FiiO K7vsFosi Audio K5 Pro
A detailed side-by-side comparison of the FiiO K7 and Fosi Audio K5 Pro — two popular dacs in the Chinese HiFi space.
Specifications
Spec
FiiO K7
Fosi Audio K5 Pro
Chipset
Dual AKM AK4493S
Texas Instruments NE5532 (Op-Amp)
Inputs
USB, Optical, Coaxial, RCA Line In
USB-C, Optical, Coaxial, 3.5mm Mic In
Outputs
6.35mm SE, 4.4mm Balanced, RCA Line Out
6.35mm Headphone, RCA Line Out
Features
THX AAA 788+ Amps, RGB Sample Rate Indicator
Microphone Input, Tone Controls, PS5 Compatible
Remote Control
✗
✗
Tube Stage
✗
✗
Headphone Amp
✓
✓
Price (estimated)
Price
~$220
~$54
Difference
~$166.00 cheaper (Fosi Audio K5 Pro)
Things to Know
FiiO K7
- ⚠Slight delay/lag when adjusting volume via the knob (due to ADC volume control implementation).
- ⚠No remote control or Bluetooth input.
- ⚠Volume knob curve is non-linear; volume ramps up very quickly in the last 20% of the turn.
Fosi Audio K5 Pro
- ⚠Microphone input has no gain control; volume depends entirely on the OS/Console settings.
- ⚠The internal DAC is limited to 24-bit/96kHz, which is lower than most audiophile competitors.
- ⚠Tone controls can introduce distortion if cranked to maximum.
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