wut i know the thinner cable is suitable for bookshelf or those low power amp and speaker if those high power amp n speaker u need thicker cable ....... wut i found thinner copper cable give lack of bass if thicker cable the bass are more solid n stable is also depends on ur speaker n ur system nvr try nvr know

It's still best to do audition for comparison. Who can offer a 'demo' Zero with OPA627 or default OPA2604 for auditioning? I stay around Puchong.

I just found out Burr Brown PCM 1748 24-bit 96kHz DAC chip is used for Squeezebox 3, anyone know how good is this PCM 1748 compared to AD 1852 24-bit 192kHZ DAC chip?





This post has been edited by auronthas: May 13 2008, 08:08 PM

I'm owned the stork zero, Which part of puchong?

i think better wait arrived of second bulk order ask GodLuvSxS to come to K.L have a small TT to audit n compare ask some volunteer to bring some DAC ....

This post has been edited by abel: May 14 2008, 09:23 AM

That's good suggestion.

Btw, i heard from other website, besides DAC chips, opamp, the circuitry design in PCB also affect the sound quality.

Just imagine Mercedes engine(DAC/opamp) in Proton chasis (PCB) compared to a genuine Mercedes car.

I would like to bring attention to the fact that normally GodLuvSxS would choose a common place in a public area to COD..
(The last time being KL Sentral Starbucks) So you won't really be able to see how well the Zero DAC matches your own
system... would just like to point this out... for in my case, I bought an amp and wharfedale without testing how it would
sound with the Zero thus leading to my current predicament...

how about the person(s) who want to test the DAC with a speaker system offer their place for a mini-meet of about 4-5 people max? then u can test the speakers' synergy with the DAC. and others who uses headphones could also test it out at the same time...

As Stormspider mentioned, I usually choose a common place is public area to COD, maybe Bro auronthas try to contact utellme arrange a possible audition since bro utellme asking about your location, probably he's staying around there

Sorry i can't arrange audition at my home due to family problem. I would google around before make up my mind, if everything ok, i would make an order and PM GodLuvSxS.

This post has been edited by auronthas: May 14 2008, 10:25 PM

nvm just test with the headphone bcoz i going to get 1 headphone soon

This post has been edited by abel: May 15 2008, 01:28 PM

hi abel,

are u using tube amp? happy with your tube amp, mind to share your hifi setup ?

Hi guys, I got one ready stock ZERO dac coming in along with the second bulk, it's actually bro velodyne82 friend's unit but just that he FFK velodyne82, I'm here to just help him sell it here, price is the same RM410 minus the waiting period If u dont have spdif output, just top up another RM20 to get the USB to SPDIF converter, it's ready stock too

Just PM me

Hi Kwek,

Can I borrow your LT1361 and LT1469? I am in Cheras, I can meet you anywhere in KL.

I dunno why Lawrence recommended AD797 since it is not unit gain stable. I felt missing out AD797 since this chip is widely used in MBL DAC.

besides i am looking for
1. 1x LT1028
2. 1x DY2000 (ceramic or metal)

how to find above ??

recently i switch back to stock OP2604 as I changed my tube to Mullard, meant for vocal, laid back listening. I found i am able to listen longer using tube like opamp.

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i have order these

Part Number Description QTY
LT1028ACN8 Ultra Low Noise Op Amp 2
LT1057ACN8 Dual Precision JFET Op Amp 1
LT1361CN8 Dual 4mA 50MHz 800V/uSec OA 1
LT1469CN8 Dual 90MHz 16-Bit Accurate OA 1


is it correct part number ?

This post has been edited by ccschua: May 20 2008, 12:33 AM

Yup, all part number is correct, as long as they are PDIP and unity gain stable then it's compatible!

sorry for late reply

i just use diy Tube Buffer ...... my setup very normal only Marantz PM-4001 amp and Marantz CD5001 cd player with Mordaunt Short Carnival 2 speaker if not using the tube buffer sound very light .... vocal thin

i saw ur signature u using soundstage 1.5 what i know soundstage amp enuf power for ur B&W ... n little sound bright ? bcoz B&W is using metal dome dunno la this my own opinion

This post has been edited by abel: May 20 2008, 04:54 PM

well the soundstage 1.5 hybrid is 35W / channel. My setup is quite musical. I have lots of choice with the setup. I can change the tube or the DAC opamp to get the best results. As for power, I seldom turn the volume more than 10 oclock, usually at 9.00 clock. quite happy with the power. The sound since I change to Mullard is very warm. Tonal separation is quite good. but suffers from dynamic, fast moving musics, till the point music get congested, and out of sync. Well a comprise is required. since i am getting more opamp, I will test and see.

The Linear email confirm I should receive my sample in 5-8 days time. cant wait for the opamp to come for rolling.

my Linear still not yet received already 1 week but already confirm ship out and now also waiting my OPA827 new one .... yeah soundstage not dynamic myself also like Mullard i think sound stage is running ECC82.

hehe i get all the opamp first before the DAC arrived

yeah most important yourself like the sound dont get poison by ppl hahahah

This post has been edited by abel: May 21 2008, 12:59 AM

Emm ... is there any ppl interested to take a listen to the ZERO dac? You guys may come over to join our second bulk COD gathering and bring along your headphone test kau kau, dont be shy dont be scare, the Starbucks ppl wont chase us away

PM me or leave a msg here, so we could arrange into a list





EDIT: Forgot to let you guys inform of the second bulk shipment status. I phoned the logistic company this afternoon and they mentioned the shipment would arrive tomorrow at port, will keep you guys updated again tomorrow. Thanks

This post has been edited by GodLuvSxS: May 22 2008, 09:27 PM

when is the big day. may be someone interested to come and test. is kwek still in.

I'm still arranging the date and time, I'm going to bring along the LT1461 + LT1364