Not only you are making superb reviews, both factually and video graphically, but your room interior is pretty as well!

I was literally now looking for more on this and here comes Dave with the clutch review 👏🏾

@Gizaudio

5 ай бұрын

Nice! Thanks for watching!

@user-jd6rd8cq7k

2 ай бұрын

@@Gizaudio Hello! Thanks foe review, Have you use desktop? What you use for it?

I just got mine and updated it to Firmware 2.00. It's 20 times better than the stock firmware it came with. No problems with the EQ settings and etc.

I received mine yesterday and wow, it's amazing! My only very small complaint is that I was under the impression that the side USB-C would act as a pass through if the other USB-C was plugged into my phone. Meaning, I thought it would not only not draw off the battery of my phone but also charge my phone while all connected as I have an extremely cheap dongle DAC that does just that. I'm definitely going to keep it as it really brings my Edition XS to life without having to sit at my desk, using all my big equipment. This DAC is small and packs a huge punch at an extremely budget cost. Great review! 👍

@jamesberryman9893

18 күн бұрын

@gunpowderstudio2419 Thanks! I did a few months ago but I don't think there has been any updates since.

First time here, nice video, nice review , nice presentation and transitions. Subscribed now.

Nice review Dave 👍 Will the KA17 change tracks when you hold down the volume buttons like the KA5? After having this feature I miss it when it's not available.

Great review, will you be getting the Tansio Mirai 10th Anniversary- would love to hear your thoughts. Thanks.

Great review! So I’ve been using the Fiio Q1 Mark II for the past few years! Just recently ordered the Fiio JT1’s and I’m not sure if my current dac will push it. So I’m looking at either getting this or the Fiio K11. Which would you pick? FYI I love punchy bass! 😂

Could you compare vs the Shanling UA4 too? It's got the same ESS dac chip that the KA17 got two of..

i'd love to see you review the FiiO KA11

Hey ! Just found your channel. Great Review. Could you get your hands on a FIIO KA11?

Hello ! How do you do? Always enjoyed all your dacs reviews I find it very honest and detailed at the same time ! Kudos 😊 At the same time was wondering could you advice me ? As I am about to throw my dollars either on this K17 or the Hiby FC6.. I understand the fc06 only has 3.5 terminations that's fine with me. So what's your pick? FC6 or K17. My audio reference is slight V Shape . I like enough bass slam yet has enough clarity on the highs as well .thx a million 😊😊😊

Hello, good video, I am new to this audiophile and I just bought this ka17, I would like to know which model of Fiio brand in-ear headphones is compatible to get the most out of it.

what woud you chose for gaming and overall usage ? Campfire Audio Bonneville or ie900 ? Thieaudio Hype 10 maybe?

Looks good! Should we expect a version in future with Bluetooth?

So I have the tanjchim space and the new ziigaat doscinco. Should i update my dac to the ka17?

Where did you buy that Orange USB-C cable?

I'm after a DAC to use with my tablet inside my car. I need to be able to charge my tablet and at the same time have a 3.5mm AUX cable to plug into my cars AUX input. Am I able to do this with the KA 17? In any case is there a DAC you can recommend which is constantly powered along with my tablet with the use of one USB C output from my car.

The SPDIF output is optical or coaxial? Thanks

@Gizaudio KA17 vs Aune Yuki, Which one has the deepest stage and best imaging? Which one is better with brighter IEMs like EA1000?

@Sforzabull

4 ай бұрын

Would love to know how the Yuki compares with iems.

@cruizzz

2 ай бұрын

They are all the same, get something like Colorfly CDA m1p, or Akliam PD5 and be happy (btw AK4493 is better with bright IEM's, as they say - it has "warm sound")

Thanks for the review👍… I want to ask, do you drive your IEMs only single ended with FC6 or you get some adapter like DD hifi to use also 4.4 IEMs Thank you❤️🙋‍♂️

@TheWorldTeacher

5 ай бұрын

If you use an adapter, it will NOT be balanced!

@jaroslavfricek7772

5 ай бұрын

⁠Well, yes of course, but it would alow me to use Hiby FC6 with my 4.4 IEM cables, so I don't have to change it all the time...DD hifi has one it's called I think DJ 44Cpro...✌️ 🔆

@TheWorldTeacher

5 ай бұрын

@@jaroslavfricek7772 I may get one too, since I have a FC6 in transit.

Iv read and heard some reviewers say it gets hot, have you done any firmware updates that fixed this issue?

Thank you for your review. I have Hifiman HE400se, which amp/dac do you recommend for desktop setup, KA17 or K11?

@7in1

2 ай бұрын

From my own experience I would recommend to sell it, and buy Ananda nano that works fine out of weak source, no need stationary amp set-up. In my case it works perfectly with a simple DAP Hiby r6iii. I have an 4100 mw amp too, but it collects dust now, planning to sell it after he400se

Heyo, I’ve been looking to upgrade my portable audio solution from the FiiO Q11 to something else and I was looking at the BTR7 how do you think the BTR7 compares to the ka17 and your other favorites? And is there another one around the $200 range that you’d pick over the BTR7 and Moonriver 2 TI? Thank you if you end up finding this comment and replying! TLDR: Looking for a new dongle dac, im in the ~$200 range, and am interested in the KA17, BTR7 and Moonriver 2TI (or any others in that pricerange that may be better) (I only use IEMs)

@roycyt9788

Ай бұрын

Im also looking for the answer to this. btr7 vs ka7. Which is better, assuming I don't use the BT. And I only use iem.

oh man, I hope Timmy-san will eventually do a review for DAC too in mear future 😐

Do you plan on reviewing the BTR15 as well? Not a lot of folks are correcting this one!

@Gizaudio

5 ай бұрын

I do want to! Just need to get my hands on it. Thanks for watching!

Can the phone be charge if a powered usb c is pluged on left usb c port when the regular usb c port is pluged to the phone. It would be charging the phone while listening.

Do you find that more expensive DACs can be justified for IEMs?

Would this be able to handle sennheiser hd660s? 150ohm

This is probably a dumb question but do you need to add an additional power supply when using desktop mode or is it the same setup as regular mode?

@Jacob1451_Kapnobatai

2 ай бұрын

Should be the same

would you rather get the KA17 or Hip Dac3 for sound quality? (I use over ear only like msr7b/monoprice m1570 planars) with 4.4mm

@justsumdude471

2 ай бұрын

btw good video

Did this device works good with iPhone 15 pro max?

Does the peq in the app allow shelf filters? Up until now and with other fiio units, it didn't...

@gunpowderstudio2419

18 күн бұрын

Yes it does if you update the KA17's firmware to 2.00. their 0.99 version had a lot of bugs and problems. Now it's all fixed.

is this work for any of iems ?

how does it compare to the btr7?

Thanks alot for the best review for k17,,, Please i need you advice i am interested to buy portable Dac to use it with my phone Samsung S24 is the k17 is the best or there is another one dispute the cost, my iem sennheiser ie 300 could you help me please 🙏

@Gizaudio

5 ай бұрын

I think the IE600 is a very sensitive iem, which means you should need very little power to push it. So, most any of the dongles I compared the KA17 with should work fine. Most of the differences I noticed between the KA17, M3 MK2, Moonrover 2 Ti, Yuki, and several other dacs (in that price range) were only with full size headphones. With iems they all performed almost on the same technical level but with just very minor differences in the overall sound presentations. That being said the KA17 offers more features. If you don't need the extra features, any of those shold work. Honestly you would probably even be fine with the Snowynight or Dawn Pro. Hope that helps. Thanks for watching!

@ahmedburamis655

5 ай бұрын

I want to express my sincere thanks to @Gizaudio for providing clarification

Any plans for a KA13 review? Seems like a good alternative to the FC4, DC04 Pro, Tanchjim Space

@BrianLimoa

Ай бұрын

Yes indeed KA13 is the most powerful amongst them all around that price.

@user-hb9fp4vs2f

15 күн бұрын

​@BrianLimoa Ka13 is awesome and much cheaper too. Comparing to a desktop unit like fiio K7, Ka13 Brings out the mids and bass noticeably. Your music sounds punchier more alive. K7 does have more power so bass is stronger, but only when the music calls for it. Most of the time, Ka13 just sounds way better. Ka17 is a replacement for the Ka5 which sounds exactly like K7 with alot less power. Volume adjustment in Ka13 sukks and it does got slightly hot compared to other less power dongles..

@BrianLimoa

15 күн бұрын

@@user-hb9fp4vs2f do u prefer ka13, epz tp50, ka17 or hifi ifi dac 3 ?

hidiz hd80s has done the 2 type c thing for a while. 2 type c port with 4.4 and 3.5 are all at the bottom of the device and it has magnet, truly convenient.

@ahwai82

5 ай бұрын

different kinda product or can say usage, this doesnt have build in battery while the hidizs does.

@Gizaudio

5 ай бұрын

thanks for checking out the review!

@miltongonzalez2225

5 ай бұрын

Please ka11 review

3:30 I know this might sound silly But, could I power it off a portable battery instead, or use a splitter, and power my phone from the battery and the DAC from the battery, and up looking like that guy on the train with a whole sub station powering some headphones

It's broken at the moment. No controls working in fiio app, only eq, despite early reviews saying you could control settings on app. Constant random disconnects. No options for play/pause with multifunction button, no skip track with volume. Pops when playing after changing gain. Much worse user experience than ka11 and ka5. The ka13 is better.

@Rezzzn0r

5 ай бұрын

Yeah fiio's app is garbage. I almost bought Fiio Q15 but the app changed my mind.

@guybrushtwood

2 ай бұрын

Just got fixed today in the latest firmware update

@user-wo4xz6ri4s

2 ай бұрын

How is it? Any update?

@nicko7201

Ай бұрын

Are you serious?? As I am thinking of getting this or the HIBY FC06

I am looking for a DAC for my iPhone. A friend a mine sells an used Mojo 1 for the KA17 price. How do both DAC’s compare, do you think ? Which would you go for ? A new KA17 or an used Mojo1 ?

@Gizaudio

5 ай бұрын

I'm very familiar with the Mojo 1. In my experience, it deserves the hype it has gotten over the years. I don't own one anymore so I couldn't do a side by side but going by memory if I'm choosing based on pure sonic performance, I would choose the Mojo 1. It has basically the same power and level output at 32 ohms. But here are some things to consider. It's old and used, its big, It doesn't have a type C input or any balanced outputs (although it's a very well implemented single ended output. And there are two!) Honestly, not a bad deal at that price point. Tough choice! Thanks for watching!

@xaviervermaut2016

5 ай бұрын

@@Gizaudio Many thanks for this detailed answer ! 👍🏻

@xaviervermaut2016

5 ай бұрын

@user-ty4cg3nf9s Thank you for your feedback. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

Please answer my question : does fiio ka17 is more powerful than fiio x5 mark iii ( dac compare ) or not? If yes , how much? Thanks for rewiew

@bernaquinonezreveles2952

2 ай бұрын

Yes, totally more powerful The X5 mk3 is 240mW on the 2.5 meanwhile KA17 is 650mW

Wait is that a xuanwu gate review unit in the background at 2:33? I've been looking forward to that set for a while and I hope it's good when reviews come out 🙏

Dave reviews something, I like the video. Simple.

Which one did you like in terms of the sound fiio ka17 or ka5 when used with iem headphones?

@gunpowderstudio2419

18 күн бұрын

I use the KA17 with my Beyerdynamic DT990 Pro's and it sounds majestic. 80 Ohms seems to handle no questions asked

Kinda a newbiew here sorry. How does it compare to questyle M15?

@heyking8583

5 ай бұрын

KA17 is better overall

What are the green IEM's in your video?

@unclethathurts

3 ай бұрын

Campfire Andromeda

Where did you get that orange usb c cable?

@Gizaudio

5 ай бұрын

They came with the Xduoo XD05 Pro but I think the company is called Chubby cables. Thanks for watching!

Which portable one is the best for sound quality? I don’t have any budget. Thank you.😊

@gunpowderstudio2419

18 күн бұрын

I've wrote this to someone else: I've used both the FiiO KA5 and the FiiO KA13, and in my experience, they are both excellent, particularly the KA13, which is an underrated portable DAC. The choice between them depends on your use case. I have a lot of headphones, and the KA13 handled them very well due to its Desktop mode. While it doesn't drive the headphones fully, it still packs a heavy punch. The KA5, on the other hand, is more suited for IEMs compared to the KA13. I've upgraded to the K17 because I had a lot of powerful headphones that needed more than 60 Ohms to drive them. (Beyerdynamic DT990 and other Sennheiser headphones). If you focusing on using IME's then the KA13 is a better pick from the KA5. If you are tight on a budget then I'd recommend the KA5 or the Moondrop Dawn Pro USB DAC/AMP. All these products are less than 80$ after tax (Look at AliExpress and avoid Amazon cause you'd pay a bit more).

Do you plan to review KA11? Seems like a dawn pro killer and it’s only slightly bigger than apple dongle

@Sushanttechworld

5 ай бұрын

Yes, will be excited to see its review. It has only one flaw it does not support inline mic and controls.

@Gizaudio

5 ай бұрын

Yes, hopefully I can pick one up soon. Thanks for watching!

@Sushanttechworld

5 ай бұрын

@@Gizaudio wheh you review can you please confirm does it support inline mic play pause?

@xdoctorblindx

5 ай бұрын

​@@SushanttechworldI have one and it doesn't. Otherwise, it is a phenomenal little device for the price!

@Sushanttechworld

5 ай бұрын

@@xdoctorblindx thanks for letting us know.

How's Is COMPARISON to the btr15 and btr7

@roycyt9788

Ай бұрын

Also looking for the answer to this question. Hopefully somebody can chime in 😊

Shoes on in the house AND on the furniture is WILD

Hello! why you don't like musihifi m3 II ?

Do you have any plans to review the cheapest model the KA11?

@Gizaudio

5 ай бұрын

Yes, hopefully I can pick one up soon. Thanks for watching!

Dac ตัวนี้จำเป็นต้องคู่กับ aful performer 8 หรือแค่หูฟังกับDacราคาประหยัดก็พอครับ

Can you make video with the intro which never stops? 😀

@Gizaudio

5 ай бұрын

Lol, sorry, I know the intro's a little long. Thanks for your patience, and thanks for watching!

why would you want to switch between usb 1.0 or 2.0? i could maybe understand between 2.0 and 3.x but 1.0? what benefit would that offer?

@xinyuchen

5 ай бұрын

UAC stands for USB Audio Class. Some older devices like the original Nintendo switch supports UAC 1.0 ONLY

@Gizaudio

5 ай бұрын

Thanks for answering this., and thanks for watching!

@KabuTheFox

5 ай бұрын

​@@xinyuchen thanks, that makes much more sense

11:20 can't find a Hiby FC6 that looks like this

@cameronsheid3446

3 ай бұрын

That’s the moon river 2 TI

Which one is better in your opinon...KA17 or KA5??

Si por este precio ninguno le llega a cayin ru7 o de precio similar,¿Entonces como se compara en tecnisidades y cuerpo de nota con snowynight y aune Yuki?.

order how it compares to the KA5

Has the EQ improved or is the Qudelix 5K still the go-to for EQ?

@Desanusor

5 ай бұрын

still the go to

@Desanusor

5 ай бұрын

else use wavelet and anything has EQ

@matsudakodo

5 ай бұрын

@@Desanusor yeah but that app is not always reliable

Don't know what you do for a living, but please teach me.😢

Dac's soundstage discourse: is it not a joke?

Which is better the Fiio BTR 7 or this product?

@loganadenveerapen2875

4 ай бұрын

Would really appreciate an answer to this too 🙏.

@bernaquinonezreveles2952

2 ай бұрын

BTR is Bluetooth dac/amp but KA17 it’s more powerful a lot compared to BTR7

*** iBasso DC-Elite has entered the chat ***

Would ka17 be better than YUKI?

@bernaquinonezreveles2952

2 ай бұрын

Totally

ka17 or ru7?

@MarcLie90

5 ай бұрын

Ru7

its little brother the ka11 might be the new budget king at 29 usd, a review of it would be very nice

review FIIO KA13!!!!

@loganadenveerapen2875

4 ай бұрын

No need to bother the KA13 sounds thin compared to my BTR7 even in desktop mode.

FiiO had me at THX AAA, then Dave comes in and tells me that it has a separate USB-C for power and that it is on par with the MoonRiver 2 Ti. Looks like I am getting one of this.

KA17 loses completely to the old cayin n6 first. Both with iem and hd800. At all. Everything is worse - the amount of air, transparency, frequencies. I don’t take higher levels in desktop DACs, this is an ordinary Chinese player for 500 dollars from 10 years ago. Now I’m comparing it live and I’m amazed - what tests guys? Did you even really listen to him? Both from a phone and from a computer. No, maybe, of course, others are even worse. But damn, $150 for an external dac that's barely better than Bluetooth ears? Damn, it's a mess. UNHAPPY. One plus is that the phone does not carry the n6 via USB, there is not enough power supply, and the KA17 plays without problems with the iPhone 15 pro max. Same as with the W11 computer and macbook pro

Good afternoon. The product arrived in good condition, but the technical condition is simply terrible. the software is raw and unfinished. Fiio claims that this is a flagship product, but in fact it is a complete disgrace. however the price is very high. I ask you to compensate this amount as moral damages for wasted time and money

@nexuzZX

5 ай бұрын

you should probably talk to fiio about this. this guy just made a review he doesn’t represent the company

@Kumofan

5 ай бұрын

Mate, returns exist.

Привет друг,как он в сравнении с fiio ka5?😊😊😊

@Sarmat52

2 ай бұрын

Одна манда.