[koruki]

Hi guys!

Got a great forum going here, been told about it by some guys that work at hifi shops. Been doing some reading and was wonder where if possible, can you order a Zero Dac down here in New Zealand. I noticed a few users were from here so just curious if anyone had some advice as to where to buy.

Was thinking of getting one as I seen a lot of nice words towards it, planning to upgrade from a pair of HD595's to HD650's

 

[AudioPhewl]

eBay is likely to be your easiest way to purchase. There are multiple sellers(all documented in the full Zero thread) who'll ship international.

http://www.head-fi.org/forums/f5/rev...re-amp-269458/

~Phewl.

 

[ddoingwell]

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Originally Posted by koruki /img/forum/go_quote.gif Hi guys! Got a great forum going here, been told about it by some guys that work at hifi shops. Been doing some reading and was wonder where if possible, can you order a Zero Dac down here in New Zealand. I noticed a few users were from here so just curious if anyone had some advice as to where to buy. Was thinking of getting one as I seen a lot of nice words towards it, planning to upgrade from a pair of HD595's to HD650's

Kia Ora!

Go to diykits

I've spend far too much time researching Chinese sellers and if I was you, I'd contact Eddie at DIYKITS. Here's the thing: I bought a Super DAC Pro from him that carked it after a week. I wrote him and he said to send it back (I was in Nelson, NZ at the time); the shipping charge to return it was $46NZ and Eddie SEND ME MY MONEY back via PayPal AND sent me a new DAC!!!!!!! Now THAT is service, and his English is very passable. I'd buy from him again in a heartbeat though he'll probably sing high the praises of his CityPulse line.

If Eddie isn't selling Zero at this time try eBay store ListeningChina or RichTonAudio. Contact me for links if you need more help.

BTW, the BEST upgrade I have EVER bought (cannot emphasize this enough) is the recent purchase of a Yaoin 6J1 Tube Buffer to connect to my CD player. I have a very decent mid-fi system with very demanding hi-fi ears; even my WIFE said "Wow, it'a amazing...it's just amazing..."

Cheers
Don

 

[ddoingwell]

Here's one here and the seller looks good. I have not bought here though. China sellers on eBay really are caveat emptor so be fore warned. Still, this guy looks OK

ZERO 24/192 DAC DA CONVERTOR, HEAD AMP(Upgrade Version) - eBay (item 110271256457 end time Sep-13-08 21:00:41 PDT)

Don

 

[ddoingwell]

ZERO 24/192 DAC DA CONVERTOR, HEAD AMP(Upgrade Version) - eBay (item 110271256457 end time Sep-13-08 21:00:41 PDT)

This seller looks good....

 

[alxwang]

I got mine from New! ZERO 24/192 DAC D A CONVERTOR , HEAD FI AMP - eBay (item 230271669592 end time Sep-12-08 19:48:00 PDT).
Just make sure talk with the seller to make a deal if you want any upgrade.

 

[koruki]

Thanks to all of you with the helpful responses. I've had a look at ebay after you guys suggested it. I noticed quite a few sellers were from Hong Kong. I have quite a few friends in Hong Kong actually, does anyone know where are some good stores in HK for audio gooes (yeah low chance but worth a try haha)

EDIT* after checking the link ddoingwell gave me, i noted there is an address. Seems its at a place I visit quite often when I am in HK haha.

 

[fraseyboy]

A bit OT but what part of NZ are you from? A few more Christchurch head-fi'ers and it might be time for a meet...

 

[koruki]

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Originally Posted by fraseyboy /img/forum/go_quote.gif A bit OT but what part of NZ are you from? A few more Christchurch head-fi'ers and it might be time for a meet...

Aucklander haha sorry.

 

[futuro107]

I bought it on AudiophileChina.com, 99+50=149 USD totally, good service.

 

[koruki]

hey I just got my one from AudiophileChina.com. Arrived today, plugged it in and had a listen. Notice there was some noise on left channel when no sound is playing. Did you notice this initially as well or is my one faulty? Its a really quiet noise similar to what you hear when your cable is loose. Its on and off, also the inside looks slighty different from the first version.

Will post pics soon, only a few little things different thought. Will keep updated.

 

[No Smoking]

You can order it from a person called Lawrence he sells it for 180USD shipped, its has a few upgrades but unfortunately i cant remember it off the top of my head. Just look a few pages back here and it should have the details and if it doesnt you can always ask there.
http://www.head-fi.org/forums/f5/rev.../index575.html

 

[koruki]

Noise has magically gone after I powered it up again to do some more listening.

now, who can tell me where I can get a pair of OPA627 op-amps down here in little old New Zealand? Do they still make them since I noticed Texas Instruments has taken over Burr Brown

thanks for any info!