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Jan 17, 2017 at 5:40 PM Post #7,622 of 45,723
mscott58 said:
  Have been doing some direct comparisons of the 1A and 1Z, using same volume, same song, same headphones, etc. Only difference at this point is that the 1A has ~20 hours on it while the 1Z has ~80 hours (got the 1Z ~3 days before the 1A). Here's some of my early thoughts. (Note: all listening so far is SE with the Vegas - my 4.4mm to 2.5mm adapter is awaiting me at home but unfortunately I'm gone all week). 
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Nice comparison. The only thing that I can see is that the 1A will needs many more hours as I heard changes that needed to happen with more than 20 hours of use. I would imagine you will compare them at 200 or 300 hours? 
 
Jan 17, 2017 at 5:45 PM Post #7,623 of 45,723
jamato8 said:
  Nice comparison. The only thing that I can see is that the 1A will needs many more hours as I heard changes that needed to happen with more than 20 hours of use. I would imagine you will compare them at 200 or 300 hours? 
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Of course! And by then with balanced vs. SE as well. Cheers 
 
Jan 17, 2017 at 5:49 PM Post #7,624 of 45,723
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echineko said:
I tried that at a local dealer, I noticed it had a negative impact on head stage vs the stock Sony adapter and a decent USB cable (I was using the ALO green line), try it and elf me know what you think. Ended up not getting it for that reason.
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Stock very neutral amp just sounds like player with a bit more drive


Custom bit more lively and a hint more analogue warmth to it


My favourite by a mile clear and precise eventhing sounds bang on, makes the Z5's earn their keep glad I bought them now.
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I have that digital cable since the ZX 2 times, totally new and I might not even use it, got it when I purchased the ZX 2 in Japan, it's just lying around now.
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Jan 17, 2017 at 5:56 PM Post #7,625 of 45,723
muvieguy said:
 
hifiguy528 said:
Really enjoying my system. Christmas present to myself. 
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Look forward to my Kimber Kable 4.4mm upgrade cable to arrive on Friday.

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What kind of mat is that on top the server?
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I think it's just a foam mat, you can purchase them from supermarket and some household store and similar places, this is the case in Hong Kong.
 
Jan 17, 2017 at 6:37 PM Post #7,627 of 45,723
tangents said:
Wondering if anyone is experiencing character display issues? For example my WM1A doesn't display o-umlaut correctly — "Löffler" is displayed as "Lo¨ffler".
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I have Röyksopp's Melody AM album on my WM1A and the ö is correctly shown.

I also have several albums with Japanese, Chinese and Korean characters and they're all showing up correctly.

Could be a Gracenote problem?
 
Jan 17, 2017 at 7:41 PM Post #7,629 of 45,723
Question on the Audio Played display.  People have referred to the hours played on SE and on Balanced, but on my unit I can only find one entry for Audio Played, which is the total of Balanced and SE hours.  Where do I find the display for SE hours and Balanced hours individually?
 
Jan 17, 2017 at 8:29 PM Post #7,630 of 45,723
jazzi said:
Question on the Audio Played display.  People have referred to the hours played on SE and on Balanced, but on my unit I can only find one entry for Audio Played, which is the total of Balanced and SE hours.  Where do I find the display for SE hours and Balanced hours individually?
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There isn't.
It's manual

We just take note on the hours we are on BL or SE according to the total hours played.
 
Jan 17, 2017 at 10:39 PM Post #7,631 of 45,723
Lol Holy crap!.....ok Whitigir you win....this thing is already a different beast at 20hrs. Treble has settled down....Subbass is back....bass texture is really good.....like really good. Its a keeper :wink:. Driver control is much better too.....Finally getting that grip! Expecting more with more burn in.
 
Jan 17, 2017 at 10:43 PM Post #7,633 of 45,723
dithyrambes said:
  Lol Holy crap!.....ok Whitigir you win....this thing is already a different beast at 20hrs. Treble has settled down....Subbass is back....bass texture is really good.....like really good. Its a keeper :wink:. Driver control is much better too.....Finally getting that grip! Expecting more with more burn in.
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Lulz, I was surprised you were the only one who didn't seem to enjoy it so far. Just wait till it's properly settled, it will get weird once or twice along the way too. And balanced, that's another step up 
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Jan 17, 2017 at 10:46 PM Post #7,634 of 45,723
echineko said:
dithyrambes said:
 
Lol Holy crap!.....ok Whitigir you win....this thing is already a different beast at 20hrs. Treble has settled down....Subbass is back....bass texture is really good.....like really good. Its a keeper :wink:. Driver control is much better too.....Finally getting that grip! Expecting more with more burn in.
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Lulz, I was surprised you were the only one who didn't seem to enjoy it so far. Just wait till it's properly settled, it will get weird once or twice along the way too. And balanced, that's another step up :p
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reason I modified the tone controls until burn in period ends, to get it a bit more clear
 
Jan 17, 2017 at 11:00 PM Post #7,635 of 45,723
I am still looking to have a good 4.4mm terminated cable. Any recommendation?

Looking at effect audio, Dita cable if the 4.4mm is available.
 
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