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| Headphone Amps (full-size) Discussion of desktop headphone amps. |
10-16-2007, 12:51 AM
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ZERO 24/192 DAC, Anyone heard of this DAC amp?
I saw this DAC / Headphone amp listed on ebay for $150. It seems to be pretty decently build and designed. Anyone know anything about this or have experience with it? It is listed on ebay as:
ZERO 24/192 DAC D A CONVERTOR , HEAD FI AMP.
I am thinking of buying it while I wait for iBasso D1 to be in stock.
Actually I think I will just order it to try it out. It is pretty cheap and I need a DAC with coax and optical inputs right now. Chipsets used seem pretty decent. But I have no idea of how these chipsets rate against the latest more recent DAC chips. I plan on modifying the chassis to add analog inputs and an input selector switch if I get it.
Anyone ever tried this DAC/amp? I am not having much success using this forums search mechanism.
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Headphone Amplification: Creek OBH-11SE, Furman HA-6AB, Behringer HA-4700, Pioneer Elite VSX-49Txi Receiver, Sony Elite DA5ES Receiver, IPOD 80GB 5G, Iriver H320, H120, Archos Gmini400, Sirius Stiletto Satelite radio, Pioneer Inno XM Satelite radio, Sony Walkman SRF-M80V, etc.
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10-16-2007, 01:01 AM
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I haven't heard it; but like you, I keep seeing it pop up on ebay. Surprised no-one has snapped one of these up yet. Price is reasonable; but I wish the seller accepted Paypal echeck. If it wasn't for that, and the fact that I'm looking for a USB-Dac in the same price range, I'd have one by now! 
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Portable: iriver Slimx 350 or Creative Zen Micro 5g > RNB Diamond Reference Mini > Maxi Head Signature > SR 225
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10-16-2007, 01:11 AM
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Looks like a Zhaolu DAC 2.5
but hey, HEAD FI AMP?
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Portable rig iMod Photo → Xin SMIII V6 (2x BUF634 + 2x OPA627) → Yuin PK-1
Home rig X-FI Xtrememusic (as transport) → BJC Coax → OMZ v4.1 → VanDeHul "The Name" IC → Lisa III XP → AKG K701 (w SAA Equinox) / Denon D2000
Current sources: iMod Photo, iRiver IFP-180TC, Sony D-EJ925, & OMZ v4.1 DAC
Current cans: DENON D2000, AKG K701, Yuin PK-1, Etymotic ER6i, Alessandro MS-1, Sennheiser MX500, Koss UR-30 & KSC-55
Current amps: Yamaha Natural Sound Stereo Amp A-420, Xin Supermacro III V6, & LISA III XP
Current speakers: Klipsch Promedia satellite speakers + Megaworks Subwoofer
Wish list: Stax rigs, Darth beyer, Xin Reference, Tube Amp, Ultrasone Edition 9 & Balanced rigs
Gone but not forgotten: Heed Canamp, iBasso D1
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10-16-2007, 02:44 AM
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Headphoneus Supremus
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 Wow. Looks very much like the Zhaolu sitting next to me.
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10-16-2007, 03:59 AM
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I ordered one, to complete my China collection. I will have the whole China Chao-ling dynasty of amps and dacs in my music room. What else, I am missing?
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10-16-2007, 04:30 AM
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Chinese Vase and Incense.
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"Visually everything here is imperfect, but sonically they're mesmerizing"
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Portable rig iMod Photo → Xin SMIII V6 (2x BUF634 + 2x OPA627) → Yuin PK-1
Home rig X-FI Xtrememusic (as transport) → BJC Coax → OMZ v4.1 → VanDeHul "The Name" IC → Lisa III XP → AKG K701 (w SAA Equinox) / Denon D2000
Current sources: iMod Photo, iRiver IFP-180TC, Sony D-EJ925, & OMZ v4.1 DAC
Current cans: DENON D2000, AKG K701, Yuin PK-1, Etymotic ER6i, Alessandro MS-1, Sennheiser MX500, Koss UR-30 & KSC-55
Current amps: Yamaha Natural Sound Stereo Amp A-420, Xin Supermacro III V6, & LISA III XP
Current speakers: Klipsch Promedia satellite speakers + Megaworks Subwoofer
Wish list: Stax rigs, Darth beyer, Xin Reference, Tube Amp, Ultrasone Edition 9 & Balanced rigs
Gone but not forgotten: Heed Canamp, iBasso D1
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10-16-2007, 07:48 AM
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Headphoneus Supremus
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looks a lot like a Zhaolu
even uses the same chips and has similar/same specs as Zhaolu
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10-16-2007, 09:00 AM
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Would you mind me asking for a link?
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10-16-2007, 10:13 AM
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Banned:
aka Andrea and countless other usernames
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Join Date: Oct 2007
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Thanks!
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10-16-2007, 11:26 AM
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Is it the same internals as the Zhalou too? I wonder if Ori can mod this the same way as a OMZ
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10-16-2007, 12:29 PM
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Headphoneus Supremus
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Ricey20
Is it the same internals as the Zhalou too? I wonder if Ori can mod this the same way as a OMZ
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I can't say definitively, but based on pictures alone, it looks a bit simpler than a Zhaolu
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10-23-2007, 05:34 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by d-cee
I can't say definitively, but based on pictures alone, it looks a bit simpler than a Zhaolu
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Well I bit the bullet and bought it and it is on its way to me now. I ordered the iBasso D1 too but have not heard a word back from iBasso. So I guess this DAC/amp will arrive first for me to use. I am hoping it sounds great.
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Headphone Amplification: Creek OBH-11SE, Furman HA-6AB, Behringer HA-4700, Pioneer Elite VSX-49Txi Receiver, Sony Elite DA5ES Receiver, IPOD 80GB 5G, Iriver H320, H120, Archos Gmini400, Sirius Stiletto Satelite radio, Pioneer Inno XM Satelite radio, Sony Walkman SRF-M80V, etc.
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10-23-2007, 05:48 AM
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LOL, this had to happen sooner than later. The Chinese have been knocked off by themselves! Let us know how it sounds.
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10-30-2007, 02:47 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by speedbird151
LOL, this had to happen sooner than later. The Chinese have been knocked off by themselves! Let us know how it sounds.
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I just received it. It sounds fun, dark and bassy, due to the chip on it (AD1852). Almost like a tube amp. Burning-in as we speak. From the analog output, it drives my HD600 like a toy. Almost as powerful as my Darkvoice 332. At 9 o'clock (too loud), weird. What kind of animal is this?. mmm, mmmmmm........
Right now, listening Jean Luc Ponty, Le Voyage. Je, je...... Sound is very euphoric. Sound stage is huge. I don't feel this euphoric signature since my old M3. I don't want this weight over my shoulders. Is there anyone with this baby, that share?
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