You can purchase your FiiO K3 DAC/AMP from www.amazon.com here: https://www.amazon.com/FiiO-Headphone-Amplifier-Computer-Balanced/dp/B07KR3RF4H/. 2 0 obj FiiO K3 has and still is very fun to talk about, recommend, and use, being just the right multi-tool for your desktop, for a really good price. Key Specs. They geared in many new features to K3, including a Type-C USB Port, USB 1.0 and USB 2.0 compatibility, basically driverless operation for Windows, and even a bass and a gain switch, and to not finish the story too early, even a Balanced Output. FiiO K3 is a fully metallic device, with a rounded housing, and with a large volume wheel on the front. <> endobj In UAC 1.0 mode, the K3 is a plug and play, 96k/24-bit DAC without the need for additional drivers. Of course, the Beam doesn’t have all the inputs and outputs of K3, and you only get one 3.5mm Single Ended Output with the Beam, while you get a 3.5mm Headphone Output, a 2.5mm Balanced Output, a 3.5mm Line Out with K3. Largely plug-and-play, once plugged into my PC, the DAC is almost immediately ready for action. This places K3 really high in terms of versatility and abilities, and although it doesn’t come with all the interconnects you may need in the package, those are generally easy to find, and I can understand FiiO wanting to keep the package small, as K3 is. FiiO doesn’t recommend using it this way, but if you must do it, you should know that it works this way as well. The size is smaller for M0, K3 is larger physically. The difference is that on the K3 you can read it when the unit is facing you and it’s towards the front. Build Quality/Aesthetics/UI/Firmware DAP/Smartphone USB. Music Flowing - Triangle AIO C Connect Streamer Review, Sleek Performer - FiiO M3K Ultraportable Player Review, NuForce Dynamic, BE2, HEM8 – Optoma In-Ear Experience, Shanling M2s – Ultra-Portable Versatility, Sweetness Of The Analogue Sound – Hagerman Tuba Amplifier Review, Peak of Ambition – iBasso DX220 MAX Music Player, R2R Alive – Denafrips Ares II Balanced R2R DAC, The partabile – FiiO M11 DAP Player Review. I’d like to thank FiiO for providing the sample for the review. ―. The Optical Output seems to keep working regardless of what is connected otherwise. The Signature of K3 is a very clean and clear one, very neutral, without any kind of flavour added to the sound. And for a fully metallic device, with a beautiful blue glow around the volume wheel, FiiO K3 surely does its duty with the build quality well. multi-function USB DAC for PC-HiFi. This makes it very easy to recommend for pairing with a large selection of Headphones, including Ultrasone Signature DXP , Rosson RAD-0 , and even Sennheiser HD660S . The Volume Wheel is large enough, and it has light around it, so you won’t miss it, and you should be able to control if fairly well. The package could have used Optical cables, any 3.5mm to 2XRCA or 3.5mm to 3.5mm line out cables, or a coaxial cables, so if you plan to connect K3 to any other DAC or AMP, you will need to have those interconnects as well. FiiO K5 PRO gives a nice boost to your desktop setup, by having a Desktop-Class DAC, a Heavy Duty Headphone Amplifier, and a friendly price point of just 150 USD. https://listen.tidal.com/playlist/64555551-ec3c-4279-ae44-248fdfcf6c4b. The cable included in the package is enough to connect K3 to most laptops and computers, so no issues there either. Every opinion expressed is mine and I stand by it, the purpose of this review is to help those interested in FiiO K3 find their next music companion. 7 0 obj Packaged in a low-key cardboard box, the K3 comes with a USB-C cable and some rubber feet for the bottom of the DAC. Once installed, the FiiO K3 supportss audio stream up to 32bit / 384kHz and DSD256 which is pretty rare even now. The voices seem to be slightly forward, and it is clearly not a laid-back device, having a good amount of texture. x��Zmo�6� �A%�L��HI��yiz�u��m�����VV#�m����73�lQ�u����g8|��P�_���SQ���O�.��j\?\^��x�c�t��ty����@��^//�`��//C�ȣ�NJ�1y_�1c�w"ȭ���" gy6%���&����/7?����b��j3��kd�E\�2��4əv��. The FiiO K3 desktop amp is the successor of the little FiiO E10K. First things first, let’s get the packaging out of the way: FiiO K3 is a very healthily-priced IEM, at 100 USD, so the package isn’t expected to be too fancy, but it does include a USB cable, Rubber stickers, 4 of them, 2 pairs, and a USB Type-C cable. Being priced at 100 USD, FiiO K3 has very few direct competitors, but Audirect Beam is a good one, also Cyrus Soundkey being quite similar in terms of pricing. We listened to more songs than those named in this playlist, but those are excellent for identifying a sonic signature. endobj If you connect both the 3.5mm and the 2.5mm headphone outputs, then only the 2.5mm headphone output will keep working. 2019-04-01 FiiO_USB_DAC_Driver-V4.47.0.exe 끂 92202 2.22 MB 2019-04-01 Installation and usage guide of the new generic USB DAC driver for FiiO players & DAC.pdf Computer Audio ... Looks like a nice entry level desktop setup. The treble is extended well, pretty natural, in both speed and texture. After connecting the data cable, turn the power/volume knob clockwise until you hear a click and the device turns on. K3 is much harder to use portably though. Yes, Plug USB and play. It also glows green for hi-res files. The midrange has a good amount of detail, and for 100 USD, it also has a good instrument separation. Switching to UAC 2.0 will unlock 384k/32bit and DSD256 support, although a driver must be installed. Just a good crisp and transparent sound, with a good linearity all over the place, natural speed and natural textures all over the place, and enough power for most IEMs and portable headphones, including some harder-to-drive gems. You can use the Fiio K3 to convert the digital audio from usb to optical or coaxial (both digital) that are at the back of the device. Plays only after installation of latest FiiO_USB_DAC_Driver-V4.47.0, but with them only in PCM mode, so no native dsd support. The sample was provided along with FiiO’s request for an honest and unbiased review. The E10K doesn’t have this (being that it’s older), but both have the FiiO logo. It is quite clear which is the more versatile device. FiiO K3 is a fully metallic device, with a rounded housing, and with a large volume wheel on the front. If you want a smoother / warmer / deeper sound, you can always engage the Bass Boost function on K3, and you’ll surely be blown away. The sound is generally very neutral, slightly bright, good speed, with a good instrument separation and soundstage. K3 also has enough power to put some punch in any IEM you connect to it, and it does a sweet job even with my. 10 0 obj <> stream The Volume Wheel is large enough, and it has light around it, so you won’t miss it, and you should be able to control if fairly well. %PDF-1.5 Equipment Forums. Good news, the FiiO K3 is a real upgrade from the FiiO E10K. This is more than enough to enjoy FiiO K3, and I feel content with the package for the price point. The Q1, on the other hand, is ideally designed for on the go use with your mobile device. This is more than enough to enjoy FiiO K3, and I feel content with the package for the price point. K3 is larger though, but has a volume wheel, a bass boost and a gain switch, while SoundKey doesn’t have any of those features.

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