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11-17-2008, 07:22 PM
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WSZ 0304 is the real deal! Good to hear he came through for you. Let us know when you get it and if its a total fix.
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11-17-2008, 07:52 PM
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Quote:
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WSZ 0304 is the real deal! Good to hear he came through for you. Let us know when you get it and if its a total fix.
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Sure is.. only hope the new board sorts the problem.. in any case, it takes nothing away from the sellers excellent service..
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11-17-2008, 10:15 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by sandchak
Hi Peete,
Seems like I am having a good day today after all the hassles with non performing Zero, I was about to ship it back today, when I got an email from the seller Mr Wong (EBAY ID wsz0304) that he would ship me a brand new Zero Board (tested) GRATIS !! and I could keep the other board which doesnt function fully.. now this is what I call Great Service..
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Now, that is excellent. That's how customer service should be, rather than that ignorant and totally useless twerp I had the misfortune of buying from...
Glad you got a good result  .
~Phewl.
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11-17-2008, 10:17 PM
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Originally Posted by AudioPhewl
Now, that is excellent. That's how customer service should be, rather than that ignorant and totally useless twerp I had the misfortune of buying from...
Glad you got a good result .
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Yikes - guess nothing ever got resolved then? Did you at least get money back from paypal?
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11-18-2008, 01:17 AM
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Hey all!
I recently bought a HA ELEC mini dac from AudiophileChina. It uses the same DAC-chip as the Zero aswell as the same type of OPA's. I haven't gotten around to switch them out yet, although I already have a pair of LT1364's at hand. I was just wondering if it's possible to use 3*1364 in the Zero, because I have not seen any info on it. I'm also wondering if anyone is selling a 2*627 on a brown dog, I'm interested in it 
I do not think a HDAM will fit though...
I hope I'm not derailing anything here!
Cheers!
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11-18-2008, 09:34 AM
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A couple of weeks ago I got the Zero (HDAM/LT1364/alps/usb adapt) from Lawrence. I payed USD 275 incl airmail. Took 10 days ab HK to my place here in beautiful Horn Shire. When I ordered the Zero I was (wonderfully) unaware of the problems people have had with their Zeros from Lawrence. To make it short: I have enjoyed my Zero for a couple of weeks now playing optically out of my mac into the Zero using etys/senn650/senn280pro/SansuiSS100 (Lucinda Williams/Bob Dylan/Miles Davies/GoldbergVar/Trentemoller/Zero7/Cream). Further I feel the need to say that I had no problems whatsoever with Lawrence (fine communication etc) and the Zero just gets better by the bit. PS I'm new on this forum - love it...
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11-18-2008, 11:22 AM
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Originally Posted by svanholm
A couple of weeks ago I got the Zero (HDAM/LT1364/alps/usb adapt) from Lawrence. I payed USD 275 incl airmail. Took 10 days ab HK to my place here in beautiful Horn Shire. When I ordered the Zero I was (wonderfully) unaware of the problems people have had with their Zeros from Lawrence. To make it short: I have enjoyed my Zero for a couple of weeks now playing optically out of my mac into the Zero using etys/senn650/senn280pro/SansuiSS100 (Lucinda Williams/Bob Dylan/Miles Davies/GoldbergVar/Trentemoller/Zero7/Cream). Further I feel the need to say that I had no problems whatsoever with Lawrence (fine communication etc) and the Zero just gets better by the bit. PS I'm new on this forum - love it...
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Glad to hear it!
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11-18-2008, 11:46 AM
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Hello!
I'm new to this forum and I have have a few questions about the Zero DAC. This is probably not the right forum to ask, but it seems like this is the most active thread on this DAC 
I'm considering buying a Zero DAC but I'll only use it as a external DAC connection between my PC and my reciever (not as a headphone amp).
My questions are:
Is this a good DAC (considering the price (~170$ including shipping)?
How expensive CD players will it outperform?
And the last but most important question: Is it a better DAC than the NAD T753's DAC?
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11-18-2008, 12:42 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Chriselv
Hello!
I'm new to this forum and I have have a few questions about the Zero DAC. This is probably not the right forum to ask, but it seems like this is the most active thread on this DAC
I'm considering buying a Zero DAC but I'll only use it as a external DAC connection between my PC and my reciever (not as a headphone amp).
My questions are:
Is this a good DAC (considering the price (~170$ including shipping)?
How expensive CD players will it outperform?
And the last but most important question: Is it a better DAC than the NAD T753's DAC? |
You are the right place, and I am sure soon you will have all the answers you need.
I am as new as you are, so I rather wait and watch !!
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11-18-2008, 12:46 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Chriselv
Hello!
I'm new to this forum and I have have a few questions about the Zero DAC. This is probably not the right forum to ask, but it seems like this is the most active thread on this DAC
I'm considering buying a Zero DAC but I'll only use it as a external DAC connection between my PC and my reciever (not as a headphone amp).
My questions are:
Is this a good DAC (considering the price (~170$ including shipping)?
How expensive CD players will it outperform?
And the last but most important question: Is it a better DAC than the NAD T753's DAC? |
Oh Btw, if you finally decide to get one and from ebay, get it from seller wsz0304 , he is most favored in the forum for his impeccable service.. well, thats how far my contribution goes..
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11-18-2008, 02:19 PM
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I'm picking up a DV332 tomorrow, and will be running it out of my Zero.
I have a few questions:
1) How do I connect the two?
2) Do I turn on the preamp function on my Zero?
3) At what hour should I set the volume pot on my Zero at?
4) How do I burn in the 332, or use it on a daily basis? I understand it has to warm for 30 min before it sounds its best. Do I turn it off when I'm not using it, or do I just leave it on?
Thanks!
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11-18-2008, 03:15 PM
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Headphoneus Supremus
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Quote:
Originally Posted by shampoosuicide
I'm picking up a DV332 tomorrow, and will be running it out of my Zero.
I have a few questions:
1) How do I connect the two?
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Standard RCA cables.
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2) Do I turn on the preamp function on my Zero?
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No, because the DV has a volume control (as far as I know).
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3) At what hour should I set the volume pot on my Zero at?
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4) How do I burn in the 332, or use it on a daily basis? I understand it has to warm for 30 min before it sounds its best. Do I turn it off when I'm not using it, or do I just leave it on?
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Use it. That's the most fun.
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11-18-2008, 03:21 PM
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Thanks Curra 
A few more questions:
What exactly is the role of the preamp then? The DAC section will still work as per normal when I connect the DV? Also, does this mean that it doesn't matter what volume the Zero is set at?
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11-18-2008, 03:30 PM
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Originally Posted by shampoosuicide
Thanks Curra
A few more questions:
What exactly is the role of the preamp then? The DAC section will still work as per normal when I connect the DV? Also, does this mean that it doesn't matter what volume the Zero is set at? |
This will all make more sense once you have it and can play around with it, but to answer...
The preamp is for a few things, but normally, amps don't have volume controls, that's what preamps are for - but in your case your DV will have a volume control, so you won't need the preamp function. And of course, the preamp is also the headamp - so if you didn't have a DV you could use the Zero by itself.
Essentially, when you enable the preamp, the signal goes thru the DAC and it's opamp (or HDAM) and THEN thru the Zero's amp and its opamps. If you disable the preamp, the signal will only pass thru the DAC and its opamp and will skip the Zero's amp. This is, IMO, the best way to use it with another amp - keep the signal as clean as possible is what I think. When you use it in this way the Zero's volume will have no effect.
But there's certainly nothing stopping you from using the preamp even with your DV. At the end of the day it's about your preference, and the best part is playing with it and figuring out what that preference is!
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11-18-2008, 11:09 PM
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This thread is still going strong I see. Haven't posted in here in months. 
Just a quick question guys. Has anyone used their Zero with Markl modded D2000s or D5000s? I'm thinking of trading my HD650s for a pair, but I don't plan on changing my Zero.
This thread is far too big to search through.
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