Audiophoria
Fosi Audio DS3 Portable DAC & Headphone Amplifier

Portable ES9039Q2M DAC/headphone amp with 4.4mm balanced output, PCM768/DSD512, dual gain and hardware 7.1 spatial audio.

00 reviews

€99.00

Includes 20% VAT

Points earned with this purchase413 points

ColorSilver

In Stock

Usually ships within 24 hours.

2-Year Warranty & 18-Day Money Back Trial

  • Free EU Shipping
  • Free Returns
  • Secure Payment

System Matching Guide

Optimal For:

Portable headphones, IEMs, laptops and gaming systems

Not Ideal For:

Very demanding full-size headphones needing high power

Power Consumption: little

Drive the Fosi Audio I5

Use the DS3's balanced 4.4mm output with the I5 Offline Version for a compact portable planar-headphone setup.

In StockFosi
Fosi Audio I5 open-back planar magnetic headphones front view

Fosi Audio I5 Offline Version Headphones

Headphones

€549.00

Highlights

DAC Platform
ESS ES9039Q2M + XMOS USB
USB Playback
PCM 32-bit/768kHz + native DSD512
Headphone Outputs
3.5mm single-ended + 4.4mm balanced
Output Power
Up to 220mW at 32Ω
Gaming Audio
Hardware 7.1 spatial + FPS modes
USB Modes
UAC 2.0 Hi-Fi + UAC 1.0 gaming

FOSI AUDIO DS3 PORTABLE DAC & HEADPHONE AMPLIFIER

The Fosi Audio DS3 is a compact USB DAC and headphone amplifier designed for portable Hi-Fi listening, gaming and desktop use. It combines an ESS ES9039Q2M DAC with 3.5mm single-ended and 4.4mm balanced headphone outputs in a CNC-machined aluminium chassis weighing just 16g.

ESS ES9039Q2M HIGH-RESOLUTION DAC

At the heart of the DS3 is an ESS ES9039Q2M DAC paired with an XMOS USB interface. In UAC 2.0 mode it supports PCM playback up to 32-bit/768kHz and native DSD512, providing high-resolution USB audio from compatible computers, smartphones and other digital sources.

3.5MM & 4.4MM HEADPHONE OUTPUTS

The DS3 provides both a conventional 3.5mm headphone output and a balanced 4.4mm connection. Maximum output power reaches 220mW at 32Ω, while selectable low and high gain settings allow better matching with different headphones and IEMs across the specified 16–300Ω impedance range.

UAC 2.0 HI-FI & UAC 1.0 GAMING MODES

Two USB Audio Class modes give the DS3 distinct operating roles. UAC 2.0 provides full high-resolution audio support and access to eight digital filters, while UAC 1.0 expands compatibility with gaming hardware including supported consoles and portable gaming systems.

HARDWARE-LEVEL 7.1 SPATIAL AUDIO

In gaming mode, Fosi Audio's hardware-level spatial processing can accept native multichannel 7.1 audio and reconstruct it for two-channel headphone playback. Dedicated FPS and 7.1 effects are available directly from the DS3 without requiring PC software or drivers.

COMPACT USB-C DESIGN

The DS3 measures only 55 × 20 × 11mm and weighs 16g, making it easy to use with a phone, laptop or portable gaming device. Physical volume buttons also control gain, operating modes and digital-filter selection, while the unit remembers the previous volume setting between listening sessions.

BUY WITH CONFIDENCE

Covered by a 2-Year EU Warranty, with
Free EU Shipping on orders over €150 and our
Best Price Promise.

Customer Reviews

0 Reviews

Be the first to review this product

Share your impressions to help fellow audiophiles decide. Verified purchases are highlighted with a Verified badge.

Related Products

Out of stockEVERSOLO
eversolo-dac-z8-dac-es9038pro-xmos-xu316-bluetooth-50-32bit-768khz-dsd512-mqa

EVERSOLO DAC-Z8 DAC

DACs

€660.00

Out of stockEVERSOLO
eversolo-a6-gen2-thumb-four

EVERSOLO DMP-A6 Gen 2

BLACK FRIDAY | DACs | Sources

€790.00

In StockHermes
Неозаглавен дизайн – 2025-10-28T172852.839

Hermes 12th

DACs

€1450.00

In StockS.M.S.L
smsl-m500-mkii-dac-headphone-amplifier-es9038pro-xmos-xu216-bluetooth-50-32bit-768khz-dsd512-mqa-black

SMSL M500 MKII

DACs

€414.00