{"product_id":"fiio-class-a","title":"FiiO CLASS A Headphone Amp \u0026 Preamp — Fully Discrete, 4000mW Balanced","description":"\u003cp class=\"tp-summary\"\u003eThe FiiO CLASS A is a fully discrete, fully balanced Class A transistor headphone amplifier and preamp rated at up to 4000mW + 4000mW balanced into 32Ω, powered by a custom 60W toroidal transformer, with five gain levels and ±10dB bass and treble. It suits desktop listeners who already own a DAC and want one amp that can be set for anything from sensitive IEMs to demanding full-size headphones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWho the FiiO CLASS A is for\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHard-to-drive headphones:\u003c\/strong\u003e FiiO rates the balanced output at 4000mW + 4000mW into 32Ω and 1360mW + 1360mW into 300Ω at Ultra High gain.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMatching many headphones:\u003c\/strong\u003e Five gain steps from Low to Ultra High, plus ±10dB bass and treble knobs, let you set level and tone for each pair.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpeaker systems:\u003c\/strong\u003e XLR and RCA line outputs feed a power amp or powered speakers, and the 12V trigger in\/out lets linked gear power on and off together.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBalanced sources:\u003c\/strong\u003e It takes RCA, 3.5mm, XLR and 4.4mm line inputs and drives 6.35mm, 4.4mm and 4-pin XLR headphone jacks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAnalog-sound fans:\u003c\/strong\u003e FiiO matches and hand-tunes each channel's discrete components for what it calls a warm, natural, distinctly analog sound.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSkip it if:\u003c\/strong\u003e you need a DAC or something portable; the CLASS A takes line-level inputs only and weighs about 3.5kg.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFiiO CLASS A key specs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTopology:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fully discrete, fully balanced Class A transistor amp (16 Toshiba twin and 8 Sanken audio transistors)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBalanced output (4.4mm \/ 4-pin XLR):\u003c\/strong\u003e ≥4000mW + 4000mW at 32Ω; ≥1360mW + 1360mW at 300Ω (Ultra High gain)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSingle-ended output (6.35mm):\u003c\/strong\u003e ≥2850mW + 2850mW at 32Ω; ≥350mW + 350mW at 300Ω (Ultra High gain)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOutput impedance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Under 1Ω (6.35mm), under 1.5Ω (balanced)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGain and tone:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5 gain levels (Low, Medium, High, Super High, Ultra High); bass and treble ±10dB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInputs:\u003c\/strong\u003e RCA and 3.5mm single-ended; XLR3 and 4.4mm balanced (line level)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOutputs:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.35mm, 4.4mm and 4-pin XLR headphone jacks; XLR3 and RCA line outputs; 12V trigger in\/out\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePower supply:\u003c\/strong\u003e Custom 60W toroidal transformer, 20,000µF Nichicon capacitor bank, discrete regulation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize and weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e About 213 × 239 × 67 mm; about 3500g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIn the box:\u003c\/strong\u003e CLASS A, AC power cord, RCA cable, dust caps, spare fuse, quick start guide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"tp-trust\"\u003eGenuine FiiO stock. Free shipping on every order, 45-day returns.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"FiiO","offers":[{"title":"Black","offer_id":46279041187975,"sku":"FiiO CLASS A -black","price":396.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Silver","offer_id":46279041220743,"sku":"FiiO CLASS A -sliver","price":396.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0756\/5833\/0247\/files\/14313829310.jpg?v=1792672565","url":"https:\/\/tonepier.com\/products\/fiio-class-a","provider":"TonePier","version":"1.0","type":"link"}