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post #1516 of 9226
2/12/08 at 10:20am
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Originally Posted by fl00r View Post
That's correct, I had the last one
O.K. After reading your excellent review (you should go in to copywriting and I will buy anything from you ) and struggle through 100+ pages of this threat I took the plunge and ordered the ZERO.

Thanks everyone

Ben
Congratulations! This thread has grown a little, hasn't it.
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post #1517 of 9226
2/12/08 at 10:31am
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Originally Posted by kmel View Post
I bet Zhaolu is the "wheels".
Are you sure? Don't bet, check yourself here...

Oritek Audio - OMZ DAC Information Page
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post #1518 of 9226
2/12/08 at 10:53am
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Originally Posted by kmel View Post
I bet Zhaolu is the "wheels".
Are you sure? Don't bet, check yourself here...
I'll bet, ask Ori
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post #1519 of 9226
2/12/08 at 11:30am
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It's ok guys. Let's not get too far off the beaten path.

Have either of you seen a simple and inexpensive USB/SPDIF device that has the newer chips in it, referenced earlier?
Thanks!
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post #1520 of 9226
2/12/08 at 12:39pm
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Originally Posted by Penchum View Post
Have either of you seen a simple and inexpensive USB/SPDIF device that has the newer chips in it, referenced earlier?
Thanks!
HagUsb, USB-to-S/PDIF Converter

But it does not 24/96!
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post #1521 of 9226
2/12/08 at 1:07pm
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Originally Posted by Penchum View Post
It's ok guys. Let's not get too far off the beaten path.

Have either of you seen a simple and inexpensive USB/SPDIF device that has the newer chips in it, referenced earlier?
Thanks!
PCM2706 High Fidelity USB Soundcard / USB Headphones

less prehistoric than what suggested by our tyres expert in the previous post...

Or, if you want something really new, this one is based on the UDA1321/CS8405A

NEW USB TO SPDIF & OPTICAL Interface UDA1321/CS8405A - eBay (item 140183988150 end time Dec-03-07 16:33:52 PST)
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post #1522 of 9226
2/12/08 at 2:22pm
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Originally Posted by Ash View Post
Where can I purchase one of these amps?
ZERO 24/192 DAC D A CONVERTOR , HEAD FI AMP , BRAND NEW - eBay (item 230222293565 end time Feb-19-08 09:17:53 PST)


I sure do miss mine
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post #1523 of 9226
2/12/08 at 2:23pm
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Originally Posted by pincellone View Post
As you said, a Chevy with Michelin or Goodyear wheels is still a Chevy. Therefore a Zhaolu with a few addons like the ones showed in your website is still a Zhaolu, not an "Oritek Audio" DAC.
I can change the tires on my car at any tire shop. Try replacing my "few addons" or comprehend what I do that you don't see. Good luck!
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post #1524 of 9226
2/12/08 at 2:41pm
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Originally Posted by pincellone View Post
PCM2706 High Fidelity USB Soundcard / USB Headphones

less prehistoric than what suggested by our tyres expert in the previous post...
The PCM2706 is the PCM2704 but in a TQFP package: datasheet
Edit: ok... there are some differences: I2S output, more HID key inputs

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Originally Posted by pincellone View Post
Or, if you want something really new, this one is based on the UDA1321/CS8405A

NEW USB TO SPDIF & OPTICAL Interface UDA1321/CS8405A - eBay (item 140183988150 end time Dec-03-07 16:33:52 PST)
... which is really bad, a quote from diyhifi:
And I was totally disappointed. The jitter measurements were that bad so John Westlake’s cynical notice "the price of the progress" sprang the mind instantly. I have never seen such a high jitter and it is clearly in the range where even those highly tolerant when importance of the jitter is considered (as I am...) will tell you "this is the horror".
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post #1525 of 9226
2/12/08 at 4:32pm
Thanks for the linky!
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post #1526 of 9226
2/12/08 at 4:34pm
Thanks for the response Penchum!
I have emailed Lawrence.
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post #1527 of 9226
2/12/08 at 4:44pm
Got a new friend for my Zero to replace my Hd-280 pro: tata....HD-650!
OK, I know, it's not that original.
I just wanted to say thanks to you all folks. I have found a new way to spend my hardly earned money

BTW how long do you think for the burn in? 100hours?
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post #1528 of 9226
2/12/08 at 4:46pm
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Originally Posted by Ori View Post
I can change the tires on my car at any tire shop. Try replacing my "few addons" or comprehend what I do that you don't see. Good luck!
Not worth debating a newb that thinks he knows everything and doesn't even have his feet wet yet, Ori.
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post #1529 of 9226
2/12/08 at 5:33pm
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Originally Posted by Fremen View Post
BTW how long do you think for the burn in? 100hours?
My HD650 did the first 4h at low sound level, then 24h at normal level. After that 4-5 days with higher volume.
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post #1530 of 9226
2/12/08 at 5:50pm
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My HD650 did the first 4h at low sound level, then 24h at normal level. After that 4-5 days with higher volume.
I am afraid that you're serious about that...
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