My stock Z2 has a new issue. It randomly cuts out briefly during a song (flac). It seems to be 2 or 3 intermittent one-half second silences each time. Very annoying. I've tried: Different sets of earphones. Doesn't matter, still cuts out here and there. Using line out to powered speakers...

Welcome. I was having trouble with the baidu site too. Found the Russian site a couple of months ago, just to have the files. I haven't upgraded my firmware, as I'm pleased with whatever version I got when it was delivered. If you notice significant improvement with a firmware update, would...

Try this Russian site, http://zishan.ru/files/ZiShan-Z2/

I like that paua shell vinyl too. I've had my Z2 wrapped (with photo paper) for over a year, and haven't noticed any heat at all.

Those carbon fiber vinyls are beautiful. Yes, if you have self adhesive vinyl, you can just take the player apart and skin each piece separately. The vinyl is thin and a seam where the front and back meets isn't bad. The seam can be seen on the "Walkman" photo. The YP pre-cut vinyls are...

Thank you. I am not selling anything. Just sharing the process. It's very easy and very inexpensive. I hope others will post their skin mods too, purchased or created.

I've posted a tutorial for photo-skinning the Zishan Z2. It should work also for similar Zishans and Walnuts. https://www.head-fi.org/threads/brand-new-zishan-z2-dsd-player-ak-4490-link-to-order-firmware-update-page-1.854463/page-44#post-15275959

Z2 Photo Skin Mod I've used GIMP (free software, similar to Photoshop) to manipulate a graphic image. Then, it is printed on glossy inkjet photo paper. The photo is then attached to the player with double-sided clear tape (Scotch brand here in the USA), much like wrapping a gift. Holes for...

It's only a graphic image manipulated in GIMP (similar to Photoshop) and printed on injet photo paper, then wrapped around the Z2 with double-sided clear tape (Scotch brand here in the USA). Very inexpensive per wrap (maybe USD 25 cents), and any look can be had. The knob is from aliexpress...

For those with a Zishan Z2, the Z2 thread has been unlocked and has recent posts. If someone with a facebook account could let them know on the Zishan group, that would be good too. Maybe the thread will remain active.

Yes, just yesterday, my 90-year old almost deaf mother commented on the excellent bass and clear vocals of the ST-10.... For those without a sarcasm filter, it was.

The Z2 is my only DAP, so thank you to whomever unlocked this thread.

As usual, I'm late to the conversation, but with a recent AE purchase, I added the ($5 USD) Fengru Silver (TC200). After 200+ hours of burn in, I'm extremely impressed with the bass in quality and quantity, compared to Monk+. I don't have the expertise or young ears to distinguish from bass...

Thanks for your suggestion. From the photo, the Ty Hi-Z 150 looks like a mx500 shell.

Which of the current offerings of ultra-low budget (~$10) earbuds with the smaller shells (smaller than Monk+ type) have the heaviest bass? I'd like to try the smaller form factor.