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USB-C DONGLE · CS43131 × 2

FiiO KA13

A USB-C dongle with two CS43131 DAC chips, a 3.5 mm and a 4.4 mm balanced output.

Manufacturer page · Price history

POWER AT 32 Ω>550mW4.4 mm balanced, desktop mode on
OUTPUT IMPEDANCE<1.7Ω3.5 mm; 4.4 mm <1.8 Ω
SNRNot statedNo data from the manufacturer
PRICE$65.99Lowest price at Mimic Audio and Apos Audio
OUTPUTS3.5 mm · 4.4 mm balanced
DAC CHIPCS43131 × 2
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

4.4 mm balanced
550mWat 32 Ω per channel
Spec sheet: >550 mW, desktop mode on, THD+N not stated
Product page: ≥550 mW, THD+N <1%, mode not stated
260mWat 32 Ω per channel
Spec sheet: >260 mW, desktop mode off, THD+N not stated
Output impedance <1.8 Ω
3.5 mm
170mWat 32 Ω per channel
Spec sheet: >170 mW, desktop mode on, THD+N <1%, USB input
Product page: ≥170 mW, THD+N <1%, mode not stated
50mWat 32 Ω per channel
Spec sheet: >50 mW, desktop mode off, THD+N <1%, USB input
Output impedance <1.7 Ω

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

The product page specifies at least 170 mW per channel single-ended and 550 mW balanced into 32 Ω at THD+N <1%. The detailed table uses > for these figures; its balanced-power heading omits the distortion condition.

Is it enough for your headphones?

FiiO rates the KA13 at >550 mW into 32 Ω from the 4.4 mm balanced output with desktop mode on. 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 mWest. 275 mW at 16 Ω+26 dB
Most IEMsTypical in-ears, 16 to 50 Ω
needs 3.2 mW>550 mW at 32 Ω+22 dB
Easy-to-drive headphonesClosed and portable, 32 Ω
needs 16 mW>550 mW at 32 Ω+15 dB
Hard-to-drive headphones300 Ω, HD 600 class, hungry for voltage
needs 20 mWest. 59 mW at 300 Ω+5 dB
Most planarsPlanar magnetic, low impedance, need current
needs 50 mW>550 mW at 32 Ω+10 dB
Demanding planarsThe hardest loads, desktop territory
needs 251 mWest. 293 mW at 60 Ω+0.7 dB

Where to buy

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Mimic Audio · retail price, checked 20 Oct 2026$65.99Apos Audio · read 11 Nov 2026$65.99The HiFi Cat · read 11 Nov 2026$67.99

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The device

From FiiO's spec sheet unless marked
InputUSB-C
FormatsPCM up to 32-bit / 384 kHz, DSD256
DAC chipCS43131 × 2
VolumeButtons
AppFiiO Control, Android onlyproduct page
Digital outputCoaxial S/PDIF through the 3.5 mm socket, switched on in FiiO Control on Androidproduct page
Works withAndroid, iOS, Windows and macOS, with the right cableproduct page
Parametric EQNo adjustable EQ. Not supported in Contour.product page
SizeAbout 56.5 × 22 × 10.5 mmProduct page: 56.3 × 22 × 10.5 mm. FiiO does not say why they differ.
WeightAbout 19 gProduct page: 18.5 g without the cable.

How it stacks up against the competition

Power at 32 Ω · price in US dollars
200 mW500 mW1 W$50$70$100scale breaks hereMost IEMs need 3.2 mW+22 dB to spareFiiO KA15: 560 mW at 32 Ω, $99.99KA15Questyle M12i: 21 mW at 32 Ω, $49MOONDROP DAWN 4.4: 230 mW at 32 Ω, $69.99TANCHJIM SPACE LITE: 98 mW at 32 Ω, $39.99FiiO KA1: 45 mW at 32 Ω, $59.99FiiO KA3: 235 mW at 32 Ω, $95.94Snowsky Melody: 250 mW at 32 Ω, $39.99iBasso DC03PRO: 98 mW at 32 Ω, $69iBasso DC05: 93 mW at 32 Ω, $69Hidizs S3 PRO: 55 mW at 32 Ω, $39.99Hidizs S9: 125 mW at 32 Ω, $49.99Hidizs S9 PRO: 200 mW at 32 Ω, $65.99Hidizs S9 Pro Plus Martha: 180 mW at 32 Ω, $65.99Hidizs S8 Pro Robin: 160 mW at 32 Ω, $59.99Hidizs XO: 195 mW at 32 Ω, $40.99MOONDROP DAWN PRO 2: 62 mW at 32 Ω, $59.99TempoTec Sonata BHD Pro: 280 mW at 32 Ω, $59.90TempoTec Sonata HD III: 70 mW at 32 Ω, $45.90Shanling UA2: 195 mW at 32 Ω, $85Shanling UA3: 210 mW at 32 Ω, $109Shanling UA4: 227 mW at 32 Ω, $99HiBy FC3: 70 mW at 32 Ω, $39HiBy FC4: 340 mW at 32 Ω, $49FC4iFi GO link: 70 mW at 32 Ω, $59iFi GO link Max: 241 mW at 32 Ω, $79CrinEar Protocol Max: 300 mW at 32 Ω, $76.49 (lowest offer on /deals today)JCALLY AP6: 440 mW at 32 Ω, $39.99AP6JCALLY AP7: 70 mW at 32 Ω, ~$45.73JCALLY AP20: 330 mW at 32 Ω, ~$91.88AP20JCALLY Galaxy SONATA: 560 mW at 32 Ω, $79.99Galaxy SONATAJCALLY JM30PRO: 31.3 mW at 32 Ω, ~$46.49JCALLY JM80E: 45 mW at 32 Ω, $39JCALLY SP30: 31.3 mW at 32 Ω, ~$54.61NiceHCK Octave: 550 mW at 32 Ω, $89OctaveNiceHCK PureAural: 210 mW at 32 Ω, $59.99Muse HiFi M3 Ultra: 480 mW at 32 Ω, $109.99FiiO KA13200 mW500 mW1 W100 mW$50$70$100scale breaks hereMost IEMs need 3.2 mW+22 dB to spareFiiO KA15: 560 mW at 32 Ω, $99.99KA15Questyle M12i: 21 mW at 32 Ω, $49MOONDROP DAWN 4.4: 230 mW at 32 Ω, $69.99TANCHJIM SPACE LITE: 98 mW at 32 Ω, $39.99FiiO KA1: 45 mW at 32 Ω, $59.99FiiO KA3: 235 mW at 32 Ω, $95.94Snowsky Melody: 250 mW at 32 Ω, $39.99iBasso DC03PRO: 98 mW at 32 Ω, $69iBasso DC05: 93 mW at 32 Ω, $69Hidizs S3 PRO: 55 mW at 32 Ω, $39.99Hidizs S9: 125 mW at 32 Ω, $49.99Hidizs S9 PRO: 200 mW at 32 Ω, $65.99Hidizs S9 Pro Plus Martha: 180 mW at 32 Ω, $65.99Hidizs S8 Pro Robin: 160 mW at 32 Ω, $59.99Hidizs XO: 195 mW at 32 Ω, $40.99MOONDROP DAWN PRO 2: 62 mW at 32 Ω, $59.99TempoTec Sonata BHD Pro: 280 mW at 32 Ω, $59.90Sonata BHD ProTempoTec Sonata HD III: 70 mW at 32 Ω, $45.90Shanling UA2: 195 mW at 32 Ω, $85Shanling UA3: 210 mW at 32 Ω, $109Shanling UA4: 227 mW at 32 Ω, $99HiBy FC3: 70 mW at 32 Ω, $39HiBy FC4: 340 mW at 32 Ω, $49FC4iFi GO link: 70 mW at 32 Ω, $59iFi GO link Max: 241 mW at 32 Ω, $79GO link MaxCrinEar Protocol Max: 300 mW at 32 Ω, $76.49 (lowest offer on /deals today)Protocol MaxJCALLY AP6: 440 mW at 32 Ω, $39.99AP6JCALLY AP7: 70 mW at 32 Ω, ~$45.73JCALLY AP20: 330 mW at 32 Ω, ~$91.88AP20JCALLY Galaxy SONATA: 560 mW at 32 Ω, $79.99Galaxy SONATAJCALLY JM30PRO: 31.3 mW at 32 Ω, ~$46.49JCALLY JM80E: 45 mW at 32 Ω, $39JCALLY SP30: 31.3 mW at 32 Ω, ~$54.61NiceHCK Octave: 550 mW at 32 Ω, $89OctaveNiceHCK PureAural: 210 mW at 32 Ω, $59.99Muse HiFi M3 Ultra: 480 mW at 32 Ω, $109.99M3 UltraFiiO KA13
  • 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
FiiOKA11200 mWNoSGM8262$29.99200 mW · $29.99PEQ No · Amp SGM8262
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

All 24 in the finder

Compared with

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

FiiO KA13 vs FiiO KA11

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

FiiO KA13 vs FiiO KA11: the manufacturers' stated figures and today's lowest price, side by side
FiiO KA13FiiO KA11
Power at 32 Ω>550 mW4.4 mm balanced, desktop on200 mW3.5 mm, channel basis not specified in artwork
Power at 16 ΩNot stated245 mW3.5 mm
Price today$65.99Mimic Audio, 20 Oct$29.99HiFiGo, 16 Oct
DAC chipCS43131 × 2CS43131
InputsUSB-CUSB-C, Lightning
Outputs3.5 mm · 4.4 mm balanced3.5 mm
SizeAbout 56.5 × 22 × 10.5 mmNot stated
WeightAbout 19 g8.5 g

FiiO KA13 price history · FiiO KA11 price history

FiiO KA13 vs FiiO KA15

At 32 Ω FiiO KA13 is listed at >550 mW and FiiO KA15 at ≥560 mW; the lowest prices are $65.99 and $99.99, $34 apart.

FiiO KA13 vs FiiO KA15: the manufacturers' stated figures and today's lowest price, side by side
FiiO KA13FiiO KA15
Power at 32 Ω>550 mW4.4 mm balanced, desktop on≥560 mW4.4 mm balanced
Power at 16 ΩNot stated≥510 mW4.4 mm balanced
Power at 300 ΩNot stated≥78 mW4.4 mm balanced
Price today$65.99Mimic Audio, 20 Oct$99.99Apos Audio, 16 Oct
DAC chipCS43131 × 2CS43198 × 2
InputsUSB-CUSB-C
Outputs3.5 mm · 4.4 mm balanced3.5 mm · 4.4 mm balanced
SizeAbout 56.5 × 22 × 10.5 mmAbout 52 × 25 × 11 mm
WeightAbout 19 gAbout 21 g

FiiO KA13 price history · FiiO KA15 price history

FiiO KA13 vs MOONDROP DAWN PRO 2

At 32 Ω FiiO KA13 is listed at >550 mW and MOONDROP DAWN PRO 2 at est. 62 mW; the lowest prices are $65.99 and $50.99, $15 apart.

FiiO KA13 vs MOONDROP DAWN PRO 2: the manufacturers' stated figures and today's lowest price, side by side
FiiO KA13MOONDROP DAWN PRO 2
Power at 32 Ω>550 mW4.4 mm balanced, desktop onest. 62 mW4.4 mm balanced
Power at 16 ΩNot stated124 mW4.4 mm balanced
Price today$65.99Mimic Audio, 20 Oct$50.99Hangout Audio, 11 Nov
DAC chipCS43131 × 2CS43198 × 2
InputsUSB-CUSB-C
Outputs3.5 mm · 4.4 mm balanced3.5 mm · 4.4 mm balanced
SizeAbout 56.5 × 22 × 10.5 mmlength: 42.5; width: 23.2; thickness: 11.4 mm
WeightAbout 19 gNot stated

FiiO KA13 price history · MOONDROP DAWN PRO 2 price history

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Sources

Checked 14 Oct 2026
KA13 specification
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KA13 product
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KA series comparison
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