[Lunchbox2]

So I just bought a Zero DAC off ebay, and it arrived yesterday. I have optical out from my desktop to the Zero, and from there the zero is connected to a little dot MKIII headphone amp. The thing is, the music plays at the same volume out of the MKIII no matter what. Even if the amp is off. When its on, the volume doesn't seem to do anything either, the music stays at the same level. What in the world is going on? Why is the music still playing through the phones if the amp is off but the zero is on? The pre-amp button isn't light on the zero either...what the heck! Help! I'm a little worried...

 

[glitch39]

could you have plugged the zero out to the wrong jacks on the LD III?

 

[Lunchbox2]

I plugged them in to the inputs. I'm not really sure what to do at this point...anyone with similar experiences?

 

[coredump]

Does each one work fine on it's own? That really sounds like the Zero is plugged into the output of the LD. Does it make any difference when you press the preamp button?

 

[m0ofassa]

check where youve plugged them in to, or alternatively open the case and take a peek at the variable resistor knob.

 

[Trav]

*NOTE* I have an update for all Zero users. Thanks to other Zero users, the true "pre-amp" function (a volume controlled output feature) has been found.
If you press the button for Phones and the green light comes on, this means that "IF" a headphone is plugged in, the volume knob works for the headphone amp. If you don't plug in a headphone and the green light is on, the volume knob works for the DAC output! It was discovered by accident. If you need further clarification, don't hesitate to PM me directly. Thanks!! Penchum.

This is an excerpt from Penchum's own review of the Zero DAC and the reason i bought mine. This guy did an excellent review IMO.

 

[ScottieB]

Lunchbox this happened to me as well - make sure your inputs are correct (even if they're in the right jacks, move them over and try them in the others just to be sure - you never know) and make sure your jumpers AND gain switches are set properly.

 

[Lunchbox2]

It looks like I was a fool and thought the second pair of jacks were the input...I'm sorry to waste your time! But at least everything is alright.

 

[ScottieB]

I've been there my friend! At least all is well now! Enjoy it!

 

[glitch39]

yep. been there, done that!