Uploaded December 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
The ZH3 is a pretty good all-in-one DAC/Amps for $200, but how does it compare to things like the Fiio K15 or JDSLabs Element? How about with a Burson Op Amp upgrade?
Thanks to Fosi for sending the ZH3 out for review. Thanks to Burson for sending the Op Amps.
Links to products in the video (some affiliate):
Fosi ZH3:
Official site: bit.ly/fosizh3mkt
Amazon: https://gtly.ink/fazh3mkt
eBay: bit.ly/46P2iKV
Aliexpress: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c3y2abcx
Burson Op Amps: bursonaudio.com/products/supreme-sound-opamp-v7
Fiio K15: https://apos.audio/products/apos-certified-fiio-k15-desktop-dac-amp?_pos=2&_psq=k15&_ss=e&_v=1.0
JDS Labs Element IV: jdslabs.com/product/element-iv
Fosi Op Amp Video: youtube.com/watch?v=GlVNdf59idI
You can see my other main stereo / home theater equipment below.
Of course, I always recommend you take a look at the used market, below are some sites that are great for that.
Head-Fi: head-fi.org
HifiGuides: forum.hifiguides.com
Reddit: reddit.com/r/AVexchange
Hifi-shark: hifishark.com
US AudioMart: usaudiomart.com
Some of my favorite equipment for various niches (some links are affiliate):
7hz Saltones Zero: amzn.to/3VrQG8A
Kiwi Ears Cadenza: amzn.to/3Z1LcnT
Meze Alba: amzn.to/3BUphrh
Cheap Open-Gaming Headphone: AD700X: amzn.to/3b4ACUS
Super Cheap Closed-Back Gaming: Recon 500: amzn.to/3numqem
Cheap All-Around Headphone: SHP9600: amzn.to/3b6aUiP
Quicksilver Headphone Amp: quicksilveraudio.com/products/headphone-amplifier
JM Audio XTC Closed: jmaudioeditions.com/product-page/jm-audio-editions-x-t-c-closed-bio-wool-50mm-n52-magnet
Gaming Headphone (wired): DT 900 Pro X: amzn.to/3Hkw1hj
Gaming Headphone Wireless: Audeze Maxwell: amzn.to/3KCwrlr
Budget Bluetooth Portable DAC/Amp: BTR7: bit.ly/ayritaposbtr7
Xduoo XD05T: bit.ly/ayritaposxd05t
Budget Dongle: Moondrop Dawn Pro: bit.ly/ayritaposdawnpro
Wired Portable DAC/Amp: Cayin RU6: bit.ly/ayritru6
Cheap Desktop DAC/Amp: Fiio K11 R2R: bit.ly/ayritaposk11r2r
Budget Friendly Clean/Linear DAC/Amp: Look for used JDS labs Element III
JDS Labs Element IV: jdslabs.com/product/element-iv
TOTL DAC Amp: https://apos.audio/products/fiio-k17-desktop-dac-amp?sca_ref=1011240.yrV7ZdANGH
Budget TWS: Soundcore Space A40: amzn.to/3KRAknx
Go to TWS: Airpods Pro 2: amzn.to/40aFtOI
Hifiman Edition XS: bit.ly/ayritaposeditionxs
Hifiman Ananda Nano: bit.ly/ayritaposanandanano
Hifiman Arya Organic: bit.ly/ayritaposaryaorg
Hifiman HE1000se: store.hifiman.com/index.php/he1000se-refurbished.html
Main Home Theater / Hifi Stereo Setup:
Soncoz SGD1: amzn.to/3DnaHpQ
FOSI ZA3 (2 in mono): amzn.to/3wJCSyQ
Sparkos Op-Amps: sparkoslabs.com/?sscid=41k8_p4st5&gad_source=1
Emotiva T0+: emotiva.com/products/airmotiv-t0-pair
Jamo C10 Sub: amzn.to/3xmdaRg
DIY 12” Passive Sub
Sub Amp: Aiyma A07: amzn.to/3YocZ0f
Upstairs:
Fosi ZD3: amzn.to/3PVuLW9
JBL306P MKII: amzn.to/3wsdCNR
Bedroom Home Theater / Hifi Stereo Setup:
Acrylic BP50: amzn.to/3Efu3R3
Fosi HDA1:
Elac 4” Passive:amzn.to/3HEpkHN
Cables:
Hart Audio Cables: hartaudiocables.com
Worlds Best RCA Interconnects: amzn.to/3pB2Oa7
Worlds Best XLR Interconnects: amzn.to/3vEdwxO
4.4 to XLR Balanced Cable: amzn.to/3UxF83G
3.5 to RCA Cable: amzn.to/3S0x7CF
Recording Gear:
Canon EOS RP: amzn.to/42UuVms
RF 50mm: amzn.to/42AaWeG
DJI Action 4: amzn.to/40E58OR
DJI Mic Mini 2: amzn.to/4hBDFUA
Current Desktop Set Up:
Alesis Elevate 5 MKII: amzn.to/3TtU30h
JDS Labs Element IV: bit.ly/ayritjdseliii
JM Audio XTC Closed: jmaudioeditions.com/product-page/jm-audio-editions-x-t-c-closed-bio-wool-50mm-n52-magnet
Gaming Dac/Amp: Fosi K7:
amzn.to/49Ydk2H
Meze Boom Mic:
mezeaudio.com/products/boom-mic?_ef_transaction_id=&oid=41&affid=48
#fosi #zh3 #opamp
The ZH3 is a pretty good all-in-one DAC/Amps for $200, but how does it compare to things like the Fiio K15 or JDSLabs Element? How about with a Burson Op Amp upgrade?
Thanks to Fosi for sending the ZH3 out for review. Thanks to Burson for sending the Op Amps.
Links to products in the video (some affiliate):
Fosi ZH3:
Official site: bit.ly/fosizh3mkt
Amazon: https://gtly.ink/fazh3mkt
eBay: bit.ly/46P2iKV
Aliexpress: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c3y2abcx
Burson Op Amps: bursonaudio.com/products/supreme-sound-opamp-v7
Fiio K15: https://apos.audio/products/apos-certified-fiio-k15-desktop-dac-amp?_pos=2&_psq=k15&_ss=e&_v=1.0
JDS Labs Element IV: jdslabs.com/product/element-iv
Fosi Op Amp Video: youtube.com/watch?v=GlVNdf59idI
You can see my other main stereo / home theater equipment below.
Of course, I always recommend you take a look at the used market, below are some sites that are great for that.
Head-Fi: head-fi.org
HifiGuides: forum.hifiguides.com
Reddit: reddit.com/r/AVexchange
Hifi-shark: hifishark.com
US AudioMart: usaudiomart.com
Some of my favorite equipment for various niches (some links are affiliate):
7hz Saltones Zero: amzn.to/3VrQG8A
Kiwi Ears Cadenza: amzn.to/3Z1LcnT
Meze Alba: amzn.to/3BUphrh
Cheap Open-Gaming Headphone: AD700X: amzn.to/3b4ACUS
Super Cheap Closed-Back Gaming: Recon 500: amzn.to/3numqem
Cheap All-Around Headphone: SHP9600: amzn.to/3b6aUiP
Quicksilver Headphone Amp: quicksilveraudio.com/products/headphone-amplifier
JM Audio XTC Closed: jmaudioeditions.com/product-page/jm-audio-editions-x-t-c-closed-bio-wool-50mm-n52-magnet
Gaming Headphone (wired): DT 900 Pro X: amzn.to/3Hkw1hj
Gaming Headphone Wireless: Audeze Maxwell: amzn.to/3KCwrlr
Budget Bluetooth Portable DAC/Amp: BTR7: bit.ly/ayritaposbtr7
Xduoo XD05T: bit.ly/ayritaposxd05t
Budget Dongle: Moondrop Dawn Pro: bit.ly/ayritaposdawnpro
Wired Portable DAC/Amp: Cayin RU6: bit.ly/ayritru6
Cheap Desktop DAC/Amp: Fiio K11 R2R: bit.ly/ayritaposk11r2r
Budget Friendly Clean/Linear DAC/Amp: Look for used JDS labs Element III
JDS Labs Element IV: jdslabs.com/product/element-iv
TOTL DAC Amp: https://apos.audio/products/fiio-k17-desktop-dac-amp?sca_ref=1011240.yrV7ZdANGH
Budget TWS: Soundcore Space A40: amzn.to/3KRAknx
Go to TWS: Airpods Pro 2: amzn.to/40aFtOI
Hifiman Edition XS: bit.ly/ayritaposeditionxs
Hifiman Ananda Nano: bit.ly/ayritaposanandanano
Hifiman Arya Organic: bit.ly/ayritaposaryaorg
Hifiman HE1000se: store.hifiman.com/index.php/he1000se-refurbished.html
Main Home Theater / Hifi Stereo Setup:
Soncoz SGD1: amzn.to/3DnaHpQ
FOSI ZA3 (2 in mono): amzn.to/3wJCSyQ
Sparkos Op-Amps: sparkoslabs.com/?sscid=41k8_p4st5&gad_source=1
Emotiva T0+: emotiva.com/products/airmotiv-t0-pair
Jamo C10 Sub: amzn.to/3xmdaRg
DIY 12” Passive Sub
Sub Amp: Aiyma A07: amzn.to/3YocZ0f
Upstairs:
Fosi ZD3: amzn.to/3PVuLW9
JBL306P MKII: amzn.to/3wsdCNR
Bedroom Home Theater / Hifi Stereo Setup:
Acrylic BP50: amzn.to/3Efu3R3
Fosi HDA1:
Elac 4” Passive:amzn.to/3HEpkHN
Cables:
Hart Audio Cables: hartaudiocables.com
Worlds Best RCA Interconnects: amzn.to/3pB2Oa7
Worlds Best XLR Interconnects: amzn.to/3vEdwxO
4.4 to XLR Balanced Cable: amzn.to/3UxF83G
3.5 to RCA Cable: amzn.to/3S0x7CF
Recording Gear:
Canon EOS RP: amzn.to/42UuVms
RF 50mm: amzn.to/42AaWeG
DJI Action 4: amzn.to/40E58OR
DJI Mic Mini 2: amzn.to/4hBDFUA
Current Desktop Set Up:
Alesis Elevate 5 MKII: amzn.to/3TtU30h
JDS Labs Element IV: bit.ly/ayritjdseliii
JM Audio XTC Closed: jmaudioeditions.com/product-page/jm-audio-editions-x-t-c-closed-bio-wool-50mm-n52-magnet
Gaming Dac/Amp: Fosi K7:
amzn.to/49Ydk2H
Meze Boom Mic:
mezeaudio.com/products/boom-mic?_ef_transaction_id=&oid=41&affid=48
#fosi #zh3 #opamp
