The Fosi Audio Merak is a top-loading desktop CD player whose CS43131 DAC and two TPA6120 op-amps drive a 3.5mm jack at 210mW per channel into 32Ω, and it rips discs to 16-bit/44.1kHz WAV files on a USB drive without a computer. It suits CD collectors who want playback and archiving in one box.
Who the Fosi Audio Merak is for
Digitizing a CD shelf: One-touch ripping saves each disc as 16-bit/44.1kHz WAV files on a FAT32 USB drive, with no computer in the loop.
Headphone listening at the desk: The front 3.5mm jack puts out at least 210mW per channel into 32Ω, and Fosi rates it for headphones from 16 to 300Ω.
Feeding a hi-fi system: Line out (2Vrms or more) and optical out connect it to an amp or DAC, a 12V trigger powers Fosi gear such as the ZD3 and ZA3 on with it, and the IR remote works up to 7m away.
Live albums and classical: Gapless playback keeps tracks that run into each other flowing without pauses.
Bumped desks and heavy bass: A 60-second ESP buffer reduces skips when vibration from a bumped desk or strong bass reaches the drive.
Skip it if: you want to stream to Bluetooth headphones or use it as a USB DAC for a computer; the Merak has neither Bluetooth nor a USB DAC input.
Outputs: 3.5mm headphone, line out (≥2Vrms), optical, 12V trigger
CD ripping: One-touch, 16-bit/44.1kHz WAV to a FAT32 USB drive
Disc support: Audio CD (CD-DA); CD-R/CD-RW partially readable (pressed discs recommended); CD-R data discs with FLAC/WAV/WMA/AAC/MP3 files; SACD via CD layer only
USB playback: MP3, WAV, FLAC, AAC, APE, WMA from FAT32 drives up to 128GB
Anti-skip: 60-second ESP buffer
Bluetooth: None
Power: DC 5V/2A via USB-C
Genuine Fosi Audio stock. Free shipping on every order, 45-day returns.
Yes. Every unit we sell is genuine and brand-new, shipped in its original packaging, and backed by our 1-year TonePier warranty and 45-day returns.
Where does my order ship from, and how long does it take?
Every order ships from our warehouse in China, with full tracking, and most orders ship within 3 business days. Shipping is free on every order; most US orders arrive within 7–15 business days and most orders to other countries within 7–20 business days — see our shipping policy for details.
What if it isn't for me?
You get 45 days to decide. Keep the packaging, keep it in like-new condition, and send it back for a refund. Ear tips unsealed for hygiene reasons are fine — we expect you to actually listen.
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