FiiO KA17 (Amazon)

The FiiO KA17 is one of the most “desktop-like” dongle DAC/amps I’ve tested, with a neutral, refined, very resolving and punchy presentation. It has serious power on tap (especially in Desktop Mode), a clean black background for IEMs, and it can even handle many demanding full-size headphones without drama.

Pros

+Desktop-level output power for a dongle (especially balanced/desktop mode)
+Neutral, refined, resolving sound with a black background
+Built-in display, tactile controls, and a deep menu including PEQ

Cons

-On iPhone, Desktop Mode and full volume require an external power source
-I’d like to see a proper iOS app and a more user-friendly Android app

Featured in this video

FiiO KA17 review. Best in class portable headphone DAC/AMP!

14K views · 2024-12-12 16:10:00

FiiO KA17 (Amazon)

Amazon Available on Amazon

Buy on Amazon

External purchase

Highlights

+Desktop-level output power for a dongle (especially balanced/desktop mode)
+Neutral, refined, resolving sound with a black background
+Built-in display, tactile controls, and a deep menu including PEQ

Recommended by

Kinemoss Tech