[cuiter23]

I don't know why Sony does not release vital specs like headphone power output... Very frustrating for buyers.

 

[shuttleboi]

 The amp on the UDA-1 is barely usable. No way this thing is worth $800.

 
When you say "the amp", are you referring to only the headphone amp? Do you realize that the UDA-1 also contains a 20W stereo class AB amp for driving speakers? Maybe that's why it costs more.

 

[cuiter23]

Looking for some help from owners. I got 2 questions
 
1. What is the maximum output of the HAP S1 into 8ohms? (I know that nominal output is 40W + 40W what's the peak?)
 
2. Using the line outputs (RCA) into another amp, the volume knob will be disabled on the unit right so I can adjust just on my amplifier?
 
Thanks in advance guys!
 
Kevin

 

[pervysage]

The fact that I am sitting here trying to figure out which DAC sound I like better with constant A-B switching between the UDA-1 and Master 11 (a 4-chip R2R DAC that is packaged with a great solid state amp for a total of $2000) should be a testament to the UDA-1's DAC quality 

 I am using the M11 amp to compare the two.
 
Yes, the Master 11 DAC is technically superior and sounds cleaner and "superior", but the UDA-1 has it's own good traits that is making me switch between the two. The Master 11 DAC is super clean and very detailed but that super detailed sound can be a bit fatiguing on treble hot tracks. The UDA-1 on the hand still has a very nice amount of detail itself (I'd go as far as saying about 90% of the M11 DAC) but at the same time has some warmth to the sound which makes treble hot tracks a joy to listen to at high volumes.
 
Hmmmm.

 

[cuiter23]

Just picked up a HAP S1! Can't wait to try it out

 

[seenable]

Anyone having trouble with these and Mac OS X's latest update, El Capitan (10.11)?

 

[cuiter23]

Having many times been screwed over by these mac updates I've learned to be very weary of them.

 

[seenable]

Having many times been screwed over by these mac updates I've learned to be very weary of them.

 
Any idea how quickly we should expect a driver update? This thing isn't working with my iOS 9 device, either, anymore.

 

[cuiter23]

   
Any idea how quickly we should expect a driver update? This thing isn't working with my iOS 9 device, either, anymore.

 
No idea. I haven't transferred any songs over yet. I'm using my computer optical out for music rather than the built in hard drive.

 

[u2u2]

  Anyone having trouble with these and Mac OS X's latest update, El Capitan (10.11)?

I updated my NMP the day the update came out. Just transfered 129 tracks onto my HAP-S1 without any problems. I am also controlling the HAP-S1 with the Sony HDD App running on an iPhone 6S and IOS 9.0.2. I am as up to date as you can get and all is flawless. If you are fully in the Apple world all in well. If you dabble in Windows who knows? El Capitan is delivering well.

 

[seenable]

 
I updated my NMP the day the update came out. Just transfered 129 tracks onto my HAP-S1 without any problems. I am also controlling the HAP-S1 with the Sony HDD App running on an iPhone 6S and IOS 9.0.2. I am as up to date as you can get and all is flawless. If you are fully in the Apple world all in well. If you dabble in Windows who knows? El Capitan is delivering well.

Glad the HAP-S1 works well still. The UDA-1 as a DAC has been rendered useless when using it with iOS 9 and El Capitan. Sony's engineers are aware and are working on something, so they say.

 

[u2u2]

Crazy approach by Sony. Thought it was the same core device but for storage on the HAP-S1. Wish you the best. Reminds me of the fiasco with vtunner.

 

[cuiter23]

Just curious what speakers everyone on here are using with your Sony gear?

 

[znil78]

I use the ssha1.

 

[pervysage]

I use the ssha1.

 
What are those foam panels behind your speakers called?