[cliffjnr]

when i'm using the sony as a usb dac from my pc to speakers (that have their own volume slider), what volume level do you recommend i put the walkman on? full?

at the moment i have the walkman on full, the windows volume slider on full, and them i'm using the speakers volume wheel to control volume

cheers

 

[0rangutan]

For anyone looking for a case, the CKS-NWA100 case for the A105 fits really well. Might be easier getting hold of one of these than the A306 one.

 

[karloil]

Just grab a 3.5bal to 4.4bal adapter from Taobao. I have 2 similar cables, one in 3.5, another in 4.4 so that I can use to compare. With using the adapter, I immediately notice wider soundstage and harder bass. Sounds overall becomes cleaner and darker, maybe a little bit louder and a little bit more details(!?) Funny thing is the interfere noise from wifi seems to go away too.

Mind sharing the link? Looking for this type of adapter as well.

 

[countryboyhk]

Mind sharing the link? Looking for this type of adapter as well.

here is the link :
https://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=a1z09.2.0.0.3f2b2e8d0prveZ&id=621899321530&_u=8bv6g1g9dcc

you should look for the 3.5 bal to 4.4 bal if you plan to use for A306

 

[karloil]

3.5 bal to 4.4 bal

Thanks for the link. Yes, been searching for a 4pole 3.5mm in AliExpress but so far, no joy. Thanks again!

 

[goody]

here is the link :
https://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=a1z09.2.0.0.3f2b2e8d0prveZ&id=621899321530&_u=8bv6g1g9dcc

you should look for the 3.5 bal to 4.4 bal if you plan to use for A306

i cant seem to find this item on the link it just gives a loading page ,any particular name on this product ..i like the right angle nature of this

 

[emilsoft]

here is the link :
https://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=a1z09.2.0.0.3f2b2e8d0prveZ&id=621899321530&_u=8bv6g1g9dcc

you should look for the 3.5 bal to 4.4 bal if you plan to use for A306

Will this one also work? https://www.amazon.com/SHANLING-Bal...8272208&s=electronics&sr=1-28#customerReviews

 

[karloil]

Will this one also work? https://www.amazon.com/SHANLING-Bal...8272208&s=electronics&sr=1-28#customerReviews

No it won't, I too was looking at the same adapter. Already verified with Shanling - the pin outs are different.

I might just DIY my own adapter to make sure the pin outs are correct.

 

[emilsoft]

No it won't, I too was looking at the same adapter. Already verified with Shanling - the pin outs are different.

I might just DIY my own adapter to make sure the pin outs are correct.

how about these badboys

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07PHZX59K/ref=ox_sc_act_title_3?smid=A2OPUAQVSPCTA3&psc=1

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B096F794ZV/ref=ox_sc_act_title_2?smid=AF1C7ZDW9EPD8&psc=1

 

[psikey]

i cant seem to find this item on the link it just gives a loading page ,any particular name on this product ..i like the right angle nature of this

Did you not like the cabled version I linked to on Amazon UK? There are some others.

One I'm using https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B081CHRPHT?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details Only £11.90 and works fine (for 4.4mm balanced to 3.5mm balanced)

 

[psikey]

how about these badboys

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07PHZX59K/ref=ox_sc_act_title_3?smid=A2OPUAQVSPCTA3&psc=1

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B096F794ZV/ref=ox_sc_act_title_2?smid=AF1C7ZDW9EPD8&psc=1

Ignore earlier, one showed standard stereo, OK now (if have 2.5mm balanced, not 4.4mm)

 

[emilsoft]

I'm also using the adapter from this one, it works fine (although cable itself is high impedance), But I'm looking for copper material

https://www.meeaudio.com/CMB-BAL-SET

 

[emilsoft]

Last one isn't.

Isnt what? It says 2.5mm to 3.5mm balanced - is it manufacture defect?

 

[karloil]

how about these badboys

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07PHZX59K/ref=ox_sc_act_title_3?smid=A2OPUAQVSPCTA3&psc=1

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B096F794ZV/ref=ox_sc_act_title_2?smid=AF1C7ZDW9EPD8&psc=1

Won't work with any of these - we need a 4.4mm Female to 4 pole 3.5mm Male.

Did you not like the cabled version I linked to on Amazon UK? There are some others.

One I'm using https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B081CHRPHT?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details Only £11.90 and works fine.

Looks promising. But any chance that you have verified the pin outs for this? If this was made with Hifiman 4pole balance in mind - then the pin outs would be different.

 

[emilsoft]

Got to say the left channel wifi interference on sensitive IEMs is getting more annoying.. this player is a troublesome little rascal..