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ZD3 Fully Balanced DAC

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Over the past year, whenever we’ve launched a new product, our users have been incredibly enthusiastic in offering valuable suggestions for our next development. For this, we are deeply grateful. The journey of co-creating products with you has been nothing short of wonderful. It’s truly a beautiful process. Seeing the birth of ZD3 we’ve crafted together, I believe you, like us, will feel a deep sense of fulfillment and pride in what we’ve achieved.

Special Thanks: This listing was co-edited with Jose Quesada Valdivieso, Baybars Saglamtimur, Jerome O'Flaherty, Vishnu Datt Sharma, Anton Doty, Matt Best, Philipp Christandl, Sean Belliveau, Joe Smith, Pat Beesley, and Pietro Fantini.

Fully Balanced Digital-to-Analog Converter

Presents tailored DAC performance, ensuring superior audio quality for pure enjoyment with ease of use.

Flagship Chipset for Premium Audio

Delivers unparalleled audio clarity and depth to enhance your listening experience, setting a new standard in sound quality.

Fully Balanced Output Design

Engineered for Impeccable Noise Reduction and Purity

ES9039Q2M DAC

Detail-Rich Sound Reproduction

XMOS XU316

High-Performance Audio Processor

Qualcomm QCC3031

Enhanced Wireless Audio Fidelity

Stock LME49720 Op-Amps

Swappable for Customizing Sound Signature

Ultra-Low Noise LDO

Ensured Pristine Audio Clarity

High-Precision Resistors & Low Drift Capacitors

Ensures minimal audio signal errors and balanced stereo channels.

Comprehensive Connectivity Options  

Ensure seamless connectivity in home audio setups, fulfilling your versatile needs with a single device.

FEATURES 

Five Input Modes

Caters to your digital and analog audio sources, enabling seamless integration and enhanced user experience.

Bluetooth

Loseless Wireless Streaming

24bit/48kHz PCM

aptX HD, aptX, AAC, SBC

USB 

Effortless Direct Computer Connectivity 

 

32bit/768kHz PCM, 512 DSD

HDMI ARC 

Seamless Audio Sync with TV Systems

 

24bit/192kHz PCM

Optical

Crystal-Clear Digital Audio Transfer

 

24bit/192kHz PCM

Coaxial

Reliable High-Resolution Audio Support

 

24bit/192kHz PCM

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Balanced & Single-Ended Outputs

XLR balanced outputs for noise-resistant audio;  RCA for versatile connectivity, preserving sound quality across various setups.

1.5-Inch OLED High-Definition Display 

Offers real-time feedback on audio settings for effortless control, ensuring you are always in command of your sound. 

CONVENIENCE

Multifunctional Infraded Remote Control

Simplifying audio adjustments, streamlining control over the listening environment from anywhere in the room. 

FEATURES 

Swappable Op-Amp Design

Easily replaceable DIP8 dual discrete op-amps, meeting your pursuit of a personalized audio experience. 

TI LME49720 

Signature: Warm, Smooth, Detailed, Musical 

 

Genres Recommended: Classical, Jazz, Vocal and Solo Instrument 

JRC 4580D

Signature: Neutral, Clear, Balanced

 

Genres Recommended: Pop, Rock, Electronic

 

MUSES02 

Signature: Articulate, Refined, Rich

 

Genres Recommended: Classical, Jazz, Acoustic 

 

Sparkos SS3602

Signature: Transparent, Detailed, Wide Soundstage


Genres Recommended: Classical, Jazz, Audiophile Recordings 

TI NE5532 

Signature: Neutral, Dynamic, Clear

 

Genres Recommended: Rock, Pop, Electronic

 

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FEATURES 

Enhanced Control System

Bypass mode for pristine audio delivery and trigger inputs/outputs for integrated power management across devices. 

Trigger In/Out

Enables synchronized on/off across your audio setup, automating system control for seamless operation. 

Bypass

Ensures unaltered audio quality by directly routing signals, bypassing internal controls for pure sound delivery. 

Perfect Match to ZA3 Amp

In the same series and form factor, the ZD3 provides seamless integration with the ZA3, unlocking audio details and clarity.

Adaptable to Various Scenarios 

Offers enjoyment across various setups, from home theaters to professional studios, ensuring a versatile music experience. 

Parametric Measurements

SINAD

Signal-to-Noise Ratio

Frequency Response

THD+N

Crosstalk

Specifications

Chipset

XMOS XU316 + ESS 9039Q2M + QCC3031 + LME49720

Maximum Sampling Rate

USB: PCM 32bit/768kHz; DSD512 

 OPT/COAX: PCM 24bit/192kHz

Bluetooth: PCM 24bit/48kHz

Output Level

XLR：5Vrms

RCA:  2.5Vrms

Input

USB, HDMI (ARC), Coaxial, Optical, Bluetooth

Output

XLR, RCA

SNR

126dB

SINAD

≥120dB

THD+N

<0.00008%

Dynamic Range

≥123dB

Noise Floor

≤2μV

Bluetooth Version

5.0

Bluetooth Connection Distance

≥13m

Bluetooth Transmission Audio Format

aptX HD, aptX, AAC, SBC

Power Supply

DC 12V 1.5A

USB Compatible Devices

Windows 7, 8, 8.1, 10, 11 (Some require drivers; please refer to the user manual)

Mac OS X,  Linux (No driver required)