Fosi Audio V3 Mono Amplifier Review

[Borland]

No shipping info for Backer #4 yet
A colleague (>1000) ordered the 5A version and already received the shipping info 3 days ago...
Both times shipping to Germany.

@Fosi Audio
Your communication here in the forum has diminished considerably. Why don't you give out a little info so that people don't have to ask and know where they stand ... That's only 1 or 2 sentences, it doesn't hurt.

THX

 

[Toroid]

Anyone get their V3 monos yet? I think they were supposed to start shipping a week ago...

 

[EddNog]

Anyone get their V3 monos yet? I think they were supposed to start shipping a week ago...

Soon…as mine have finally reached America!

-Ed

 

[amix]

thanks, I wonder why so many have went for the 2 x 5a over the 1 x 10a?

Because we want true monos and not Frankenmonos.

EDIT: And for those, who feel offended by the delivery status: First World problems.

 

[Keauval]

'"First come, first serve" is not it.

I don't understand why #1800 gets his devices faster than #4.

Sorry but where this rule is coming from ?

 

[SMen]

Because we want true monos and not Frankenmonos.

EDIT: And for those, who feel offended by the delivery status: First World problems.

thanks, I wonder why so many have went for the 2 x 5a over the 1 x 10a?

There are advantages depending on your space either way.
With 2 x 5a you can have short speaker cables and long XLR cables from your balanced pre-amp or balanced DAC with (I am presuming lossless) volume control.

But if you are connecting with RCA then that is a different requirement.

If you don't have long XLR cables, and you don't have a balanced pre-amp, and you don't want to cut your previously long speaker cables to be short, then a 1 x 10a power supply is a perfectly viable option. I understand Fosi are bundling an additional filter with the 10a. It may not have been necessary but may be contributing to the delays.

The important question is regarding the quality of the 10a supplies delivered to the customers. If a delay is making sure of this last point, then that is a good thing.

 

[DavidM1]

And for those, who feel offended by the delivery status: First World problems

Obviously. These are first world products.

Fosi hasn’t posted here about V3 monos since May and haven’t replied to queries from others on either of their FB groups. They have had time to talk about their other products.

Fosi said they would send out the amplifiers in the order in which customers pledged, beginning on June 15. If they have supply chain issues then a sentence or two would be welcome.

 

[amix]

Obviously. These are first world products.

First World Problems are not so much connected to products, but rather spoiled characters.

Besides that, their last reply in this thread is from June 15th or so.

 

[DavidM1]

Besides that, their last reply in this thread is from June 15th or so.

Yes, I didn’t count that one because it’s a request for advice about bi-amping but count it by all means.

I have sympathy for people waiting patiently without any further information from Fosi. It turns out the Kickstarter process can be a tedious way to buy something.

 

[Borland]

At least I received a standard text from Fosi via Kickstarter today
Better than nothing ...


"Hi, Our team is working diligently to ensure that your order is completed and dispatched by the end of this month at the latest. We are committed to providing you with the highest quality product and service, and we appreciate your understanding as we work to fulfill your order as quickly as possible.

Thank you once again for your patience and understanding. If you have any further questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to reach out to us.

Warm regards,
Fosi Audio Team"

 

[Talisman]

Yes, I didn’t count that one because it’s a request for advice about bi-amping but count it by all means.

I have sympathy for people waiting patiently without any further information from Fosi. It turns out the Kickstarter process can be a tedious way to buy something.

This is part of the very nature of Kickstarter, if you are in a hurry, or are buying out of the need to have immediately, to have surely and to have in certain times, then Kickstarter is not your platform.
It's not about fulfilling a pre-purchase order from a retailer, it's something totally different.
My order hasn't been processed, I sleep at night because I don't need those two amplifiers to listen to music, otherwise I wouldn't have made the purchase on Kickstarter.

 

[rhing]

I messaged Fosi Audio again about my order status, and this is the chat response I received:

“Thank you for your email and your enthusiasm for the V3 Mono. We want to clarify that our shipping process started on June 15th, as mentioned. However, please note that orders are being processed sequentially based on backer ID. Therefore, it might take a little time before you receive your tracking information. We appreciate your patience and understanding as we work to get your order to you as soon as possible.”

I am Kickstarter backer #92. Fosi Audio should provide a better response than this.

 

[fredreadrick]

V3 monos has landed......

 

[Negatywny]

i think becker number and becker ID are completely different things.

 

[Toroid]

V3 monos has landed......

Nice! What are your first impressions?

 

[fredreadrick]

Nice! What are your first impressions?

I'll hook them later....
Right now they look good.

 

[Giro413]

V3 monos has landed......

Did you get an email upon Fosi sending your package, or did it just arrive without further notice? I am curious since I have two Monos on the way from the original Kickstarter, but have heard nothing since confirming my shipping address and reward.

 

[iLoveCats]

V3 monos has landed......

Those are the 10a power supplies? I see 4 amps and 2 supplies

 

[Nuigurumi]

Did you get an email upon Fosi sending your package, or did it just arrive without further notice? I am curious since I have two Monos on the way from the original Kickstarter, but have heard nothing since confirming my shipping address and reward.

You'll receive an email with tracking information.

 

[jvdburgt]

Just a hypothesis, but might Fosi handle the dispatches based on the order in which the surveys (with delivery details) have been received?

Just a hypothesis (and not a particularly good one at that) but a few timestamps from users might help to (dis)prove it