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02-13-2008, 02:43 PM
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How do they sound?
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I'm wondering this too. I didn't think they would work in the dac?
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02-13-2008, 03:53 PM
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It was listed as a direct replacement for the OPA2604, so it seems so!
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Think im gonna get some for the dac section? Im wondering whether to add them to the headphone section too???
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02-13-2008, 04:13 PM
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I am sorry to interrupt with a trivial question: I thought I read somewhere in this thread that Laurence only shipping amps on Mondays, is that (still) true?
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Nicely detailed and smooth sound with 2xLT1028. Bass is nicely punchy. BUT...
Background hiss is very noticeable. When I set my LD at 30 I can hear it when I don't play anything with it. LT1469 doesn't have background noise almost at all.
Edit: Now the background hiss has disappeared... WTF... If it stays like that, then these op-amps are a keeper. Definately the best sound so far (I didn't get to listen to OPA627's almost at all when they broke)
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02-13-2008, 05:12 PM
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Nicely detailed and smooth sound with 2xLT1028. Bass is nicely punchy. BUT...
Background hiss is very noticeable. When I set my LD at 30 I can hear it when I don't play anything with it. LT1469 doesn't have background noise almost at all.
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I noticed the same thing with the LT1028, its a shame cos otherwise its pretty nice sounding. I loved the LT1469 though, im currently running this in my zero.
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02-13-2008, 05:14 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Seba
Nicely detailed and smooth sound with 2xLT1028. Bass is nicely punchy. BUT...
Background hiss is very noticeable. When I set my LD at 30 I can hear it when I don't play anything with it. LT1469 doesn't have background noise almost at all.
Edit: Now the background hiss has disappeared... WTF... If it stays like that, then these op-amps are a keeper. Definately the best sound so far (I didn't get to listen to OPA627's almost at all when they broke)
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Please do keep reporting about the LT1028. I have a pair but haven't dared to try them yet.
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02-13-2008, 05:18 PM
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I am sorry to interrupt with a trivial question: I thought I read somewhere in this thread that Laurence only shipping amps on Mondays, is that (still) true?
Thanks,
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When I bought mine Lawrence said they were out of stock and waiting would be 2-3weeks.
I dont know why he still keeps selling them on ebay if they are already out of stock.
Btw, I ordered mine on 02/07.
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02-13-2008, 05:24 PM
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I noticed the same thing with the LT1028, its a shame cos otherwise its pretty nice sounding. I loved the LT1469 though, im currently running this in my zero.
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I think that LT1469 sounds more harsh than these LT1028's. But I also like the sound from OPA2604 very much, so maybe a warmer op-amp is better in my ears.
I'm right now enjoying Roisin Murphy's album very much. Sound goes so well forward and I can pick all the nice details from music if I want to. 
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02-13-2008, 10:32 PM
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I listened the whole evening with different types of music. I can confirm that those 2xLT1028 will do the job nicely whatever I throw at them. Highly recommended...
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02-14-2008, 02:08 AM
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Quote:
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When I bought mine Lawrence said they were out of stock and waiting would be 2-3weeks.
I dont know why he still keeps selling them on ebay if they are already out of stock.
Btw, I ordered mine on 02/07.
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I pretty sure he is still working the Zero's in batches of 50. If that is so, then he's putting a portion of them up on eBay. Then, when all tested, they ship out the order of 50. He started doing this before the Holidays, and there is a good chance his sales haven't dropped much yet.
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02-14-2008, 02:13 AM
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Think im gonna get some for the dac section? Im wondering whether to add them to the headphone section too???
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That would be awesome! Keep us posted. I wish I could, but the last bit I was allowed to spend went for a MKIII and a tube pre-amp. I would be interested in hearing how it impacts the final sound. 
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02-14-2008, 04:49 AM
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Hey guys!
It seems our favorite Zero is becoming very popular on the net. I happened across this thread - ZERO 24 BIT/192KHz DAC/Headphone Amp/Pre-Amp - VR-Zone IT & Lifestyle Forum! at vr-zone.com and they seem to be closely following our discussions here at head-fi.
It's nice to see that we aren't the only ones with good taste!! Perhaps we can learn even more via their experimentations? They currently seem to be following the same path of opamp combinations as we have here.
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02-14-2008, 06:01 AM
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I listened the whole evening with different types of music. I can confirm that those 2xLT1028 will do the job nicely whatever I throw at them. Highly recommended...
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Thanks, Seba!
I just put in my request for free samples!
Now to wait again. 
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02-14-2008, 06:08 AM
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Hey guys!
It seems our favorite Zero is becoming very popular on the net. I happened across this thread - ZERO 24 BIT/192KHz DAC/Headphone Amp/Pre-Amp - VR-Zone IT & Lifestyle Forum! at vr-zone.com and they seem to be closely following our discussions here at head-fi.
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You should follow them along, and pass back anything they discover. I wonder what they would say if they found out my X-Fi Optical out sounds better than my built-in audio optical out? hehhee!
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02-14-2008, 07:57 AM
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I listened the whole evening with different types of music. I can confirm that those 2xLT1028 will do the job nicely whatever I throw at them. Highly recommended...
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Are they still very hot? Is the noise gone still?
I tried my LT1028 briefly, and as you say, they sounded very good. They were also very very hot, so I didn't dare to keep them in.
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