Fiio JA11 USB-C DAC Dongle

The FiiO JA11, from FiiO's budget JadeAudio line, is the cheapest way into genuinely customizable sound. It looks like a simple USB-C to 3.5mm adapter, but inside sits a professional DSP with parametric EQ, high resolution decoding and microphone support, all for pocket change.

Type and Technology

The JA11 is a USB-C DAC dongle with an onboard professional DSP. It decodes PCM up to 384kHz/32bit and DSD128, and its 5 band parametric EQ, configured through the FiiO Control app, is stored on the dongle itself so your tuning follows the JA11 to any device, including iPhones.

Sound Character

Out of the box the JA11 is clean and even handed, with 30mW at 32 ohms to drive IEMs and earbuds happily. Preset profiles for vocals, bass and classical offer instant flavors, while the PEQ lets tinkerers dial in precise corrections that stick across every source.

Build and Features

An anodized aluminum magnesium body, screw free design and a double layer braided cable make it far tougher than throwaway adapters. It supports CTIA in line remotes and microphones, so calls, recording and karaoke apps all work, and at 5g and 95mm long it lives permanently on your keychain or cable.

Best For

Students, gifts and anyone reviving wired earbuds on a jackless phone with room to tune the sound. Browse matching budget earphones in our IEM collection, or see the step up options in the portable DAC/Amps collection and the FiiO collection.

What's in the Box

• FiiO JA11
• Quick start guide

Specifications