Fosi ZD3 -Balanced DAC (ESS 9039Q2M) - First Look!

[RichB]

I purchased a ZD3 and have done some sighted, but level matched comparisons.
I have a ARX trigger controlled switch, controlled by a Wi-Fi Shelly1 switch so switching is instantaneous.

My preference is currently for the ZD3. This is an incredible product, competing with products costing 10X or more.

Well, done FOSI.

- Rich

 

[shorage]

Been running update_1.0.7_zd3_dpll_value.bin all day.........havent had an echo on hdmi

 

[shorage]

Been running update_1.0.7_zd3_dpll_value.bin all day.........havent had an echo on hdmi

No echo

 

[shorage]

Still no echo, lookin good. Did notice phantom power up of tv. I disabled "standby cec" on my roku tvs. I can live with that.

 

[hyperknot]

I couldn't make HDMI work with my LG TV at all. I know I could probably send it back and ask for a replacement, but I just bought an optical - coax adapter for 16 EUR and use it with that. Is there anything I'm loosing with not using HDMI?

 

[shorage]

im assuming volume control notification on the tv....and hdmi can send higher bitrate audio....

 

[shorage]

PS) still no echo

 

[alloallo]

im assuming volume control notification on the tv....and hdmi can send higher bitrate audio....

Auto power on-off with the TV and paying extra for an HDMI input that you don’t use.

 

[hyperknot]

Afaik it LG TVs can output 96 kHz, there is no need for anything higher. Not having auto on/off is actually a feature for me.