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FiiO K7 Desktop DAC and Headphone Amplifier, Dual AK4493SEQ

Q: Which version is this?

This is the standard K7 without Bluetooth. Its RCA line input is an analogue source input; it is not a microphone preamp or a replacement for a recording interface.

Q: Which headphones should I match it with?

FiiO lists a recommended headphone impedance of 16–300 ohms. Check sensitivity, cable type and the output you plan to use, then set gain and volume conservatively before listening.

Q: How do the headphone outputs differ?

The 6.35 mm socket provides a single-ended headphone connection, while 4.4 mm provides balanced output for a headphone cable wired for that purpose. Choose the output that matches your cable; a passive plug adapter does not make a single-ended headphone connection balanced.

Q: Which way do the source and line connections work?

USB-B, optical and coaxial connections accept digital source audio. An RCA line input also accepts an analogue line-level source. RCA output can feed an appropriate powered speaker or external amplifier. A line output needs a receiving amplifier; it is not a speaker-power output for passive speakers. Choose the source and output path around the equipment you actually use.

Q: What formats does it support?

USB decoding supports PCM up to 32-bit/384 kHz and DSD256. Coaxial input supports up to 24-bit/192 kHz, while optical supports up to 24-bit/96 kHz. Match the file, playback settings and input when selecting a source; these figures describe supported formats, not a promise that every recording sounds different.

Q: Does it need a separate power supply?

This is an externally powered desktop unit with no battery. DC 12 V / 2 A is the listed supply requirement.

Q: Can I use it with passive speakers?

The line output can feed an appropriate external amplifier or powered speakers. Passive speakers need a speaker amplifier; the line output is not a speaker-power connection.

FiiO K7. Make your listening desk easier to control. The standard FiiO K7 combines two AK4493S-series DACs with dual THX AAA 788+ amplification, a balanced headphone connection and dedicated input, gain and output controls. USB, optical, coaxial and RCA inputs give different sources a place in the same externally powered audio setup.

SKU: FiiO-K7

Regular price 79.900 KWD

or 4 payments of 19.975 KWD with

Overview

FIIO K7

FiiO K7

Make your listening desk easier to control. The standard FiiO K7 combines two AK4493S-series DACs with dual THX AAA 788+ amplification, a balanced headphone connection and dedicated input, gain and output controls. USB, optical, coaxial and RCA inputs give different sources a place in the same externally powered audio setup. Explore this model at AX Store in Kuwait.

Dual AK4493S

DAC architecture

THX AAA 788+

Dual amplification modules

2000 mW

Per channel, balanced / 32Ω / THD+N <1%

USB / RCA

Digital and analogue source connections

FiiO K7 Desktop DAC and Headphone Amplifier, Dual AK4493SEQ — official product detail

A Model-Specific Conversion Architecture

Two AK4493S-series DACs work with two THX AAA 788+ amplifier modules in the K7. XMOS USB decoding and dedicated volume-control hardware complete the signal path. This listing is the standard non-Bluetooth K7, so choose a physical source connection rather than expecting wireless audio reception.

Choose the Correct Headphone Connection

The 6.35 mm socket provides a single-ended headphone connection, while 4.4 mm provides balanced output for a headphone cable wired for that purpose. Choose the output that matches your cable; a passive plug adapter does not make a single-ended headphone connection balanced.

Keep Source and Output Roles Clear

USB-B, optical and coaxial connections accept digital source audio. An RCA line input also accepts an analogue line-level source. RCA output can feed an appropriate powered speaker or external amplifier. A line output needs a receiving amplifier; it is not a speaker-power output for passive speakers. Choose the source and output path around the equipment you actually use.

Formats Matched to Each Input

USB decoding supports PCM up to 32-bit/384 kHz and DSD256. Coaxial input supports up to 24-bit/192 kHz, while optical supports up to 24-bit/96 kHz. Match the file, playback settings and input when selecting a source; these figures describe supported formats, not a promise that every recording sounds different.

Set Gain Around Your Headphones

The listed gain settings are Low / High. The control arrangement is Input button; gain switch; output switch; volume knob. Start with a low level before connecting or changing headphones, then increase it to suit the recording and headphone sensitivity.

Power Figures with Their Test Conditions

The balanced headphone output is specified at at least 2000 mW per channel into 32 ohms, with the single-ended output rated at at least 1220 mW per channel under the stated THD+N condition. FiiO also publishes separate 300-ohm ratings in the product specifications, making the load conditions clear.

Match the Source and Headphone Output

Check the actual digital or analogue input, headphone connector and supported operating mode. Choose the source, cable and headphone together; a headphone amplifier and a microphone recording interface have different jobs. Compare related options such as iFi Audio ZEN DAC 3 DAC and Headphone Amplifier, Hi-Res Playback or JDS LABS ATOM AMP 2 Headphone Amplifier, keeping the exact model and configuration in the decision. For the wider setup, explore Audio-Technica ATH-R30x Open-Back Reference Headphones and check the connection, size or mounting requirements before pairing accessories. Browse the FiiO range at AX for more choices.

FiiO K7 Setup Choices

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which version is this?

This is the standard K7 without Bluetooth. Its RCA line input is an analogue source input; it is not a microphone preamp or a replacement for a recording interface.

Which headphones should I match it with?

FiiO lists a recommended headphone impedance of 16–300 ohms. Check sensitivity, cable type and the output you plan to use, then set gain and volume conservatively before listening.

How do the headphone outputs differ?

Which way do the source and line connections work?

What formats does it support?

Does it need a separate power supply?

This is an externally powered desktop unit with no battery. DC 12 V / 2 A is the listed supply requirement.

Can I use it with passive speakers?

The line output can feed an appropriate external amplifier or powered speakers. Passive speakers need a speaker amplifier; the line output is not a speaker-power connection.

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