Sometimes FLAC or WAV is not needed when the audio set-up is for portability and to maximize a limited storage of audio files. So I converted some of my CD rip FLAC files to Apple M4a AAC-LC or LAME codec Mp3. Here is my foobar playing Dream Theater - Images and Words album. Because I listen to...

NEC Japan C4556C INTRODUCTION: I loaned this opamp from my friend. He said that he got it from an old audio equipment (Sony Amplifier). I have the same part no. 4556 opamp which is the JRC4556ADD. IMPRESSION (Subjective): NEC Japan C4556C – is a natural analogue sounding opamp that...

All zishan Z1 firmwares zishan.ru/files/ZiShan-Z1/

0.4 is the latest firmware

I wish zishan maker release a new firmware for Z1. Atleast fix the cut-off 1 second on track/song. Or add Ogg Vorbis or Opus audio format.

Another T1 but with AK4497 dac and Capacitive screen. https://www.aliexpress.com/item/4000068532540.html

New Zishan T1 https://www.aliexpress.com/item/4000040339663.html

Currently I'm using Texas Instrument OPA1678 on my Zishan Z1 with Toneking TP16, K's64, Vido Earbuds IMPRESSION (Subjective): Neutral sounding opamp, low noise/ black background, it is transparent does not add any sound coloration. Both ends (lows and highs frequency region) are extended. There...

Atlas this thread reopened

try this to your walnut v2s. 1. Enable your phone bluetooth 2. then remove the mmc/sdcard of walnut v2s 3. then turn on walnut v2s 4. press and hold eq button for 3-5seconds then walnut v2s will be connected to your phones bluetooth so you can used it as external source of audio like spotify and...

sadly zishan z1 thread is locked.

add a resampler when encoding/converting.

Walnut V2s + Burson V5i-D + VE MonkPlus = enhanced/improved 90ish solidstate analog sound. Best Portable Audio Rig Set-up for me. Monkplus scales well with Burson V5i-D opamp. I'm satisfied and contented with this combo. I will not buy earphones/headphones for now. V5i-D is GAS Killer (Gear...

Thanks Burson Audio and to Burson C (Carlos) for providing this awesome opamp. And for selecting me. Here is my out of the box impression: Just Wow! When I first heard it on my Walnut V2s, I noticed a big improvement on sound quality. Wider soundstage, 3D layering/imaging, separation of each...

If you want a good DAC get the Zishan Z2 but it cant be use as a standalone AMP like Zishan Z1 and Walnut. Someone in our FB group (Walnut and Zishan Enthusiasts) said that new batches of walnut v2s doesn't have a click/crackle noise when used as a DAC. And the line in volume signal is not too loud.