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edit: ok my bad guys. didn't click through enough the coupon (shows 16% off but) only applies 10% off for 1 item. (to get 16% off you need to buy 4 Fosi items!)
deal from amazon is still at least $10 cheaper than Fosi direct.
sign in to redeem extra 16% 10% off coupon. (can also stack with $10 off $80 NAB/Citibank deal)
seems to be $299 everywhere else and even $318 on Aliexpress before coupons.
I found a coupon for 15% off from Fosi direct, but that makes it $261 + tax? ($169.99 US down from $199.99) so this deal from amazon is cheaper.
it's $279 on amazon AU then apply 16% 10% coupon makes it $250 which is a more reasonable price than $300 imo.
released 3 months ago. this seems like a really good powerful HP/DAC amp even if you don't consider the ability to plug speakers from the back out and mic in the front.
it's pricey but everything is when it's a option for gamer marketed products, at least this has all metal build.
watch the review by GadgetryTech he even tests the power and it's very powerful and does what it claims, more than enough power for anyone.
some reviewer said bypass mode sounds best. you don't need to mess with bass and treble mode anyway that's for gamers that just want a quick huge increase in bass.
the main downside to this seems to be the learning curve because it does everything on the unit, without controlling it through software (some also said this is a plus because software can break with updates and even remove functions in the future). so just be prepared to spend a month memorizing and learning what all the buttons do and which to press.
About this item
⁕Versatile DAC Amp: The K7 is designed for both HiFi headphone audiophiles and music lovers. It can serve as a powerful hub for building your desktop audio system. Whether your're enjoying music, gaming or working, the K7 handles it all with ease
⁕Audiophile-Grade Chipset: Equipped with the AK4493S DAC, XMOS XU208 USB processor, and TPA6120 headphone amps, the K7 supports high-resolution decoding up to PCM 384kHz/32bit and DSD256. With up to 2100mW output power, it easily drives demanding headphones
⁕Comprehensive Connectivity: Supports USB-C, coaxial, optical, Bluetooth aptX HD/LL and 3.5mm microphone input. Outputs include 4.4mm balanced, 3.5mm single-ended, and RCA—easily connecting to headphones, powered speakers, or amplifiers for desktop setups
⁕User-Centric Design: Compact yet user-friendly, the K7 features dual large control knobs, five shortcut buttons, and an angled chassis for ergonomic comfort. A high-resolution display shows real-time status, making operation easy and intuitive
⁕Durable All-Metal Build: Crafted from solid aluminum alloy, the K7 features a rugged, wear-resistant chassis with a sleek metallic finish and enhanced electromagnetic interference shielding
The K7 is an all-in-one HiFi DAC and headphone amplifier, developed based on in-depth interviews with hundreds of headphone HiFi and gaming enthusiasts. It supports mainstream digital inputs including USB, optical, and coaxial, and features aptX HD/LL for high-quality Bluetooth audio streaming.
Input: Bluetooth (Aptx HD, Aptx LL, AptX, AAC, SBC),
COAX, OPT, USB
Output: 3.5mm Single-ended,
4.4mm Balanced Headphone Output,
RCA
Power: 3.5mm:1200mW,
4.4mm:4200mW@32Ω
Terminating Impedance: 16-300 Ohms
SNR: ≥ 121dB; THD+N: ≤ 0.0002%
Noise Floor: ≤6.5μV;
Input Voltage: DC 12V
my response to mskeggs just in case you can't see the comment because previous deal unpublished.
I read this awhile ago so sorry I couldn't find it again and provide a link.
but the AI google response somewhat says exactly what I half remembered.
when using a 3.5mm to 4.4mm balanced adapter "plugging an unbalanced cable, into a balanced output via an adapter" there is potential to short something and cause permanent damage. ai says it can short the balanced signals to ground. damaging your equipment.
from what I remember, someone commented, that if you plug the adapter in a certain order, you can avoid this happening. but the risk is there (you might forget, or someone else might pick it up and use it) so a lot of people recommended not buying/using those adapters.