[gerelmx1986]

OK now that i loaded some DSDs to my WM1A, how do you guys recommend me to play them, Native or not? with the Play DSD in Native mode unchecked i could set the filters and gain, i do note a difference between the slow and the Sharo roll-off. the slow one sounds more analogue than the sharp.

Wish these filters (sharp and slow roll-off) were also available for normal PCM files like flac, and hope the next iteration of the WM series walkmen they have a DSD-remaster engine like the TA HAES does lol

 

[nanaholic]

Was walking around in Tokyo and found this interesting new product from Audio Technica.
The AT-PHA55BT is a BT receiver+headphone amp combo that supports AAC, aptX AND LDAC. The gut is a ESS Saber ES9118 dac/amp SoC and the entire unit outputs 50mW per channel @ 16ohm via a 3.5mm SE output. It also has two output modes - one for dynamic drivers and one for BA drivers (what about us folks using hybrids? oversight there AT...) It lasts 8 hours on a single charge, and the unit is very compact and flat.

This would be an interesting product for anyone thinking of turning their favourite pairs of wired headphones into wireless headphones to pair with their Walkmans. It's great to see that Sony's move to include LDAC in Android Oreo is yielding the desired results, inspiring OEMs to make accessories that supports the codec.

 

[soundkist]

Wow, LDAC support--excellent! Been enjoying my Fiio BTR1, but that looks to be a nice upgrade. Thanks for sharing, @nanaholic

 

[meurglys0]

Is this 3.5 mm to 4.4 mm jack fine or would it decrease SQ I'd get from the balanced out?

https://www.amazon.com/Geekria-Bala...&qid=1512475531&sr=8-2&keywords=3.5+to+4.4+mm

Also, is investing in the balanced out worth it? I mean, is the difference in SQ significant?

Thanks in advance for replies.

 

[Matrix Petka]

Is this 3.5 mm to 4.4 mm jack fine or would it decrease SQ I'd get from the balanced out?

https://www.amazon.com/Geekria-Bala...&qid=1512475531&sr=8-2&keywords=3.5+to+4.4+mm

Also, is investing in the balanced out worth it? I mean, is the difference in SQ significant?

Thanks in advance for replies.

Balanced out - the best what WM1A/Z have - using single ended you are getting less than 70% of 1A/Z potential.
I would like to recommend you pigtail adapter - better for connector lifetime. Something like this:

https://www.amazon.com/Balanced-Cab...2-spons&keywords=4.4mm+to+3.5mm+adapter&psc=1

 

[meurglys0]

Balanced out - the best what WM1A/Z have - using single ended you are getting less than 70% of 1A/Z potential.
I would like to recommend you pigtail adapter - better for connector lifetime. Something like this:

https://www.amazon.com/Balanced-Cab...2-spons&keywords=4.4mm+to+3.5mm+adapter&psc=1

Thanks for the quick reply.

Wow! Less than 70 % and it sounds so amazing? Then I'm definitely investing in the balanced out!
...

The item you recommended is 2.5 to 4.4 mm converter. I need 3.5 to 4.4 converter. Any recommendations for that would be appreciated.

 

[Matrix Petka]

Thanks for the quick reply.

Wow! Less than 70 % and it sounds so amazing? Then I'm definitely investing in the balanced out!
...

The item you recommended is 2.5 to 4.4 mm converter. I need 3.5 to 4.4 converter. Any recommendations for that would be appreciated.

You can't use SE 3,5mm to 4,4mm balanced - it will short your device.

 

[meurglys0]

You can't use SE 3,5mm to 4,4mm balanced - it will short your device.

I don't understand. How is my IEM with the 3.5 mm connector (Earsonics SM3) to be used with the balanced out?

 

[Matrix Petka]

I don't understand. How is my IEM with the 3.5 mm connector (Earsonics SM3) to be used with the balanced out?

Only way - to recable in Balanced mode.

 

[Matrix Petka]

Only way - to recable in Balanced mode.

Something like this - https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MMCX-Sil...060735&hash=item3d4b77f03e:g:ByUAAOSw03VZ3xo2 (best solution for you - with 4,4mm jack - ask suplier). Or custom cable - there is lot of makers to choose.

P.S. and check which kind of connectors your IEMs are using.

 

[meurglys0]

Something like this - https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MMCX-Sil...060735&hash=item3d4b77f03e:g:ByUAAOSw03VZ3xo2 (best solution for you - with 4,4mm jack - ask suplier). Or custom cable - there is lot of makers to choose.

P.S. and check which kind of connectors your IEMs are using.

Do you mean I'd better check whether my IEMs use 3.5 mm connectors?

Maybe Earsonics would re-do my cable? I'll check with them...

 

[Matrix Petka]

Do you mean I'd better check whether my IEMs use 3.5 mm connectors?

Maybe Earsonics would re-do my cable? I'll check with them...

I meant that before buying cable, check, with kind of of connectors cable it s connected to IEM body.

 

[meurglys0]

I meant that before buying cable, check, with kind of of connectors cable it s connected to IEM body.

I apologize for my ignorance...

If I have my IEM recabled as balanced 2.5 mm then I won't be able to use it with any other device, such as my laptop, right?

Is it possible to have my IEM recabled as balanced with a 3.5 mm jack and still be able to use it with devices with 3.5 mm female sockets while having a 3.5 to 4.4 mm balanced connector to use with the balanced socket of my NW-WM1A ?

 

[gerelmx1986]

I saw the info for DSD tracks and again it has the disc 1/- and track 4/- seems like flac fields TRACKTOTAL and DISCTOTAL don't apply in ID3 tags, can some one with either mp3 or DSD files hand me out these two fields equivalent of flac tags

 

[meurglys0]

By the way, this is my IEM cable:
http://www.earsonics.com/store/produit/cable-de-remplacement/