Just dropped my 90-day real-world review of the Fosi Audio S3 streamer! At $260, it's currently the cheapest balanced network streamer on the market, but is the software actually ready yet? I’ve been using it to feed my Genelec active speakers directly.
Check out my honest thoughts on the hardware, the latest OTA updates, and what's still missing in the S3!
Has anyone else experienced shipping issues with Fosi? I ordered 7 business days ago and still have not gotten shipping info. I contacted support and they stated they would expedite my shipping and contact the warehouse.
Update:
It shipped yesterday, from a warehouse in china. Oh well at least it shipped
Finally have my "finished" apartment setup, and using a lot of Fosi components for it!
Preamp - Fosi ZP3
DAC - Fosi ZD3
Amp - Fosi ZA3
Headphone Amp - ZH3
CD Player - Fosi Merak
Additional items:
Turntable - Audio Technica LP-70x
Streamer - WiiM Pro
Speakers - Elac Debut3.0 DB6.3
Overall I'm really happy with this setup. The ZP3 is a great preamp for the price, doing everything I need out of it. The ZA3 has had no problem driving the speakers in the slightest. Glad I went this route for my first full setup!
Got an email this morning about new PSU. Anyone else know about this and have any info.
It's slightly smaller but I think it looks fine. Just didn't get on with orange.
Hi all!
Question for people who own a ZD3 or ZH3.
I have the GR70 tube pre-amp, but I am looking for a Fosi DAC to use with it.
I've been looking at the ZD3 and ZH3. I know the ZD3 is a pure dac, but the ZH3 is a dac/amp. Is there is a noticable difference between the two? I like the idea of the ZH3 since I could also use it as a non-tube amp option, but I wonder if the performance of the ZD3 is better since it's a dedicated dac?
I'd love to hear thoughts in either direction before I make a purchase!
I just bought my ZA3 and ZD3 pair and I'm noticing that dialogue is being muffled compared to just using my TV speakers which is really strange to me. The clarity on my TV speakers is much better and easier to listen to. I ended up switching back because it was too distracting. I've been troubleshooting for a while to no avail and it seems to affect all outputs regardless. I'm very new to this so it's quite possible I overlooked something?
Here's my current setup:
Westinghouse Roku TV
Settings:
Audio Output: eARC (ZD3)
Preferred Streaming Format: Auto
Digital Output Format: Stereo
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ZD3 in HDMI mode (no bypass)
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ZA3 in XLR mode (stereo)
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Magnepan LRS Speakers (placed about 2 foot from the wall and 4 feet from the TV on either side facing forward)
I picked up a pair of Magnepan MG12 and want to know if the little V3 monoblocks are good for the 86 dB/w 4 ohm load highly inefficient speaker. Everyone say I will need a ton of current to drive them.
Does anyone know what Fosi’s product cycle is like? can I expect a v4 in a year or so?
Amazing deal for the first portable device using ES9039Q2M XMOS POWERED with a hardware-level support PEQ device with 32 band EQ. I Just got mine, it can't get any cheaper than this, even cheaper than A.E. It has also Spatial 7.1 for gaming and supports native DSD512. Fosi also has a 20% discount if bought from them instead of Amazon.
Note: I'm not affiliated to Fosi, Amazon or A.E. Just sharing a great deal here. Just purchased it on my own dime.
I’ve owned my fosi k7 pro for about 7 months now. No problems whatsoever until just about a month ago. Whenever I turn on the device there is a nasty static sound coming from my right headphone. It’s pretty rough and I’ve only found one way to mitigate it, and that’s by turning the k7 on and off until it eventually starts without the sound/static. Takes about 5-10 times which is annoying. I don’t run Spatial Audio nor EQ Software. The drivers say they’re up to date and my headphones (beyerdynamics MMX 330 pros) work perfectly with any other system I have in the house. I’ve blown into the jack to see if any debris would jump out. I changed the power outlet it was connected to. I’m starting to think the device itself is cooked. Please let me know your thoughts!