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I really appreciate this video. I was looking for a super simple dac amp to connect to my PC and use primarily with IEMs. I wanted to something USB powered and this looks like it fits the build. Thanks for taking the time to walk through the features and not taking anything for granted.

@ToolsElectroDIY

Жыл бұрын

I’m glad it was helpful. I’m actually use it under my laptop mount daily. It is a very good, and I highly recommend it please smash the like and subscribe to support my channel.

Best practical review of this Dac Amp. Just purchased one today. Thank you

@ToolsElectroDIY

Жыл бұрын

I’m glad it was helpful smash the like in subscribe. Thanks.

@sinlokemp

Жыл бұрын

@@ToolsElectroDIY Done 👍

@meokga2592

8 ай бұрын

How have you been liking it so far?

@sinlokemp

8 ай бұрын

Going great. Love the small form factor and the sound is very well balance for my liking. I did get a USB C Audio cable of Fiio Brand to connect the DacAmp to my Mac mini. @@meokga2592

You are the man best reviewer on the k3 Ever

@ToolsElectroDIY

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for your support!

If the rear lineout has already connected, does it mute the lineout speakers when the front headphone is plugged? Or does the device or PC allows the selection of which output to be active?

@ToolsElectroDIY

Жыл бұрын

no it doesn't mute other outputs. they can be used at the same time.

Thank you for the great review! Did you try connecting the active speakers with the headphone jack? I am curious whether the line out provides any advantage over the headphone jack given that the line out implementation in this model is somewhat uncommon.

@ToolsElectroDIY

Жыл бұрын

Yes, any active speakers will work with line out, which should be used instead of headphones jack. The audio quality will be better with line out as it by passes the analog amp.

@5forwards367

Жыл бұрын

@@ToolsElectroDIY In theory yes, but I see that in the K3 you can change the volume from the device itself in addition to being able to change the volume from the active speakers. This seems to indicate that the line out works as a headphone jack (I guess it has the advantage of being conveniently placed in the back of the device). Therefore, I am not sure that the audio quality is any different when using the headphone jack as opposed to the line out when connecting to external active speakers (in this particular model).

Thank you for the information provided. I would appreciate any advice from you. When I connect my JBL 9.1 soundbar to my television, I notice that the midrange in movies and music is lacking and needs to be a little richer. may I please enhance the treble using any device I may link between the TV and my JBL Bar 9.1?

@ToolsElectroDIY

Жыл бұрын

I don't think you can use the Fiio K3 between your soundbar and the TV. You can probably find the EQ settings under your TV Settings > Sound

@simplySumne

Жыл бұрын

@@ToolsElectroDIY Excited to hear from you. Thanks for your reply. Tried it but somehow the 9.1 does not care any audio settings apart from the Pcm/Dolby setting in my tv.

I'm new to all this trying to learn. I have a pair of Razer Nommo Pro speakers. They are like the Rolls Royce of the Razer brand as far as speakers go. I also want to purchase a pair of Bluetooth Focal Bathys. I know the headphones already have a DAC inside them. Do I need a DAC/amp for the speakers sake? Can I connect the BT headphones to a BT compatible DAC/amp so everything is connected into one place. If so, any suggestions? I currently have a GSX 1000 and used to have pair of Focal Celestees, but discovered I'm just not a wired guy. Now I'm a bit confused on what to do. I wanna replace the GSX 1000 as well because I purchased it used and there is a weird problem with it where it randomly makes a loud 'thump' sound out of nowhere. The same sound you get when saving settings on it, but in this case it just randomly goes off out of nowhere and scares the shit out of me. I do like have the volume wheel right in front of me though from the GSX 1000. So what equipment would you get if you were in my shoes? Thanks.

@ToolsElectroDIY

Жыл бұрын

The bluetooth headphones will not benefit from this DAC. This DAC is designed for high impedance (Hi-Fi?) wired headphones. The line out port is preferred for connecting to speakers though, however you won't notice any significant improvement for your speakers setup using this DAC.I don't have GSX 1000. I don't think you need anything else with your current setup, unless you don't like the sound from them. Perhaps better speakers, such as Klipsch 51PM will help. See my other reviews on this. Smash the like and subscribe, thanks!

@internetpolice1166

Жыл бұрын

@@ToolsElectroDIY One last question I know an amplifier is for speaker sound only, but does a DAC improve speakers audio? The GSX1000 I have was purchased pre-owned for $70. It has some crazy issues with it so I want to get a newer one but before I get one I wanna make sure DAC's actually have a benefit to speaker quality sound. Also if I get a Bluetooth DAC/AMP can I then connect my BT headphones to the BT DAC/AMP and just switch back and forth effortlessly like I can now with my old wired ones on the DAC/AMP....click on a button from speaker to headphone and vice versa.

Hi, I have a intel laptop and and iMac for listening to music, and I'm looking for a dac/amp that is simple but will give great sound. Will the new k3 be enough for me? (with dt770pro 80ohm ) thanks.

@ToolsElectroDIY

6 ай бұрын

Yes it will be enough.

So I'm waiting for mine to come in, but because there is no output switcher, if you had speakers and headphones plugged in, the DAC plays to all of them at the same time? Do you have to manually unplug the speakers if listening to headphones?

@ToolsElectroDIY

9 ай бұрын

Correct. They all work at the same time.

@tristan6509

5 ай бұрын

does your speakers not have a volume knob?

Does this enrich the sound quality of headphones/IEMs in any way (in my case the Moondrop Kato) or is it simply a way of amplifying the volume by generating more power? Excellent video btw

@ToolsElectroDIY

7 ай бұрын

High impedance headphones will benefit from such amps. And yes you will get higher sound volume

@ejmredbull

7 ай бұрын

@@ToolsElectroDIY Thank you

Ho, good tutorial. Do you know if it is possible to connect the Fiio K3 digital out put (optical) to my smart TV so I can hear it trought a auxiliar 3.5mm headphones

@ToolsElectroDIY

Жыл бұрын

No, the optical port is an output, not an input. You need a receiver to do that.

@ToolsElectroDIY

Жыл бұрын

You need this the Fiio K7 amzn.to/44mxRaX (affiliate link)

Sorry for the stupid question, but I have fiio ka3 dongle dac/amp and fiio Q5 dac/amp. Can I connect both of them together and use Q5 just as an amp?

@ToolsElectroDIY

9 ай бұрын

I don't have the Q5

Can I connect a DSP Helix with optical input? Theres is a cable 3.5 mm to optical input.

@ToolsElectroDIY

10 ай бұрын

Yes, you can. The DAC has an optical output, which can be used with any receiver with optical input.

Is there a way to set it up to where if i plugged headphones into the front it would mute speakers plugged into the back? Thats more what im after

@ToolsElectroDIY

Жыл бұрын

No, it doesn't mute any output. Speakers should be powered off manually to save power if you are not using them instead of just muting.

@Rurike

Жыл бұрын

@ToolsElectroDIY unfortunately my basic desktop speakers dont have a power switch, id have to unplug em every time.

Thank u pretty much but can i ask for a question does it turn on by just plugging the type c and can it power 250 ohm headphones?❤

@ToolsElectroDIY

Жыл бұрын

Yes it is powered by USB-C (There is no other power input.) And yes you can use 250 ohm headphones and get loud enough. (I use Sennheiser HD 600 with 300 ohms). Smash the LIKE and sub, thanks!

@sultanattar2687

Жыл бұрын

@@ToolsElectroDIY thank you ur the best💕

Do You experiencing double amping effects like annoying noise when you connect to an active speaker?

@ToolsElectroDIY

4 ай бұрын

nope

I own the same Bose speakers. Have you tried using the amp with the speakers and do they have any effect on them?

@ToolsElectroDIY

6 ай бұрын

Yes you can use the amp line out to Bose speakers.

Hi Is it possible to enter the sound of the TV and PC at the same time?

@ToolsElectroDIY

Жыл бұрын

No. PC only.

I have a galaxy s23 ultra and when plug this amp in my phone notification saying this usb isn't supported. I tried turning on usb debugging that didn't work. Is anyone else having that problem or any work around this issue. Thanks

@ToolsElectroDIY

4 ай бұрын

Not sure it would work with the phone

does volume control works mac after connecting to dac i only can control by volume knob even in usb 1.0 and usb 2.0

@ToolsElectroDIY

11 ай бұрын

No

@AlbinGeorge

11 ай бұрын

@@ToolsElectroDIY I connected different cheap dac which works fine with volume control. But expensive fiio amp dac doesn't work with volume control of Mac. So I'm confused is it fiio only issue

Would it power the sennheiser Hd560s ? Using it on ps5 and in the future pc

@ToolsElectroDIY

Жыл бұрын

Yes I can definitely power 560s

@Legend_Who420

Жыл бұрын

@@ToolsElectroDIY thank you boss !

@Legend_Who420

10 ай бұрын

@@undeadburg1933 no I ended up using another pair of headphones

Does it play the hifiman HE400se?

@ToolsElectroDIY

Жыл бұрын

sure it does.

Which one do you recommend K3 ESS or ifi uno ?

@ToolsElectroDIY

Жыл бұрын

I don't have them. What kind of headphones do you have?

Hello! Can I connect it directly with a smartphone?

@ToolsElectroDIY

Жыл бұрын

Good question, I don't know

what is the name model of the sony headphones in this video?

@ToolsElectroDIY

Жыл бұрын

It's the Sony MDR-1A amzn.to/3pRv6zN (affiliate link)

@ryze0104

Жыл бұрын

@@ToolsElectroDIY thank you very much brooo

Can anyone confirm if this will send true 5.1 sound from games to a home theater receiver (via optical)? I'm struggling to confirm that info online.

@ToolsElectroDIY

10 ай бұрын

I’m not sure but if the optical signal from the computer contains 5.1 channel then I don’t see why it can’t do that.

@Holmes108

10 ай бұрын

@@ToolsElectroDIY That would be my guess too, but I've been surprised by devices in the past lol. Thanks for the reply though. I think it's worth a shot.

@beanznebroid2652

6 ай бұрын

Im looking to go the same route as you, so did you try it it? Is it possible?

@beanznebroid2652

6 ай бұрын

@holmes108

@Holmes108

6 ай бұрын

@beanznebroid2652 it was 2.0 only unfortunately. I ultimately had to buy a creative pci soundcard to get my setup working.

Is it enough for a hd58x?

@ToolsElectroDIY

23 күн бұрын

yes

Hey can you tell me the model of you're speaker's

@ToolsElectroDIY

Жыл бұрын

Posted 2 reviews on them, with audio samples, please watch kzread.info/dash/bejne/gqSHxJuuZ7rakpM.html kzread.info/dash/bejne/oZallNZuism6Zqg.html

@SONGOKUSSJ2

Жыл бұрын

Great, Thank you so much 💗

@ToolsElectroDIY

Жыл бұрын

@@SONGOKUSSJ2 smash the like and sub :)

Can you use usb 2.0 with iphone?

@ToolsElectroDIY

9 ай бұрын

No it doesn't work with iPhone 15. I just tested it won't even power on.

@quocnguyen1188

9 ай бұрын

Did you switch to USB Audio 1.0?

@ToolsElectroDIY

9 ай бұрын

@@quocnguyen1188 yes I tried that too, didn’t work neither

@quocnguyen1188

9 ай бұрын

@@ToolsElectroDIY thank you! about to buy it. You just saved me bro

@tristan6509

5 ай бұрын

buy the KA series if you're using it on a phone My K3 works on android, but I don't think it has the neccesary drivers for iOS

Can you use it on a phone?

@ToolsElectroDIY

5 ай бұрын

No o

@nico77212

5 ай бұрын

@@ToolsElectroDIY thank you

What is the purpose of digital output (optical and coaxial) on a external DAC? The amplifier or speaker can only take analog output, right? Also, while using digital output, it won't use the DAC right! Are these digital outputs or digital inputs?!

@ToolsElectroDIY

Жыл бұрын

The digital output can be used with a receiver / amplifier to drive larger speakers.

@explorelamy

Жыл бұрын

@@ToolsElectroDIY So, it won't use the DAC Fiio K3 right? It would transfer the signal, and would use the DAC of the receiver?

@cvldash

10 ай бұрын

In Car audio DSP has input coaxial@@ToolsElectroDIY . Will it work here ?

looks like altec

@ToolsElectroDIY

Жыл бұрын

which model?