Runs with my AKG K3003 in perfect harmony.

I use the ZX2 with the AKG K3003. For best sound with the white AKG High Boost filter I put the equalizer to +1@400Hz and to -1@6KHz and the clear bass to +2. The result is absolutely stellar. Anyone who own this combination should give it a try.

Yes, maybe!

After a couple of weeks hear the ZX2 I've the impression it has been a little bit louder. I remember the first day playing the ZX2 and my thoughts about the too low power output with the Audeze LCD-2. Now I think the volume level is loud enough for this pairing.    Has anyone else the same...

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And you turn the volume of ZX2 to max, right? Would it be better to use a adapter with LineOut connector at the ZX2? I will do this and ordered a adapter and still waiting for delivery.

Which kind of differences can you hear? Can you describe it?

Thank you for this explanation. I never heard an Sabre ES9018 DAC and therefore I couldn't compare it. but it is good to know that Sony's way is the right one. For me, the ZX2 sounds absolutely perfect. In a report in "Absolute Sound" the author compared the ZX2 to the Astell&Kern AK240 and...

Yes, this is pity

If the tips correctly fit, the K3003 aren't bright. They are powerful dark.

I read on amazone.de, the specification of the Sony PHA-3 and it should have the ESS9018 DAC. So I guess, the ZX2 has it too, but I don't know, therefore the question.

Does anyone know if the ZX2 has the Sabre ES9018 DAC on board?

I connected the Audeze LCD-2 without aditional amp to the ZX2 and it is loud enough. Sometimes I have to turn the volume nearly to the max but mostly 5-10 steps under the max power is ok. I'm astonished about that because a few days ago I thought it doesn't work. I have now the idea, that the...

Great, thanks a lot!

Where can I purchase this adapter? Can you give me the correct name or a link for ordering this, please. Thank you in advance.