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    SONY NW-ZX2

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

    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
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    SONY NW-ZX2

    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...
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    Gustard X20 DAC

    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...
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    Gustard X20 DAC

      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...
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    Gustard X20 DAC

    Hey Now,   On sale at Amazon for $799 for USB model. Just picked one up.   -- Finest kind, Chris
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    New Sony high-end DSD gear, including a USB DAC

    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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    SONY NW-ZX2

      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...
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    SONY NW-ZX2

    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
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    UpTone Audio USB REGEN

      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...
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    UpTone Audio USB REGEN

    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...
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    SONY NW-ZX2

    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...
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    SONY NW-ZX2

      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...
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    SONY NW-ZX2

      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...
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