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Old 02-12-2008, 01:20 PM
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That's correct, I had the last one
O.K. After reading your excellent review (you should go in to copywriting and I will buy anything from you ) and struggle through 100+ pages of this threat I took the plunge and ordered the ZERO.

Thanks everyone

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Congratulations! This thread has grown a little, hasn't it.
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I bet Zhaolu is the "wheels".
Are you sure? Don't bet, check yourself here...

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I bet Zhaolu is the "wheels".
Are you sure? Don't bet, check yourself here...
I'll bet, ask Ori
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It's ok guys. Let's not get too far off the beaten path.

Have either of you seen a simple and inexpensive USB/SPDIF device that has the newer chips in it, referenced earlier?
Thanks!
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Have either of you seen a simple and inexpensive USB/SPDIF device that has the newer chips in it, referenced earlier?
Thanks!
HagUsb, USB-to-S/PDIF Converter

But it does not 24/96!
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It's ok guys. Let's not get too far off the beaten path.

Have either of you seen a simple and inexpensive USB/SPDIF device that has the newer chips in it, referenced earlier?
Thanks!
PCM2706 High Fidelity USB Soundcard / USB Headphones

less prehistoric than what suggested by our tyres expert in the previous post...

Or, if you want something really new, this one is based on the UDA1321/CS8405A

NEW USB TO SPDIF & OPTICAL Interface UDA1321/CS8405A - eBay (item 140183988150 end time Dec-03-07 16:33:52 PST)

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Where can I purchase one of these amps?
ZERO 24/192 DAC D A CONVERTOR , HEAD FI AMP , BRAND NEW - eBay (item 230222293565 end time Feb-19-08 09:17:53 PST)


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As you said, a Chevy with Michelin or Goodyear wheels is still a Chevy. Therefore a Zhaolu with a few addons like the ones showed in your website is still a Zhaolu, not an "Oritek Audio" DAC.
I can change the tires on my car at any tire shop. Try replacing my "few addons" or comprehend what I do that you don't see. Good luck!
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PCM2706 High Fidelity USB Soundcard / USB Headphones

less prehistoric than what suggested by our tyres expert in the previous post...
The PCM2706 is the PCM2704 but in a TQFP package: datasheet
Edit: ok... there are some differences: I2S output, more HID key inputs

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Or, if you want something really new, this one is based on the UDA1321/CS8405A

NEW USB TO SPDIF & OPTICAL Interface UDA1321/CS8405A - eBay (item 140183988150 end time Dec-03-07 16:33:52 PST)
... which is really bad, a quote from diyhifi:
And I was totally disappointed. The jitter measurements were that bad so John Westlake’s cynical notice "the price of the progress" sprang the mind instantly. I have never seen such a high jitter and it is clearly in the range where even those highly tolerant when importance of the jitter is considered (as I am...) will tell you "this is the horror".

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Thanks for the linky!
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Thanks for the response Penchum!
I have emailed Lawrence.
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Got a new friend for my Zero to replace my Hd-280 pro: tata....HD-650!
OK, I know, it's not that original.
I just wanted to say thanks to you all folks. I have found a new way to spend my hardly earned money

BTW how long do you think for the burn in? 100hours?
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I can change the tires on my car at any tire shop. Try replacing my "few addons" or comprehend what I do that you don't see. Good luck!
Not worth debating a newb that thinks he knows everything and doesn't even have his feet wet yet, Ori.
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BTW how long do you think for the burn in? 100hours?
My HD650 did the first 4h at low sound level, then 24h at normal level. After that 4-5 days with higher volume.
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My HD650 did the first 4h at low sound level, then 24h at normal level. After that 4-5 days with higher volume.
I am afraid that you're serious about that...
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