digiZoid ZO2.3 Impression & Discussion Thread

[RPGWiZaRD]

 
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Oh i know the ZO2 sounds good.
but imagine a desktop variant, with more options and functionalities.
For the extra bit of stuff, we would lose that portable aspect of the ZO5 (lol), but still - you can see where I'm aiming at.
 
Just would love a desktop variant, with that smart vektor tech.

 
Me too! Would buy in an instant.

 

[Kazekeil]

@TotallyDubbed
 
I probably asked already, but it's a thought that popped into my head because I'm looking for some new budget gear here and there to review when I start doing my first reviews. Are there any benefits of throwing a fiio E5 in the chain before the ZO? Besides volume of course. Like does it coax out a bit more bass or clean things up?

 

[Totally Dubbed]

 
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@TotallyDubbed
 
I probably asked already, but it's a thought that popped into my head because I'm looking for some new budget gear here and there to review when I start doing my first reviews. Are there any benefits of throwing a fiio E5 in the chain before the ZO? Besides volume of course. Like does it coax out a bit more bass or clean things up?

 
well E5 will boost its volume even more - there are some that double amp, like you stated.
Personally, I feel there is no need to do it.
Unless you are really deaf !
 
And if anything, keep the bass boost OFF on the E5.
With it on it's fine...but i never found the e5 bass boost to be "clean."

 

[shigzeo]

It's been a long time coming, but I've finally got all the listening I need to publish my review of the z02. Hands-down, it is a winner both as an amp as an outboard subwoofer. I wish the low gain mode had a lower minimum volume setting, and that there was less radio interference when on the train next to someone's smartphone, but oh well. Wonderful amp that is an absolute favourite.

 

[Totally Dubbed]

 
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It's been a long time coming, but I've finally got all the listening I need to publish my review of the z02. Hands-down, it is a winner both as an amp as an outboard subwoofer. I wish the low gain mode had a lower minimum volume setting, and that there was less radio interference when on the train next to someone's smartphone, but oh well. Wonderful amp that is an absolute favourite.

Nice one man although:
"Get one. That’s it. If you have been looking for a small portable headphone amp and don’t care about the subwoofer, you can’t really do better."
 
Didn't quite get the "don't care about the subwoofer" bit lol.
I think you mean, want a subwoofer no?
 
 
Regardless, fun and informative review, great job, and well presented!
Nice website too
 

 

[shigzeo]

OOOOOPs! Fixed. No matter how many times I go through a review, there are myriad dents in its otherwise hammered exterior. Thank you for pointing that out!

 

[Totally Dubbed]

 
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OOOOOPs! Fixed. No matter how many times I go through a review, there are myriad dents in its otherwise hammered exterior. Thank you for pointing that out!

 
no probs !
And yes...for me..I always find mistakes in mine lol.
 

 

[shigzeo]

Just found out that it officially is called zO2, not z02. I've a tendency to change letters for numbers accidentally. It does great harm sometimes!

 

[Totally Dubbed]

 
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Just found out that it officially is called zO2, not z02. I've a tendency to change letters for numbers accidentally. It does great harm sometimes!

add me to that list

Although, I like putting ZO2
 
 

 

[Malevolent]

Speaking of ZO2.. why is it called the ZO2.3? Were there earlier revisions of the mark 2 model?
 
Thanks in advance.

 

[Totally Dubbed]

They are revisions.
 
There used to be the ZO
Then that got replaced by the ZO2
then ZO2.1
then ZO2.2
Then ZO2.3
 
the .1/2/3 are REVISIONS of the ZO2.
Such as popping sound etc

 

[kenman345]

 
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Speaking of ZO2.. why is it called the ZO2.3? Were there earlier revisions of the mark 2 model?
 
Thanks in advance.

 
Yes, 2.3 has the ability to handle Line Out. and has volume control (that's why it can handle Line Out sources). Another thing was also the ability to turn the amp off and have the music pass through the device untampered by the ZO was taken out when Line Out capabilities were added. 
 
Pretty sure no one has a ZO2.2, but many people still have and love their 2.1. And obviously the only ones you can buy new from digiZoid at this point are the 2.3 model. 
 
Dont remember the other changes between models, but I love my 2.3

 

[Malevolent]

 
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They are revisions.
 
There used to be the ZO
Then that got replaced by the ZO2
then ZO2.1
then ZO2.2
Then ZO2.3
 
the .1/2/3 are REVISIONS of the ZO2.
Such as popping sound etc

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Yes, 2.3 has the ability to handle Line Out. and has volume control (that's why it can handle Line Out sources). Another thing was also the ability to turn the amp off and have the music pass through the device untampered by the ZO was taken out when Line Out capabilities were added. 
 
Pretty sure no one has a ZO2.2, but many people still have and love their 2.1. And obviously the only ones you can buy new from digiZoid at this point are the 2.3 model. 
 
Dont remember the other changes between models, but I love my 2.3

 
Ahhh, thanks guys. I guess I have the 2.3 since it can handle LO from my iPod Touch. Strange, since my box shows the old ZO model, but mine says ZO2 on the device itself.

 

[Focker]

 
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OOOOOPs! Fixed. No matter how many times I go through a review, there are myriad dents in its otherwise hammered exterior. Thank you for pointing that out!

 
Kudos for using "myriad" properly

 

[kenman345]

Yea, they havent changed the box. If you have volume control, you have the 2.3, no other previous version had that, only the Bass boost contour levels
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Ahhh, thanks guys. I guess I have the 2.3 since it can handle LO from my iPod Touch. Strange, since my box shows the old ZO model, but mine says ZO2 on the device itself.