FiiO released their new weekly product.
But will it perform as nice as it looks?
But will it perform as nice as it looks?
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This amp looks kinda cute (FiiO JadeAudio GIGAS 1)
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I really do like the looks, especially the dark green with the yellow/orange ring light. Wish more amplifier companies offered unique colors like this.
Some oddities I noticed on the page. It advertises 4600mw + 4600mw output, but into what resistance/ohms?
It's called jadeaudio, but they chose a horrible font that looks like dadeaudio.
Also, maybe this is just my ignorance, but it mentions supporting headphones with microphones using ctia compliant passthrough? How would it pass the mic audio to your pc, or device? Am I missing something?
Some oddities I noticed on the page. It advertises 4600mw + 4600mw output, but into what resistance/ohms?
It's called jadeaudio, but they chose a horrible font that looks like dadeaudio.
Also, maybe this is just my ignorance, but it mentions supporting headphones with microphones using ctia compliant passthrough? How would it pass the mic audio to your pc, or device? Am I missing something?
AliExpress lists more specs:
I suspect that it works with the 3.5mm input jack. I don’t see any other way..
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I appreciated the option of a 'jade green' colorway from FiiO's 'dadeaudio' 
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The FiiO JadeAudio GIGAS1 could further amplify a well-measuring headphone output of a recent MacBook Air:
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brand.The FiiO JadeAudio GIGAS1 could further amplify a well-measuring headphone output of a recent MacBook Air:
Review and measurements of MacBook Air (2024) headphone output
This is a review and measurements of the MacBook Air 2024 headphone output. It was prompted by a request from @DrSpan, as the little Mac has a very strong reputation as a headphone source. Here it is, measuring itself: Since 2021 Apple has supported impedance detection on the headphone...
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Yeah not sure what they were thinking, and the i in audio is part of the o for no reason. A little too creative lol.
It mentions a 5v or 12v power supply, i understand a lot of old usb chargers are 5v, easy enough, but what would be a normal 12v usb power supply? A battery bank? Or are there 12v usb chargers? I guess I always associate 12v with battery.
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*edit* Actually the above is nonsense, I thought this was a DAC/Amp, but it's just an Amp with a CTIA passthrough...
So it relies on something else with an ADC to get the mic signal into your PC. Many laptops and PCs have CTIA compliant 3.5mm headphone ports, so I guess this is their target market.
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A 'just launched' vendor named 'SNOWSKY' is selling the FiiO Jade Audio GIGAS 1 for $59.99 at Amazon USA and delivery dates vary by color.
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Snowsky is just another sub-brand of FiiO.
It says it uses PD (Power Delivery) so if your brick has enough wattage then the amp automatically adjusts the voltage.
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The metaphysics of this is imponderable.
(yeah, yeah -- I know -- it's manufacturing logistics.... but the statement out of context strikes me as deeply amusing)
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That phonograph-record-inspired graphic on the monitor is setting off my OCD. Note the sense of the "tonearm" with respect to the "record". The record must be spinning backwards...
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Yeah, should be an easy fix, but as is it definitely looks pretty funky. I actually do like the overall look of that interface/software though. Looks like it's "Just Another Music Client" which you can use with youtube music.
So crazy that this little amp can do 4.6 watts per channel balanced. I remember when I first found this site back in 2017 or 2018 1 watt per channel @ 32ohms was considered pretty amazing and state of the art for much larger amps. It also seemed like more power than anyone could ever want lol.
Amazing how fast the tech is moving, and how fast they can design, build/manufacture, and release new products.
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Hmmm.
I could find this little thing quite useful.
I could find this little thing quite useful.
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Sticking to aesthetics/operability ONLY, and with a very different price (Fiio x 9 or so), I somehow find the JDS Labs Element IV to be a very good reference for "simple" on the desktop dac/amps.... External powersupply is not for me, (and at the time of review) some comments by Amir about USB C, but as a design, it would do well on my desk.
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JDS Labs Element IV DAC & HP Amp with EQ Review
This is a review, listening tests and detailed measurements of the JDS Labs Element IV (4) stereo DAC and headphone amplifier with support for parametric equalization. It was sent to me by the company and costs US $499. The Element IV implements their large and joyful horizontal volume control...
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I really like that design too.
The Element IV is a different kinda thingy though... it's a DAC/Amp and it doesn't have analog ins... the FiiO is interesting because it looks nice and it's just an amp.
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Yeah, not comparableI really like that design too.
The Element IV is a different kinda thingy though... it's a DAC/Amp and it doesn't have analog ins... the FiiO is interesting because it looks nice and it's just an amp.
Really wanted the Element IV to be suitable for me, very good industrial design in my book, and as such it would serve well as a measuring stick for Audio desktop devices regardless of features/functionality within any price bracket. Quite like the designs of the Fiio K11/K13, Topping DX1 II and the Fosi ones too, but the Element IV top wheel is the icing the others are missing from their cakes.
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Based on my desktop experience running Fosi Audio and FiiO, their modern engineering easily beats expensive gear by delivering flawless, audibly transparent audio. Measurements don't lie, so using this GIGAS 1 to upgrade your MacBook output gives you all the clean power you need without falling for high-end audio snake oil.
Just using a generic USB PD charger rated 60 watts. Works wonderfully.
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Hmm... hard to say without measurements.
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