[Disiskurt]

We should wait for at least one review before everyone jumps on it. Not that I'd accuse Eddie of false advertising, but saying that this new DAC is similar to the Zhaolu, which has beed ultra-hyped on this forum and is currently selling very well for Eddie, could be more of a marketing ploy than an actual statement of the unit's sound. I mean, "similar to the Zhaolu" could simply mean a similar sound signature, which wouldn't be nearly as much of a compliment to the DAC In The Box.

 

[regal]

Anyone else order one of these. I sent the paypal on Saturday and haven't gotten a ship notice or any email from Mr. Wu since.

 

[RogerWilco]

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Originally Posted by regal Anyone else order one of these. I sent the paypal on Saturday and haven't gotten a ship notice or any email from Mr. Wu since.

I would not worry about eddie at all.Just send another e-mail if that would make you feel better.

 

[aznsensazian]

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Originally Posted by regal Anyone else order one of these. I sent the paypal on Saturday and haven't gotten a ship notice or any email from Mr. Wu since.

I ordered mine saturday also and he burned in the unit for 2 days and today, eddie sent me a tracking number and shipment. So i wouldnt worry about, you will get notification soon. Eddie is a reliable guy.

 

[regal]

He wrote back and said it shipped on 7/19. I imagine it is a long wait for delivery from China to the US.

 

[RogerWilco]

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Originally Posted by regal He wrote back and said it shipped on 7/19. I imagine it is a long wait for delivery from China to the US.

If it was sent speedpost you will have it in 3 days

 

[regal]

I recieved it today. It is very small mabey 3"x2"x1". I am going to say too small to mod. I hooked it up via the included wallwart for a quick listen before work. It sounds better than the AV-710 I had been using. I will try battery power tonight. I think it was made by cirrus logic.

 

[gevorg]

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Originally Posted by regal I recieved it today. It is very small mabey 3"x2"x1". I am going to say too small to mod. I hooked it up via the included wallwart for a quick listen before work. It sounds better than the AV-710 I had been using. I will try battery power tonight. I think it was made by cirrus logic.

Is it better than DAC1?

 

[KevC]

Hm. I wonder how this thing compares to the Fubar.

 

[aznsensazian]

Just recieved mine today and it doesnt sound too shabby.

Comparisons to the my zhaolu d1.3 later on. Now i got to purchase myself an SLA battery for this really really small dac. Its about the size of an ipod nano to give you an idea.

 

[KevC]

Really really really interested in this.

Seems like a good "upgrade" from my Fubar, and save money too! Digital is better than USB (at least no issues with ground loops...).

I know batteries are far cleaner power than AC wall wart, but I don't like the idea of having it battery powered. Anyone know how to make a nice AC adaptor for this?

 

[Sinwerm]

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Originally Posted by KevC Really really really interested in this. Seems like a good "upgrade" from my Fubar, and save money too! Digital is better than USB (at least no issues with ground loops...). I know batteries are far cleaner power than AC wall wart, but I don't like the idea of having it battery powered. Anyone know how to make a nice AC adaptor for this?

It comes a 120/240v "adapter". You mean make one to convert it to an internal PSU ?

 

[KevC]

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Originally Posted by Sinwerm It comes a 120/240v "adapter". You mean make one to convert it to an internal PSU ?

Hm. I thought you had to buy that thing. Anyway everything I read here says that battery is far cleaner (no noise etc) so I figure DIY quality PSU would be better.

Or maybe just an Elpac since I remember it being highly regarded.

 

[soloz2]

maybe a TREAD could work

 

[scrypt]

The connection between battery and charger pictured below our wee moss-hued device makes listening en route seem perilous going. I brake for gator clips, Sailor.

If someone linked to (or offered to confect) a battery solution as durable/totable as the DAC itself, I'd buy both faster than a vole can ululate gesang der chubhausenspiffenhefter. As things stand, I might have to pass (while standing).

By the way: Is the self-proclaimed "SUPER" DAC in Box as green as it appears on Mister Eddie's site?