I think the size of Hiby RS2 would fit your need. But what would be better is to consider dongle-like DAC/AMP such as Luxury and Precision W2.

My subjective evaluation is yes, substantially. I have a Dita Truth cable, which has swappable plugs. Thus, my comparison can be considered quite accurate since the only thing that is changed is from 3.5 SE to 3.5 4-pole plug. I can tell you that the sound improvement is quite substantial. It...

The best-looking one is perhaps Dignis case. However this is no longer available.

I found this. You could order from Japan. https://buyee.jp/item/yahoo/auction/o404639134?conversionType=search_suggest

Hi. Just to share some information with ZX2 users. Fidue sells 2.5 balanced female => 3.5 balanced male adapter cable. I have been using it for a few months. It sounds great and costs just 30 USD. It is a simple, low-cost solution for those who want to try 3.5 TRRS capability of ZX2...

Hi. Just to share some information with ZX2 users. Fidue sells 2.5 balanced female => 3.5 balanced male adapter cable. I have been using it for a few months. It sounds great and costs just 30 USD. It is a simple, low-cost solution for those who want to try 3.5 TRRS capability of ZX2...

Right. I would prefer to pay a bit more for these things.

Thanks. I'll try to contact them. Perhaps I could send my cables to them to be repaired.

Hi. I moved to Daegu, South Korea some time ago. I have quite some cables that need to be repaired. Specifically I want to change either the connectors (2pin/MMCX) or plug (unbalanced to balanced) or both. Does anyone know someone or shops where I would be able to get my cables repaired? Thanks...

Here is the collection from e-earphone japan https://www.e-earphone.jp/shopbrand/ct3530/

If you are looking for a big step up and still want to try Hybrids. I suggest Unique Melody Macbeth (1BA 1DD) or Unique Melody Mavis (2BA 2DD). Both have excellent tonal balance and clarity, with Macbeth being relative more fun-sounding. But these are Japanese market specific models. Not sure if...

Hi. Thanks for your suggestion. I tested it again. Yes, it was out of phase. Still timbres are not as accurate as I would want, though. Perhaps I need to listen to it for a few more days to get my ears adjusted to it.

I would suggest Sony XBA Z5 for impactful bass response and wide soundstage.

I have just got a B-stock IMR R1 Zenith for around 200 pounds. I decided to purchase based on several good reviews I read. I was disappointed, though. I did not like it at all. Bass, mid, highs all sound artificial and incoherent to my ears.

Considering it as a DAP, I think it is great. As a phone, it's not good enough. I really question if I would want to use it as a replacement of a smartphone on daily basis.

It looks so retro. Weird-looking and retro. But I like it.

Yes. I am considering getting one. Still quite disappointed though. I expect a flagship product to be a well-thought-out product that has no such a simple flaw, since a flagship is meant to showcase what the best a company can offer.

I have to say that I'm not fully impressed with my newly bought ACS Emotion Universal either. Impedance is ultra-low. It picks up hisses from my ZX2 even much more than the very sensitive Ultrasone IQ which has been reported from several online reviews for picking up hisses. Another big regret...

By the way, ACS Emotion Universal 5 BA, which is the flagship of ACS Universal series, is now on sale at 50% off. I recently got it.

Hi. I purchased a used Mavis some months ago from E-earphone Japan. I find it to sound great, although not exactly my preference as it is too colored. Tonal balance and coherence are perhaps the best among hybrids I have tried - indeed even better than Sony XBA-Z5. Bass has a good speed, size...

That's unfortunate. I found an interview with Sony ZX2's chief engineer. From what he said I believe it's the same system though. "Rochlin: Is the NE-ZX2 fully balanced from DACs to the headphone output? Yoshioka: The four-pole headphone jack has separate signal ground, yet is not a true...