{"product_id":"fiio-k11","title":"FiiO K11 Desktop DAC \u0026 Headphone Amp — 1400mW Balanced, CS43198","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe FiiO K11 packs a genuinely powerful balanced desktop amp into a palm-size chassis: 1,400mW per channel at 32Ω from the 4.4mm output, a CS43198 DAC, and driver-free USB that also works with PS5 and Switch. For a first desktop rig or a bedside setup, it is one of the easiest recommendations under $150.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCirrus Logic CS43198 DAC — PCM 384kHz\/32bit, native DSD256\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBalanced 4.4mm: 1,400mW×2 @32Ω · 250mW×2 @300Ω; single-ended 6.35mm: 520mW×2 @32Ω\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInputs: USB-C \/ optical \/ coaxial · Outputs: 4.4mm + 6.35mm + RCA line out + coax out\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThree gain levels, SNR ≥123dB, driver-free on Windows 10+\/PS5\/Switch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e147 × 133 × 32.3mm, 407g · DC 12V\/2A adapter included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrand-new authorized FiiO stock with full manufacturer warranty — free US shipping and 45-day returns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tp-faq\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this the regular K11 or the K11 R2R?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the regular FiiO K11 with the Cirrus Logic CS43198 DAC and 1,400mW balanced output. The K11 R2R is a separate, pricier model with a resistor-ladder DAC and 1,300mW output. For most desks the regular K11 is the better value.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan it drive planar headphones like the HE400se?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. 1,400mW per channel at 32 ohms from the 4.4mm balanced output is more than enough for the HIFIMAN HE400se and most planars. Use the balanced output and high gain for demanding headphones; sensitive IEMs are better served on low gain from the 6.35mm jack.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it work with PS5, Switch and Mac without drivers?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The K11 is driver-free over USB-C on Windows 10+, macOS, PS5 and Switch — plug in and select it as the audio output. Optical and coaxial inputs also let it serve a TV or console setup, and the RCA line out feeds powered speakers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\", \"@type\": \"FAQPage\", \"mainEntity\": [{\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"Is this the regular K11 or the K11 R2R?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"This is the regular FiiO K11 with the Cirrus Logic CS43198 DAC and 1,400mW balanced output. The K11 R2R is a separate, pricier model with a resistor-ladder DAC and 1,300mW output. For most desks the regular K11 is the better value.\"}}, {\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"Can it drive planar headphones like the HE400se?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"Yes. 1,400mW per channel at 32 ohms from the 4.4mm balanced output is more than enough for the HIFIMAN HE400se and most planars. Use the balanced output and high gain for demanding headphones; sensitive IEMs are better served on low gain from the 6.35mm jack.\"}}, {\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"Does it work with PS5, Switch and Mac without drivers?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"Yes. The K11 is driver-free over USB-C on Windows 10+, macOS, PS5 and Switch — plug in and select it as the audio output. Optical and coaxial inputs also let it serve a TV or console setup, and the RCA line out feeds powered speakers.\"}}]}\u003c\/script\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"FiiO","offers":[{"title":"Black","offer_id":45663742034055,"sku":"TP-K11-BLACK","price":119.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Silver","offer_id":45663742066823,"sku":"TP-K11-SILVER","price":119.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0756\/5833\/0247\/files\/fiio-k11-1400w-power-balanced-desktop-dac-headphone-amplifier-hifigo-black-us-658063.webp?v=1787453123","url":"https:\/\/tonepier.com\/products\/fiio-k11","provider":"TonePier","version":"1.0","type":"link"}