--- product_id: 654754748 title: "FiiO K7 Full Balanced HiFi DAC Headphone Amplifier AK4493S*2, XMOS XU208 PCM384kHz DSD256,USB/Optical/Coaxial/RCA Inputs, 6.35mm/4.4mm Output (Titanium)" brand: "fiio" price: "293053CFA" currency: XOF in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 category: "Fii O" url: https://www.desertcart.sn/products/654754748-fiio-k7-full-balanced-hifi-dac-headphone-amplifier-ak4493s-2 store_origin: SN region: Senegal --- # 2000mW power output drives any headphone Dual AK4493S DACs for pristine sound Multi-input USB/Optical/Coaxial/RCA versatility FiiO K7 Full Balanced HiFi DAC Headphone Amplifier AK4493S*2, XMOS XU208 PCM384kHz DSD256,USB/Optical/Coaxial/RCA Inputs, 6.35mm/4.4mm Output (Titanium) **Brand:** fiio **Price:** 293053CFA **Availability:** βœ… In Stock ## Summary > 🎢 Elevate your desk setup with powerhouse sound and sleek style β€” don’t just listen, experience it! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** FiiO K7 Full Balanced HiFi DAC Headphone Amplifier AK4493S*2, XMOS XU208 PCM384kHz DSD256,USB/Optical/Coaxial/RCA Inputs, 6.35mm/4.4mm Output (Titanium) by fiio - **How much does it cost?** 293053CFA with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.sn](https://www.desertcart.sn/products/654754748-fiio-k7-full-balanced-hifi-dac-headphone-amplifier-ak4493s-2) ## Best For - fiio enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted fiio brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - β€’ **Seamless Connectivity:** Plug in effortlessly via USB, optical, coaxial, or RCA inputs to suit any setup or source device. - β€’ **Sleek Titanium Design:** Desktop-ready, compact titanium chassis blends premium aesthetics with durable build quality. - β€’ **Customizable Listening:** Adjust gain levels and output modes with intuitive controls and RGB indicators for a personalized audio experience. - β€’ **Powerhouse Amplification:** 2000mW stable output with THX AAA 788+ amps ensures distortion-free volume even on demanding headphones. - β€’ **Audiophile-Grade Dual DACs:** Experience ultra-clear, balanced sound with dual AK4493SEQ chips powering your music. ## Overview The FiiO K7 is a titanium-finished desktop balanced DAC/headphone amplifier featuring dual AK4493SEQ DACs and THX AAA 788+ amps delivering up to 2000mW output. Supporting USB, optical, coaxial, and RCA inputs alongside multiple headphone outputs (4.4mm balanced, 6.35mm, 3.5mm), it offers versatile connectivity and customizable gain/output settings. Designed for audiophiles seeking high-fidelity sound with robust power and refined control, the K7 stands out as a cost-effective, feature-rich solution under $300. ## Description Truly balanced headphone amp | THX AAA 788+ amp technology | Dual AK4493S DACs Multiple intelligent protection systems | Power supply with numerous independent LDOs | Included 12V/24W low-noise switching power supply RGB status indicators | 3 output modes | Two levels of hardware gain | Numerous outputs and inputs Review: Good 1st Step onto HI-FI - l'm an audiophile who knows there is A LOT of snake oil in this business. A LOT. Now, having said that, the k7 deserves the $200 asking price. If you have a good sound-card, the k7 will be a mild improvement, but sure enough an audible improvement. Don't expect night and day differences, but you'll find some. Whether you like the new sound signature more than your sound-card, that's another story. The k7 will offer slightly more refined sound, but similar 'technicalities.' Where the k7 is a real upgrade is in having a dedicated volume control knob. The volume is digital so the knob has no end to it (you can keep on spinning it once it has reached its max). My unit didn't have a very noticeable delay (as some reviewers stated). Perhaps that has to do with how powerful/fast your computer is (?). Some people also find the volume odd because for the first (almost) 1/4 of it, you don't hear anything (on less sensible HPs). Fiio engineers did this on purpose: this way, users of very sensitive IEMs will not have a problem adjusting the volume to their preferred level. The k7 (unlike any sound-card that l'm aware of) offers balanced connections so you can give that a try. Personally, l did hear the difference. My HPs did open up with the balanced inputs (4.4mm and 4pin XLR). If you've been into this hobby for a while (if your brained has been trained to notice these sound nuances), you'll notice that right away. Then there's the extra power in case you need it. Some people may prefer to keep their sound-card over the k7 in favor of having more 'desktop free space.' l get that. Personally, l have a volume ring on my keyboard, but l much prefer having a knob. Besides, it's easier to plug/switch HPs from the k7 (likely placed on your desk near your mouse) than from the back of the PC, under the desk. Does the k7 get hot? Not at all (room temperature 80ΒΊF). *Now, let's address the elephant in the room: the Fiio k9 ESS* I guess the AKM version is equally good too, but l haven't tested that one so my words will refer to the k9 ESS (non-pro). If you wonder, I didn't want a slower pace sounding device, that's why I was only interested in the ESS version. k7 VS k9 ESS: The difference between the k7 and the k9 ESS aren't mild or subtle, but very significant. We're talking about a product (k7) that has its own sound signature (warmer, slower, more bass where there shouldn't be, small soundstage), but that plays on the budget league VS a product (k9 ESS) that plays in the HI-FI realm. The k9 will be a noticeably improvement in the soundstage, dynamics, clarity and rest of the audio attributes. Example: on the k7 the HD800s treble is harsh; plug them to the k9 and the treble becomes oh so beautiful. Mind you, k9 ESS is 'fast.' The music will play faster than on the AKM which has the 'normal pace' tunning. You may like a faster pace more or less, but you'll certainly notice the difference in speed. This is supposed to be an attribute of the ESS chips (regardless of the system implementation). Have you ever heard people saying something like, "buy the best HP you can then spend the rest on a DAC-amp?" Nonsense. Once you have a good pair of HPs ($300-$500), trust me, they will sound noticeably different when paired to the k7 VS the k9. Example: You'd think my old, yet great sounding Hifiman HE-400 (non s, etc. just plain 'HE-400') sound great when connected to the k7 and also my sound-card. Now, plug them to the k9 ESS and let me read your mind: "Holly guacamole! Now we're talking business." Yes, those are your own words ;-) If my budget was $1000, l'd rather get a k9 ESS and a $300-500 HPs than spending $200 on the k7 then $800 on a HP. Even better, l'd buy the k9 ESS new (to test it for yourself in case you want to return it, and to have the always SO important WARRANTY just in case) then spend the rest of the budget on a 'second hand' headphone (in good condition with replaceable earpads). Amplifiers come defective even when new (l've already sent 2 back, the very k9 ESS l'm talking about which had a defective 'optical in' and a k9 ESS Pro), however headphones rarely fail (although they also do it seems; it never happened to me). l know l digressed quite a bit, but l hope you enjoyed my 'on the fly, all over the place' review of the Fiio k7. Remember: "Buying cheap is expensive" or the German version "We're too poor to buy cheap." Save for the k9 ESS, buy it new (return, warranty), enjoy it for years to come. Hope this helps! Review: Great cheap amp/dac would recommend to everyone. - I love this little thing. I bought it for the office, just needed something small, cheap, sounds good, and works well for the office and this ticks all the boxes. I love that you can save money by not getting BT which for my use case is unnecessary. I like the smooth knob, LED around it, build quality, and most importantly the sound and power it produces. I use it with my Focal Elegia at the office and things sound clear, dynamic, fun, and detailed in a way that I think most people would be impressed with. For a compact, all-in-one, starter amp/dac combo I don't think there is anything better. Honestly I don't think most people would ever need anything more than this unless you need certain ports or power this may not be able to provide. At home I have both a SMSL SU-10 hooked up to a Aune S17Pro, and previously came form a Schiit Asgard/Modius stack. Before that I came from a JDS Labs amp/dac combo unit. The headphones I have include Meze Empyreans, HE1000V2, ZMF Auters, HD660s, and Focal Elegia headphones. Is it possible to get better or a different sound signature than this with spending more? Probably, but not by much and that that point you are really just searching for that specific sound signature or to get those last couple % to reach perfection. This thing is great and would highly recommend to anyone looking to get into dedicated amp dacs. ## Features - The most competitive and cost-effective desktop balanced DAC/Amp within the 300-USD range; - Adopts the six-stage audio circuit as in FiiO’s high-end devices, and features 2 AMK’s latest AK4493SEQ DACs and dual THX AAA 788+ amps; - Supports multiple outputs- 4.4mm balanced out, 6.35/3.5mm single-ended out, as well as multiple inputs- USB, optical, coaxial and AUX in; - Comes with versatile functions as well as robust output power- 1% THD+N under BAL output, 2000mW stable output power, which can drive most headphones, including full-size headphones; - Supports input selections, 2 gain levels and 3 output levels, and features RGB indicator lights that can display the working state and differentiate sampling rates. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B0DCJSRQYR | | Audio Output Mode | Balanced, Single-ended (6.35mm), Single-ended (3.5mm) | | Best Sellers Rank | #9,533 in Electronics ( See Top 100 in Electronics ) #10 in Headphone Amps | | Brand | FiiO | | Brand Name | FiiO | | Compatible Devices | Wired Audio Output Devices | | Customer Reviews | 4.4 out of 5 stars 753 Reviews | | Included Components | Cable, Power adapter x1, Power cable x1 | | Interface | USB | | Interface Type | USB | | Manufacturer | FiiO | | Material Type | Titanium | | Maximum Supply Voltage | 12 Volts (AC) | | Minimum Supply Voltage | 12 Volts (DC) | | Model | K7 | | Mounting Type | Desktop | | Number of Channels | 2 | | Number of Pins | 7 | | Part Number | K7 | | Smart Home Compatibility | Not Smart Home Compatible | | Warranty Description | 1 year | ## Product Details - **Brand:** FiiO - **Maximum Supply Voltage:** 12 Volts (AC) - **Minimum Supply Voltage:** 12 Volts (DC) - **Mounting Type:** Desktop - **Number of Pins:** 7 ## Images ![FiiO K7 Full Balanced HiFi DAC Headphone Amplifier AK4493S*2, XMOS XU208 PCM384kHz DSD256,USB/Optical/Coaxial/RCA Inputs, 6.35mm/4.4mm Output (Titanium) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71hCeIyrYGL.jpg) ![FiiO K7 Full Balanced HiFi DAC Headphone Amplifier AK4493S*2, XMOS XU208 PCM384kHz DSD256,USB/Optical/Coaxial/RCA Inputs, 6.35mm/4.4mm Output (Titanium) - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61pduA9p-KL.jpg) ![FiiO K7 Full Balanced HiFi DAC Headphone Amplifier AK4493S*2, XMOS XU208 PCM384kHz DSD256,USB/Optical/Coaxial/RCA Inputs, 6.35mm/4.4mm Output (Titanium) - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71hyXNmtVWL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Color** options. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good 1st Step onto HI-FI *by C***I on June 21, 2024* l'm an audiophile who knows there is A LOT of snake oil in this business. A LOT. Now, having said that, the k7 deserves the $200 asking price. If you have a good sound-card, the k7 will be a mild improvement, but sure enough an audible improvement. Don't expect night and day differences, but you'll find some. Whether you like the new sound signature more than your sound-card, that's another story. The k7 will offer slightly more refined sound, but similar 'technicalities.' Where the k7 is a real upgrade is in having a dedicated volume control knob. The volume is digital so the knob has no end to it (you can keep on spinning it once it has reached its max). My unit didn't have a very noticeable delay (as some reviewers stated). Perhaps that has to do with how powerful/fast your computer is (?). Some people also find the volume odd because for the first (almost) 1/4 of it, you don't hear anything (on less sensible HPs). Fiio engineers did this on purpose: this way, users of very sensitive IEMs will not have a problem adjusting the volume to their preferred level. The k7 (unlike any sound-card that l'm aware of) offers balanced connections so you can give that a try. Personally, l did hear the difference. My HPs did open up with the balanced inputs (4.4mm and 4pin XLR). If you've been into this hobby for a while (if your brained has been trained to notice these sound nuances), you'll notice that right away. Then there's the extra power in case you need it. Some people may prefer to keep their sound-card over the k7 in favor of having more 'desktop free space.' l get that. Personally, l have a volume ring on my keyboard, but l much prefer having a knob. Besides, it's easier to plug/switch HPs from the k7 (likely placed on your desk near your mouse) than from the back of the PC, under the desk. Does the k7 get hot? Not at all (room temperature 80ΒΊF). *Now, let's address the elephant in the room: the Fiio k9 ESS* I guess the AKM version is equally good too, but l haven't tested that one so my words will refer to the k9 ESS (non-pro). If you wonder, I didn't want a slower pace sounding device, that's why I was only interested in the ESS version. k7 VS k9 ESS: The difference between the k7 and the k9 ESS aren't mild or subtle, but very significant. We're talking about a product (k7) that has its own sound signature (warmer, slower, more bass where there shouldn't be, small soundstage), but that plays on the budget league VS a product (k9 ESS) that plays in the HI-FI realm. The k9 will be a noticeably improvement in the soundstage, dynamics, clarity and rest of the audio attributes. Example: on the k7 the HD800s treble is harsh; plug them to the k9 and the treble becomes oh so beautiful. Mind you, k9 ESS is 'fast.' The music will play faster than on the AKM which has the 'normal pace' tunning. You may like a faster pace more or less, but you'll certainly notice the difference in speed. This is supposed to be an attribute of the ESS chips (regardless of the system implementation). Have you ever heard people saying something like, "buy the best HP you can then spend the rest on a DAC-amp?" Nonsense. Once you have a good pair of HPs ($300-$500), trust me, they will sound noticeably different when paired to the k7 VS the k9. Example: You'd think my old, yet great sounding Hifiman HE-400 (non s, etc. just plain 'HE-400') sound great when connected to the k7 and also my sound-card. Now, plug them to the k9 ESS and let me read your mind: "Holly guacamole! Now we're talking business." Yes, those are your own words ;-) If my budget was $1000, l'd rather get a k9 ESS and a $300-500 HPs than spending $200 on the k7 then $800 on a HP. Even better, l'd buy the k9 ESS new (to test it for yourself in case you want to return it, and to have the always SO important WARRANTY just in case) then spend the rest of the budget on a 'second hand' headphone (in good condition with replaceable earpads). Amplifiers come defective even when new (l've already sent 2 back, the very k9 ESS l'm talking about which had a defective 'optical in' and a k9 ESS Pro), however headphones rarely fail (although they also do it seems; it never happened to me). l know l digressed quite a bit, but l hope you enjoyed my 'on the fly, all over the place' review of the Fiio k7. Remember: "Buying cheap is expensive" or the German version "We're too poor to buy cheap." Save for the k9 ESS, buy it new (return, warranty), enjoy it for years to come. Hope this helps! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great cheap amp/dac would recommend to everyone. *by A***C on June 30, 2025* I love this little thing. I bought it for the office, just needed something small, cheap, sounds good, and works well for the office and this ticks all the boxes. I love that you can save money by not getting BT which for my use case is unnecessary. I like the smooth knob, LED around it, build quality, and most importantly the sound and power it produces. I use it with my Focal Elegia at the office and things sound clear, dynamic, fun, and detailed in a way that I think most people would be impressed with. For a compact, all-in-one, starter amp/dac combo I don't think there is anything better. Honestly I don't think most people would ever need anything more than this unless you need certain ports or power this may not be able to provide. At home I have both a SMSL SU-10 hooked up to a Aune S17Pro, and previously came form a Schiit Asgard/Modius stack. Before that I came from a JDS Labs amp/dac combo unit. The headphones I have include Meze Empyreans, HE1000V2, ZMF Auters, HD660s, and Focal Elegia headphones. Is it possible to get better or a different sound signature than this with spending more? Probably, but not by much and that that point you are really just searching for that specific sound signature or to get those last couple % to reach perfection. This thing is great and would highly recommend to anyone looking to get into dedicated amp dacs. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ FiiO K7 is amazing! Clean amplification and lots of power to drive Planar Magnetic headphones. *by N***N on December 29, 2025* Amazing DAC/Amp for the price! 2000mw through balanced 4.4mm output; plenty of power even with single-ended output (6.3mm; I'm using the 6.3mm to 3.5mm adapter until my balanced cable arrives). Clean power and clean sound; no detectable distortion when running to my HiFiMan Edition XS Headphones. Gets very loud; enough to add 6db headroom, put +5.5db low shelf EQ, and listen to even semi-quiet Classical recordings at substantial volumes. Sounds WONDERFUL! I highly recommend FiiO and came from a portable KA13 which was also top-notch. The K7 produces more bass and better volumes without distortion compared to the KA13. If you have the capability to use a Desktop DAC, I highly recommend the K7 over the KA13 for quadruple the power output and no distortion; the KA13 distorts slightly at near max to max volumes, which was necessary for some material. Headroom wasn't much of an option with the KA13. Gets slightly warm after 15-30 minutes of use, but is just a little warm to the touch. The KA13 gets hot, and I suspect could overheat in some scenarios. 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