Black anodized aluminum, golden-plated front and backplate, screw-less design and an exquisite braided cable, ending with a USB-C/Lightning termination. Like the KA1 and the KA3 before, the FiiO KA2 is absolutely flawless in this regard. Also, like most USB-DAC, it is made of two parts: the body itself, working as a protective case and a thermal radiator, covered on each side by golden-toned plates – the KAx signature. Thanks to that, the DAC can easily be carried in a jean’s pocket, a jacket, or simply stick to your phone if you’re ok with QI-wireless charging.Įntirely made of aluminum, the FiiO KA2 looks and feels sturdy and, from afar, you could easily mistake the DAC for a rugged USB-Key, or an SD-Card adapter. To those measurements, you can add the 70mm USB-C / 8-Pin Cable allowing you to connect the DAC to your smartphone, or your usual source such as a computer, tablet or even a DAP. End to end, it is just 40 mm long, 15 mm wide, and 12mm thick – so 4mm more than the KA1, but the exact same thickness as the KA3.
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Visually, the FiiO KA2 is the mirror copy of the KA1: the epitome of a portable DAC. The name “Jade Audio ” conveys our mission towards providing consumers with a crisp and pleasant listening experience while maintaining audio fidelity The entity’s Chinese name is derived from “翡声” (Fei Sheng), meaning “the sound of Jade”. It is a stylish, technological, and youth-oriented brand aiming to provide high-quality yet cost-effective audio products with an excellent listening experience for the younger generation all around the world. “Jade Audio” is a subsidiary brand of FiiO Electronics Technology Co., LTD. The missing link? Time to find out! A quick word about Jade audioįiiO sent us some references about Jade audio, here is a copy: A legacy that led to the actual Jade audio series, with devices such as the JH3, the KA1 or the FiiO KA3, a new line of affordable gear, renewing with the manufacturer roots.Īnd so, to fill the gap between the KA1 and KA3, here comes the FiiO KA2, a new USB-DAC dongle embedding two Cirrus-Logic chips, and a sole 4.4mm Pentaconn output. But, in the beginning, the brand was primarily famous for its cheap, USB-Key sized audiophile DAC, like the FiiO E5 and E3.
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