Solid build, Handles rhythms well, Good detail, Headphone amp included
Ordinary looks, Only three inputs, Mids and highs sound overly processed
This minor niggle apart, the Parasound produces an entertaining sound. The Zdac may not be the coolest kid in class but, with its features and the sound it conveys, it's one of the smarter ones. See all our DAC reviewsFollow whathifi.com on TwitterJoin us...
Published: 2013-09-25, Author: Ed , review by: avforums.com
Refined, musical and engrossing sound, Excellent build quality, Compact dimensions
USB not 192kHz capable, Limited inputs, No sampling rate indicator
The Parasound wades into battle at the price point with a spec sheet that is unlikely to grip anyone that buys from figures alone. It is a clever enough product but nothing about the inputs or facilities suggests that this is going to be something to swim...
With the Zdac, Parasound has a big winner on its hands that continues the company's history of great build quality, high sonic performance, innovative design, and one of the greatest "bang for the buck" found in audio gear. Based on its overachieving perf...
LISTENINGMy initial taste of the Zdac came not from a headphone setup but rather my speaker rig. I fed it via USB from a laptop running Foobar2000, and used my highly transparent Analog Design Labs Svetlana 2 as a preamp. Amplification was handled by a Pa...
