ZH3 vs SMSL C200 PRO
The C200 PRO's output impedance is 100Ω against the ZH3's 32Ω. Both share bit depth (32-bit), max sample rate (768 kHz), and dsd support (DSD512).
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DigitalDACsHeadphone AmplifiersPre-Amplifiers
Estimated price (community-sourced)
$72 - $190
Around — community and catalog average, updates slowly
About the ZH3
The ZH3 is a desktop DAC, headphone amplifier, and preamplifier with a fully balanced headphone-amplifier circuit. Its AKM4493SEQ DAC and XMOS XU316 USB processor support PCM up to 32-bit/768 kHz and DSD512. It accepts USB, optical, coaxial, and RCA inputs, and provides 4.4 mm balanced and 6.35 mm single-ended headphone outputs plus RCA and XLR line outputs. Features include three gain levels, bass and treble adjustment, six digital filters, selectable USB Audio Class modes, and replaceable op-amps. The manufacturer specifies up to 2570 mW per channel into 32 ohms from the balanced output and 640 mW per channel into 32 ohms from the single-ended output.
Specifications
Digital Audio
DAC capabilities and digital audio processing
- Bit Depth
- 32-bit
- Max Sample Rate
- 768 kHz
- DSD Support
- DSD512
- DAC Chip
- AKM4493SEQ
Analog Output
Analog signal output specifications
- Output Impedance
- 32Ω
Connectivity
Input and output connections
- Digital Inputs
- USB, Optical, Coaxial, RCA
- Analog Outputs
- 4.4 mm balanced headphone, 6.35 mm single-ended headphone, RCA, XLR
Specifications are community-contributed and may not be accurate or complete. Verify all details with the manufacturer before making purchasing decisions. Terms & Conditions