{"product_id":"fiio-jade-audio-gigas-1-desktop-headphone-amplifier","title":"FiiO Jade Audio GIGAS 1 Desktop Balanced Headphone Amplifier","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFiiO Jade Audio GIGAS 1 Desktop balanced headphone amplifier\u003c\/strong\u003e all analog, makes the most of harder to drive headphones at an incredibly affordable price!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWho Is the FiiO GIGAS 1 For? \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGIGAS 1 headphone was designed for Planar Magnetic headphone and higher impedance models. FiiO's \u003ca title=\"FiiO JT7 Planar headphone\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fiiocanada.ca\/products\/fiio-jt7-headphone\"\u003eJT7 headphone \u003c\/a\u003ehas been incredibly popular but it is less efficient than most, so it required more amplifier power to reach a comfortable listening level while retaining headroom. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSince the JT7 is affordable at $160, FiiO wanted a quality low cost headphone amp people can easily add to the JT7 and hear them perform at their best! Mission Accomplished! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGIGAS 1 is an \u003cstrong\u003eall analog amp,  with two inputs - rca \u0026amp; 3.5mm\u003c\/strong\u003e - and two outputs - 3.5mm \u0026amp; 4.4mm balanced headphone outputs. \u003cstrong\u003eAmp design is a Class AB, \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ea discrete \u003c\/strong\u003eamplification circuit, it utilizes an op-amp + transistor current-amplification design to achieve low noise, high power and reliable long term operation at a low cost. Its tuning has been designed to be an excellent match with FiiO and other brand's planar magnetic headphones. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSince many electronics are powered by USB now and most people have multiple usb charger options already, a \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003epower supply is not included\u003c\/span\u003e. Please provide a 5v power supply for basic operation, or a 12v PD (Power Delivery standard) for the higher power output, up to 4600mW of power from the 4.4mm balanced output. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor Planar Magnetic or higher impedance headphones, we recommend the 12v power supply for the best performance. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0934\/9460\/8192\/files\/Fiio-Jade-Audio-Gigas-1-headphone-amp-power.jpg?v=1783095306\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e**Power output varies, depending if you provide a 5v or a 12v PD (Power Delivery) power supply. For IEMs a 5v usb power supply will be sufficient. For more power from the GIGAS1 and \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eto reach the 4600mW output level, use a PD 12v power supply, \u003c\/span\u003eperfect for planar magnetic or higher impedance headphones.\u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBalanced Headphone Amp\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReady to use with headphone with 3.5mm plug and with balanced headphone cables with a 4.4mm plug. For headphones with 6.35mm plug, use a step down adaptor to 3.5mm and for XLR plug headphone cables, use a step down adaptor, XLR - 4.4mm. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Low \/ High gain switch is on the front side, ideal for switching between IEM's on low and headphones on high. The XL volume dial on top has \u003cstrong\u003eback lighting\u003c\/strong\u003e for a cool effect. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0934\/9460\/8192\/files\/Jade-audio-gigas1-inputs.jpg?v=1783095492\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAll Analog Headphone Amp\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInputs are analog only, to keep the cost way down, so ideally connect from a dac, portable dongle dac or the coming soon super affordable option, a FiiO Trust usb-c to Dual RCA cable. This cable has the dac built in, to easily go from computer or phone with no other devices needed! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMetal housing with sleek appearance and solid build. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0934\/9460\/8192\/files\/Fiio-gigas1-power0input.jpg?v=1783095274\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInitial order in Black and Silver, with Green coming late July to Early August. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFiiO Jade Audio GIGAS1 Technical Specifications:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cimg\u003eOutputs: 3.5mm singe ended, 4.4mm balanced\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecommended Headphone Impedance: 8 - 350 ohms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSNR: 118dB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNoise Floor: 10.6uV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTHD+N: 0.00057%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eWith 5v Power Supply\u003c\/span\u003e, Headphone Output 32 ohm, THD 1%:\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBalanced: 580mW\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSingle Ended: 170mW\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eWith 12v Power Supply\u003c\/span\u003e, Headphone Output 32 ohms, THD 1%:\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBalanced: 4600mW\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSingle Ended: 1400mW\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize: 13.2 x 6 x 4cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 210g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePower Input, USB-C: 5V-2A; PD 12V-2A\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e**USB C-C cable included. 5V or 12V power adaptor is NOT included. 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