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| Headphone Amps (full-size) Discussion of desktop headphone amps. |
11-30-2007, 11:42 AM
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Got it, ok. Its definitely a good price, I just need a day or two to make up my mind.
Thanks for your help!
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12-01-2007, 09:08 AM
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How would you describe the soundstage with this amp? perhaps i missed that in the review?
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12-01-2007, 09:40 AM
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How does it compare to Zhaolu D2.5A or D2.5C with upgrade headamp?
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12-01-2007, 03:31 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by arteom
How would you describe the soundstage with this amp? perhaps i missed that in the review?
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Even with the "stock OPA2604" Opamp, the sound stage is very nice. Not too wide, not too far away. I just finished up checking again with the LM4562 and the sound stage was improved in clarity. Very nice Opamp indeed!! 
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12-01-2007, 03:36 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Cankin
How does it compare to Zhaolu D2.5A or D2.5C with upgrade headamp?
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To be honest, I have no idea. Comparative reviews are problematic because you never have enough of the right equipment to compare too.  Now that the price has dropped $139+ship, maybe more Headfi'ers will purchase one and give up their impressions. I am truly impressed with this Zero unit and hope to read more impressions soon. Good Luck!!
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12-01-2007, 06:58 PM
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How do you think it would compare to the beresford? Home HIFI
Especially concerning the headphone amp.
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12-02-2007, 05:52 AM
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How sensitive is the volume knob of the Zero DAC with the headphone amp? I've heard reports of how the amp of the Zhaolu D2.5 had fairly high gain, and even with cans like the HD580 it was difficult to use the whole knob?
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12-02-2007, 06:55 AM
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Your unit seems to have the same problems as my chinese built dac. TONS of cold solder joints.
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12-02-2007, 08:10 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by LawnGnome
Your unit seems to have the same problems as my chinese built dac. TONS of cold solder joints.
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are you talking about the OP's DAC?
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12-04-2007, 02:02 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by d-cee
are you talking about the OP's DAC?
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I was wondering that too!
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12-04-2007, 02:05 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Ezer
How sensitive is the volume knob of the Zero DAC with the headphone amp? I've heard reports of how the amp of the Zhaolu D2.5 had fairly high gain, and even with cans like the HD580 it was difficult to use the whole knob?
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I had my HD-580s up around the 1:00 position, but I can't imagine listening to it there for long.
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12-04-2007, 02:30 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by JonM
How do you think it would compare to the beresford? Home HIFI
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I also would like to know this.
If it is better and includes a better headphone amp that would be good. I'd sell my Mk3.
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Sources: Audigy 2 ZS, Beresford TC-7510 Mk III, Rockboxed iRiver H120, Samsung YP-Z5, NAD T744, Stax SRD-7 MK2
Ampage: Little Dot MK II
Music: Gomez, Radiohead, Muse, Wilco, Postal Service, Nine Inch Nails, Pink Floyd, Explosions In the Sky, Cloud Cult, Death Cab For Cutie, Modest Mouse, Menomena, Amon Tobin, Fat Freddies Drop, Pendulum, Grizzly Bear
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12-04-2007, 04:23 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by fraseyboy
I also would like to know this.
If it is better and includes a better headphone amp that would be good. I'd sell my Mk3.
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There are many fans of the beresford, and this in no way discounts their investments in that unit. It appears the Zero has better Specs, but less connections. I would love to do a side by side on them, but my budget keeps me from taking one for the team.  I wouldn't be quick to sell a MKIII to be replaced by the Zero, instead, I would keep the MKIII and use it in conjunction with the Zero. I'm doing this with my MKIVse and the sound is wonderful.
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12-04-2007, 04:42 PM
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Well, despite my best efforts to get the addendum's finished and posted, Murphy bit me on the rear this weekend! The power supply in my desktop PC blew up in a fantastic electrical show with plenty of stinko to fill my home office!  I have a replacement coming 2 day from Newegg, so I should have it up and running before Friday (7th) and then I will post the updates to my review of the Zero.
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12-04-2007, 06:04 PM
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How can I get use of this with a laptop as a source?
Last edited by oicdn; 12-04-2007 at 06:36 PM.
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