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Fosi Audio ZD3 Desktop DAC Preamp, Fully Balanced Digital to Analog Audio Converter with ES9039Q2M for Home Stereo Amplifier, Bluetooth/USB/Optical/Coax/TV HDMI ARC Input, XLR/RCA Output with Remote

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Brand Fosi Audio
Mounting type Cable Mount
Number of pins 35
Interface type Coaxial, Optical, USB, HDMI, RCA, XLR
Number of channels 2
Manufacturer Shenzhen Foresight Technology Co., Ltd.

About this item

  • Flagship Desktop DAC: A fully balanced digital-to-analog converter preamp with multiple inputs and outputs. Fosi Audio's first DAC to support HDMI ARC input and comes equipped with a high-performance ES9039Q2M chip to deliver rich and superior sound
  • Premium Chipset: The ZD3 features the chipset consisting of XMOS XU316+ES9039Q2M+QCC3031+LME49720. It supports high audio resolution, with a maximum capability of DSD512 and PCM 32bit/768kHz sampling rates, providing unparalleled clarity and depth
  • Versatile & Flexible: The ZD3 offers comprehensive connectivity, supporting inputs like Bluetooth, USB, OPT, COAX, HDMI ARC, and balanced XLR/RCA outputs. This flexibility allows you to customize your audio system to suit various setups and scenarios
  • Ease of Use: The ZD3 adopts a 1.5-inch OLED display, remote control, preamp bypass switch, and 12V trigger in/out interfaces, allowing synchronized power on/off with other home audio devices, all for a good user experience
  • Family Design: Featuring the same design language as the ZA3 amplifier: compact and exquisite appearance and audiophile-grade components for high performance and excellent sound quality. Pair it with the ZA3 to create a robust home audio system

Product details

  • Parcel Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 35.6 x 21.2 x 7.9 cm; 1.25 kg
  • Date First Available ‏ : ‎ Feb. 8 2025
  • Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ Shenzhen Foresight Technology Co., Ltd.
  • Place of Business ‏ : ‎ 3rd Floor, Building 10, Aohua Industrial Zone, Gaofeng Community, Dalang Street, Longhua District, Shenzhen, China
  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0DR187DYL
  • Item model number ‏ : ‎ ZD3
  • Country of origin ‏ : ‎ China
  • 鶹 Rank: #29,355 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics)
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.2 out of 5 stars 13 ratings

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Product Description

dac preamplifier, stereo preamplifier home audio hifi, audio dac preamp, balanced preamp

Fully Balanced Design

Fosi Audio ZD3 Flagship Desktop DAC Preamplifier

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

High-Performance Digital-to-Analog Audio Converter

The ZD3 is a audiophile-grade balanced stereo DAC meticulously developed by Fosi Audio after thoroughly understanding user needs. It features the ES9039Q2M high-precision DAC chip, delivering rich and superior sound.

  • Input: USB, HDMI ARC, Optical, Coaxial, Bluetooth; Output: XLR, RCA
  • SNR≥126; THD+N<0.00008%
  • Bluetooth Codecs: SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD
  • Power Supply: 12V 1.5A

arc audio dac, dac hifi, earc amplifier, amplifier with digital optical input
ZD3

Swappable Op-Amp Design

Easily replaceable DIP8 dual discrete op-amps, meeting your pursuit of a personalized audio experience, such as LME49720, NE5532, MUSES02, SS3602.

FOSI AUDIO

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.

Fosi Audio ZD3 Desktop DAC Preamp

Trigger In/Out

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

Fosi Audio ZD3 Desktop DAC Preamp

Bypass Mode

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

  • The ZD3 does have HDMI CEC. In HDMI ARC input mode, you can control the ZD3’s volume with your TV remote, but it does not support HDMI EARC.

  • No. The ZD3 does not have a built-in headphone amplifier and cannot connect headphones; it also does not support an analog input AUX.

  • Yes, the ZD3 supports both ASIO and WASAPI drivers in Windows 11.

  • Yes, you can use a dual 3.5mm male splitter cable to control two ZA3 amplifiers synchronously.

  • For RCA output, replace one op-amp. For XLR balanced output, replace two op-amps corresponding to the left and right channels.

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Type
DAC+ Preamp DAC+Headphone Amp DAC+Headphone Amp Headphone Amplifier/Preamp DAC+Headphone Amplifier/Preamp DAC+Headphone Amp DAC+Headphone Amp
MAX Power Output
- - - 2400mW@32Ω(High Gain) 3.5mm: 280mW@32Ω 120mW@32 Ohm(SE) 120mW@32 Ohm(SE)
Input
USB+HDMI (ARC)+COA+OPT+BT PC-USB + Optical + Coaxial USB-C+OPT+COA+3.5mm Microphone 3.5mm line in USB + Optical Type C+ USB A Type C+ USB A
Output
XLR + RCA RCA + 3.5mm Headphone RCA + 3.5mm Headphone Line out, 3.5/6.35mm headphone 3.5/4.4mm Headphone, AUX/OPT 3.5mm+ 4.4mm Headphone 3.5mm+ 4.4mm Headphone
Treble & Bass Control
PC-USB Input Sampling Rate
32bit/768kHz 24bit/96kHz 24bit/96kHz - 32bit/384kHz 32bit/768kHz 32bit/768kHz
THD
<0.00008% ≤0.01% <0.003% <0.001% <0.001% ≤ 0.0006%(SE); ≤ 0.001%(BAL) <0.0001%
SNR
≥126 ≥105 >110dB ≥108 ≥120 ≥120 ≥130
Terminating Impedance
- 16-200 Ohm 16-300 Ohm 16-300 Ohm 16-300 Ohm 16-300 Ohm 16-300 Ohm
Work Voltage
DC 12V DC 5V USB-C/DC5V USB-C/DC5V USB-C/DC5V - -