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Connectez votre casque filaire préféré au GO blu, puis rangez-le - il est si petit qu'il se glissera dans votre équipement de course ou dans la poche de votre costume. Il est également assez magnifique pour être mis en valeur en le laissant sur la table de votre café préféré !","brand":"iFi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42109807165661,"sku":"GOBLU","price":309.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0331\/1930\/5859\/products\/goblu_20_1.png?v=1770675062"},{"product_id":"audioquest-dragonfly-cobalt-usb-digital-to-analog-converter-and-headphone-amp","title":"Audioquest Dragonfly Cobalt Convertisseur numérique vers analogique USB et ampli casque","description":"DragonFly Cobalt, notre nouveau DAC phare, prend ce que les mélomanes du monde entier attendent de la famille DragonFly primée à plusieurs reprises - un son naturellement beau et séduisant - et élimine le flou et le brouillard qui n'étaient même pas perceptibles jusqu'à ce que Cobalt soit retiré. leur. Comment est-ce possible? Comme le DragonFly Red acclamé par la critique, Cobalt a la sortie robuste de 2,1 volts pour piloter presque n'importe quel casque, utilise un contrôle de volume numérique parfait pour un rapport signal\/bruit exceptionnel, permet une compatibilité transparente avec les appareils Apple et Android, et est un MQA Renderer exceptionnellement compétent et abordable.","brand":"Audioquest","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42109838524637,"sku":"AQDRAGONFLYCOBALT","price":259.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0331\/1930\/5859\/files\/medium_aa4c4d42-9b6c-4f7f-b37b-c57e42500ec2.jpg?v=1770675360"},{"product_id":"ifi-audio-zen-dac-signature-desktop-dac-and-headphone-amp","title":"iFi Audio Zen Dac Signature DAC de bureau et ampli casque","description":"Par rapport au DAC ZEN \"normal\", l'édition Signature est une conception spécialisée et puriste. Sans l'ampli casque intégré, son seul but est d'alimenter un ampli externe, qu'il s'agisse d'un ampli casque ou d'un ampli et de haut-parleurs. Cette simplification de ses circuits offre la possibilité de mettre à niveau le chemin du signal et les composants critiques qu'il contient ; Alors que le DAC ZEN existant a introduit les avantages d'une conception de circuit entièrement équilibrée à un prix extraordinairement bas, l'édition Signature augmente encore la mise avec sa topologie équilibrée à différentiel réel améliorée.\nDivers composants de circuits clés montés en surface ont été mis à niveau vers des appareils haut de gamme, notamment\nCondensateurs Panasonic OS-CON et Elna Silmic II, tandis que le circuit a été affiné pour assurer des trajets de signal courts et directs pour une pureté de signal optimale. Il en résulte des détails sonores et une expression encore plus grands.\nL'étage numérique du ZEN DAC Signature conserve l'architecture DAC True Native de son frère primé, offrant un PCM bit-perfect (jusqu'à 32 bits\/384 kHz), DSD natif (jusqu'à DSD256) et DXD, plus MQA - le hi- technologie de streaming res, telle qu'utilisée par le niveau \"HiFi\" de Tidal. Le taux d'échantillonnage des données audio entrantes est indiqué par une LED multicolore située derrière le contrôle du volume en aluminium.\nLa puce XMOS programmée par iFi, qui traite les données reçues à l'entrée USB et élimine la gigue,\noscillateurs de qualité audiophile, contribuent à une gestion exemplaire des signaux audio numériques lorsqu'ils sont reçus, traités et convertis en forme analogique.\nMis à part le retrait de l'ampli casque intégré et des sorties associées montées à l'avant, le\nLa connectivité de l'édition Signature est la même que celle du DAC ZEN standard. L'entrée USB de type B prend en charge la\nNorme USB 3.0 « SuperSpeed », ainsi que USB 2.0 pour la rétrocompatibilité. Il est asynchrone, ce qui signifie que le débit de données est régulé uniquement par le circuit d'horloge audio spécialisé du ZEN DAC Signature pour un transfert de données précis et sans gigue depuis l'appareil source.","brand":"iFi","offers":[{"title":"Black","offer_id":42109846192349,"sku":"ZENDACSIGNATURE","price":399.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0331\/1930\/5859\/products\/zendacsig_20_1.jpg?v=1770675124"},{"product_id":"audiolab-mdac-plus-digital-to-analog-convertor-and-preamplifier-with-headphone-amp","title":"Audiolab MDAC Plus Convertisseur et préamplificateur numérique vers analogique avec ampli casque","description":"Le nouveau M-DAC+ est un DAC audio (convertisseur numérique-analogique) hautes performances et polyvalent pour un usage domestique, conçu pour être posé sur un bureau ou une table, ou intégré dans un système hi-fi. Il intègre un préamplificateur numérique de qualité audiophile hautement spécifié et un étage de sortie de classe A pour la connexion à un ampli de puissance et des haut-parleurs (la sortie peut être fixe pour ceux qui souhaitent utiliser un préampli existant ou un ampli intégré), en plus d'un haut- sortie de qualité pour une utilisation au casque.","brand":"Audiolab","offers":[{"title":"Noir","offer_id":42262428877021,"sku":"AUDIOLABMDACPLUSBLK","price":1599.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Argent","offer_id":42262428942557,"sku":"AUDIOLABMDACPLUSSIL","price":1599.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0331\/1930\/5859\/files\/medium_6b15be6d-146d-4347-940f-1077ecdb7f8e.jpg?v=1770675598"},{"product_id":"ifi-audio-xdsd-gryphon-portable-bluetooth-usb-dac-and-headphone-amp","title":"iFi Audio xDSD Gryphon DAC Bluetooth\/USB portable et ampli casque","description":"Le xDSD Gryphon d'iFi Audio est destiné aux mélomanes sérieux et aux utilisateurs de casques qui souhaitent sa combinaison unique d'installations, de performances et de portabilité. Il combine les fonctionnalités et la technologie non seulement du célèbre xDSD, mais également du xCAN, amélioré et repensé à tous les niveaux pour créer l'ampli DAC\/casque portable le plus complet de la planète. Les DAC\/amplis portables ont tendance à être compromis car ils se concentrent sur une excellente section numérique OU une excellente section analogique - mais pas les deux. Le xDSD Gryphon est différent. Tout comme son homonyme mythique, c'est deux bêtes en une. xDSD Gryphon dispose d'étages Bluetooth, DAC et ampli séparés ; chacun est optimisé pour des performances maximales. Une configuration intelligente permet la grande variété de périphériques d'entrée qui peuvent être connectés à Gryphon tout en conservant sa forme compacte. A l'arrière, deux ports USB-C sont prévus : une entrée pour l'audio numérique, gérée de manière asynchrone, et l'autre pour la recharge. Les câbles USB-C et Lightning OTG sont inclus pour une utilisation avec les smartphones, tablettes et ordinateurs modernes, ainsi qu'un câble USB-A conventionnel compatible avec la plupart des chargeurs muraux.","brand":"iFi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42875944009949,"sku":"XDSDGRYPHON","price":929.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0331\/1930\/5859\/products\/gryphone.png?v=1770675192"},{"product_id":"ifi-audio-go-bar-ultraportable-dac-preamp-headphone-amp","title":"iFi Audio GO Bar Ampli DAC\/préampli\/casque ultraportable","description":"The GO bar's analogue circuitry boasts a balanced circuit design with twin-channel output stage. This reduces noise and crosstalk in the signal path by fully separating left and right channels. Remarkably given its diminutive size, the GO bar’s analogue circuitry features balanced design with a symmetrical twin-channel output stage. This topology, usually reserved for larger and more expensive amplifiers owing to its cost and complexity, reduces noise and crosstalk in the signal path by fully separating the left and right channels. Special attention has also been paid to power supply filtering, dramatically reducing signal noise introduced though the USB input. The amp’s design combines sonic purity with exceptional power. In fact, with an output of 550mW (into 64 ohms) and 7.5V (into 600 ohms), no headphone amp of such diminutive size can match its impressive ability to drive even tricky headphone loads – that’s enough current drive for 16-ohm headphones and sufficient voltage drive for 600-ohm headphones.","brand":"iFi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42920381382877,"sku":"GOBAR","price":348.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0331\/1930\/5859\/products\/gobar_20_1.png?v=1770675295"},{"product_id":"fiio-k9-pro-ess-desktop-dac-and-amplifier","title":"DAC et amplificateur de bureau FiiO K9 Pro ESS","description":"FiiO a publié une toute nouvelle variante ESS DAC pour sa solution DAC\/AMP tout-en-un phare K9 Pro Desktop, vous présentant le tout nouveau FiiO K9 Pro ESS. Alors que l'OG K9 Pro a été conçu avec la puce DAC AKM AK4499, la disponibilité limitée des DAC AKM dans l'industrie a conduit FiiO à concevoir une autre variante avec une architecture DAC différente. FiiO a conçu ce nouveau K9 Pro ESS avec un chipset double DAC comprenant deux puces DAC ES9038 Pro hautes performances de qualité phare. L'ES9038Pro est un DAC à 8 canaux haut de gamme qui offre des performances inégalées avec des taux de distorsion et de SNR de pointe. À l'origine, le K9 Pro avait une seule puce DAC AK4499 (évidemment en raison d'une disponibilité limitée), mais le nouveau K9 Pro ESS est conçu avec un chipset Dual DAC pour une meilleure résolution et des performances de niveau phare. FiiO a conçu le K9 Pro avec un chipset d'amplification THX AAA de qualité bureau. Il se compose de deux puces d'amplificateur THX AAA-78+ pour un étage de sortie propre et puissant.","brand":"FiiO","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43535455650013,"sku":"K9PRO-ESS","price":1199.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0331\/1930\/5859\/products\/k9proess_20_2.png?v=1770675335"},{"product_id":"hifiman-ef400-desktop-balanced-headphone-dac-amplifier","title":"HiFiMan EF400 DAC et amplificateur de casque équilibré de bureau avec DAC Himalaya R2R, sortie 3,5\/4,4\/6,35 mm pour l'audio domestique","description":"Puissance massive et son supérieur dans un châssis élégant et élégant : l'EF400 est la solution DAC\/Amp de bureau moderne, avec un encombrement compact et un prix correspondant, mais avec des sons qui surpassent les produits plusieurs fois sa taille. Rendement ultra élevé et faible consommation d'énergie pour une stabilité maximale : sortie d'équilibre de 4,4 W par canal. Intégré au DAC HIFIMAN HIMALAYA R2R - Récipiendaire du VGP Gold Technology Award 2022 (Japon). Découvrez les performances prisées du R2R DAC : HIMALAYA est un module R2R DAC (numérique-analogique) discret basé sur l'algorithme FPGA. Les combinaisons de sa faible plage de fréquences audio, de son bruit hors bande et de sa faible consommation d'énergie en font un complément parfait aux équipements audio hautes performances. Le module HIMALAYA DAC prend en charge le signal musical PCM standard transmis par l'interface audio IIS (Integrated Interface of Sound) la plus courante, avec une résolution maximale de 24 bits.","brand":"HiFiMan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43557339660509,"sku":"EF-400","price":699.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0331\/1930\/5859\/products\/ef400.jpg?v=1770675250"},{"product_id":"ifi-uno","title":"iFi Uno - DAC et ampli casque - Entrée USB-C - Améliore l'audio terne - Modes streaming\/jeu\/musique Ajustez le son à votre convenance - 32 bits\/384 kHz\/DSD256\/MQA","description":"Assez petit pour tenir dans la paume de votre main, le joli boîtier incurvé de l'iFi uno est fabriqué à partir d'un polymère résistant rempli de minéraux. À l’intérieur, les circuits sophistiqués du DAC et de l’ampli casque amélioreront la technologie audio de base de toutes sortes d’appareils numériques. Connectez l'iFi uno via l'entrée USB-C à votre PC Windows, Apple Mac, smartphone ou tablette. Il n'a besoin d'aucune source d'alimentation car il reçoit à la fois l'alimentation et les données audio de la source à laquelle il est connecté. Imaginez la différence de qualité entre un téléviseur standard et un téléviseur 8K Ultra HD – mais aussi en termes de son ! C'est la différence qu'un DAC externe fait à votre musique. L'iFi uno dynamisera votre son. Tout semblera plus puissant, plus détaillé et plus réel.","brand":"iFi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43626106192093,"sku":"UNO","price":129.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0331\/1930\/5859\/products\/ifiuno_1.png?v=1770675545"},{"product_id":"ifi-audio-go-link-portable-dac-and-amp","title":"iFi Audio GO Link DAC et Amplificateur Portable","description":"Le lien GO est un excellent moyen d’améliorer le son des écouteurs à partir de n’importe quel appareil doté d’une sortie USB. Connectez-vous à un PC, un Mac, une tablette ou un smartphone, branchez un casque et plongez dans un son puissant, dynamique et détaillé. À une extrémité du lien GO se trouve un connecteur USB-C et à l’autre se trouvent les circuits du DAC et de l’ampli casque, tous deux logés dans des boîtiers en alliage de magnésium robustes mais légers. Entre les deux se trouve une longueur de câble flexible de 6 cm qui facilite l'aspect pratique, permettant à la section DAC\/ampli d'être inclinée vers l'auditeur et réduisant la tension sur le port USB auquel le lien GO est connecté.","brand":"iFi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43626106159325,"sku":"GOLINK","price":99.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0331\/1930\/5859\/products\/ifigolink_1.png?v=1770675193"},{"product_id":"mcintosh-mha200-2-channel-vacuum-tube-headphone-amplifier","title":"McIntosh MHA200 Amplificateur de casque à tube sous vide 2 canaux","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFaites l'expérience de l'excellence audio comme jamais auparavant avec l'amplificateur de casque à tube sous vide à 2 canaux McIntosh MHA200. 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Il dispose également d'un ensemble de sorties XLR symétriques et RCA asymétriques pour plus de flexibilité.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSon personnalisable\u003c\/strong\u003e : personnalisez votre expérience d'écoute avec des commandes de basses et d'aigus, vous permettant d'affiner le son selon vos préférences.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePremium Build\u003c\/strong\u003e : l'amplificateur présente un design élégant et intemporel avec le panneau avant en verre noir emblématique de McIntosh, un logo lumineux et un châssis en acier inoxydable. 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Electronics Poly Portable Music Streamer\/Player for Mojo 2\/Mojo","description":"\u003ch3\u003eOverview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Chord Electronics Poly is a portable music streamer and player that attaches to Mojo 2 or the original Mojo, letting you stream music wirelessly to the DAC from your phone, tablet, computer, or network, or play files stored on its own Micro SD card. Chord calls it the first streamer of its kind in the world, and it lets you hear streamed music through Mojo's DAC at home or on the go.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePoly handles the connection and Mojo handles the audio processing. Your smartphone becomes the controller, using familiar apps, while Poly receives the music over Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, AirPlay, or DLNA and passes it straight to Mojo 2 or Mojo. It's Roon Ready, can reach music on NAS drives through DLNA apps, and Chord lists it as 'Plays with Audirvāna' certified.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Micro SD slot has unlimited capacity, so a full music library can live on Poly instead of your phone. Playback goes up to 768kHz PCM and DSD64 to DSD256, with support for FLAC, WAV, AIFF, ALAC, OGG Vorbis, WMA, MP3, and AAC files. 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The K17 builds in four separate outputs, so headphones with different stock cables just plug straight in. It sits below FiiO's K19 flagship in output power and DAC chip tier, but above the K15 in headphone connector variety and touchscreen control — positioning it as the mid-tier network-connected option in FiiO's current desktop lineup. 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A fully discrete Class-AB amplifier drives four headphone outputs — 6.35mm single-ended, 3.5mm, 4.4mm balanced, and XLR4 balanced — while RCA and XLR3 line outputs cover a separate amp or active speakers. Beyond USB, coaxial, and optical, it connects over Gigabit Ethernet or Wi-Fi with Roon Ready, AirPlay, and Qplay certification, plus NAS playback, and a built-in Qualcomm QCC5125 Bluetooth chip with LDAC support covers wireless listening. The chassis pairs a silver finish with imported ash wood side panels or a black finish with black walnut, so no two units look quite alike. 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It takes in USB, coaxial, optical, HDMI, and Bluetooth (Qualcomm QCC5125 with LDAC and aptX support), and sends audio out through 6.35mm, 4.4mm, and XLR4 headphone jacks or RCA and XLR3 line outputs, so it can run as a headphone amp, a line-level preamp, or both together. The headline figure is the balanced output stage, which puts out up to 8000mW+8000mW into a 32-ohm load — more power than the vast majority of headphones, planar or otherwise, will ever call for. 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The K19 is positioned as the unambiguous flagship: where the K17 and K17 R2R offer network audio streaming as their standout feature, the K19 trades that network endpoint functionality for HDMI input\/output and considerably higher balanced output power instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eTechnical Highlights\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBalanced output ≥8000mW+8000mW at 32 ohms (4.4mm\/XLR4, ultra high gain)\u003c\/strong\u003e: One of the highest balanced output figures in FiiO's desktop lineup, with enough reserve power for virtually any headphone load.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e31-band lossless PEQ with dual-engine limiter (DRC\/DRE)\u003c\/strong\u003e: The same tuning depth as the K17 series, applied on top of the K19's higher-tier DAC and amplifier hardware.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNative DSD512 support over USB (up to 768kHz\/32bit PCM)\u003c\/strong\u003e: A higher digital ceiling than the rest of the K-series lineup, which typically tops out at DSD256.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBuyers Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWho This Is For\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe reference-headphone owner\u003c\/strong\u003e: Anyone running genuinely demanding planar or high-impedance dynamic headphones that need more current than a mid-tier desktop amp can supply.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe home theater and desktop listener combined\u003c\/strong\u003e: Someone who wants one unit to take an HDMI ARC feed from a TV and a USB feed from a computer, switching between them rather than owning two separate DACs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe buyer building a shelf or desktop system around one flagship component\u003c\/strong\u003e: Rather than assembling a separate DAC, amp, and preamp, the K19's PO+PRE OUT and PRE OUT modes let it anchor a small system on its own.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003eIdeal Use Case\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHome theater and desktop hybrid setup\u003c\/strong\u003e: HDMI ARC from a TV alongside USB from a computer, switched between as needed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReference headphone listening\u003c\/strong\u003e: Driving demanding planar or high-impedance headphones off the balanced 4.4mm or XLR4 outputs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePreamp for a separate power amp or active speakers\u003c\/strong\u003e: Using PRE OUT mode for volume-adjustable line-level output to downstream gear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhat To Pair It With\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReference-grade planar or high-impedance headphones\u003c\/strong\u003e: The 8000mW balanced output is built specifically for loads that overwhelm smaller desktop amps.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA TV or soundbar-equipped home theater setup\u003c\/strong\u003e: The HDMI ARC input\/output lets the K19 slot into a home theater signal chain, not just a desktop.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA separate power amp or active speakers\u003c\/strong\u003e: The switchable PRE OUT mode makes it a genuine volume-adjustable preamp source, not just a headphone amp with a line-out.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAlternative Options\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf HDMI and flagship-tier output power are more than you need, FiiO's K17 or K17 R2R sit a step down from the K19 and add network audio streaming over Ethernet and Wi-Fi instead, at a lower price point. 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It supports AAC, SBC, aptX, aptX LL, aptX Adaptive, aptX HD, and LDAC over Bluetooth 5.1, and drives both a 3.5mm single-ended output at up to 100mW+100mW into 32Ω and a 4.4mm balanced output at up to 220mW+220mW into 32Ω. A 0.96-inch colour IPS screen with bilingual menus shows status, and the battery runs about 8 hours per charge, recharging in under 2 hours over the included dual Type-C cable. It steps up from FiiO's entry-level BTR11 by adding a proper balanced output and a screen, without moving into the amp's more powerful models. It comes in Black or Blue.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eSimcoe Audio Video Insight\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe detail that sets the BTR13 apart within FiiO's BTR lineup is the jump from single-ended only to a genuine 4.4mm balanced output alongside the 3.5mm jack — that's the point where the extra power (220mW+220mW balanced versus the BTR11's 45mW+45mW single-ended) starts to matter for IEMs and headphones that ship with a balanced cable option. The wired USB sound card mode is also easy to overlook: plug it into a laptop over the included Type-C cable and it works as a simple external DAC, not just a Bluetooth receiver, though that wired mode tops out at 96kHz\/16bit rather than the full resolution available over Bluetooth codecs like LDAC.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest for the FiiO BTR13:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use a balanced 4.4mm cable on IEMs or headphones that support one, since that's the output where the BTR13 delivers meaningfully more power than its 3.5mm jack or the entry-level BTR11.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eMore Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhy It Wins\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e3.5mm and 4.4mm balanced outputs\u003c\/strong\u003e: Dual CS43131 DACs drive both a single-ended and a balanced connection, so the same unit works with wired gear either way.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e0.96-inch colour IPS screen\u003c\/strong\u003e: Bilingual menus make it easy to check battery, codec, and volume status without guessing from LED colours alone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWired USB sound card mode\u003c\/strong\u003e: Works as a simple external DAC over its Type-C cable when a wired connection is more practical than Bluetooth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhat Makes It Different\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eMany clip-on Bluetooth amps in this category stop at a single-ended 3.5mm output. 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The BTR17's Desktop Mode gives it genuine desktop-amp output when plugged into its power input, while still folding down into a normal portable Bluetooth amp the rest of the time — most competitors force a choice between one or the other.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eTechnical Highlights\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDual ES9069Q DACs\u003c\/strong\u003e: 4th-generation 32-bit HyperStream architecture rated for 130dB dynamic range and -120dB THD.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQualcomm QCC5181 with Bluetooth 5.4\u003c\/strong\u003e: Covers LDAC and aptX Lossless alongside the rest of the aptX family for high-resolution wireless listening.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1.3-inch colour IPS screen\u003c\/strong\u003e: Larger than the screens on the BTR13 and BTR15, making status and source switching easier to read at a glance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBuyers Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWho This Is For\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe desk-and-commute listener\u003c\/strong\u003e: Someone who wants genuine desktop-amp power for demanding balanced headphones at a desk, and a portable Bluetooth amp for everywhere else.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe multi-source juggler\u003c\/strong\u003e: Anyone who regularly switches between a phone, a PC, and wired listening and wants a physical switch instead of re-pairing each time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe BTR15 outgrower\u003c\/strong\u003e: Someone who wants more balanced power than the BTR15 offers and is willing to use a dedicated power input to get it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003eIdeal Use Case\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDesktop balanced listening\u003c\/strong\u003e: Driving demanding balanced headphones or IEMs at a desk using Desktop Mode's dedicated power input.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMulti-source switching\u003c\/strong\u003e: Moving between a work PC, a phone, and wired listening throughout the day without re-pairing Bluetooth each time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHigh-resolution wired DAC duty\u003c\/strong\u003e: USB listening at up to 768kHz\/32bit and DSD512.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhat To Pair It With\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDemanding balanced headphones or IEMs\u003c\/strong\u003e: Where Desktop Mode's 650mW+650mW balanced output actually gets used.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA desktop PC or laptop with a spare USB-C port\u003c\/strong\u003e: For both Desktop Mode power and 768kHz\/32bit wired DAC duty.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAn LDAC or aptX Lossless phone\u003c\/strong\u003e: For high-resolution Bluetooth listening away from the desk.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAlternative Options\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAnyone who doesn't need Desktop Mode's extra power gets a smaller, simpler package with the BTR15, which covers similar Bluetooth codecs at a lower balanced wattage. The BTR13 and BTR11 are simpler options further down the lineup for less demanding headphones. For a genuinely different form factor with similar balanced output in a retro-styled body, the Retro Nano is also worth considering.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"FiiO","offers":[{"title":"Black","offer_id":48359034519773,"sku":"LM-ROJQ-SEHQ","price":279.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Blue","offer_id":48359034552541,"sku":"LM-FLCB-QVOT","price":279.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0331\/1930\/5859\/files\/fiio-btr-17-portable-bluetooth-headphone-dac-black-front-removebg-preview.png?v=1786546457"},{"product_id":"fiio-retro-nano-bluetooth-dac-headphone-amplifier","title":"FiiO Retro Nano Bluetooth DAC and Headphone Amplifier","description":"\u003ch3\u003eOverview\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFiiO's Retro Nano is a Bluetooth DAC and headphone amplifier styled after vintage tape recorders, pairing a Qualcomm QCC5125 Bluetooth chip with dual CS43131 DAC chips. It supports AAC, SBC, aptX, aptX Low Latency, aptX Adaptive, aptX HD, and LDAC over Bluetooth 5.1, and drives a 3.5mm single-ended output with CTIA in-line control support alongside a 4.4mm balanced output rated at up to 220mW+220mW into 32Ω. The removable 3.7V lithium battery runs about 7.5 hours per charge and swaps out in seconds using the spare battery and storage case included in the box, and the Type-C port can also power the unit directly from a car stereo or powered speaker without touching the battery at all. A 0.96-inch colour IPS screen displays a retro-styled interface controlled through a double-press multi-function button that also handles calls and playback. It ships in Blue or White.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eSimcoe Audio Video Insight\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe detail that makes the Retro Nano worth a second look isn't the styling — it's that the battery is removable and swappable, with a spare included in the box, so a depleted charge during a long day is a ten-second swap rather than a wait by an outlet. The Type-C port doing double duty as a direct external power input is also easy to miss on a spec sheet: it means the Retro Nano can run directly off a car stereo's USB port or a powered speaker without ever touching the battery, which is a genuinely different use case from any other BTR-style amp in FiiO's lineup. Performance-wise it sits closest to the BTR13, with similar balanced output, just wrapped in a different shape and battery system.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest for the FiiO Retro Nano:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep the spare battery charged in the included storage case so a depleted unit is a quick swap rather than a wait, especially on longer trips away from a charger.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eMore Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhy It Wins\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRemovable, swappable battery\u003c\/strong\u003e: A spare is included, so running out of charge means a quick swap instead of stopping to recharge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType-C as a direct power input\u003c\/strong\u003e: Can run directly from a car stereo or powered speaker's USB port, bypassing the battery entirely.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e4.4mm balanced output alongside 3.5mm\u003c\/strong\u003e: Dual CS43131 DACs drive both, matching the balanced output level of FiiO's BTR13.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhat Makes It Different\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eMost Bluetooth DAC\/amps in this category share a similar black rectangular shape and a sealed, non-removable battery. The Retro Nano's vintage tape-recorder styling and swappable battery system set it apart visually and practically, without giving up the balanced output or codec support expected at this level.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eTechnical Highlights\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDual CS43131 DACs\u003c\/strong\u003e: Drive both a 3.5mm single-ended and a 4.4mm balanced output, the latter rated up to 220mW+220mW into 32Ω.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQualcomm QCC5125 with LDAC and aptX Adaptive\u003c\/strong\u003e: The same high-resolution Bluetooth codec coverage found on FiiO's BTR13.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e0.96-inch colour IPS screen\u003c\/strong\u003e: Displays a retro-styled interface, controlled through a double-press multi-function button.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBuyers Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWho This Is For\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe design-conscious listener\u003c\/strong\u003e: Someone who wants a Bluetooth DAC\/amp that looks different from the usual black rectangle without giving up balanced output.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe long-day, no-charger user\u003c\/strong\u003e: Anyone who wants a spare battery on hand rather than hunting for an outlet when the charge runs low.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe car and speaker connector\u003c\/strong\u003e: Someone who wants to power the unit directly from a car stereo or powered speaker's USB port instead of relying on battery power.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003eIdeal Use Case\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAll-day use away from an outlet\u003c\/strong\u003e: Swapping in the spare battery when the first one runs down.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDirect power connections\u003c\/strong\u003e: Plugging directly into a car stereo's USB port or a powered speaker, no battery involved.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBalanced 4.4mm listening\u003c\/strong\u003e: IEMs or headphones that support it, styled differently from a typical Bluetooth dongle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhat To Pair It With\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e4.4mm balanced IEMs or headphones\u003c\/strong\u003e: Where the Retro Nano's 220mW+220mW balanced output gets put to use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA car stereo or powered speaker with a USB port\u003c\/strong\u003e: Takes advantage of the Type-C port's direct power input capability.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAn LDAC or aptX Adaptive phone\u003c\/strong\u003e: For the full benefit of the Retro Nano's Bluetooth codec support.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAlternative Options\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor similar balanced output in a more conventional shape with a sealed battery, the BTR13 covers much of the same ground. Anyone who wants considerably more power should look at the BTR15 or BTR17 instead, both of which push well beyond the Retro Nano's 220mW+220mW balanced output. The simpler, single-ended BTR11 is worth a look for anyone who doesn't need a balanced connection at all.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"FiiO","offers":[{"title":"Blue","offer_id":48359076397277,"sku":"LM-TIRG-SMJX","price":99.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"White","offer_id":48359076430045,"sku":"LM-ZOBM-RRBO","price":99.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0331\/1930\/5859\/files\/fiio-retro-nano-bluetooth-headphone-amplifier-bluew.png?v=1786547667"},{"product_id":"fiio-qx13-portable-dac-amp","title":"FiiO QX13 Portable DAC\/Amp with Desktop Mode","description":"\u003ch3\u003eOverview\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA phone or laptop's built-in headphone output usually runs out of steam long before a pair of full-size or planar headphones reaches its best sound, leaving detail and dynamics on the table no matter how good the source file is.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe FiiO QX13 is a portable USB-C dongle DAC and headphone amplifier built around a flagship ES9027SPRO DAC chip and an XMOS XU316 USB controller, backed by four INA1620 and two OPA1692 op-amps for amplification. A patented Desktop Mode adjusts power delivery on the fly, pushing balanced 4.4mm output up to 900mW+900mW into 32Ω without running as hot as a fixed high-power mode would.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePCM decoding runs up to 768kHz\/32-bit with native DSD512 and full MQA decoding, and a 1.99-inch IPS screen shows sample rate, volume, and status at a glance. A 10-band lossless PEQ, adjustable through the Android FiiO Control app or FiiO's web-based PEQ tool, rounds out a feature set built for getting more out of headphones on the move.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eSimcoe Audio Video Insight\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eDesktop Mode is the setting worth understanding before pairing the QX13 with harder-to-drive headphones — it's meant for use with a computer or another sustained power source rather than a phone battery, since it draws more current to reach its higher output figures. The QX13 is also compatible with FiiO's ESTICK mini power banks, so a longer listening session away from a laptop doesn't have to mean draining a phone's battery.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eMore Info\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhy the FiiO QX13 Stands Out\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"more-info-box\"\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlagship ES9027SPRO DAC\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA single ES9027SPRO chip, from ESS's Sabre Pro line, handles digital-to-analog conversion alongside an XMOS XU316 16-core USB controller.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"more-info-box\"\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePatented Desktop Mode\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdaptive power regulation pushes balanced output up to 900mW+900mW into 32Ω while managing heat and power draw more efficiently than a fixed high-power setting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"more-info-box\"\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNative DSD512 and Full MQA Decoding\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePCM up to 768kHz\/32-bit, native DSD512, and full MQA decoding cover the vast majority of high-resolution files and streaming formats.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"more-info-box\"\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1.99-Inch IPS Display\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Corning glass-protected screen shows sample rate, volume, and status without needing a connected app open.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"more-info-box\"\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e10-Band Lossless PEQ\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTune the sound through the Android FiiO Control app or FiiO's web-based PEQ tool, with PEQ active up to 192kHz\/24-bit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"more-info-box\"\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCarbon Fiber or Aluminum Alloy Body\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Black colourway uses a fully carbon fiber body, while Titanium Gold is machined from aluminum alloy, at 33.7g and 39.2g respectively.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBuyer's Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWho It's For\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Planar or High-Impedance Headphone Owner\u003c\/strong\u003e: needs more balanced output power than a typical single-DAC dongle offers, without carrying a separate desktop amp.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Multi-Format Listener\u003c\/strong\u003e: wants native DSD512 and full MQA decoding alongside standard PCM playback.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Detail-Oriented Listener\u003c\/strong\u003e: wants a 10-band PEQ and a screen that confirms sample rate at a glance, rather than a dongle with no display.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003eHow It Compares\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe QX13 sits above FiiO's KA-series dongles in output power, using its Desktop Mode to reach 900mW+900mW balanced versus the KA13's 550mW+550mW balanced maximum. Where the KA13 pairs dual CS43131 DAC chips with dual SGM8262 op-amps, the QX13 uses a single flagship ES9027SPRO DAC alongside six total op-amps (four INA1620, two OPA1692) and adds a 1.99-inch display and 10-band PEQ that the KA13 doesn't have. For everyday IEM listening, the KA13 remains the smaller and less expensive option; the QX13 is the step up for harder-to-drive headphones and broader format support.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"FiiO","offers":[{"title":"Black","offer_id":48362723016925,"sku":"LM-LJAE-QHLT","price":319.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Titanium Gold","offer_id":48362723049693,"sku":"LM-EEME-ZCTX","price":319.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0331\/1930\/5859\/files\/fiio-qx13-portable-dac-headphone-amp-black-front-back.png?v=1786642375"},{"product_id":"fiio-ka15-portable-dac-amp","title":"FiiO KA15 Portable USB-C DAC and Headphone Amplifier","description":"\u003ch3\u003eOverview\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMost USB-C dongle DACs stop at driving a single pair of headphones off a phone battery, leaving anyone who also wants more power at a desk stuck buying a second, larger unit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe FiiO KA15 is a portable USB-C DAC and headphone amplifier built around dual Cirrus Logic CS43198 DAC chips and dual SGM8262 op-amps, with both a 3.5mm single-ended output and a 4.4mm balanced output. A physical desktop-mode switch raises the balanced output to up to 560mW+560mW into 32Ω when plugged into a higher-current USB source, while a 0.96-inch full-color IPS display shows volume, format, and battery-free operating status at a glance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt decodes PCM up to 768kHz\/32-bit and native DSD64\/128\/256, and supports UAC1.0 mode for direct use with a Nintendo Switch or PS5. A 10-band parametric EQ is adjustable through the FiiO Control app on Android, with settings shareable and saved on-device.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eSimcoe Audio Video Insight\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe desktop-mode switch is worth understanding before first use: in its default mode the KA15 runs at lower power draw for everyday phone use, while flipping to desktop mode unlocks its full balanced output but expects a source that can supply more current, such as a computer's USB port rather than a phone on battery power. Running desktop mode from a weak USB source can affect stability, so it's best reserved for a laptop, PC, or powered USB hub.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eMore Info\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhy the FiiO KA15 Stands Out\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"more-info-box\"\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDual CS43198 DAC Chips\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUses Cirrus Logic's CS43198 DAC, one per channel, for a fully differential dual-DAC signal path rather than a single shared chip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"more-info-box\"\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e0.96-Inch Full-Color Display\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA true color IPS screen shows volume, sample rate, and EQ status directly on the device, rather than relying on a status light alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"more-info-box\"\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDesktop Mode for Higher Balanced Output\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA physical switch raises balanced 4.4mm output up to 560mW+560mW into 32Ω when connected to a higher-current USB source, on top of its standard mobile-friendly output.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"more-info-box\"\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e10-Band Parametric EQ\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdjustable through the FiiO Control app on Android, with EQ curves saved on-device for use without the app connected.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"more-info-box\"\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGaming Console Compatible\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSupports UAC1.0 mode for direct compatibility with the Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 5, in addition to phones, tablets, and computers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBuyer's Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWho It's For\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Desk-and-Commute Listener\u003c\/strong\u003e: wants one dongle that handles everyday phone listening and steps up to higher balanced output at a desk.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe EQ Tuner\u003c\/strong\u003e: wants on-device parametric EQ control without digging through a phone app every time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Console Gamer\u003c\/strong\u003e: wants a compact USB DAC\/amp that works directly with a Switch or PS5 alongside phone and computer use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003eHow It Compares\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe KA15 sits alongside FiiO's KA13 and KA17 in the same dongle DAC\/amp family, but takes its own approach to the DAC chip: FiiO's own product pages list dual CS43131 chips in the KA13 and dual ES9069Q chips in the KA17, while the KA15 uses dual CS43198 chips. 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It decodes PCM up to 384kHz\/32-bit and native DSD64\/128\/256, with a 3.5mm single-ended output (shared with a coaxial digital output) and a 4.4mm balanced output capable of more than 250mW+250mW into 32Ω.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn RGB ambient light ring indicates the incoming sample rate and format at a glance, and 8GB of onboard storage — expandable to 256GB via microSD — lets it play local files without relying on phone storage. A 10-band parametric EQ is adjustable through the FiiO Control app on Android or through a browser-based control link.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eSimcoe Audio Video Insight\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eMELODY's button behaviour is fully reconfigurable between two control modes — one where a short press adjusts volume and a long press skips tracks, and another where those roles are reversed — so it's worth spending a minute in the FiiO Control app or web control page after unboxing to pick whichever layout feels more natural. 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