FiiO X Jade Audio KA11 Type-C USB DAC and Headphone Amplifier Black
The FiiO X Jade Audio KA11 Type-C USB DAC and Headphone Amplifier Black is a compact USB-C dongle DAC built for listeners whose earphones or headphones need more power than a basic adapter can give. Around a CS43131 DAC chip and an SGM8262 operational amplifier, it delivers 200 mW into 32 ohms and 245 mW into 16 ohms, with distortion under 0.0006 percent and a signal-to-noise ratio of 125 dB. The FiiO X Jade Audio KA11 Type-C USB DAC and Headphone Amplifier Black therefore suits harder-to-drive earphones and even many full-size headphones, while still fitting in a pocket.
Why Choose This Product?
The FiiO X Jade Audio KA11 Type-C USB DAC and Headphone Amplifier Black stands above basic dongles because its output stage is genuinely powerful: the SGM8262 amplifier and CS43131 DAC pairing keeps noise under 1.7 microvolts, so quiet passages stay silent and loud passages stay clean. A small RGB light tells you what is playing at a glance, glowing blue for PCM under 48 kHz, yellow for PCM above 48 kHz and green for DSD. The FiiO Control app on Android adds EQ and gain control, and UAC 1.0 and UAC 2.0 modes keep it compatible with phones, laptops and even game consoles that only support the older USB audio standard.
Key Features
CS43131 DAC plus SGM8262 amplifier: A proper DAC and amplifier pairing, not a passive adapter, for clean, powerful sound.
200 mW into 32 ohms: The FiiO X Jade Audio KA11 Type-C USB DAC and Headphone Amplifier Black drives demanding earphones and many full-size headphones.
Extremely low distortion: Under 0.0006 percent THD plus noise, 125 dB signal-to-noise ratio, under 1.7 microvolts of noise.
Hi-Res playback: 32-bit 384 kHz PCM support with a format indicator light for PCM and DSD playback.
App control: FiiO Control app on Android for EQ and settings, plus UAC 1.0 and UAC 2.0 compatibility modes.
Durable build: Aluminium-magnesium alloy body with an OFC palladium-plated cable, weighing about 8.5 grams.
Best Suited For
The FiiO X Jade Audio KA11 Type-C USB DAC and Headphone Amplifier Black suits listeners who own demanding in-ear monitors or full-size headphones and want a portable source that does not hold them back. It is ideal for desktop use with a laptop, for travel with a phone, and for anyone upgrading from a basic dongle DAC to a properly amplified one.
Setup and Connection Guide
Plug the USB-C end into your phone, tablet, laptop or compatible console, then connect your earphone or headphone to the 3.5 mm socket. If a device does not recognise it, switch between UAC 1.0 and UAC 2.0 modes as described in the manual. On Android, open the FiiO Control app to adjust EQ and gain, and watch the indicator light: blue for standard PCM, yellow for high-rate PCM and green for DSD. Start at low volume and raise it gradually.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the FiiO X Jade Audio KA11 Type-C USB DAC and Headphone Amplifier Black need charging?
No. It is powered from the USB-C port of your device, so there is no battery to charge and no power switch to remember.
What does the light on the FiiO X Jade Audio KA11 Type-C USB DAC and Headphone Amplifier Black mean?
Blue means PCM audio under 48 kHz, yellow means PCM above 48 kHz, and green means DSD playback, so you can confirm at a glance that Hi-Res files are playing natively.
Is the FiiO X Jade Audio KA11 Type-C USB DAC and Headphone Amplifier Black much better than a basic dongle?
For easy earphones the difference is mainly in cleanliness and headroom; for demanding earphones and full-size headphones, its 200 mW output and low noise make a clearly audible difference in control and dynamics.
Technical Specifications
Type
USB-C DAC and headphone amplifier
DAC chip
CS43131
Amplifier
SGM8262 operational amplifier
Input
USB-C (Type-C variant)
Output
3.5 mm
Output power
245 mW at 16 ohms; 200 mW at 32 ohms
THD+N
Under 0.0006%
Signal-to-noise ratio
125 dB
Noise floor
Under 1.7 microvolts
PCM support
32-bit, 384 kHz
USB audio modes
UAC 1.0 and UAC 2.0
Indicator light
Blue PCM under 48 kHz, yellow PCM above 48 kHz, green DSD
Buy with peace of mind. The FiiO X Jade Audio KA11 Type-C USB DAC and Headphone Amplifier - Black comes with the official manufacturer’s warranty for India, valid from the date on your GST invoice. Pro Audio Video is a specialist audio video store, and every product we sell is brand new, sealed and sourced through authorised channels, so your warranty is honoured at brand service centres across India.
Official Indian warranty, as specified by the manufacturer
GST invoice with every order, needed for warranty claims
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Delivery and Shipping
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Delivery anywhere in India; delivery time depends on your location
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