Wholesale 🛒 Schiit – Fulla 3 Desktop Amps & DACs 👏

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SPECS

COMPARISON

	Schiit – Fulla 3 ₹ 10,999/- SEE MORE	iFi Audio – Zen DAC ₹ 9,999/- ₹ 10,999/- SEE MORE	Aune Audio X1s Pro ₹ 19,999/- SEE MORE	ifi Audio – Nano iDSD BL ₹ 15,999/- SEE MORE
Warranty
Ideal For	Desktop	Desktop	Desktop	Smartphone & Desktop
Weight	255g	0.8kg		139g
DAC Chip	AKM AK4490	Burr Brown	ES9038Q2M	Burr Brown
Sample Rate	16/44.1kHz	32-bit/384kHz	32bit/768kHz	32/384 kHz
Inbuilt Battery
Battery Life				10 Hours
Balanced Outputs
Outputs	3.5mm & RCA	4.4mm, 3.5mm, RCA	6.35mm & RCA	Lineout, SPDIF & 3.5mm
Digital Inputs	Mirco USB	USB3.0 B	USB, Optical, Coaxial, Line In	USB 2.0
Output level	250mW@32ohm	4.4mm 330mW@32 Ohm S-BAL 230mW@32 Ohm;	32ohms@560mW	285mW @ 30 Ohm
Signal to Noise Ratio	105dB	116dB	117dB
MQA Support
Volume Control
Expert Verdict		“The iFi Zen Dac is one of the best entry-level DACs you can buy. It sounds great, has a ton of features, and can grow with your system as your tastes evolve.” Tech Radar	“Aune does good work. We all can agree, the X1S is a good DAC that offers a solid selection of possibilities. We can recommend this to middle-tier powered speaker owners foremost.” Headfonics	“A practical, portable, feature-full DAC with an happily open and balanced sound. Open, detailed and tonally balanced sound with good battery life, Versatile.” What Hi-Fi
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FAQs

Wait a sec! This seems like a Fulla 2 with a microphone input!

That’s exactly what it is. A lot of people wanted a nice, transportable device for gaming, so we added a microphone input to Fulla 2 to make Fulla 3.

But it’s the same price as Fulla 2. What did you compromise on in order to add the mic input and keep the same price?

We have secret deals with the Chinese government, who actually make the Fulla 3 for us.

Really?

No. Duh. We design and build everything here in California, just like we’ve done from the very start.

So do you care to answer the question?

Sure. The reason we could add the mic input—a really nice mic input, actually, with a 24-bit AKM ADC, automatic gain control, and full USB integration, so it just shows up on your list of inputs when you plug it in—is that times have changed, and we make more products more efficiently than ever before. So it doesn’t really cost much more to add the feature.

Ah come on! What did you compromise on?

Only one thing, really: we lost the fixed DAC output of Fulla 2 in order to accommodate the mic input. Now, there’s only a variable preamp output, with a marker for typical line-level output, rather than separate fixed and variable output. We think it’s a fairly good tradeoff. You may disagree.

So otherwise this is just a Fulla 2?

Yep. But let’s review what a Fulla 2 is, before you start throwing around that ‘just’ word. A Fulla 3, like Fulla 2, is a DAC/amp flexible enough to cover pretty much all your desktop needs. It has:

A big-ass volume knob connected to a well-matched Alps RK09 pot (like we use in Magni)

A 1/8” headphone output

A 1/8” variable DAC output (so you can use it with powered monitors, or an amp without volume control)

A 1/8” stereo analog input (so you can use it as just an amp, bypassing the DAC)

A 1/8” mono electret mic input (so you can use it with most electret mics, both those attached to headphones and those that are separate)

USB micro inputs for both data/power and power alone (the second power input allows you to connect your phone charger or other 5V supply and bypass USB power.)

So how does this thing work for gaming?

Plug in your headphones and mic (usually using the TRRS-to-dual-TRS adapter supplied with the headphones), plug the Fulla 3 into your computer, select “I’m Fulla Schiit” for both audio output and mic input, and you’re set. Done.

Sounds like this is for PCs. How about for consoles?

If your console supports UAC2 (USB Audio Class 2, the standard for USB audio these days), then you’re golden. However, we haven’t tested all consoles. But for Windows 10, most Linux distros, MacOS, iOS, and Android these days, you’re set.

What about Windows 7 and 8.1?

We provide drivers for this antique version of Windows that is slated to die in January 2020, and for 8.1. Seriously, though, Windows 10 is really good. Time to move on.

Okay. Fine. Let’s talk power. Are you saying that if I plug my phone charger into the power-only USB input, that means the Fulla 3 tells my computer that it doesn’t need any power?

Yes. Or your phone, or tablet, or any other device plugged into the Data/Power USB port. Technically, Fulla 3 tells your computer or phone it needs the full 500mA a USB2 port can supply, unless you plug in a separate power USB, in which case, it tells your computer or phone that it needs 0mA.

So, also on this USB power thing, does that mean I can use a super-crazy linear supply that costs 3X as much as the Fulla 3 to get better performance?

Go back and read what you just asked. Seriously, just use your phone charger or something.

Yeah, I hear you, but I really really really want to spend a lot of money on a linear power supply that does nothing!

We understand. And you should be free to waste your money any way you’d like. But really, your super-pristine linear supply with the Regurgitson Ultraregulators isn’t gonna do anything, since it’s running through a switching supply anyway. You know, just like lots of other, more expensive products do…except we tell you this, and don’t encourage you to throw money down the loo.

So I can use this with iDevices and Android phones with no powered hub?

Many of them, yes. As long as you have a 5V charger of reasonable quality with a micro USB connector for output. You know, like for charging phones. However, note that Android devices are highly variable—just because they’re running the latest OS doesn’t mean the hardware is up to the task. Some will need helper software like UAPP.

Can I use this with both headphones and powered monitors?

Yep!

Can I use this as just an amp?

Yep!

Can I use this as just a DAC?

Yep! It has variable output, with a marker for typical line-level output.

If I plug in headphones…

It automatically mutes the preamp outputs. See, we’re getting good at predicting what you’re gonna ask. Kinda like autocorrect. But with less embarrassing mistakes. We hope.

Whoa. That’s a whole lot of features! How do you do it for $99 in the USA?

By making tons of them, selling direct, and not being greedy.

Hey, I want one of these in silver, not black.

Sorry, only black is available on Fulla 3. Come to the dark side…

Why would I step up to a Hel?

Because you want more power or flexibility. Hel delivers 4x the power of Fulla 3, it has a gain switch for harder-to-drive or more sensitive headphones, it has a switchable analog input, and it has front-panel adjustable microphone gain and a stereo mic input. If any of those features are important, it might be worth $90 more than Fulla 3 for your needs.

So why would I step up to a Magni/Modi stack?

More power, more flexibility, bigger wallet, bigger desk—remember, Magni/Modi/Vali combos range from $198 to $398, and cover basic USB-powered DACs to True Multibit DACs, solid-state to tube amps. Also, they don’t provide microphone input for gaming.

So is this gonna sound great with my headphones?

For most headphones, yes. There are some headphones out there that are very hard to drive, or insanely sensitive. Check with the headphone manufacturer if you’re unsure.

Is 400mW into 16 ohms a lot of power?

Well, you’re not going to arc-weld with it or anything, but it is about 10x the output power of a typical headphone jack on a computer or mobile device.

What comes in the box, besides the Fulla? Do I get a cable with this?

Yes, we supply a 3’ micro USB (to standard USB) cable. Yeah, we know Apple and some other doods are going full-nuts on USB-C. One word: adapters.

What about the 1/8” to XLR, or 1/8” to RCA, or 1/8” to 1/8”, or 1/8” to DIN, or whatever cables I need to connect to my speakers or DACs?

That’s a lot of cables. And this thing is $99. Check out Monoprice for 1/8″ to dual RCA cables and all the other crazy cables you might need.

Can I use a fancier cable to get better sound?

You can do whatever you’d like, including dancing by the light of the full moon and making small, non-living sacrifices to the audiophile gods.

No, seriously.

We are being serious.

I’m asking specifically about the cable.

As long as it’s a USB 2.0-rated cable, 2m or less in length, terminated with a micro USB plug on one end, you can use it, sure.

And it’ll sound better?

Probably about as much as taping $100 bills to your headphones. Or sending the $100 bills to us. We prefer the latter.

You’re messing with me!

Just a little.

So what’s Fulla in Norse?

Fulla is a goddess, “bountiful”, and a healer. And if you’re looking to relax to some great tunes on the go, the Schiit Fulla can definitely be a bountiful healer. And that’s not fulla schiit.

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Warranty

2 Year Warranty

Don’t sweat it, this Schiit Fulla 3 comes with a 2 year warranty from Schiit that covers manufacturing defects. All products featured on Headphone Zone are backed by an original manufacturer’s warranty.

Read more about Schiit’s warranty in India.