What model are you talking about ?

I also found this when I switched to Windows 10. I contacted technical support and they said that for my Zodiac support was over and a new driver was not expected. I had to use the SPDIF connector.

thenorwegian, it does not depend on the operating system, the version of the DAC (Zodiac, Zodiac+,Gold): if the stud is connected through the USB, once the audio stream stops, the relay is triggered. When connected via optics or spdif this is not observed. Apparently this is the legacy of...

  For turntable does not need a DAC :) He needs a preamp, or you can connect directly to active speakers. But to buy a player with optical output, in order to connect to the Antelope - is a mistake. Players of this type - cheap hurdy-gurdy, which you spoil your impression of the vinyl! IMHO.

It looks great! You yourself have designed ?

That's what I said. You'll never find them at this price ...

  https://www.amazon.com/resolution-headphone-A800-Flagship-headphones/dp/B01N64JUOS/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1483132005&sr=8-1&keywords=ONKYO+A800

This vinyl, attached to your headphones.

  Sennheiser HiFi-Demo Unipolar 2000

  The bottle can be placed upside down, it will be better for the headband headphones.

The idea for a gift for your venture :)

Who knows, produced model of the year ?

See then what they will put the battery.

  If the original battery, it is necessary to peel the top label and read the inscription. The photo shows: 7.4Wh and China :)