Fosi Audio ZD3 Fully Balanced Desktop DAC

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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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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With a price point of 219 USD, ZD3 has an incredibly strong value, excellent detail, clarity and a modern, clean design.

That said, if this Fosi pairing isn’t quite the high-end hack of hi-fi dreams, it doesn’t miss by that much and, for the money, is a stone-cold steal.

Moreover, our measurements confirmed that the ZD3 replies with remarkable channel balance and, also, great soundstage and separation from the real-life audio tests.

The listening quality achieved for such a tight budget leaves no room for criticism. It is very easy to live with these devices and to be satisfied with them without feeling any frustration.

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.

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

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.

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.

V3 MONO Supports XLR Balanced and RCA Inputs

FEATURES

Swappable Op-Amp Design

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

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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.

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

Maximum Sampling Rate

Output Level

Input

Output

SNR

SINAD

THD+N

Dynamic Range

Noise Floor

Bluetooth Version

Bluetooth Connection Distance

Bluetooth Transmission Audio Format

Power Supply

USB Compatible Devices

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Store Name: Holysai

Address:998/86 Supalaiville Praksa Muang samuutprakran 10280

Phone number : +66877999140

Official website link: www.Holysai.com

Store Name: SAM Audio

Address 1: 114 LAVENDER STREET #03-68 (LOBBY 2), SINGAPORE 338729 （Open for audition after October）

Address 2: 1 ROCHOR CANAL ROAD, #01-56, 188504, SINGAPORE

Phone number: +65-8332904

Official website link: www.samaudiosg.com

Store Name: MCI ELECTRONICS

Address: Luis Thayer Ojeda 0115, Of.1104. Providencia. Santiago.

Phone number: +56 223339579

Official website link: https://mcielectronics.cl/

Store Name: Graphic Image Technologies

Address: 44 The Avenue, The Gardens, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa, 2192

Phone number: +27114830333

Official website link: https://shop.git.co.za/

Store Name: Scheherazade (Sorishop Co., Ltd.)

Address: 1F, 29, Dosan-daero 55-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, Korea (Postal Code: 06014)

Phone number: +82 2 3272 8584

Official website link: https://www.schezade.co.kr/

Store Name: Avisistemas

Address: Echeverría 2252, pb17

Phone number: +541147849859

Official website link: www.avisistemas.com.ar

Store Name: 사운드캣( Soundcat)

Address:용산구 원효로48길 17, Seoul, South Korea
Phone number: +82 1800-7435
official website link: https://www.soundcat.com/

Store Name: Hi-Fi Gallery Philippines

Address: Level 5 East Wing Shangri-La Plaza Mall, Mandaluyong City
Phone Number: (0966) 725 8972
Official Website Link: https://m.facebook.com/hifigalleryph

Store Name: E1 Personal Audio

Address: T090 Sungei Wang Plaza
Phone number: +60321102328
official website link: https://my.e1personalaudio.com/

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Fosi Audio ZD3 ^BAL

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Fully Balanced Digital-to-Analog Converter

Flagship Chipset for Premium Audio

Fully Balanced Output Design

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LME49720 Op-Amps

Ultra-Low Noise LDO

High-Precision Resistors & Low Drift Capacitors

Comprehensive Connectivity

FEATURES

Five Input Modes

Bluetooth

24bit/48kHz PCM

USB

HDMI ARC

Optical

Coaxial

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Balanced & Single-Ended Outputs

1.5-Inch OLED High-Definition Display

CONVENIENCE

Multifunctional Remote Control

FEATURES

Swappable Op-Amp Design

Compare Those Op-Amps Side-by-Side

FEATURES

Enhanced Control System

Trigger In/Out

Bypass

Perfect Match to ZA3 Amp

Adaptable to Various Scenarios

Parametric Measurements

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Fosi Audio ZD3 BAL

Another Gem Co-Created with You!

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Fully Balanced Digital-to-Analog Converter

Flagship Chipset for Premium Audio

Fully Balanced Output Design

ES9039Q2M DAC

XMOS XU316

QCC3031

LME49720 Op-Amps

Ultra-Low Noise LDO

High-Precision Resistors & Low Drift Capacitors

Comprehensive Connectivity

FEATURES

Five Input Modes

Bluetooth

24bit/48kHz PCM

USB

HDMI ARC

Optical

Coaxial

discover

Balanced & Single-Ended Outputs

1.5-Inch OLED High-Definition Display

CONVENIENCE

Multifunctional Remote Control

FEATURES

Swappable Op-Amp Design

Compare Those Op-Amps Side-by-Side

FEATURES

Enhanced Control System

Trigger In/Out

Bypass

Perfect Match to ZA3 Amp

Adaptable to Various Scenarios

Parametric Measurements

Welcome to Experience Store

Fosi Audio ZD3 ^BAL