BRZHIFI Hood 1969vsFosi Audio V3 Mono
A detailed side-by-side comparison of the BRZHIFI Hood 1969 and Fosi Audio V3 Mono — two popular amplifiers in the Chinese HiFi space.
Specifications
Spec
BRZHIFI Hood 1969
Fosi Audio V3 Mono
Class
A
D
Topology
Solid State Class A
Monoblock
Transistors
Motorola 2N3055 (often used/refurbished originals)
—
Power
10W (Pure Class A)
240W @ 4Ω (48V/5A supply)
Inputs
RCA x 2
RCA, XLR / ¼” TRS
Chipset
—
TI TPA3255 (with PFFB)
THD / SINAD
—
-120 dB (SINAD via XLR)
Features
—
Auto-Standby, 12V Trigger, Gain Switch (25dB/31dB)
Remote Control
✗
✗
Tube Stage
✗
✗
Price (estimated)
Price
~$229
~$131
Difference
~$98.00 cheaper (Fosi Audio V3 Mono)
Things to Know
BRZHIFI Hood 1969
- ⚠No remote control or tone controls; purely utilitarian.
- ⚠High continuous power draw (approx 60-80W) regardless of volume due to Class A topology.
- ⚠Input sensitivity is low; requires a source with a strong output voltage (2V+) to reach full volume.
Fosi Audio V3 Mono
- ⚠Chassis gets significantly warm due to the compact thermal design coupled with high power density.
- ⚠Auto-standby feature produces a mechanical 'click' that some users find audible in quiet rooms.
- ⚠Requires two separate power bricks (or a specialized splitter) for a stereo pair, adding cable clutter.
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