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 The ZERO DAC + Headamp (NO 56K), OWNERS!!! REPORT IN!!!!

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post Aug 16 2008, 05:23 PM

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QUOTE(foongchinboon @ Aug 16 2008, 03:35 PM)
d cable is provided? smile.gif
bcoz buy 1 free 1 rite, then 2 cable is provided?
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yup buy 1 free 1 is 100% correct, through mail he said cable is provided but i just sent him a email to double confirm, cos I sent him english while he reply me in Chinese sweat.gif


Update: Abit of bad news for you guys ... seems like communicating in different language really brings out different meaning, those who want extension wire like chua's one you need to top up RM10, it's ok for you guys not to purchase just that your ZERO will be end up "roofless" since the discrete opamp is too tall and you cant close ZERO's steel top cover sweat.gif Please do update with me your decision, k? sorry for the havoc, I should go and learn to type in chinese soon unsure.gif

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post Aug 16 2008, 08:40 PM

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QUOTE(Kyl3 @ Aug 16 2008, 06:16 PM)
RM10 for both units or a single unit only?
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QUOTE(SKY 1809 @ Aug 16 2008, 08:21 PM)
I am just about  to e giro the money to you, then put on hold.

RM 10for 2 cables or for one. Shall we  pay separately to you ?

I don't mind to pay first, but how are  you going to send the items by post by own collection ?

Plse reconfirm, so we can check with our partner..before TT the money to you.
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RM10 per single unit, sorry for the havoc caused cos language communicating problem, sorry! It's best for you to pay for the opamp and extension wire in one shot, so easier to calculate the handling cost later when stock arrived smile.gif

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Ok guys, the extension cable is able to make like this, so those buyer who buy "sun n earth" for ownself without partner, then can get one only, cos u can "plug in" and "plug out" your sun or earth anytime biggrin.gif

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post Aug 17 2008, 12:03 AM

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QUOTE(jackal1983 @ Aug 16 2008, 10:40 PM)
hi GodLuvSxS, i think you count me out then you guys can start the ordering right away smile.gif (not getting it liao)
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1. GodLuvSxS "SUN n EARTH"
2. Stormspider "SUN n EARTH"
3. RAV4 "SUN n EARTH"
4. RAV4's friend "SUN n EARTH"
5. thh1212 "SUN n EARTH"
6. Rock_Fever "SUN n EARTH"
7. yehlai & ccschua "EARTH n EARTH"
8. leshita87 "SUN n EARTH"
9. Kyl3 & SKY 1809 "EARTH n EARTH"
10. kwekeugene "SUN n EARTH"
11. DEz012 "SUN n EARTH"

Ok guys, start bank in asap so I could submit order. Please remember all units are not coming with extension wire, if you want it, please top up RM10 for each extension cable. Thanks
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post Aug 17 2008, 09:13 PM

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1. GodLuvSxS "SUN n EARTH" + 1 cable PAID
2. Stormspider "SUN n EARTH" + 1 cable PAID
3. RAV4 "SUN n EARTH" + 1 cable PAID
4. RAV4's friend "SUN n EARTH" + 1 cable PAID
5. thh1212 "SUN n EARTH" + 1 cable PAID
6. Rock_Fever "SUN n EARTH" + 1 cable PAID
7. yehlai & ccschua "EARTH n EARTH" + 1 cable yehlai PAID
8. leshita87 "SUN n EARTH" + 1 cable PAID
9. Kyl3 & SKY 1809 "EARTH n EARTH" + 2 cables PAID
10. DEz012 "Sun n EARTH" + 1 cable PAID
11. kwekeugene "SUN n EARTH" + 1 cable PAID
12. foongchinboon "SUN n EARTH" + 1 cable PAID
13. coobra "SUN n EARTH" + 1 cable PAID

So guys please do bank-in asap, planning to submit by Tuesday smile.gif

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post Aug 18 2008, 11:28 PM

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OK guys, will submit order by tomorrow biggrin.gif Looking forward!

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post Aug 20 2008, 04:20 PM

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QUOTE(kwekeugene @ Aug 20 2008, 01:03 AM)
Steve, send in the order already? When do you think it will arrive in Msia?
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Hi bro, i will only submit the order by today cos the producer been away for last two days, today only back at his own workspace sad.gif
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post Aug 20 2008, 08:30 PM

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QUOTE(CooBra @ Aug 20 2008, 04:23 PM)
oh yay! i made it into the bulk at last minute! tongue.gif

thanks brother GodLuvSxS for the service and do tell us when it would arrive here smile.gif
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Order submitted minute ago. The producer will send me a email with parcel's tracking code once he sent out ... now finger crossed cool2.gif
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post Aug 21 2008, 10:25 PM

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UPDATE: Due to overwhelming response from all over the world, SUN and EARTH are temporarily out of stock and next batch will be done within these 3 or 4 days, and they promised to send it on next Monday or Tuesday. Some guys reported that these discrete opamp took around 3-4days to arrive at doorstep, so estimate date of arrival would be next Friday or Saturday smile.gif Stay tuned!
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post Aug 23 2008, 06:32 PM

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QUOTE(yehlai @ Aug 23 2008, 06:21 PM)
next time we ask God make bulk for HDAM-MOON.
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For sure, I will bulk for the HDAM-MOON! Cant resist!
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post Aug 27 2008, 12:11 PM

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Hi guys, sorry for inactive for few days, been outstation to somewhere remote without line coverage and internet connection at all!

RAV4: I think u may try all solutions provided by chua, if the humming is caused by the tranny, one of the solution may helps! again thanks chua for his dedication!

Anyway a piece of news for you guys, the discrete opamp will be sending out today, takes around 3days to reach Malaysia and dunno how many days to clear kastam! and the converters is currently stuck at Kastam there since quite heavy load of importing at port klang, maybe due to Merdeka Celebration! Anyway will update you guys with latest news, stay tuned!

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post Sep 2 2008, 12:23 PM

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QUOTE(RAV4 @ Sep 2 2008, 12:15 AM)
BTW, I've opened up my Zero to check for loose parts. All tight. I noticed that the transformer has a rubber mat at the bottom too so I doubt a foam will make any difference. I'm wondering what else I can do to isolate the humming...

ccschua, yup. Earthing is fine so no leakage. What should i be looking for with a multimeter?
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Maybe try to plug the power cord to other socket which doesnt share with other electronic appliances, hope it helps! biggrin.gif
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post Sep 6 2008, 06:28 PM

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Hi guys! The discrete opamp are here! Unfortunately, it kena KASTAMed thus I spent RM50 on "special allowance", that's best I could get after an hour of haggling! So hope you guys understand, so this RM50 will be spread between 13 orders, which is RM4 for each pair of opamp ordered!

I feel sorry that I cant make my trip to KL this round, have to deal with company works, so I only able to pass the item to you guys through poslaju and of course I will package it properly with anti shock envelope! Below are the final cost calculated, any problem just shoot me an email.


Final handling cost
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international shipping: RM99/13 = RM8 per pair
local poslaju shipping : = RM6 per buyer (east malaysia)
taxing = RM4 per pair
handling(anti shock envelope) = RM2 per buyer
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RM20
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Handling fees to be paid:
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2. Stormspider "SUN n EARTH" + 1 cable RM20
3. RAV4 "SUN n EARTH" + 1 cable RM20
4. RAV4's friend "SUN n EARTH" + 1 cable RM20
5. thh1212 "SUN n EARTH" + 1 cable RM20
6. Rock_Fever "SUN n EARTH" + 1 cable PAID RM20
7. yehlai & ccschua "EARTH n EARTH" + 1 cable RM14/buyer (RM4 int. + RM6 local + RM2 tax + RM2 envelope)
8. leshita87 "SUN n EARTH" + 1 cable RM20
9. Kyl3 & SKY 1809 "EARTH n EARTH" + 2 cables RM14/buyer (RM4 int. + RM6 local + RM2 tax + RM2 envelope)
10. DEz012 "Sun n EARTH" + 1 cable RM20
11. kwekeugene "SUN n EARTH" + 1 cable RM20
12. foongchinboon "SUN n EARTH" + 1 cable RM20
13. coobra "SUN n EARTH" + 1 cable RM20

RAV4: If I could send both yours and your friend's in single parcel, please let me know about it, cos it's going to be cheaper smile.gif

Those who sharing a pair: If I could send both unit in single parcel too, both of you guys could save RM4 each by sending in one package! Please let me know about it

Bank details: Maybank 108178781772 Leong Chun Yen
Procedure : Please PM me your name, address and contact no once you banked in, will post out your units on Monday biggrin.gif

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post Sep 6 2008, 08:18 PM

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QUOTE(Kyl3 @ Sep 6 2008, 07:04 PM)
Will bank in the money to you on tomorrow.
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QUOTE(foongchinboon @ Sep 6 2008, 07:11 PM)
good job, will bank in to u smile.gif


Added on September 6, 2008, 7:11 pmgood job, will bank in to u smile.gif
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Ok no problem .... a lil poison here:

EARTH sounds like an improved OPA2604 to me, the highs are more extended yet without any sibilance at all, unlike OPA2604's hard highs! Depth is good, listening to live concert makes me feel enjoy! Bass hitting lower and mids are slightly laid back, I wont classify it as sweet cos it's neutral and natural, like a dish of vege without ajinomoto! Quite balance to my ears, roughly same sound signature as OPA2604 but better! I always think OPA627's sound kinda thin to me, details is there hey I'm not enjoying my music with them! cool2.gif
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post Sep 9 2008, 02:07 PM

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QUOTE(SKY 1809 @ Sep 9 2008, 01:14 PM)
I have received my earth, but a bit of confused.

It is short and about the same height as sun ( I borrowed from Mr. Chua before ).

Can someone please enlighten me on how to check ? and  it is labeled as earth with a paper sticker ,   i prefer the one with good vocal . Did  I order the wrong thing ?
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Hi there, Earth is the one better for vocal, if I'm not wrong, when plug in Sun, the LED will gonna light up, while the Earth dun have so feature ... Maybe the Earth's vocal abit too natural for you? I find that the Earth's vocal is quite up to the task for me ... if u looking for more warmth at vocal, i think the upcoming Moon suits u better ... please give the Earth some burn in, cos I heard some improvement after 20 hours of burn in ...


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QUOTE(Oxburg @ Sep 8 2008, 03:16 AM)
I wanna order Sun and earth also.
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Hi there, I think I will conduct another for "Moon" discrete opamp once it's out, let's order together during that time

QUOTE(kwekeugene @ Sep 9 2008, 02:06 PM)
The Poslaju guys in the area is seriously lazy. This is the 2nd time they put in a note "fail to deliver" when there is always someone at home.

Only can collect later at the evening. Idiots.
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LOL Just go to the post office and complain the idiot kau kau! Hope u guys enjoy the Earth!

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post Sep 9 2008, 02:33 PM

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QUOTE(kwekeugene @ Sep 9 2008, 02:10 PM)
I heard the burn in stage is quite funny. tongue.gif  The soundstage will expand and contract before settling at 250 hours.
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Now I'm noticing better bass response, it's getting more dynamic ...

QUOTE(Kyl3 @ Sep 9 2008, 02:29 PM)
Just received mine, doing some spray painting, no time to test sad.gif
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Please come back and post some impression smile.gif
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post Sep 10 2008, 11:21 AM

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QUOTE(stormspider @ Sep 10 2008, 01:50 AM)
Yeah that's what i'm doing but I'm just a little frustrated that the pin was bent out of the package and when i tried to straighten it broke...

Can't see how the Earth sounds with my speakers since it's so late in the night...lol Just using headphones now.. Can't wait for day..
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Hi Charles, I got some extra extension cable here, sorry for all the mess cos first few parcels was handled by my sis and she told me didnt bubble wrap the cable, I will send u one cable again .... sorry! sad.gif


Added on September 10, 2008, 11:24 am
QUOTE(Oxburg @ Sep 10 2008, 12:32 AM)
Moon discrete opamp?Well how much izit  biggrin.gif
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Yup, moon discrete opamp! Tubie sound discrete opamp, best for lush vocal, EARTH is good for vocal too but it's less "ajinomoto", thus some might think it's slight neutral smile.gif

Should be coming out this 15th, pricing to be confirmed!

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post Sep 11 2008, 10:40 AM

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QUOTE(ccschua @ Sep 10 2008, 10:31 PM)
The best person to answer would probably be Madmen. but ZERO dac with OPA Earth will rock you.
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Hi chua, how's your component? Is it the leg bengkok already? The unit were shipped to me with this packaging, then It was in good condition so I ship out like that with bubble wrap wrapping the whole thing. so sorry!

I think best person to answer might be stormspider cos last time he quite frequent to yuheng's house last time, dunno currently la! He can bring over ZERO with OPA earth to do head to head review with BOA testing the analog output cos ZERO's head out is no fight to BOA's blush.gif
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QUOTE(sukhoi37 @ Sep 12 2008, 12:41 AM)
hmm...but jaben price ~sgd250. sweat.gif
i've googled around, it seems like zero dac sq is about the same with boa. hmm.gif
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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 biggrin.gif

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!
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post Sep 13 2008, 05:39 PM

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QUOTE(kwekeugene @ Sep 13 2008, 02:49 AM)
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.
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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!
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post Sep 16 2008, 03:35 AM

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QUOTE(ccschua @ Sep 15 2008, 11:21 PM)
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.
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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! cool2.gif

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