Fosi Audio ZD3 BAL

Flagship Desktop DAC Preamp

Sabre ES9039Q2M | Fully Balanced | Versatile Connectivity
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Fosi Audio ZD3 BAL

Flagship Desktop DAC Preamplifier

Sabre ES9039Q2M | Fully Balanced | Versatile Connectivity
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ZD3 we’ve crafted together

Another Gem Co-Created with You!

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.
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Fully Balanced Digital-to-Analog Converter

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

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

Engineered for Impeccable Noise Reduction and Purity
Best Desktop DAC

ES9039Q2M DAC

Detail-Rich Sound Reproduction
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XMOS XU316

High-Performance Audio Processor

QCC3031

Enhanced Wireless Audio Fidelity
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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.
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Comprehensive Connectivity   

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

FEATURES 

Five Input Modes

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

Bluetooth

Wireless Streaming

24bit/48kHz PCM

aptX HD, aptX, AAC, SBC

USB 

Effortless Direct Computer Connectivity 

 

32bit/768kHz PCM, 512 DSD

HDMI ARC

Seamless Integration with TV Sets (Dolby & DTS Unsupported)

 

24bit/192kHz PCM

Optical

Crystal-Clear Digital Audio Transfer

 

24bit/192kHz PCM

Coaxial

Reliable High-Resolution Audio Support

 

24bit/192kHz PCM

* In HDMI ARC input mode, you can control the ZD3's volume with your TV remote, but it does not support HDMI EARC

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Balanced & Single-Ended Outputs

XLR balanced outputs for pure signal transmission;  RCA for versatile connectivity, preserving sound quality across various setups.
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1.5-Inch OLED High-Definition Display 

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

CONVENIENCE

Multifunctional 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

The signal bypasses the internal preamp section, providing a fixed output level for direct signal transmission.

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.
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Adaptable to Various Scenarios 

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

SINAD

Signal-to-Noise Ratio

Frequency Response

THD+N

Crosstalk

Specifications

Chipset

XMOS XU316 + ESS 9039Q2M + QCC3031 + LME49720

Maximum Sampling Rate