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Review: ZERO 24 BIT/192KHz DAC/Headphone Amp/Pre-Amp
Jul 17, 2008 at 6:27 AM Post #4,306 of 9,388
Jul 17, 2008 at 10:42 AM Post #4,307 of 9,388
is that converted included in the price? or you have to pay more?
and what's the difference between the 'original' & upgraded version?
what about this one, is it different? coz the price's so unreasonable compared to your link
http://cgi.ebay.com/ZERO-NEW-24BIT-1...QQcmdZViewItem
thanks
 
Jul 17, 2008 at 11:13 AM Post #4,308 of 9,388
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is that converted included in the price? or you have to pay more?
and what's the difference between the 'original' & upgraded version?
what about this one, is it different? coz the price's so unreasonable compared to your link
ZERO NEW 24BIT 192KHZ DAC +HEAD PHONE AMP+USB pc link - eBay (item 140249477978 end time Jul-19-08 03:26:45 PDT)
thanks


Note the shipping cost of the Zero from this second seller (nearly 80USD); the total price is actually pretty much the same as the other sellers. I imagine this is to devalue the item for customs, although you might run into trouble with insurance if it gets lost in transit.
 
Jul 17, 2008 at 3:39 PM Post #4,309 of 9,388
Sorry for the noobiness, but how do I get the signal from my computer to the Zero? I don't have any line outs, or digital outs...just the standard 3.5mm outputs I've been plugging my headphones into. Thanks for the help guys.
 
Jul 17, 2008 at 6:35 PM Post #4,310 of 9,388
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Sorry for the noobiness, but how do I get the signal from my computer to the Zero? I don't have any line outs, or digital outs...just the standard 3.5mm outputs I've been plugging my headphones into. Thanks for the help guys.


you can buy a USB to SPDIF adapter.
 
Jul 17, 2008 at 8:52 PM Post #4,311 of 9,388
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mine is dell vostro 1500.
my sc is the sigmatel card. but currently i'm using the xmod.
can you suggest any site that has that usb-spdif converter for cheap price?
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Thanks a lot!


After checking out the SC and xmod.... conclusion is buy a USB ----> SPDIF converter


You can get those USB --> SPDIF converters all over the place, google it and pick one within your area of the world to buy and have shipped. No sense getting something half way around the world when it can be had around the corner (so to speak...50 miles vs 5000)...if you know what I mean
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Peete.
 
Jul 17, 2008 at 10:25 PM Post #4,313 of 9,388
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So like one of these?

Behringer U-Control UCA202 Ultra Low-Llatency 2 In/2 Out USB/Audio Interface and USB to S/PDIF Converter beh-uca202 Provideosound.com

Then would I have to buy high end interconnects and what not to connect them to the Zero?



That'll do the job.....it's cheaper from partsexpress.com You can also get well made cables for a decent price from the same guys. Look for the Dayton brand...very good cables.

Here's a link to the same USB device...

Parts Express:Behringer UCA202 2-In/2-Out USB/Audio Interface S/PDIF Out

Peete.
 
Jul 18, 2008 at 12:00 AM Post #4,314 of 9,388
Jul 18, 2008 at 12:22 AM Post #4,315 of 9,388
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Hi guys,

I am considering buying ZERO. It seems that that seller on ebay biglawhk
does not have those anymore listed in his shop, what do you think of other
sellers? Like this one from wsz0304 is $128+43:
ZERO 24/192 DAC DA CONVERTOR, HEAD AMP(Upgrade Version) - eBay (item 110271256457 end time Aug-14-08 21:00:41 PDT)

Is it a good price for this thing and is this a better upgraded version?

Thanks!


That's an okay price. The ad only mentions the one opamp (being upgraded) in the DAC section, specifically 2604 upgraded to 627. The headphone section has two more opamps. Lawrence sells his with all opamps upgraded (OPA627/DAC section & 2 x LT1364 in H/Amp section) for the members of Head Fi. I guess Lawrence is experiencing a rather massive surge in sales of both the (upgraded opamp combo) Zero and the HDAM modules.

I would email this vendor (wsz0304) and ask what opamps are in the headphone section, if he says N5532 then this offer isn't as attractive as Lawrence's package deal is (IMHO at least). It might be worth emailing Lawrence to inquire when more Head Fi member Zero deals will be available again.

Just my 2 cents FWIW.

Peete.
 
Jul 18, 2008 at 1:04 AM Post #4,316 of 9,388
Can someone do me a huge favor and take a good resolution pic of the main pcb (whole thing without removal from chassis) from a top down perspective as in straight on from overhead. At least 640 x 480 pixels would suffice. I'd really really appreciate that please
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tga or jpeg format in a Zip and pm me or post here and I'll grab it. Either is fine
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Thanks in advance gents !!!
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Peete.
 
Jul 18, 2008 at 1:58 AM Post #4,317 of 9,388
Come on guys........I need it pretty quickly for a project .....pretty please.....I don't have a digital camera, just an old 35 MM film jobbie which is no good for this type of thing (no close up lens either) so.......

Peete.
 
Jul 18, 2008 at 3:22 AM Post #4,319 of 9,388
Your a peach OYA....thanks a million !!!!!!!! Excellent , just what I require !!! and the H/AMP pcb as a bonus
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I'll return the favor in kind
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Peete.
 
Jul 18, 2008 at 4:14 AM Post #4,320 of 9,388
No problem Prickly.
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Hope whatever you're doing turns out.

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Your a peach OYA....thanks a million !!!!!!!! Excellent , just what I require !!! and the H/AMP pcb as a bonus
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I'll return the favor in kind
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Peete.


 
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