Just got a ZD3 and two ZA3s. Have only set up one ZA3 in stereo mode, connected via XLR cables. Inputs are BT & HDMI ARC. Apple TV is connected via HDMI to Samsung TV, which connects to the ZD3 via HDMI ARC.
Issues are:
1. Occasional split second echo. I've seen others on the message board report the same. Happens infrequently and only when I watch YT videos.
2. Audio replaced by rapid staccato noise. This turned out to be an Apple TV setting: Audio Format > Auto. I changed it to PCM and the issue was resolved. Just pointing it out for the benefit of others.
3. The manual shows that a bit rate should be displayed when input is HDMI, but it shows NONE instead. I've seen videos of others, going back to the early release, also showing NONE. Maybe a future firmware fix will add this feature.
4. HDMI ARC permits the Apple TV remote to turn on the ATV, the TV, the ZD3 (which turns on the ZA3 via the trigger cable). That works. But when I do the same to turn it all off, the ZD3 turns itself back on 30 seconds later. That turns on the TV again. This doesn't happen when the HDMI cable is detached from the ZD3. So the issue is the ZD3. The only solution I've found is to select a non-HDMI input on the ZD3 and shut it off using the Fosi remote instead of the ATV remote.
5. I haven't used it in Mono mode yet, but Stereo sounds nice - clear, "crisp", the separation is good. But the treble needs to be toned down.
My prior setup was a Sonos Amp, which is functionally very similar to the Fosi ZD3 and ZA3 combination. The Sonos doesn't sound as good, but it had none of the above issues. It ran fine with the ATV using Auto as the Audio Format, it had no echo, no issues using HDMI ARC CEC to turn on/off everything, and treble was OK because it had tone controls in the app.
If anyone can suggest solutions for the above, or can suggest a tone control device that would help cut the treble, it would be very appreciated.
Issues are:
1. Occasional split second echo. I've seen others on the message board report the same. Happens infrequently and only when I watch YT videos.
2. Audio replaced by rapid staccato noise. This turned out to be an Apple TV setting: Audio Format > Auto. I changed it to PCM and the issue was resolved. Just pointing it out for the benefit of others.
3. The manual shows that a bit rate should be displayed when input is HDMI, but it shows NONE instead. I've seen videos of others, going back to the early release, also showing NONE. Maybe a future firmware fix will add this feature.
4. HDMI ARC permits the Apple TV remote to turn on the ATV, the TV, the ZD3 (which turns on the ZA3 via the trigger cable). That works. But when I do the same to turn it all off, the ZD3 turns itself back on 30 seconds later. That turns on the TV again. This doesn't happen when the HDMI cable is detached from the ZD3. So the issue is the ZD3. The only solution I've found is to select a non-HDMI input on the ZD3 and shut it off using the Fosi remote instead of the ATV remote.
5. I haven't used it in Mono mode yet, but Stereo sounds nice - clear, "crisp", the separation is good. But the treble needs to be toned down.
My prior setup was a Sonos Amp, which is functionally very similar to the Fosi ZD3 and ZA3 combination. The Sonos doesn't sound as good, but it had none of the above issues. It ran fine with the ATV using Auto as the Audio Format, it had no echo, no issues using HDMI ARC CEC to turn on/off everything, and treble was OK because it had tone controls in the app.
If anyone can suggest solutions for the above, or can suggest a tone control device that would help cut the treble, it would be very appreciated.
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