Nice number you've got

Ah okay, I know that the Zx707 has limitation in the USA so I thought the NW-WM1ZM2 has it too. European versions are limited in a way that they are useless. Which asians are capped? JP version is not.

I just got the NW-WM1ZM2 and usually don't use the YH-5000SE on it. But in terms of power, as long as you own the JP version of the Walkman it is absolutely fine. Soundwise I am satisfied but can't really review as I am not using it enough.

Sorry for my stupidity.... I got a cable for that. As soon as I connect it to the TA-Z1HES All my music apps(the music Player, Tidal and Roon) ask permissions for the amp at the same time. Unfortunately it only function with the music player and only if I don't give permission to Tidal...

Thanks a lot 🙂

Hello, Maybe it is a dumb question but is it possible to use the Nw-wm1zm2 as DAC via 4.4mm Line out or via the usb-c to coax? I used the first Generation on the TA-Z1HES via the Walkman Port. I would like to use the NW-WM1ZM2 with the TA-Z1HES too and with the Cayin HA-300MK2(via 4.4mm line...

Have great thanks for your input. I have a lot to read and research for. The Kitsune looks like a great system. Maybe HifiWar is right and I stay with the Cayin N8II as DAC or get a not totl DAC. The Cayin HA-300MK2 has more than enough Power. But I will see :)

Thank you both, the Rose looks awesome!

Hello, I am looking for some recommendations for a Desktop DAC. I am currently using my DAP(Cayin N8II) as Source/DAC for the Cayin HA-300MK2. Headphones are the Yamaha YH-5000SE, the Focal Utopia 2022 and the Sony MDR-Z1R. I am looking for a fitting Desktop DAC with good input possibilities...

Good point, it's absolutely a matter of taste and the yamaha is pretty chain-depended too. Not because of your example but as an fresh owner of a Utopia 2022 I don't get why those two are compared so often. They are have a completly different approach on sound. Like night and day. I would...

Don't own the Stax SR-X9000 but could try them together not long ago. There are both very comfortable but for me the Stax is a little bit better.

Can't say anything about the Arya but have spent some time with the rest. I would prefer the HD800S, second the focal which is super comfortable but as written before you have to like the sound signature of focal. Didn't like the Audeze LCD-2 much. The HD800S is a fantastic headphone which I...

Hello, I am pretty new in terms of tube amps and pure amps as itself. I am currently using a Sony TA-Z1HES which has a DAC integrated and because of this a lot of input possibilities. On the research of a totl headphone tube amp I found the Cayin HA-300MK2 which is pretty awesome on the...

I agree and seeing them much less expensive in Japan(about $3000) is a point too. Afaik it doesn't have huge production numbers though. My serial number is <200 while having bought in may.

Right, would need a DAC. I am not that experienced with tube amps aside from trying out at conventions/store. Thought there would bei some combos like in the SS category. Is it advisable to use a 4.4mm to XLR or RCA connector to use the Cayin N8II as a DAC? I could imagine adding a desktop DAC...