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USB-C / LIGHTNING CABLE DONGLE · CS43131

FiiO KA11

A USB-C / Lightning cable dongle with a CS43131 DAC chip, a 3.5 mm output. Weight 8.5 g.

Manual (PDF) · Manufacturer page · Price history

POWER AT 32 Ω200mW3.5 mm, per channel not stated
OUTPUT IMPEDANCENot statedNo data from the manufacturer
SNRNot statedNo data from the manufacturer
PRICE$29.99Lowest price at HiFiGo and The HiFi Cat
OUTPUTS3.5 mm
DAC CHIPCS43131
PARAMETRIC EQNoFiiO offers no adjustable EQ
CONTOURNot supported

Numbers are the manufacturer's stated figures unless marked as measured; sources linked below.

Outputs and power

3.5 mm
245mWat 16 Ω per channel
KA11 colour launch: 245 mW
200mWat 32 Ω
Spec image: 200 mW at 32 Ω, per channel or both channels not stated
Output impedance -

Not stated: gain, supply voltage, SNR, distortion, crosstalk.

Is it enough for your headphones?

FiiO rates the KA11 at 245 mW into 16 Ω. Below is how much of that is left to spare for each kind of headphones when you listen loud, with peaks at 110 dB. A figure marked est. is worked out from that rating.

Sensitive IEMsMulti-driver sets that hiss on strong sources
needs 0.6 mW245 mW at 16 Ω+26 dB
Most IEMsTypical in-ears, 16 to 50 Ω
needs 3.2 mW200 mW at 32 Ω+18 dB
Easy-to-drive headphonesClosed and portable, 32 Ω
needs 16 mW200 mW at 32 Ω+11 dB
Hard-to-drive headphones300 Ω, HD 600 class, hungry for voltage
needs 20 mWest. 21 mW at 300 Ω+0.3 dB
Most planarsPlanar magnetic, low impedance, need current
needs 50 mW200 mW at 32 Ω+6 dB
Demanding planarsThe hardest loads, desktop territory
needs 251 mWest. 107 mW at 60 Ω4 dB short

Where to buy

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HiFiGo · retail price for the KA11 USB-C, checked 16 Oct 2026$29.99The HiFi Cat · read 10 Nov 2026$29.99Apos Audio · read 10 Nov 2026$32.99

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The device

From FiiO's kA11 colour launch unless marked
InputUSB-C, Lightningmanual
FormatsPCM up to 32-bit / 384 kHz
DAC chipCS43131
VolumeHost volume plus supplemental FiiO Control adjustmentKA11 V0.08 firmware
AppFiiO Control Appmanual
Works withWindows 10 and newer and macOSKA11 computer setup
Parametric EQNo adjustable EQ. Not supported in Contour.mobileaudiophile.com
Weight8.5 g

FiiO product material advertises DSD256, while its computer FAQ mentions DSD512 through ASIO. The maximum supported DSD rate remains unconfirmed.

How it stacks up against the competition

Power at 32 Ω · price in US dollars
100 mW200 mW500 mW$20$30$50scale breaks hereMost IEMs need 3.2 mW+18 dB to spareQuestyle M12i: 21 mW at 32 Ω, $49TANCHJIM SPACE LITE: 98 mW at 32 Ω, $39.99FiiO KA2: 153 mW at 32 Ω, $34.59KA2Snowsky Melody: 250 mW at 32 Ω, $39.99MelodyHidizs S3 PRO: 55 mW at 32 Ω, $39.99Hidizs S9: 125 mW at 32 Ω, $49.99Hidizs SD2: 70 mW at 32 Ω, $35.99Hidizs XO: 195 mW at 32 Ω, $40.99XOTempoTec Sonata HD III: 70 mW at 32 Ω, $45.90HiBy FC3: 70 mW at 32 Ω, $39HiBy FC4: 340 mW at 32 Ω, $49Snowsky Tiny A: 34 mW at 32 Ω, $19.99TRN Black Pearl: 320 mW at 32 Ω, $31.44 (lowest offer on /deals today)Black PearlJCALLY AP6: 440 mW at 32 Ω, $39.99JCALLY AP7: 70 mW at 32 Ω, ~$45.73JCALLY JM6: 28.2 mW at 32 Ω, $19.15JCALLY JM7MAX: 118 mW at 32 Ω, $19.99JM7MAXJCALLY JM20: 31.3 mW at 32 Ω, ~$31.64JCALLY JM20 PRO: 31.3 mW at 32 Ω, ~$35.46JCALLY JM20MAX: 195 mW at 32 Ω, $29.99JM20MAXJCALLY JM30: 31.3 mW at 32 Ω, ~$27JCALLY JM30L: 31.3 mW at 32 Ω, $26.99JCALLY JM30PRO: 31.3 mW at 32 Ω, ~$46.49JCALLY JM45: 20 mW at 32 Ω, ~$26.50JCALLY JM45L: 20 mW at 32 Ω, ~$28.45JCALLY JM80E: 45 mW at 32 Ω, $39JCALLY JM98MAX: 195 mW at 32 Ω, $34.99NiceHCK NK1 Ultra: 122 mW at 32 Ω, $29.99NK1 UltraFiiO JIEZI A: 34 mW at 32 Ω, $18.99FiiO JIEZI B: 34 mW at 32 Ω, $22.99FiiO KA11100 mW200 mW500 mW50 mW$20$30$50scale breaks hereMost IEMs need 3.2 mW+18 dB to spareQuestyle M12i: 21 mW at 32 Ω, $49TANCHJIM SPACE LITE: 98 mW at 32 Ω, $39.99FiiO KA2: 153 mW at 32 Ω, $34.59KA2Snowsky Melody: 250 mW at 32 Ω, $39.99MelodyHidizs S3 PRO: 55 mW at 32 Ω, $39.99Hidizs S9: 125 mW at 32 Ω, $49.99S9Hidizs SD2: 70 mW at 32 Ω, $35.99Hidizs XO: 195 mW at 32 Ω, $40.99XOTempoTec Sonata HD III: 70 mW at 32 Ω, $45.90HiBy FC3: 70 mW at 32 Ω, $39HiBy FC4: 340 mW at 32 Ω, $49FC4Snowsky Tiny A: 34 mW at 32 Ω, $19.99TRN Black Pearl: 320 mW at 32 Ω, $31.44 (lowest offer on /deals today)Black PearlJCALLY AP6: 440 mW at 32 Ω, $39.99JCALLY AP7: 70 mW at 32 Ω, ~$45.73JCALLY JM6: 28.2 mW at 32 Ω, $19.15JCALLY JM7MAX: 118 mW at 32 Ω, $19.99JM7MAXJCALLY JM20: 31.3 mW at 32 Ω, ~$31.64JCALLY JM20 PRO: 31.3 mW at 32 Ω, ~$35.46JCALLY JM20MAX: 195 mW at 32 Ω, $29.99JM20MAXJCALLY JM30: 31.3 mW at 32 Ω, ~$27JCALLY JM30L: 31.3 mW at 32 Ω, $26.99JCALLY JM30PRO: 31.3 mW at 32 Ω, ~$46.49JCALLY JM45: 20 mW at 32 Ω, ~$26.50JCALLY JM45L: 20 mW at 32 Ω, ~$28.45JCALLY JM80E: 45 mW at 32 Ω, $39JCALLY JM98MAX: 195 mW at 32 Ω, $34.99JM98MAXNiceHCK NK1 Ultra: 122 mW at 32 Ω, $29.99NK1 UltraFiiO JIEZI A: 34 mW at 32 Ω, $18.99FiiO JIEZI B: 34 mW at 32 Ω, $22.99FiiO KA11
  • Nearby
  • Same DAC chip
  • Most IEMs, 3.2 mW

Devices with the same DAC chip

CS43131 · 24 devices use it
JCALLYJM30L31.25 mW$26.9931.25 mW · $26.99
JCALLYJM3031.25 mW~$2731.25 mW · ~$27
JCALLYJM20MAX195 mWSGM8262$29.99195 mW · $29.99Amp SGM8262
TRNWorks with ContourBlack Pearl320 mWWorks with Contour10 bands$31.44320 mW · $31.44PEQ Yes, 10 bands
JCALLYJM2031.25 mW~$31.6431.25 mW · ~$31.64
FiiOKA2≥153 mWNo$34.59≥153 mW · $34.59PEQ No
JCALLYJM20 PRO31.25 mWYes8 bands~$35.4631.25 mW · ~$35.46PEQ Yes, 8 bands
TANCHJIMSPACE LITE98 mW$39.9998 mW · $39.99
SnowskyWorks with ContourMelody>250 mW0.736 ΩMeasuredWorks with Contour10 bands$39.99>250 mW · 0.736 Ω · $39.99PEQ Yes, 10 bands
JCALLYJM30PRO31.25 mW~$46.4931.25 mW · ~$46.49
JCALLYSP3031.25 mW~$54.6131.25 mW · ~$54.61
TempoTecSonata BHD Pro280 mW$59.90280 mW · $59.90

All 24 in the finder

Compared with

Manufacturers' stated figures; the price is today's lowest

FiiO KA11 vs FiiO KA13

At 32 Ω FiiO KA11 is listed at 200 mW and FiiO KA13 at >550 mW; the lowest prices are $29.99 and $65.99, $36 apart.

FiiO KA11 vs FiiO KA13: the manufacturers' stated figures and today's lowest price, side by side
FiiO KA11FiiO KA13
Power at 32 Ω200 mW3.5 mm, channel basis not specified in artwork>550 mW4.4 mm balanced, desktop on
Power at 16 Ω245 mW3.5 mmNot stated
Price today$29.99HiFiGo, 16 Oct$65.99Mimic Audio, 20 Oct
DAC chipCS43131CS43131 × 2
InputsUSB-C, LightningUSB-C
Outputs3.5 mm3.5 mm · 4.4 mm balanced
SizeNot statedAbout 56.5 × 22 × 10.5 mm
Weight8.5 gAbout 19 g

FiiO KA11 price history · FiiO KA13 price history

FiiO KA11 vs JCALLY JM6 PRO

At 32 Ω FiiO KA11 is listed at 200 mW and JCALLY JM6 PRO at 60 mW; the lowest prices are $29.99 and $14.99, $15 apart.

FiiO KA11 vs JCALLY JM6 PRO: the manufacturers' stated figures and today's lowest price, side by side
FiiO KA11JCALLY JM6 PRO
Power at 32 Ω200 mW3.5 mm, channel basis not specified in artwork60 mW3.5 mm, socket not printed; the only headphone output
Power at 16 Ω245 mW3.5 mmNot stated
Price today$29.99HiFiGo, 16 Oct$14.99Hangout Audio, 7 Nov
DAC chipCS43131Conexant CX31993
InputsUSB-C, LightningUSB-C
Outputs3.5 mm3.5 mm
SizeNot stated110 ± 10 mm
Weight8.5 gAbout 6 g

FiiO KA11 price history · JCALLY JM6 PRO price history

FiiO KA11 vs FiiO KA1

At 32 Ω FiiO KA11 is listed at 200 mW and FiiO KA1 at ≥45 mW; the lowest prices are $29.99 and $59.99, $30 apart.

FiiO KA11 vs FiiO KA1: the manufacturers' stated figures and today's lowest price, side by side
FiiO KA11FiiO KA1
Power at 32 Ω200 mW3.5 mm, channel basis not specified in artwork≥45 mW3.5 mm
Power at 16 Ω245 mW3.5 mmNot stated
Price today$29.99HiFiGo, 16 Oct$59.99Amazon US, 16 Oct
DAC chipCS43131ES9281AC PRO
InputsUSB-C, LightningUSB-C cable, Lightning cable
Outputs3.5 mm3.5 mm
SizeNot statedAbout 40 × 15 × 8 mm
Weight8.5 gAbout 10 g

FiiO KA11 price history

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Sources

Checked 14 Oct 2026
KA11 official release
fiio.com
Used for uac mode
KA11 computer setup
fiio.com
Used for formats and compatibility
KA11 colour launch
fiio.com
Used for power, formats, the DAC chip and weight
KA11 Quick Start Guide
aliyuncs.com · the manual, PDF
Used for input, outputs and the app
KA11 microphone FAQ
fiio.com
Used for microphone
KA11 V0.08 firmware
fiio.com
Used for controls