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RE: Help me choose a $500 DAC

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In Reply to: RE: Help me choose a $500 DAC posted by efhjr on May 01, 2008 at 11:19:19

I would strongly suggest getting a Zhaolu. Witha few very minor mods it is a killer DAC. By minor I mean changing out the op-amps (they are on jacks, so this is easy), and bypassing the analogue stage coupling caps (very easy, minor soldering). There are other mods, for sure, but this takes you 90% of the way there.

If you're not into any mods at all, then visit the marketplace at head-fi.org and pick up one that is being sold used there. I would suggest going for an Oritek modded Zhaolu, or one with a Zapfilter already installed on the used market.

Bottom line, I compared it to some very high priced, well regarded DAC's and players and it was hard to tell the difference. Very musical, detailed, and beautiful at a very cheap price point.

Enjoy,
Bob
A gentleman is best defined as someone who knows how to play the accordion ... and doesn't.

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I just ordered a Zhaolu D2.5C from audiomagus.com - efhjr 08:22:50 05/15/08 (0)
RE: Help me choose a $500 DAC - efhjr 09:16:40 05/06/08 (0)

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