At the time of improve the sound of our computers A classic option that we can resort to is buying an internal sound card or an external DAC, a digital-analog converter that adds fidelity to our equipment.
However, if we have little space on the desk, installing another device can be annoying, even though there are more compact and attractive models. However, there is another option: that the DAC and amplifier are integrated into another device that we already have to use, like a keyboard.
FiiO KB3, technical characteristics
This is the reason for the new FiiO KB3a curious keyboard-DAC Hifi which aims to attract the attention of home gamers by offering an improvement in the sound of our computers in a compact and functional device.
It’s about a mechanical keyboard with USB connection compatible with PC and Mac that hides inside a high-definition audio system capable of working with PCM sound signals of up to 384kHz/32-bit and DSD256.
These digital signals are converted into analog thanks to two CS43131 DACs and amplified by separate stages SGM8262 capable of delivering an output power of 550mW, enough to connect any passive headphones or self-powered speakers we have at home. For this it has an audio output 3.5mm jack and another balanced 4.4mm.
As for keyboard functions, it has interchangeable semi-transparent keys, multiple layers with mechanical switches Gateron G Pro 3.0, integrated volume control, adjustable RGB lighting and the possibility of also connecting a mouse to its additional USB port.
Price and availability
He FiiO KB3 It already appears on the manufacturer’s website, but for now it can only be purchased in its store on Aliexpress for a price of 151 euros.
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