Fosi Audio Merak Desktop CD Player and DAC (Silver)
The Fosi Audio Merak is a compact desktop CD player, DAC, and headphone amplifier engineered to deliver precise CD playback and versatile audio connectivity for modern personal listening setups. Featuring an optimized laser servo system, a high-performance Cirrus Logic CS43131 DAC, and a TPA6120 headphone amplifier circuit, the Merak provides clean, low-distortion sound reproduction that bridges physical disc collections with desktop audio gear.
Equipped with top-loading manual disc operation, a smooth side-panel slider volume control, and an OLED status display, this versatile unit supports direct USB flash drive playback up to 128GB and convenient one-touch CD ripping to WAV files. It also offers 60-second ESP anti-skip protection, gapless playback modes, and flexible connectivity including a 3.5mm headphone jack, line-out, optical digital output, and a 12V trigger port for synchronized power management.
If you want to know how to play audio CDs and digital USB files on a compact desktop hi-fi system, how to rip physical CDs to a USB flash drive without a computer, or what desktop CD player pairs best with active monitors and headphones, the Fosi Audio Merak provides the ultimate space-saving solution. Audiophiles and music enthusiasts searching for a reliable, feature-packed compact CD player with an integrated DAC and headphone amp will find the Merak exceptionally easy to operate and acoustically brilliant.
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The Fosi Audio Merak Desktop CD Player revitalizes physical music collections with audiophile precision and contemporary desktop aesthetics. Engineered around an optimized precision disc drive mechanism paired with 60-second Electronic Shock Protection (ESP) buffer memory, the Merak suppresses external vibrations and tracking errors to ensure uninterrupted musical playback. Digital-to-analog decoding is powered by a high-resolution Cirrus Logic CS43131 DAC chip capable of achieving a 124 dB signal-to-noise ratio and ultra-low harmonic distortion, faithfully rendering the acoustic nuance of original Red Book recordings.
Designed for versatile audio setups, the Merak integrates dual Texas Instruments TPA6120 operational amplifiers driving a front-panel 3.5mm headphone jack with up to 210 mW x 2 output power to accommodate 16-to-300-ohm headphones. Rear panel connectivity includes dedicated 3.5mm stereo line out, Toslink optical digital output for external DAC pairing, and a 12V trigger output for synchronized power sequencing with Fosi Audio amplifiers. A front-accessible USB Type-A port facilitates high-resolution digital playback from flash storage alongside convenient one-touch direct CD ripping to uncompressed 16-bit / 44.1 kHz WAV files, all managed effortlessly via an intuitive top volume slider, transparent top-loading lid, and included infrared remote control.
Features:
- Curated CS43131 DAC & Dual TPA6120 Amps: Audiophile decoding chipset delivers clean 16-bit / 96 kHz conversion with 124 dB SNR and 210 mW x 2 headphone drive capability.
- Precision Top-Loading Disc Mechanism: Optimized servo tracking and transparent lid design ensure stable disc reading while showcasing physical spinning media.
- 60-Second Electronic Shock Protection (ESP): Built-in memory buffer prevents audio skipping and playback interruptions caused by desktop vibrations.
- One-Touch Lossless CD Ripping: Archive and digitize physical CD albums directly to USB flash drives as uncompressed 16-bit / 44.1 kHz WAV audio files without a computer.
- Versatile System & Headphone Connectivity: Equipped with 3.5mm headphone output, 3.5mm line out, Toslink optical digital out, and synchronized 12V trigger port.
- Direct USB Flash Drive Playback: Supports playback of high-resolution lossless audio formats including FLAC, WAV, APE, WMA, AAC, and MP3 via front USB port.
- Tactile Volume Slider & Remote Control: Features a smooth linear volume slider on the chassis paired with a dedicated infrared remote for easy room operation.
- Ultra-Compact Aluminum Enclosure: Space-saving desktop form factor fits seamlessly beside desktop computer setups, active bookshelf speakers, or bedside audio rigs.
Specifications:
- Audio Decoding & Transducer Architecture:
- DAC Architecture: Cirrus Logic CS43131 DAC
- Headphone Amplifier: Dual Texas Instruments TPA6120 Op-Amps
- Supported Disc Formats: CD-DA, CD-R, CD-RW
- Supported Audio Formats (CD-R & USB): WAV, FLAC, APE, MP3, WMA, AAC
- Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR): >= 124 dB
- Total Harmonic Distortion (THD+N): < 0.0009%
- Headphone Output Power: 210 mW x 2 @ 32 Ohms (Supports 16 - 300 Ohms)
- Anti-Skip Buffer: 60-Second Electronic Shock Protection (ESP)
- Inputs & Outputs:
- Headphone Output: 1x 3.5 mm Stereo Jack
- Analog Line Output: 1x 3.5 mm Stereo Audio Out
- Digital Audio Output: 1x Optical Toslink Digital Out
- USB Interface: 1x USB Type-A (Direct Media Playback & CD Ripping up to 128 GB)
- Trigger Interface: 1x 12V Trigger Out (3.5 mm)
- Electrical, Physical Dimensions & General:
- Power Supply: DC 5V / 2A (USB Type-C Power Input)
- Control Interface: Top Volume Slider, Chassis Control Buttons, and IR Remote Control
- Dimensions (W x D x H): 165 mm x 175 mm x 45 mm (approx.)
- Product Weight: 1.01 kg (2.22 lbs)
- Cabinet Finish: Matte Silver Metallic Aluminum
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