i got a Right Angle Micro USB to Type C OTG Cable for Portable Digital DAC Amplifier, I believe the adapter is for memory and power only. Let me know how it goes.

I have a Samsung Galaxy S7. Will it be able to feed the amp with a micro OTG or is this amp not made for Android phones?

I have music in MP4 format on my micro sd card. My xperia Z1compact MUSIC app will read all files. However Hiby will not even though I carry out a scan. What can I do?

Have any of the Xperia Z1 compact owners found a way to use an ODAC with Androiod 5.02 lollipop yet?  My Z1c worked great with my Sony PHA-1 bu now no go. 

Not mine. Red when charging.

Appreciate the input dweaver. Will seriously consider the Z5. 

Exactly as my post states. From the XBA H3 to the new top of the line XBA Z5.  What is the difference. Is it worth the investment?

Straight answer how do they sound?  Piece of ****, So,So,  Fantastic?

Very good point. battery duration is not all that matters. I hate to say that the PH-2A does have much better battery life than the PH1A. I wonder if maybe we can swap out the battery for the new version and get same life

5 hours of continuous music is a long time. My Xperia Z does not outlast the PH1 anyhow. 

The sound quality differance you post is like night and day and I have to question such radical differance. I own the PHA-1 and its a damn good sounding unit. I do not doubt the PHA-2 may sound better of different but the magintud of your claims are such that I am hesitant to believe.

I have been following this topic with interest since I own a PHA-1.  At the time I believe I would not upgrade to the new model just for the DSD capability. The PHA-1 combined with a Sony Xperia Z puts out some serious quality audio. I doubt Sony has any other serious mods on the new model so...

Great review, would be nice to know the msrp or price you purchased both items.

Quote: Be it what it may....My BE sound better than IEM three times their price. 10 times better is a bit of a streach but Vsonic has pulled it off before. Plus those red transparent ones are Bad!

thanks for the update please keep us posted. How is the bass so far?