Hey Now, I stream Tidal everyday at work on my ZX2. -- Finest kind, Chris

Hey Now,   I use the ZX2 with a pair of Noble 5S universals with comfort comply tips. Sounds terrific. I listen to 4-5 hours a day at work with this combo. I am going to wire up a TRRS jack soon. I like it very much.   -- Finest kind, Chris

Hey Now,   I use the WMC-NWH10 cable with a USB A male to B male cable into a HA NG USB/SPDIF converter, COAX out to a Monarchy Audio M22C DAC balanced into a Crown XLS-1500 driving a pair of Tekton M-Lores. Sounds absolutely terrific. I primarily use the ZX2 as a transport for my Tidal...

Hey Now, This thing is sounder better and better in just 24 hours of playing. I got my DIY streamer working with a little help from some friends 8^). So here are some screenshots of my chain: 5K iMac i5 Core (Yosemite 10.10.5) --> Roon/HQPlayer --> output upsampling all PCM files to DSD256...

  Hey Now,   Ordered on Amazon on Monday, June 6th --> arrived today, June 9th at 1200 noon EDT! Gustard X20U in da' house. How'd it get here so quick from Shenzhen, China? Shipped via DHL.   Not working with my DIY Intel NUC Audiolinux music streamer, but using it with my 5K iMac -> Roon...

Hey Now,   On sale at Amazon for $799 for USB model. Just picked one up.   -- Finest kind, Chris

Hey Now,   Got a UDA-1 and was wondering if anyone has figured out a way to play DSD without the Sony Hi-rez Player on a Mac? Does anyone know of any other player that can play DSD besides the rudimentary Sony HiRes Player? Thanks.   -- Finest kind, Chris

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  Hey Now,   I got mine for free with Sony Reward points! And the ZX2 sounds very good for a portable player. I don't have to justify throwing a thousand bucks in the trash for it.   It handles my DSD and hi-rez files along with Tidal with aplomb. It sounds terrific, it is a sweet bit of...

Hey Now Dr. Gonzo,   My Google-fu is not very good it seems trying to find the tempered glass screen protector. Any chance you could share a link to where you bought yours? Thanks.   -- Finest kind, Chris

  Hey Now Alex,   I have been enthusiastically following the CA threads for quite a while now. I have already ordered a Regen from UpTone Audio, number 1408. I will have 2 to play with shortly. Should I use them in tandem or set up 2 systems and enjoy? decisions, decisions . . . . . . I truly...

Hey Now,   I just bought a used Amber Regen and it arrived today. Whoo-hoo! Just like the previous listening impressions, this thing is going nowhere. It sounds so much more natural, music springs forth from a black background, everything seems clearer and more detailed. There is an ease to...

Hey Now,   I have loaded up a 128GB Lexar Micro SD card with about 123GB of ALAC files and the internal storage is for DSD and HiRez FLAC and all my downloaded offline Tidal files (46 GB used so far). I have just started collecting Hi-Rez and DSD files. I have only one lossy MP3 album on the...

  Hey Now,   I am in the opposite boat, I have to start getting rid of stuff because the Sony is doing a lot for me.   I just got my ZX2 on Friday and have been listening to it. I must say I like what I am hearing. Took it into work today and realized I don't need all the stuff I had set up...

  Hey Now,   If you have a Sony Rewards credit card there is a 36,000 point reduction for the ZX2 for points redemption. 36,000 points equates to approximately $360.00. Normally the ZX2 is 119,900 points, right now it is 83,999 points. I was saving up for a 4K TV, but what the hey. I went for...

Hey Now,   I just noticed that the ZX2 is discounted on the Sony Rewards website (for Sony rewards credit card members). They reduced the points by 36,000 (approx. $360.00). And guess who had enough points to cover the spread , THIS GUY! Can't wait to get mine. Whoo-hoo . . . . . .    --...

Hey Now, I use a first gen iPad 64gb with a powered USB hub that uses a 30 pin dock with a Meridian Explorer DAC into a BH Crack w/SB and DT880/600 with very good results. I play FLAC Player with hirez 24/96 files with no issues and stream Spotify @ 320kbps. It sounds good. I am getting ready...

Hey Now,   Little Village S/T . . . . Ry Cooder, John Hiatt, Nick Lowe, Jim Keltner     Sample   -- Finest kind, Chris

Hey Now, The Car Over the Lake Album by Ozark Mountain Daredevils -- Finest kind, Chris

Quote:   Hey Now,   I haven't bought the upgrade because I have been busy buying headphones, DI and power supply,  and a TV 8^). Do you think upgrading to 10.8.4 will solve my 12v power supply issue?   -- Fines kind, Chris 

Hey Now,   Been having problems with my iMac and the DI. I have the latest driver installed using OS X 10.7.5. When the Di is hooked up via the 12v power supply I get drop outs every couple of minutes, then it mounts again, then drops out, then mounts again . . .  When I run the coax in from...

Hey Now,   I would be in if we had the meet in Cincinnati again. Dayton is a bit far for me to do in a day. I've been trimming down of late, but I could bring along a CD transport, Audio-gd REF5 and Roc, BH Crack w/Speedball, ALO Amphora, HD650, couple pairs of modded Fostex and Yammie...

Heny Now, Welcome. I use a Crack w/Speedball and aftermarket tubes (Sylvania) with my HD650s and find it extremely enjoyable and non-fatiguing. Building the Crack was a fun project. Things sound better when you make it yourself 8^). You should use higher ohm headphones with the Crack. I've...

Hey Now,   I have an opportunity to get a vintage Wharfedale W70D speakers for $125, anyone know anything them? Thanks.   -- Finest kind, Chris

Hey Now,   Those are exactly the first headphones I bought when I was growing up in Japan. I was a sophomore in high school and just got a nice Technics stereo for my bedroom. I was in my own bit of audio heaven. Moved onto to some Koss when I went to college stateside.   Great find and...