FiiO LEVEL 1 Compact HD Audio Power Amplifier
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FiiO LEVEL 1 Compact HD Audio Power Amplifier
Overview
A turntable, a CD player, or a laptop each need their own path to a pair of speakers, which usually means picking between a bulky receiver or several single-purpose boxes cluttering a shelf.
The FiiO LEVEL 1 is a compact, book-sized power amplifier built around a Texas Instruments TPA3255 amplifier chip with PurePath Ultra-HD technology, delivering up to 300W+300W into 4Ω speakers. It accepts an RCA analog line-in, a coaxial digital input, a USB-C DAC input, and Bluetooth 6.0 with LDAC, so turntables, CD players, computers, and phones can all share the same amplifier without swapping cables.
Physical bass and treble knobs sit alongside a subwoofer output and a line-level pre-out for expanding into a larger system, all built into an aluminum-alloy chassis with real wood side panels and FiiO's proprietary PFFB (Post-Filter Feedback) circuit design for a clean, low-noise signal path.
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The LEVEL 1 is a genuine speaker power amplifier, not a headphone DAC/amp — it has no headphone output, and its RCA/coaxial/USB/Bluetooth inputs all feed its onboard amplifier stage rather than a standalone line-out. It's a strong fit for someone building a compact system around passive bookshelf or floorstanding speakers who wants one box to handle several sources at once, rather than a portable or desktop DAC/amp meant for headphones.
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Why the FiiO LEVEL 1 Stands Out
2x300W TPA3255-Based Amplification
Delivers up to 300W+300W into 4Ω speakers from a compact chassis, built around Texas Instruments' TPA3255 chip with PurePath Ultra-HD technology.
Four Input Types in One Amplifier
Accepts RCA line-in, coaxial digital, USB-C DAC, and Bluetooth 6.0 with LDAC, letting several sources share the same amplifier and speaker connection.
Aluminum and Real Wood Retro Design
An aluminum-alloy chassis paired with genuine wood side panels gives the LEVEL 1 a distinct retro-modern look on a shelf or desk.
Physical Bass and Treble Controls
Dedicated analog knobs adjust bass and treble directly, without needing to open an app for basic tone shaping.
Subwoofer and Pre-Out Expansion
A dedicated subwoofer output and line-level pre-out make it straightforward to add a subwoofer or feed a larger amplifier down the line.
Buyer's Guide
Who It's For
- The Turntable or CD Owner: wants one compact amplifier that can take a turntable's line output or a CD player's digital output and drive a pair of passive speakers directly.
- The Small-Space System Builder: wants real amplifier power without the size of a traditional receiver.
- The Design-Conscious Listener: wants an amplifier that looks as considered as the rest of the room, not just a black box on a shelf.
How It Compares
The LEVEL 1 is a speaker power amplifier, distinct from FiiO's KA-series and QX13 dongle DAC/amps, which are built to drive headphones rather than passive speakers. Where those dongles are pocket-sized and bus-powered from a phone or computer, the LEVEL 1 is a stationary, externally-powered unit built specifically to run a stereo speaker pair from multiple analog and digital sources.
FiiO LEVEL 1 Compact HD Audio Power Amplifier Specifications
| General Information | |
|---|---|
| Model | FiiO LEVEL 1 |
| Type | HD audio power amplifier |
| Amplifier Chip | Texas Instruments TPA3255 with PurePath Ultra-HD technology |
| Circuit Design | FiiO PFFB (Post-Filter Feedback) |
| Audio | |
| Output Power (4Ω, THD+N<10%) | ≥300W+300W |
| Output Power (4Ω, THD+N<1%) | ≥240W+240W |
| Output Power (8Ω, THD+N<10%) | ≥190W+190W |
| Output Power (8Ω, THD+N<1%) | ≥135W+135W |
| THD+N (Speaker Out) | <0.0025% (1kHz/-9dBV @ 8Ω) |
| SNR (Speaker Out) | ≥111dB (A-weighted) |
| SNR (Line Out) | ≥115dB (A-weighted) |
| Crosstalk | ≥87dB (1kHz @ 4Ω) |
| Frequency Response | 5Hz–40kHz (speaker and line out) |
| Output Impedance | <0.2Ω (4Ω) |
| Line Output Level | 2.5Vrms (1kHz @ 10kΩ) |
| Connectivity and Features | |
| Bluetooth | BT8961 chip; Bluetooth 6.0; SBC, LDAC |
| USB Input | USB Type-C 2.0; decodes up to 96kHz/24-bit |
| Coaxial Input | Decodes up to 192kHz/24-bit |
| Other Inputs | RCA line-in |
| Outputs | Speaker binding posts, subwoofer out, line-level pre-out |
| Controls | Physical bass (±10) and treble (±10) knobs, volume knob, RGB input/codec indicator |
| App Support | FiiO Control app (PEQ adjustment for digital inputs) |
| Physical Specifications | |
| Dimensions | Approximately 181 x 133 x 36mm (excluding feet) |
| Weight | Approximately 676g |
| Materials | Aluminum-alloy chassis with wood side panels |
| Power Input | DC 24–53V; included adapter: 110–220V AC input, 48V/5A/240W DC output |
| Colours Available | Black (Walnut wood accent), Silver (Maple wood accent) |
| In the Box | |
| Included Accessories | FiiO LEVEL 1, AC power cable, 48V/5A power adapter, warranty card, quick start guide |