Either way lol, that's a very very long connector and most opamps benefit for having a short path, plus if the HDAM is a BJT input, you're generally inviting distortion, instability and lowering CMRR, even for a JFET input, that's quite a stretch. Snipping is recommended.

When mounting opamps, expecially BJT input ones like the LM4562, try not to use even a socket if possible, and decoupling using a film cap with as short as possible leads between each of the supply pins will give you really really good sonic returns. Sometimes even an extra centimeter of wire along the feedback loop can cause the opamp to b****.

Hi Abel,

Anywhere to get an used zero dac ?

Thinking of bulk order, but taking  too long to wait.

hi all,
went to smart home solution.tested cec cd 3300 and marantz 5001 with and without zero dac.
soild state amp used, arcam alpha 9.
then tested old school pioneer pd s802 cd player.
we used epos es 14 during the test.
the winner...according my  ears....pioneer cdp with zero dac(c/w opa 627).
cec 3300 is a good cd player.it just a matter of preference only.
marantz cd 5001 with dac......too forward and bright
cec 3300 with dac......too polite
pioneer pd-802 with dac....in between the above tast, good bass,smooth vocal and ngam2 high

i will keep this zero dac for sometimes ...rm 400 and very keng this dac.
looking foward to audit nad 541 before i make any purchase.

for amp.....still dunno which solid stae amp to get.most probably audiolab

cheers.
rey.

sleep early.. tmr go KLIAV fair 

These are the power cord I ordered Volex 17604 --

First, I'll state that I do not consider these industrial, mass produced, low margin 14gaX3 shielded powercords to be an 'upgrade', but rather, they are the minimally acceptable powercords for audio use (which is why I'm posting this in the General Asylum). For whatever reasons, vendors generally provide generic 18 or 16ga PCs, and I've never encountered a situation where the Volex 17604 or 17605 (2 and 3 meters) have not produced a major improvement in all areas, soundstaging, resolution, dynamics, extension, emotion.....Simply put, everything is 'mo betta'.
These powercords are ideal for anyone who wants to judge whether powercords actually make a difference or for judging what value a more 'bespoke' and expensive cord is providing.
Comparisons - In comparison to the 'Asylum' cord, the latter provides higher resolution, which may be attributable to the removal of the plummyness imparted to the bass (in comparison to most OEM cords, the Volex bass is tighter and more resolving). But realize that a premade 'Asylum' cord will cost about 10x as much, or if you DIY, each major component, the cable, plug, IEC, will cost as much as a complete Volex cord. My own DIY starquad powercords (IMO) and many other aftermarket cords are substantially better, but whaddaya expect for <$1/ft for the whole dang cord?

If you're unsure as to whether powercords make a difference, want maximum bang for the buck, or want a cheap baseline for evaluating audio specific cords, do yourself a favor and buy the Volexs. Many electronic distributors cary them - Allied, Newark, etc...

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However, I am disappointed it is not Belden cable as used in the Asymlum power cord. As to how much improvement, I think it does not sound clear to me, but I will just leave this power cord to the ZERO DAC. For less than RM 50, I think it barely meets value for money. Alternative is to replace the stock plug and connector.

When I could see OSCON at those circled critical area? Anyway, please do have at least 50 hours of burn in first, looking forward to hear your impression

46381... I used before for car audio.
I think if not mistaken is 10AWG (or was it 12AWG).
1694A is used for RCA cable but I still remember KF Audio staff told me its more tv use for coaxial.

In fact, their air lock plugs are more expensive than the wire, about RM 35 /unit.

Normally, I just buy the wire, and buy cheaper plugs outside. Most people also got a few sets of wire, so I prefer not to terminate the plugs,  than terminated plugs.

But if there is a special offer, then may be worthwhile  to buy together.

Bi-wires does not really help with an entry level amp, Bi-amps might do. A lot of arguments over this area.

It is just a personal preference.

I thot only opamp and zero dac.

Hope someone can bring along the cd by Nils Lofgren live and Whitesnake live in Tokyo. Very acoustics.

next wish item is Grado headphone, 325 (bmw).

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Added on July 27, 2008, 10:24 pm

what difference does it make ? ELNA for Audio and ELNA Silmic 2, ELNA Silmic and ELNA Cerafine ?

the switching diode by MUR is the fastest switching available, heard it improves the sound quality ?

I dont remember liao who is Uncle Liew.
I went there once for installing HU and 2nd time for wiring the amp.
I quit 6months later after the blardy immo salesman show me how to steal my wira (with anti theft mod) in less than a minute and also started the car. I was stun beyond belief.

46381 a bit hard to find liao. Lastime I forgot who I bought it from in the famous ICE forum. Now Im using 5100UP which is a bit cheaper. 14AWG copper wire cost around RM8/m from Jalan Pasar. Also bought Belden 8760 for RCA cable. I think 8760 is slightly better than Canare L4E6S. Canare cable make my speaker sound bright.

i want a OPA627 set!!     

SPAM
http://hifi4sale.blogspot.com/2008/08/dog-...ingle-dual.html

Huh? Most of us collected our units on Sunday at KL Sentral as per his PM. Didn't you check-in here for updates?

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Added on August 5, 2008, 11:33 am
Wah... ccschua bringing more poison to the thread! USD30 is a lot more reasonable than what those fellas are paying in the US (Head-Fi), which is USD50. Another bulk on the horizon?

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Added on August 5, 2008, 11:40 am
Zero will improve the SQ, yes, but don't expect miracles. Hoping to pair it with a RM300 DVD player to achieve the SQ of a RM2k is frankly quite tough. Gatevalve have recently tested the Marantz CD5001 + Zero and found it to be almost on par with CD6002 which cost about 1.4k. He then tested CD6002 + Zero and found that it's almost on par with the 2.5k KI Sig. Further testing on KI Sig with and without Zero, cannot hear much difference so he bought CD6002. Hope this helps.

Embarass to say.. actually i not yet run my Zero DAC yet, yes until today
dint get the Coaxial cable yet, was asking quotation from PcWork but no reply yet
Good news is, i got my int. amp this week. ARCAM Delta 290. Paired it with my Rega, this time my speaker really sing. Im so happy.
Can kindly let me know how can i make myself a coaxial? im eager to DIY one myself

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Added on August 24, 2008, 3:33 amOr next time you go Puchong can also drop by my place with your modded Zero + HDAM ? Can let me see how well Zero can improve the signature of my setup.