Review: ZERO 24 BIT/192KHz DAC/Headphone Amp/Pre-Amp - Page 487

you order from Lawrence? He said mine would go out this week as well, but didnt know if i'd get a tracking number. Sure hope I do... itching to get my hands on this bad boy :-)

How the heck do you remove the stock volume knob from the zero?

And for those wondering about correct placement of the HDAM with a short extension:

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INCORRECT NONONO! (Will melt your cradle!)
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I have used mu Earth just like the bottom picture, it is running cool there and no problems. The headamp section radiators are hot but they don't touch the HDAM.

Gently pull it off, it takes a little effort but it does come off.

Peete.

For those using a plastic cradle the original spot was/is problematic as it was melting his cradle. I like to keep the inlet vents free of obstruction and the HDAM away from the transformer.

Peete.

Once I give the Moon a full cycle (200 hours +) I'll give it a serious session and post the results....I figure 2 weeks at least of 24/7 operation....that will break in the DIY DAC which I just completed today at the same time (bypass mods and such).

Another member brought up the BA cap tweak and the current REV audio-gd modules....My question to you CC or anyone else that can answer ...Can the BA tweak (PIO across V- V+ pins) function at the same time with the current REV HDAMs that have the poly box caps from V- and V+ tied to module gnd ?

Is there a potential electrical conflict by adding the BA tweak to the Rev 2 audio-gd modules ?


I don't think so but that could be wrong

Peete.

But why use a casing for the HDAM? Just use the straps to isolate it from the chassis and fix it firmly. Took me 5 straps (the pictures above show one white strap, this can't be accomplished by just one, use 2 on the bottom holes, then 3 around the HDAM to fix it to the ones running thru bottom holes).

Ok, I've just sent my e-mail off to Lawrence to buy one of these puppies will all the 'extra's' ! Well I 'need' a headamp in my study. I also plan to have some fun mucking about with the innards, as this piece of kit seems to lend itself to those with a trusty soldering iron.

Yes I did. He usually ships out his stuff on the weekends from what I read here. I've been waiting for mine for about 15 or so days now...

This is how I placed my HDAM, with it tucked slightly under the lip of the casing at the back.



The earth wire is soldered to the RCA earth.

Currawong can you post a better picture of the rca solder point for the ground wire?

So while I've been (im)patiently waiting for my zero, I've been using my entry level Onkyo receiver connected to my mbp using my hd650s. There should be an improvement with the zero over the onkyo, right? This would be my first decent setup together with an ld mkIII on order so I dont have any clue on how it would sound.

oofie I'd have to think this would be a pretty major step up. The Zero alone would likely be, but with the LD MKIII it's gonna be quite obvious I think. My Harmon Kardon receiver is no slouch, but my Zero/MKIII setup blows it away - especially with my HD600s. I really love the synergy between the Zero and the MKIII. edit to add - just make sure you use good sources - CDs or lossless audio files. MP3s, while they don't sound horrible, will reveal their shortcomings with your new setup!

Would that set up (Zero + MKIII) be appropriate for for Denon 2000's or similar low impedance headphones?