[kelly200269]

I'm mightily impressed with my NW-ZX100. I thought my iBasso DX90 sounded good until I compared the Sony and DX90 directly. The Sony is clearly better, with greater seperation and a wider sound-stage. The DX90 does go louder though.
In fact, I think it sounds as good as my NW-ZX2. OK, it lacks the ability to use Qobuz, Tidal etc, but as a stand-alone DAP I think the NW-ZX100 is awesome.

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[ducpham]

Hi, I'm new member. Have just got a new one with a very good price (about 300 usd), really enjoy it.
I thought about iBasso DX80 before, but now I think I had a right decision.

 

[kelly200269]

  Hi, I'm new member. Have just got a new one with a very good price (about 300 usd), really enjoy it.
I thought about iBasso DX80 before, but now I think I had a right decision.

Yes, after using both iBasso and Sony products, Sony has the definite edge on UI and features. I also find the Bluetooth option on the Sony models useful for when I want/need to ditch the cord.

 

[georib]

Is there a big difference between Sony NWZ-A17 and NW-Z100 besides the internal storage?

 

[kelly200269]

Yes, a fundamental difference. The NWZ-A15 sounds weak and unfocused compared to the NW-ZX100. If you've never heard the ZX100, then the A15 sounds good. But once you've heard the ZX100, there's no going back.
IMO the ZX100 sounds as good as my ZX2.

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[purk]

I'm mightily impressed with my NW-ZX100. I thought my iBasso DX90 sounded good until I compared the Sony and DX90 directly. The Sony is clearly better, with greater seperation and a wider sound-stage. The DX90 does go louder though.
In fact, I think it sounds as good as my NW-ZX2. OK, it lacks the ability to use Qobuz, Tidal etc, but as a stand-alone DAP I think the NW-ZX100 is awesome.

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It is pretty great sounding even next to the ZX2 until you utilize the ZX2's trrs connection.  I have both and most of the time I pick up the ZX2 via TRRS.  I think I'll use the ZX100 more if I I make a decent adapter going from TRRS to TRS mini stereo.

 

[soccerdude84]

Yes, a fundamental difference. The NWZ-A15 sounds weak and unfocused compared to the NW-ZX100. If you've never heard the ZX100, then the A15 sounds good. But once you've heard the ZX100, there's no going back.
IMO the ZX100 sounds as good as my ZX2.

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If I'm coming from an HD5, would the A15 be a  downgrade?

 

[georib]

Yes, a fundamental difference. The NWZ-A15 sounds weak and unfocused compared to the NW-ZX100. If you've never heard the ZX100, then the A15 sounds good. But once you've heard the ZX100, there's no going back.
IMO the ZX100 sounds as good as my ZX2.

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Thanks Kelly. I wish I could use 200gb sd card on the ZX100. I have not read anywear that ZX100 would work properly.

 

[kelly200269]

Yes, a fundamental difference. The NWZ-A15 sounds weak and unfocused compared to the NW-ZX100. If you've never heard the ZX100, then the A15 sounds good. But once you've heard the ZX100, there's no going back.
IMO the ZX100 sounds as good as my ZX2.

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Thanks Kelly. I wish I could use 200gb sd card on the ZX100. I have not read anywear that ZX100 would work properly.

I use a 200GB microSD in mine, and it works fine


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[kelly200269]

Yes, a fundamental difference. The NWZ-A15 sounds weak and unfocused compared to the NW-ZX100. If you've never heard the ZX100, then the A15 sounds good. But once you've heard the ZX100, there's no going back.
IMO the ZX100 sounds as good as my ZX2.

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If I'm coming from an HD5, would the A15 be a  downgrade?

I've never heard/used a HD5, but I presume it only played lossy MP3/ATRAC? If that's the case, then the A15 should definitely be a step up.


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[supersonic395]

Thanks Kelly. I wish I could use 200gb sd card on the ZX100. I have not read anywear that ZX100 would work properly.

I also use a 200gb card...works perfectly

 

[soccerdude84]

I've never heard/used a HD5, but I presume it only played lossy MP3/ATRAC? If that's the case, then the A15 should definitely be a step up.


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what if I don't care about playing lossless files (which I don't)

 

[supersonic395]

what if I don't care about playing lossless files (which I don't)

It'll still sound good and you'll be able to fit a lot of music on there if you expand the memory with an sd card!

 

[kelly200269]

I've never heard/used a HD5, but I presume it only played lossy MP3/ATRAC? If that's the case, then the A15 should definitely be a step up.


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what if I don't care about playing lossless files (which I don't)

I'd say stick with the HD5 then.

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[supersonic395]

I don't know for sure  i played mine normal and noticed the changes all the way until stabilization

I left mine playing flac CD quality files over the weekend and through the night and goddayum you're right. I thought it sounded great before but it's starting to sound immense!!