{"product_id":"fiio-level-1-power-amplifier","title":"FiiO LEVEL 1 Compact HD Audio Power Amplifier","description":"\u003ch3\u003eOverview\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePhysical 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eSimcoe Audio Video Insight\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eMore Info\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhy the FiiO LEVEL 1 Stands Out\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"more-info-box\"\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2x300W TPA3255-Based Amplification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDelivers up to 300W+300W into 4Ω speakers from a compact chassis, built around Texas Instruments' TPA3255 chip with PurePath Ultra-HD technology.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"more-info-box\"\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFour Input Types in One Amplifier\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAccepts RCA line-in, coaxial digital, USB-C DAC, and Bluetooth 6.0 with LDAC, letting several sources share the same amplifier and speaker connection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"more-info-box\"\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAluminum and Real Wood Retro Design\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn aluminum-alloy chassis paired with genuine wood side panels gives the LEVEL 1 a distinct retro-modern look on a shelf or desk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"more-info-box\"\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePhysical Bass and Treble Controls\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDedicated analog knobs adjust bass and treble directly, without needing to open an app for basic tone shaping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"more-info-box\"\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSubwoofer and Pre-Out Expansion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA dedicated subwoofer output and line-level pre-out make it straightforward to add a subwoofer or feed a larger amplifier down the line.\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 Turntable or CD Owner\u003c\/strong\u003e: 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Small-Space System Builder\u003c\/strong\u003e: wants real amplifier power without the size of a traditional receiver.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Design-Conscious Listener\u003c\/strong\u003e: wants an amplifier that looks as considered as the rest of the room, not just a black box on a shelf.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003eHow It Compares\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"FiiO","offers":[{"title":"Black","offer_id":48387855188189,"sku":"LM-MCXZ-BZEF","price":229.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Silver","offer_id":48387855220957,"sku":"LM-NTGN-ZDBU","price":229.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0331\/1930\/5859\/files\/fiio-level-1-compact-hd-power-amplifier-black.png?v=1787065537","url":"https:\/\/www.simcoeav.ca\/products\/fiio-level-1-power-amplifier","provider":"Simcoe Audio Video","version":"1.0","type":"link"}