[gerelmx1986]

@Dithyrambes I don't note the  Trebble to be grainy at all or edgy, that was actually what i Heard on the ZX100 and the switcht to a warmer player first was odd to me, but now i like the sound, more analogue and natural, the soundstage depends on the record, if your álbum shows a tremendous soundstage then it displays as it was recorded, because now listening to that pagannini and is a chamber work recorded on a smaller hall tan your typisches konzertsaal
 
Also the bass impact depends on record and more on the Headphones paiting, with my Z7 i get slamming bass with cellos and double bass, organs also Z5 even more than Z7

 

[blazinblazin]

Dithyrambes I would say just go for a Sony 4.4mm Kimber

 

[gerelmx1986]

Perhaps Dithy must give more time to burn it in, mine started again sounding odd it has 125 Hr still far from the 400 hr predicted by whit, despite that already note a change in opennes of the soundstage

 

[Dithyrambes]

I will keep burning it in...see if it changes. Just the problem is i am comparing it to a ALO CDM with Mullard tubes and its not even close unfortunately. Soundstage is pretty big, but not close to i guess a hybrid tube amp. I know different categories, but I'm working with pure sq. I will say though it is probably the best dap I have heard so far....so hats off to Sony. 

 

[gerelmx1986]

  I will keep burning it in...see if it changes. Just the problem is i am comparing it to a ALO CDM with Mullard tubes and its not even close unfortunately. Soundstage is pretty big, but not close to i guess a hybrid tube amp. I know different categories, but I'm working with pure sq. I will say though it is probably the best dap I have heard so far....so hats off to Sony. 

Mine sounded right now with a lack of bass, problema solved, switched tips of Z5 from M foam filled to L foam-filled tips and now i get the oproper seal and bass impact i want, is very odd because before the XBA-A3 the sony tips that fitted my canals were the médium (green) ones, now i need to get the L (Blue) ones with foam
 
some one here has the new triple comfort sony tips and i want to ask him or her where di he/she got them, easier route would be switch to comply foamies

 

[Jazzi]

  Yep! Firmware 1.02 installed and volume cap removed/high gain output added. Was really easy! Cheers 

Got mine today, too.  I don't think the order matters much.  I removed the volume cap at 1.0 and then upgraded the firmware.  And agree, it was really easy.

 

[Dithyrambes]

Well its not a matter of fit for me.....because the CDM kicks like a mule with the exact same tips, and I remember the ZX2 having better driver control and impact...anyways....gonna burn it in overnight and listen tomorrow to see if there are changes . It is really is a great dap....can recommend it as an upgrade to the ZX2(though might differ on taste), the QP1R, and AK320.....but i think purk was correct. Shouldn't expect more than a PHA3 ><.
 
I also don't think andros sound good on hi gain on SE....it kills the soundstage and air...makes it very dry and dull....YMMV
 
Wow I should upgrade to 1.02 Lol brb

 

[Jazzi]

My 1A arrived a few hours ago from Amazon UK.

Media Go software is really good - I'm terrible with computers yet I've managed to do everything I've wanted to with it. It found all my old iTunes ALAC files I'd forgotten about from 6 years ago which was a nice surprise. I assume ALAC is a suitable codec to use, it's like FLAC isn't it?

Not worried about burn in either, just enjoying the music! It sounds great, even with my modest B&O H5. Can't wait to try my LCD3.

So far I haven't figured out the need for MediaGo.  I'm able to drag folders from my server on both my Windows and Mac computers.  If I'm able to do that, is there any reason to use MediaGo?

 

[gerelmx1986]

So far I haven't figured out the need for MediaGo.  I'm able to drag folders from my server on both my Windows and Mac computers.  If I'm able to do that, is there any reason to use MediaGo?

 I use it to keep my music well organized (Tagged) more tan other thing

 

[boomtube]

So the 1A is closer to neutral in it's signature, ...and the 1Z is warmer? Which signature is closer to Paw Gold in it's overall tone?

 

[gerelmx1986]

​With 24-bit sounds awesome, Viola da gamba (cousing of the Cello @Dithyrambes

 

[Jalo]

@Gerelmx, how can you listen on SE at 46?  With Yo Yo Ma and Kathryn Stott's Paris La Belle Epoque, I am at 100 on high gain on Balance with my Vega.  If you can listen through your 300 classical CDs, my hats off to you, you must be a very patience person.  There are so many passages in classical music I have to skip before I jump out of my skin.

 

 

[jmills8]

​With 24-bit sounds awesome, Viola da gamba (cousing of the Cello @Dithyrambes

Look at that guy with a wig. Thats hotttata!

 

[Mimouille]

Finally all plugs protected And yes I already scratched the Dignis.
 

 

[echineko]

Finally all plugs protected And yes I already scratched the Dignis.

Where did you get that from, do you have a link?