uncle also got an very ancient cd player (btw i dun know its name ) that can bypass its dac
i sure that he can hook it up with zero jus to let u try
well be sure that u prepared for it poisoning time

Actually when you connect to the CDP or DVD's digital out, you're bypassing the internal DAC. DAC = Digital Analog Converter. Once you pass the digital signal through the DAC section, it will be Analog output hence the digital out from any player is before the DAC section.

If the stock ZERO dac's SQ is about the same with stock Boa is about the same, then prepare fork out to some money for the discrete opamp, definately worth a shot, my ZERO is getting better with it

Oh ya, those who received the USB to coaxial converter please do post your comment here, either it's sound bright or warm, I'm not kidding, converter does sound bright or warm too, i tried 2 different converter before, my former one is warm and depth, while the current on is bright, crisp and PRaT!

is 2 x 14 gauge i got some left over kimber wire now i already make 1.5m this just my prototype the cable i will put in the braided sleeve
look nicely hehehe
i wanna do in bulk who interested let me know if more ppl is more cheaper but give me some time to do

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Added on September 12, 2008, 10:55 amwow nice plug

This post has been edited by abel: Sep 12 2008, 07:38 PM

err guys? a little help here? or maybe a link to a installation guide for it?

thanks

u can see the ground cable u will know the direction already

Abel, if you didn't check out the link, those plugs are made using Furukawa copper and acid bathed and chemically treated to resist oxidation.

BTW, is that the China made YYW filtered cable you're using on your Zero? How much did you get that and where from?

I should have added this photo coz it shows how much larger the IeGO cable is, compared to the standard one. And the reviewer can hear quite a bit of difference when used on his DAC! http://www.head-fi.org/forums/f21/review-i...-cables-326799/

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Added on September 12, 2008, 10:07 pmI just got mine this morning at about 11AM.

Take a close look on the board under the pins. There's a C marking to match the socket which has a small indent on 1 side. The extension cable's sockets have the same too so just align according to that. I assume the socket on the Zero would have the same but I didn't really check the last time I open it up so can't confirm that.

This post has been edited by RAV4: Sep 12 2008, 10:20 PM

huh i dont get wut u means China made YYW filtered cable ?? the Kimber i get locally and i make as Power Cord now i using this Kimber for my amp temporary to let it run-in i didnt use any China cable mostly my cable are US or U.K

This post has been edited by abel: Sep 12 2008, 11:23 PM

Some comparison quoted from Head-fi



I'd put the stock zero to be close to the Musiland MD10, which is twice the price of the zero. stock 2.5C is a tad
bit better but the Keces is more musical.


With the DAC HDAM, it is better than all three above, The OMZ 4.1 is still slightly better - more "flesh and bones" than the modded Zero. But it's 90% the level of the OMZ for one-third the price.

After the the OMZ and the modded Zero, I can't listen to the stock unit anymore. Nor the MD10 and stock 2.5c for that matter. And yes, I have used all those DACs so my comments are valid.

If these comments are valid, then we should be glad for having ZERO! The OMZ 4.1 reported to be way better than stock Benchmark DAC-1 which costs around RM3k, having 90% performance of the OMZ, we should be really glad!

found these two Sun n Earth schematic, just want to share...
how was u all review??? i havnt test yet....

Sorry, i was looking at your attached photo and saw the YYW connector. I guess that's not your setup. BTW, how's the Kimber Abel cord doing so far? :-)

not bad is when plug to my CDP the sound more smooth n clear but dont compare to Transparent Cable heheheh

This post has been edited by abel: Sep 15 2008, 09:04 AM

That's the most important review I have seen. u have done a great job, no wonder you are spending when in lowyat forum.

I wonder if any felllow zero users with OPA earth would like to stand forward and give yr testimony.

It's good to have u back Chua, how was your trip?

Anyway heard that MOON is going to come out within a week time! Guess what! Time to bulk again, Brothers!

Chua, any recommendation for the cap mod to be added to the OPAMP? PP (from Head-Fi) recommends PIO (Paper In Oil) Russian Military spec capacitors for best results. Any idea where we can get those here?

You also mentioned that you have snipped the 2 ceramic caps at the analog output stage. I assume this is a recommended step for better SQ?

Thanks!

wut value u want i have some of the cap mine is 0.22uf 160v Russian PIO green colour 1 just left 2 pc

if u want Evox Rifa u try to look at www.farnell.com is from malaysia their office in subang near mac food

This post has been edited by abel: Sep 16 2008, 11:55 AM

I have Evox but it is 100uF. Anyway u can try the Abel PIO cap that would be good.

Ok guys .... MOON is here!!!!!!!!!!!! Lush and Warm, I'm for sure getting this! The current offer is buy any 2 discrete opamp free one MOON, since everyone got their SUN n EARTH, so we are concentrating on getting moon.

MOON = USD25 x 3.4(yes, ringgit is getting weaker) = RM85 each
shipping = USD30 x 3.4 = RM102 as usual settle later

let's make a deal here, we are either getting 9units, 12units, 15units ... so it would cost RM57 each ... explanation: Buy 6 units free 3 units (85x6/9=RM57)


MOQ=9 or 12 or 15

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Guys ... this is da last for our "world elements" collection, MOON, EARTH n SUN!

This post has been edited by GodLuvSxS: Sep 17 2008, 12:19 AM

finally, get my hands on 1 of the discrete opamp since i missed the last flight to SUN & EARTH