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post #196 of 9228
Listening to Silvio Rodriguez in Argentina "ojala", in my Zero. The Zero Dac is like is made for the HD600. Separation is very nice. I can hear Pablo Milanes on the left, Silvio Rodriguez in the center and someone else on right channel. Oleeee!

I am impressed in how it sounds. Tube amps are not contenders to this baby.

Very warm and fun sound, without sacrificing extension of other frequencies. Just close my eyes and I can transport myself to the next layer. Oh, dear........
post #197 of 9228
Sounds like great stuff. What we are all after, I think. Beam me up Scotty!
post #198 of 9228
I was checking ebay and ran across this listing:
ZERO NEW 24BIT 192KHZ DAC +HEAD PHONE AMP - (eBay item 320197483729 end time Dec-23-07 22:23:20 PST)

This is NOT Lawrence with whom we have dealt with these past few days. His "buy now" price is only $9.99 but the shipping cost is $169.99, so I would be wary of this seller. Ebay member since 12/8/07.

The price works out to be about the same ($179.98) but not exactly what I believe to be honest marketing and, hence, questionable.

My 10 days are about up so I hope to be hearing from Lawrence in the next day or so (ordered late 12/8). Then the wait for the actual shipment!!!
post #199 of 9228
I am sure it was just an oversight. :^)

Well that is a different twist isn't it? What would be the resale value if everyone bought them for $9.99? I guess, . . . . oh maybe. . . . . make it up in shipping?
post #200 of 9228
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Originally Posted by edguetzow View Post
I was checking ebay and ran across this listing:
ZERO NEW 24BIT 192KHZ DAC +HEAD PHONE AMP - (eBay item 320197483729 end time Dec-23-07 22:23:20 PST)

This is NOT Lawrence with whom we have dealt with these past few days. His "buy now" price is only $9.99 but the shipping cost is $169.99, so I would be wary of this seller. Ebay member since 12/8/07.

The price works out to be about the same ($179.98) but not exactly what I believe to be honest marketing and, hence, questionable.
Seems like the seller that had the Zeros listed for same price as Lawrence made a new ebay account. Dont know why, but I noticed that both sellers had the same email address.
post #201 of 9228
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Seems like the seller that had the Zeros listed for same price as Lawrence made a new ebay account. Dont know why, but I noticed that both sellers had the same email address.
I was wondering, with this other guys new "sales" tactic, would it cost way less in taxes for buyers in Europe? Value of $9.99? Just trying to find logic in a very strange thing!
post #202 of 9228
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I was wondering, with this other guys new "sales" tactic, would it cost way less in taxes for buyers in Europe? Value of $9.99? Just trying to find logic in a very strange thing!
I think its simply a case of making you want to look at the item when you see it listed amongst the hundreds of other items available. If you know its worth £90 and you see it listed at £9.99 it's going to be intriguing to look at. I see it a lot on ebay. I swear they also do it so that some one who doesn't read the whole description will look and think 'oh my god, bargain!' and buy it straight away and then realise the postage is £90. Its just another way of getting the total amount but it looks bargain at first glances. I emailed the guy to ask if he was the same supplier as Lawrence. This is what i got "I am not clear have other people to sell this commodity, the regret - snow48_6" What is that supposed to mean? I'm baffled!
post #203 of 9228
At least to Norway, parcels with value lower than about 35USD is free, gifts with value under 180USD can be sent free without having to add taxes. Everything over those amounts, must be declared by customs and that process will add +25% tax of total amount (item+shipping) + another 40USD for handling fees, not to forget another 4-7 days it takes to get through.
post #204 of 9228
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I think its simply a case of making you want to look at the item when you see it listed amongst the hundreds of other items available. If you know its worth £90 and you see it listed at £9.99 it's going to be intriguing to look at. I see it a lot on ebay. I swear they also do it so that some one who doesn't read the whole description will look and think 'oh my god, bargain!' and buy it straight away and then realise the postage is £90. Its just another way of getting the total amount but it looks bargain at first glances. I emailed the guy to ask if he was the same supplier as Lawrence. This is what i got "I am not clear have other people to sell this commodity, the regret - snow48_6" What is that supposed to mean? I'm baffled!
I think that means "no".
I looked a little while ago. I think this guy is the same guy who was selling at the same time and in competition with Lawrence. He has the same blue background on his spec sheet and same pics. Lawrence usually puts up a quantity each week and his adds have stayed the same over time. I don't think they know each other. It is weird "the other guy" has changed his selling tactic (which most likely will not work) and I bet he changes back again.
post #205 of 9228
It is the same guy, because of the same background and identical emails. Seems a bit weird and untrusty IMO.
post #206 of 9228
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It is the same guy, because of the same background and identical emails. Seems a bit weird and untrusty IMO.
It does seem weird! Ah well as long as the items turn up in the post and we get charged the right amount, who cares.
post #207 of 9228
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It does seem weird! Ah well as long as the items turn up in the post and we get charged the right amount, who cares.
Excactly! Maybe those who order from him will even get their Zeros faster...
Many of us are still waiting for the Zeros to ship...
post #208 of 9228
have none of them arrived yet? Thats the only thing that puts me off, i hate having to wait for items to arrive. Its fine if i can track where they are, but when i get told it will be 'about' ten days, its a little off putting.
post #209 of 9228
I just got the same reply from Lawrence. "current batch spoken for ... will need to wait 5-10 days for availabiltiy." I appreciate the quick response but wonder how many more days it may actually take. I will hold off for now until I see some deliveries.
post #210 of 9228
Thats exactly what i thought. I'm after one, but i'm also going to wait for a bit until they arrive in stock. The post is slow moving here so it wouldn't arrive for ages anyway.
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