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I have only found one thing I don't like about the DAC.... there's a low level, high pitched squeal that can be heard when the music is not playing. I've heard this from other bits of digital gear also, computers, satelite recievers etc. It annoys me, but can't be heard when the music is playing.... I think my ears are just quite sensitive to things like that. Anyone else noticed it? I wonder of a new PS wil reduce it...?Cheers,Mark
Mark,I have had the same, but a better USB cable was the solution for me.Kees
Its one of those things that once you know its there, you always hear it.... most that listen to my system don't notice it, until I point it out.
It's only on the right side. Left is totally still
Clearly this is an issue that needs to be resolved if it's widespread, and fixed for you guys that have the problem. Until this fleshes out it puts the Zodiac on hold as a DAC candidate.
Well it might be that only younger and more "virile" audiophiles can actually hear it as not many have reported the phenomena....? Marcel at Antelope has not heard of the issue and has asked Antelope UK to comment.Apparently Voltikus was sent to Sweetwater yesterday...?
Huh? What? I can't hear you!! By the way...... David tells me the Pardo is still in transit.
If it makes it here in time, I might get to hear it in my system on Saturday. George
Hey George.... have you heard a Zodiac+ yet.... any comments...?Mark
I was able to spend 2-3 hours with David's (rydenfan) Zodiac + this past weekend. We directly compared it to a Modwright Transporter with NOS tubes. The Zodiac + was fed a digital signal via the Modwright TP's S/PDIF out via a VH Audio digital ic. While this might be less than ideal (especially since the digital input/output from both units had never been used before), it was the easiest way for us to do this comparison. The analog output ic used in both cases was the Morrow Audio MA4 XLR. The rest of the setup was my normal system (http://www.audiocircle.com/index.php?action=systems;area=browse;system=711) with the exception of the Parasound JC-2 preamp being temporarily replaced by an Atma-Sphere MP-1.As for the sonics...The Zodiac + sounded really good and in many areas bested the Modwright TP. The Antelope was better at the extremes in most ways. Bass had more authority and slam to it and highs were more detailed and crisp without being edgy and annoying. The midrange was also cleaner and clearer with more detail and separation. Imaging and sound stage were excellent, but didn't really seem like as big an improvement over the Modwright TP. However, the Antelope wasn't as "full figured" as the Modwright TP and didn't convey the same depth of body and presence. No real shock given the wimpy PS and lack of tubes in the Antelope. I wonder how much an improved PS would help flesh out the Zodiac + and get it closer to the Modwright TP? Once David gets an upgraded PS I will hopefully get an opportunity to hear the Zodiac + again in my system.George
Thanks guys.... sorry George, I missed that for some reason.... I always value your opinion.Interesting how the Antelope is attracting interest from many of the guys that followed the MWT path.Cheers,Mark
Today, I switched the power supply in my HTPC. First a Seasonic X660, now a Be-Quiet L7 350 Watt. For me, this was the solution!
