[r0msk1]

Oh, Z1 also?

Then, burn in it is.

 

[JesvsR]

Do this, let's just try:
Turn your Z1 ON first.
Pause.
Insert USB cable.

I assume you're doing otherwise. V2s, on the other hand, can't be detected as DAC when you first insert cable, and pause.

and btw, I have to share that my V2s as dac has audible pops/clicks/cracklings (or whatever you call it). I already tried it both on mac and pc, and using three different cables. So it was really on the device. I hope your Z1 guys don't have this issue. I am thinking I will sell this V2s and buy Z1, once I have read enough comments about Z1's dac.

I'm just trying the Z1 as USB DAC on my laptop, and the only thing I hear, apart from music xD, is some... is not hiss, I think it's electric noise from the USB port. All my USB ports are almost broken, so I'm pretty sure that the noise comes from the laptop.

 

[nesty]

Do this, let's just try:
Turn your Z1 ON first.
Pause.
Insert USB cable.

I assume you're doing otherwise. V2s, on the other hand, can't be detected as DAC when you first insert cable, and pause.

and btw, I have to share that my V2s as dac has audible pops/clicks/cracklings (or whatever you call it). I already tried it both on mac and pc, and using three different cables. So it was really on the device. I hope your Z1 guys don't have this issue. I am thinking I will sell this V2s and buy Z1, once I have read enough comments about Z1's dac.

No crackling pops sound on my z1 on dac mode

 

[r0msk1]

I'm just trying the Z1 as USB DAC on my laptop, and the only thing I hear, apart from music xD, is some... is not hiss, I think it's electric noise from the USB port. All my USB ports are almost broken, so I'm pretty sure that the noise comes from the laptop.

No crackling pops sound on my z1 on dac mode

Good to know you don't have this issue. I'll try to burn it in first.

 

[EGO DEATH]

Anyone tried a 256 gb card?

 

[Dark Helmet]

Anyone tried a 256 gb card?

I have used my 200GB card and it works fine. It can get a bit laggy when skipping albums.

 

[bzfrank]

Phone charger should be ok, but I find that if your charger outputs 1A or higher, both the charger and Z1 get too warm for my liking (it will obviously vary depending on your local weather, for me it is currently 25-30C).

If I use 0.5A charger then the Z1 does not give off any heat but will take longer to charge (nearly 3hrs when the battery is empty).

The Z1 uses battery management and never takes more than 600mAh when charging over USB (tested here with various chargers and two Z1s). Hence a more juicy charger won't change a thing.

 

[JesvsR]

Seriously, I'm enjoying a lot the Zishan Z1. From now on, Z1+Monk plus is my main combo for listening to music outside. This earbuds appreciate a lot the amplification, and they are even better than before

 

[knudsen]

Agreed, I've never enjoyed music as much as with z1. Using opa2604

 

[Ver JJ]

May I confirm a few things
- Does it support DSD128?
- Does it act as a DAC for mac?
- Does it support 128gb micro sd card?
- Does it act as an AMP (to connect to my aune m1s)?
My apology for asking the same questions again, this is because I am very confused after reading every single one of you guys comment in this thread.

 

[knudsen]

About DAC with mac: I had'nt tried, but it worked in 5 seconds. Tried with wav, mp3, flac, all seemed to be fine to my ears.

It seemed to eat my Sandisk 128gb just fine, but its not practical at all navigationwise. Ordered 2 x 16GB samsung instead. Navigation is a joy with a fast card, where as I had a cheap Ali card where navigation was slow and music was sometimes stuttering.

 

[Ver JJ]

About DAC with mac: I had'nt tried, but it worked in 5 seconds. Tried with wav, mp3, flac, all seemed to be fine to my ears.

It seemed to eat my Sandisk 128gb just fine, but its not practical at all navigationwise. Ordered 2 x 16GB samsung instead. Navigation is a joy with a fast card, where as I had a cheap Ali card where navigation was slow and music was sometimes stuttering.

Ohh, really thank you very much for you effort.....anyways I have heard good feedback about this device, do you have any negative opinion regarding the sound quality of the unit you are having? I am quite unsure whether to get this unit or the Walnut V2s........since this unit support DSD and mostly of my file are in DSD format anyways.

 

[makima]

afaik Walnut is not that good as USB DAC, but personally have no experience. just forum reads.

 

[Dark Helmet]

Ohh, really thank you very much for you effort.....anyways I have heard good feedback about this device, do you have any negative opinion regarding the sound quality of the unit you are having? I am quite unsure whether to get this unit or the Walnut V2s........since this unit support DSD and mostly of my file are in DSD format anyways.

Get the Zishan. I have the opamp rollable Walnut and I prefer the Z1 by quite a margin. No negatives to report so far. Works like a DAC on my mac and will take my 200G card (Though it can get laggy). Great little player

 

[Ver JJ]

afaik Walnut is not that good as USB DAC, but personally have no experience. just forum reads.

Thanks. Hmm I see well I am planning to connect either Zishan Z1 or Walnut V2s to my Aune m1s or fiio e17k as an amp. In your opinion, which one sounds warmer?