a two-level gain switch and bass boost switch to enhance the sound experience for its users. The high gain mode shall be used for high impedance cans that benefit from higher output power.

ADC Volume Control:-

FiiO K3 2021 is equipped with an ADC volume control wheel on the front. It allows for fine, easy, and precise volume adjustment. It enables the users to use headphones/IEMs with different sensitivities with the K3 2021 without any trouble.

Type-C Port For Easy Connectivity & Stable Power:-

K3 2021 doesn’t need any external power adapters. It has low power requirements that it fulfills with connected source devices. It features a USB Type-C connection port for both input signal and power. FiiO has implemented over-voltage protection and a double-filter circuit to ensure a stable power supply.