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07-04-2006, 10:14 PM
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How does the HeadRoom Micro DAC compare to something like the Zhaolu?
I don't really have any intention of buying the Zhaolu because I want a DAC with USB compatibility, but when I compare the images of each DAC's internal components, it's easy to see that the Zhaolu has a got a lot more going inside than the Micro. How does the Micro hold up when compared to something like the Zhaolu (this is only regarding the DAC part--the amp in the Zhaolu is irrelevant)?
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07-04-2006, 11:10 PM
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Originally Posted by Miniver
I don't really have any intention of buying the Zhaolu because I want a DAC with USB compatibility, but when I compare the images of each DAC's internal components, it's easy to see that the Zhaolu has a got a lot more going inside than the Micro. How does the Micro hold up when compared to something like the Zhaolu (this is only regarding the DAC part--the amp in the Zhaolu is irrelevant)?
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Well, if you haven't heard the Zhaolu, and you don't plan on getting it, then what does it matter?
The Micro is a very capable DAC. Why don't you get it, and see if you like it.
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07-04-2006, 11:24 PM
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Originally Posted by jbloudg20
Well, if you haven't heard the Zhaolu, and you don't plan on getting it, then what does it matter?
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So I should only be interested in learning about things that I intend to own?  I'm curious--that's all.
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07-04-2006, 11:50 PM
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There were some comments about Micro DAC vs. Zhaolu in this thread:
http://www4.head-fi.org/forums/showthread.php?t=186870
Basically, there's some compromise in making the Micro DAC portable. Because of this compromise, the Zhaolu is expected to be better.
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07-05-2006, 12:21 AM
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Which model Zhaolu and at what configuration?
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HD600 with Blue Dragon cable (thanks Asr!), HF-1, MS-1, ER-4P/S, Shure SE530
M^3, PINT, PPAS, Hornet, CROSS-1
All out of my trusty Micro DAC.
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07-05-2006, 12:23 AM
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Headphoneus Supremus
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Originally Posted by jbloudg20
Well, if you haven't heard the Zhaolu, and you don't plan on getting it, then what does it matter?
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Don't you know this is Head-Fi? Somehow we end up getting items that we never initially planned on getting 
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HD600 with Blue Dragon cable (thanks Asr!), HF-1, MS-1, ER-4P/S, Shure SE530
M^3, PINT, PPAS, Hornet, CROSS-1
All out of my trusty Micro DAC.
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07-05-2006, 12:30 AM
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Thanks for the link, Azure.
And I don't know anything about the different models and upgrades for the Zhaolu. I just noticed that it's a name being thrown around a lot. I was just thinking of anything in the $200-300 price range.
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07-05-2006, 02:21 AM
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Headphoneus Supremus
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they both use the same dac chip....it's possible that they may sound at least similar.
also note that a transit+zhaolu should actually come out to the same price.
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