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USB-C DONGLE · ES9069Q × 2

FiiO KA17

A USB-C dongle with two ES9069Q DAC chips, a 3.5 mm and a 4.4 mm balanced output. About 33.5 g.

Manual · Manufacturer page · Price history

POWER AT 32 Ω≥650mW4.4 mm balanced, desktop mode on
OUTPUT IMPEDANCE<1Ω3.5 mm; 4.4 mm <1.5 Ω
SNRNot statedNo data from the manufacturer
PRICE$144.99Lowest price at Apos Audio
OUTPUTS3.5 mm · 4.4 mm balanced
DAC CHIPES9069Q × 2
PARAMETRIC EQ10 bands
CONTOURNot supported

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

Outputs and power

4.4 mm balanced
650mWat 32 Ω per channel
Spec sheet: ≥650 mW, desktop mode on, THD+N <1%, UAC input, high gain
300mWat 32 Ω per channel
Spec sheet: ≥300 mW, desktop mode off, THD+N <1%, UAC input, high gain
Output impedance <1.5 Ω
3.5 mm
270mWat 32 Ω per channel
Spec sheet: ≥270 mW, desktop mode on, THD+N <1%, UAC input, high gain
140mWat 32 Ω per channel
Spec sheet: ≥140 mW, desktop mode off, THD+N <1%, UAC input, high gain
Output impedance <1 Ω

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

Is it enough for your headphones?

FiiO rates the KA17 at ≥650 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. 325 mW at 16 Ω+27 dB
Most IEMsTypical in-ears, 16 to 50 Ω
needs 3.2 mW≥650 mW at 32 Ω+23 dB
Easy-to-drive headphonesClosed and portable, 32 Ω
needs 16 mW≥650 mW at 32 Ω+16 dB
Hard-to-drive headphones300 Ω, HD 600 class, hungry for voltage
needs 20 mWest. 69 mW at 300 Ω+5 dB
Most planarsPlanar magnetic, low impedance, need current
needs 50 mW≥650 mW at 32 Ω+11 dB
Demanding planarsThe hardest loads, desktop territory
needs 251 mWest. 347 mW at 60 Ω+1 dB

Where to buy

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Apos Audio · retail price, checked 16 Oct 2026$144.99Apos Audio · read 11 Nov 2026$144.99The HiFi Cat · read 11 Nov 2026$148.49HiFiGo · read 11 Nov 2026$149.99

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The device

From FiiO's spec sheet unless marked
InputUSB-C
FormatsPCM up to 32-bit / 768 kHz, DSD512 Native / DOP256
DAC chipES9069Q × 2
Volume60; 120 stepsproduct page
AppFiiO Control APP, Androidproduct page
Digital outputCoaxial S/PDIF through the 3.5 mm socket, switched on in SPDIF OUT menumanual
Parametric EQ10 bands. Not supported in Contour.product page
SizeAbout 64 × 27.7 × 12.7 mm
WeightAbout 33.5 g

Coaxial SPDIF supports up to 96 kHz. FiiO’s specification table says 24-bit, while the product page says 32-bit; the exact bit-depth limit remains unconfirmed.

How it stacks up against the competition

Power at 32 Ω · price in US dollars
200 mW500 mW1 W2 W$70$100$200$300scale breaks hereMost IEMs need 3.2 mW+23 dB to spareFiiO KA5: 265 mW at 32 Ω, $119.99FiiO KA15: 560 mW at 32 Ω, $99.99KA15iBasso DC04PRO: 280 mW at 32 Ω, $119iBasso DC07PRO: 430 mW at 32 Ω, $199DC07PROQuestyle M15i: 2.41 mW at 32 Ω, $169MOONDROP MOONRIVER 2:TI: 280 mW at 32 Ω, $219.99MOONDROP DAWN 4.4: 230 mW at 32 Ω, $69.99FiiO KA3: 235 mW at 32 Ω, $95.94FiiO QX11: 800 mW at 32 Ω, $159.99FiiO QX13: 900 mW at 32 Ω, $219.99QX13iBasso DC03PRO: 98 mW at 32 Ω, $69iBasso DC05: 93 mW at 32 Ω, $69iBasso DC06: 320 mW at 32 Ω, $119iBasso DC06PRO: 320 mW at 32 Ω, $119iBasso DC04 Ultra: 980 mW at 32 Ω, $119DC04 UltraiBasso Nunchaku: 525 mW at 32 Ω, $299MOONDROP MOONRIVER3: 250 mW at 32 Ω, $219.99Shanling UA2: 195 mW at 32 Ω, $85Shanling UA3: 210 mW at 32 Ω, $109Shanling UA4: 227 mW at 32 Ω, $99iFi GO link Max: 241 mW at 32 Ω, $79iFi GO bar: 475 mW at 32 Ω, $249CrinEar Protocol Max: 300 mW at 32 Ω, $76.49 (lowest offer on /deals today)JCALLY AP20: 330 mW at 32 Ω, ~$91.88JCALLY Galaxy SONATA: 560 mW at 32 Ω, $79.99NiceHCK Octave: 550 mW at 32 Ω, $89OctaveMuse HiFi M3 Ultra: 480 mW at 32 Ω, $109.99FiiO JM21: 700 mW at 32 Ω, $259.99JM21FiiO KA17200 mW500 mW1 W2 W100 mW$70$100$200$300scale breaks hereMost IEMs need 3.2 mW+23 dB to spareFiiO KA5: 265 mW at 32 Ω, $119.99FiiO KA15: 560 mW at 32 Ω, $99.99KA15iBasso DC04PRO: 280 mW at 32 Ω, $119iBasso DC07PRO: 430 mW at 32 Ω, $199DC07PROQuestyle M15i: 2.41 mW at 32 Ω, $169MOONDROP MOONRIVER 2:TI: 280 mW at 32 Ω, $219.99MOONDROP DAWN 4.4: 230 mW at 32 Ω, $69.99FiiO KA3: 235 mW at 32 Ω, $95.94FiiO QX11: 800 mW at 32 Ω, $159.99QX11FiiO QX13: 900 mW at 32 Ω, $219.99QX13iBasso DC03PRO: 98 mW at 32 Ω, $69iBasso DC05: 93 mW at 32 Ω, $69iBasso DC06: 320 mW at 32 Ω, $119iBasso DC06PRO: 320 mW at 32 Ω, $119iBasso DC04 Ultra: 980 mW at 32 Ω, $119DC04 UltraiBasso Nunchaku: 525 mW at 32 Ω, $299MOONDROP MOONRIVER3: 250 mW at 32 Ω, $219.99Shanling UA2: 195 mW at 32 Ω, $85Shanling UA3: 210 mW at 32 Ω, $109Shanling UA4: 227 mW at 32 Ω, $99iFi GO link Max: 241 mW at 32 Ω, $79iFi GO bar: 475 mW at 32 Ω, $249GO barCrinEar Protocol Max: 300 mW at 32 Ω, $76.49 (lowest offer on /deals today)JCALLY AP20: 330 mW at 32 Ω, ~$91.88JCALLY Galaxy SONATA: 560 mW at 32 Ω, $79.99Galaxy SONATANiceHCK Octave: 550 mW at 32 Ω, $89OctaveMuse HiFi M3 Ultra: 480 mW at 32 Ω, $109.99M3 UltraFiiO JM21: 700 mW at 32 Ω, $259.99JM21FiiO KA17
  • Nearby
  • Same DAC chip
  • Most IEMs, 3.2 mW

Devices with the same DAC chip

ES9069Q · 3 devices use it
ShanlingUA4227 mW2 × Ricore RT6863$99227 mW · $99Amp 2 × Ricore RT6863
FiiOQX11≥800 mWYes10 bands$159.99≥800 mW · $159.99PEQ Yes, 10 bands

All 3 in the finder

Compared with

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

FiiO KA17 vs FiiO KA15

At 32 Ω FiiO KA17 is listed at ≥650 mW and FiiO KA15 at ≥560 mW; the lowest prices are $144.99 and $99.99, $45 apart.

FiiO KA17 vs FiiO KA15: the manufacturers' stated figures and today's lowest price, side by side
FiiO KA17FiiO KA15
Power at 32 Ω≥650 mW4.4 mm balanced, high gain, desktop≥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$144.99Apos Audio, 16 Oct$99.99Apos Audio, 16 Oct
DAC chipES9069Q × 2CS43198 × 2
InputsUSB-CUSB-C
Outputs3.5 mm · 4.4 mm balanced3.5 mm · 4.4 mm balanced
SizeAbout 64 × 27.7 × 12.7 mmAbout 52 × 25 × 11 mm
WeightAbout 33.5 gAbout 21 g

FiiO KA17 price history · FiiO KA15 price history

FiiO KA17 vs FiiO KA13

At 32 Ω FiiO KA17 is listed at ≥650 mW and FiiO KA13 at >550 mW; the lowest prices are $144.99 and $65.99, $79 apart.

FiiO KA17 vs FiiO KA13: the manufacturers' stated figures and today's lowest price, side by side
FiiO KA17FiiO KA13
Power at 32 Ω≥650 mW4.4 mm balanced, high gain, desktop>550 mW4.4 mm balanced, desktop on
Price today$144.99Apos Audio, 16 Oct$65.99Mimic Audio, 20 Oct
DAC chipES9069Q × 2CS43131 × 2
InputsUSB-CUSB-C
Outputs3.5 mm · 4.4 mm balanced3.5 mm · 4.4 mm balanced
SizeAbout 64 × 27.7 × 12.7 mmAbout 56.5 × 22 × 10.5 mm
WeightAbout 33.5 gAbout 19 g

FiiO KA17 price history · FiiO KA13 price history

FiiO KA17 vs FiiO KA11

At 32 Ω FiiO KA17 is listed at ≥650 mW and FiiO KA11 at 200 mW; the lowest prices are $144.99 and $29.99, $115 apart.

FiiO KA17 vs FiiO KA11: the manufacturers' stated figures and today's lowest price, side by side
FiiO KA17FiiO KA11
Power at 32 Ω≥650 mW4.4 mm balanced, high gain, desktop200 mW3.5 mm, channel basis not specified in artwork
Power at 16 ΩNot stated245 mW3.5 mm
Price today$144.99Apos Audio, 16 Oct$29.99HiFiGo, 16 Oct
DAC chipES9069Q × 2CS43131
InputsUSB-CUSB-C, Lightning
Outputs3.5 mm · 4.4 mm balanced3.5 mm
SizeAbout 64 × 27.7 × 12.7 mmNot stated
WeightAbout 33.5 g8.5 g

FiiO KA17 price history · FiiO KA11 price history

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Sources

Checked 14 Oct 2026
KA17 specification
fiio.com · the spec sheet
Used for power, output impedance, formats, the DAC chip, input, outputs, controls, size, weight and power supply
KA17 product features
fiio.com · the product page
Used for controls, the app, parametric EQ, uac mode and power supply
KA17 SPDIF instructions
fiio.com · the manual
Used for digital output
KA17 product
fiio.com · the product page
Used for formats