Review Fosi Audio ZD3 flagship Dac and Preamplifier review

[anti68]

I recently received the Fosi Audio ZD3 flagship DAC/Preamplifier for a full objective review and sound test in my own system.

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[Gray]

I saw an online review of that.
I'm not ultra fussy, but I reckon it looks especially horrible.

 

[daveh75]

I recently received the Fosi Audio ZD3 flagship DAC/Preamplifier for a full objective review and sound test in my own system.

Really, or did you receive the unit free in exchange for posting reviews online as part of "Fosi Tester Programme"?

Because it certainly reads like it, and you wouldn't be the first either unfortunately

 

[anti68]

Really, or did you receive the unit free in exchange for posting reviews online as part of "Fosi Tester Programme"?

Because it certainly reads like it, and you wouldn't be the first either unfortunately

The topping e30 is currently for sale. because zd3 is much better and what I wrote is true! there's nothing wrong with doubting, it's natural.. defiance is really good.

 

[Gray]

The topping e30 is currently for sale. because zd3 is much better and what I wrote is true! there's nothing wrong with doubting, it's natural.. defiance is really good.

But the question remains.
Did they give you the ZD3 free of charge and you get to keep it?
Yes or no?

 

[anti68]

feel that this defiance can't sound good for free and the writing is surely just advertising? yes, I can really keep it, but the review is completely objective. just as I'm not lying here that I didn't get it for free, neither is the in review a lie. Fosi Audio asked for an objective experience. they didn't ask me not to write about it objectively if it wasn't good. this zd3 is really very good.

 

[Al ears]

So this is spam essentially?

 

[anti68]

No.. it's not! Not spam! this is my honest opinion on this dac!

 

[Gray]

Well I've got little doubt it will sound better than it looks 👍

 

[GSV Ethics Gradient]

No.. it's not! Not spam! this is my honest opinion on this dac!

Did you pay the full RRP for it?

The use of the word 'received' rather than 'bought' suggests not - and if not then I'm afraid this is advertising and not permitted.

 

[Al ears]

No.. it's not! Not spam! this is my honest opinion on this dac!

It's very strange for a first time poster to come on this forum and give a glowing report of a device he has been given.....
Advertising an item you have been given by the manufacturer?
That's spam to me.

 

[daveh75]

feel that this defiance can't sound good for free and the writing is surely just advertising? yes, I can really keep it, but the review is completely objective.

You might want to look up the word objective.

All you've offered is opinion and opinion that's looking to have been swayed by receiving the unit for free in exchange for a "review".

Think I've said this before, but Fosi really need to rethink their tester programme, because their deceptive practice of offering free products in exchange for reviews just guarantees I will never buy any of their products!

 

[Gray]

I recently received the Fosi Audio ZD3 flagship DAC/Preamplifier for a full objective review and sound test in my own system

If you really want to help Fosi, show them this thread.

 

[nopiano]

feel that this defiance can't sound good for free and the writing is surely just advertising? yes, I can really keep it, but the review is completely objective. just as I'm not lying here that I didn't get it for free, neither is the in review a lie. Fosi Audio asked for an objective experience. they didn't ask me not to write about it objectively if it wasn't good. this zd3 is really very good.

Unfortunately there’s nothing objective about writing a review in exchange for free gear.

Reported.

 

[nopiano]

You might want to look up the word objective.

All you've offered is opinion and opinion that's looking to have been swayed by receiving the unit for free in exchange for a "review".

Think I've said this before, but Fosi really need to rethink their tester programme, because their deceptive practice of offering free products in exchange for reviews just guarantees I will never buy any of their products!

I get where you’re coming from. I’ve bought three different items from Fosi now, with real moola, and they’re all very good and incredible value for money. I’ve sold one on and still have the others - a stereo v3 and a pair of Monos.

But I’ve been here over 15 years and have posted my kit in my signature. Big difference.

 

[GSV Ethics Gradient]

In the absence of confirmation that you paid full RRP the post has been removed. It might be restored if you did, though you'll need to convincingly explain your use of terminology - received rather than bought.