[fiascogarcia]

   
Asked Sony and they said something along the lines of dictated by country.... but others have said that might not be true. Only way to verify is to have two units from a known non-capped country and EU version side-by-side. Another option if you can't get them side-by-side is to use the same test-tones on both units and measure the output.

US versions would likely be non-capped?

 

[fiascogarcia]

   
  BTW, have also noticed DLNA lowers sound quality IMHO and microSD cards are... interesting... as compared to using internal storage with the Sony. The difference in SQ with microSD cards is moreso with the Sony than with the AK240 (read into that as you choose until the review). i shall say this, the Sony NW-ZX2 and Noble K-10 custom are a match made in heaven. I'd say it'd take at least $20k in highly synergistic home audio to come close, perhaps $40k depending on how much you listen to deep/fast bass music (dubstep, Tiesto, Prodigy, Skrillex, etc) as extremely high quality very deep bass can get very $$$$ and finding tweeters/amp combo that is this smooth, extended and clean.....
 
 
JMHO, your mileage may vary.

Love that you're using K10's in the comparo. I'm itching to try mine out on a new DAP!

 

[muah]

hi,
 
what is the difference between these two items?
 
> Digital cable for PHA 3 to ZX2, stock number #184863311
 
 
 
> WMC-NWH10 Digital cable
 
 
thanks

 

[kms108]

  hi,
 
what is the difference between these two items?
 
> Digital cable for PHA 3 to ZX2, stock number #184863311
 
 
 
> WMC-NWH10 Digital cable
 
 
thanks

 
the first one is a Zx2 to micro USB made for the PHA 3.
 
WMC-NWH10 is ZX2 to standard A USB socket

 

[musicdragoon]

the first one is a Zx2 to micro USB made for the PHA 3.

WMC-NWH10 is ZX2 to standard A USB socket

Better have an image to speak for itself

Left is NWH10, Right is the one from PHA3

 

[AnnaReviewer]

​Cool spec.

 

[Mmet]

RMAA tests from japanes website but here they are :

1- with no load : 
http://blog-imgs-75.fc2.com/f/i/x/fixerhpa/20150302184726ff9.png 

2-with 32  ohm load  : 
http://blog-imgs-75.fc2.com/f/i/x/fixerhpa/20150302184728d72.png
 
3- with the dock :
http://blog-imgs-75.fc2.com/f/i/x/fixerhpa/20150307113810ada.png 

 

[JACONE]

Me too! I can't wait.

Which Sony store? Outside of the US?

 

[cjpinner]

Which Sony store? Outside of the US?

I purchased mine through the Canadian online store. I was happily surprised to see it at the same price as the U.S. Store, usually Canada gets the short end of the stick with the exchange rate.

 

[mosh_2k7]

i missed my uk delivery of the zx2 on friday! :mad: No one was at home when they tried to deliver it. Ive scheduled for it to be redelivered tomorrow. Cant wait

Anyone tried the JH roxanne with the ZX2? I hope its a good match

 

[JACONE]

I purchased mine through the Canadian online store. I was happily surprised to see it at the same price as the U.S. Store, usually Canada gets the short end of the stick with the exchange rate.

Thank you!
 
The US Sony website states shipping on 4/6/15 which really sucks! They initially had 3/2/15 but changed it!
 
Congratulations!

 

[cjpinner]

Thank you!

The US Sony website states shipping on 4/6/15 which really sucks! They initially had 3/2/15 but changed it!

Congratulations!

Thanks, I phoned them beforehand to see if they were actually shipping them in Canada, they told me they could get it to me by Tuesday. I'm holding my breath until it's in my hands, but that's the date they quoted me. Give them a call and see if they'll ship it across the border, you may save some money on exchange as well.

 

[JACONE]

   
IMHO the NW-ZX2 beats the AK120 and AK120II. Am home and literally dug out of the snow, massive paperwork, hundreds of e-mails, etc and now doing comparos with the AK240 (which was left at home by accident on the charger [AGAIN] needing a charge, as it was by accident hidden under my Red Bull magazine so didn't see it when last minute packing bits out to Singapore).
 
 
 
 
GREAT review and pretty much agree 100%. Are you looking for a job reviewing for EnjoyTheMusic.com(seriously)? If so, tag me via e-mail / PM.
 
 
 
Quote:
 
 
Amazingly, have to disagree here (ducks for cover from Head-Fi'ers throwing TRRS cables at me). Wife uses MP3 for her dance/Zumba/pop music and on the way home from airport we compared the exact same MP3 file in her car stereo. Car is fed via thumbdrive, NW-ZX2 fed head unit via some cheapish 1/8" to 1/8" cable that came with my Audioengine speakers. No contest, the NW-ZX2 was jaw dropping better. Especially in the bass frequency depth and resolution (she wanted a subwoofer in her car and now, instead, the NW-ZX2 will do nicely). Car is a 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee with STOCK original speakers. So mid-field car, stock stereo speakers, basic $120 aftermarket radio i installed and tuned for her. With the Sony, stereo separation was MUCH better, mids and higher better, etc etc etc. So I save $ and the hassles of installing an amp and sub(s) and she gets an Sony PMP, which she can use while working out, dancing, in the car, home, etc.
 
 
 
 
Since Apple people never believe me, please e-mail Steve from Home of Gibson Research Corporation. Ask him about Apple and gov and others who have free reign accessing your data. Not saying Android is better, and if you're truly retentive you want a 'tweaked' Blackberry (mainstream products,... yet there are others depending on your retentiveness and security/encryption needs).
 
 
 
 
 
Verified, 15mW per channel via  other Sony websites. Sony will not tell me the output impedance so we'll never know. They want to keep it a secret it seems as did ask the designer (live) AND their head of Sony Singapore (via e-mail).
 
Am at 50% volume output with the Noble K-10 custom and that is good volume level. Sometime need more or less depending on song/track/mood. Of course the Audeze LCD-3 Steampunk edition need not apply without using an external amp. JH Audio 13's are almost the same volume as Noble and JH Audio Roxanne custom need a bit more volume level as did the Angie and Layla universals, yet still fine unless you want something insanely loud or the track was recorded on the quiet side of norms.
 
 
 
 
Yup. Initially reviewed a store sample that had MANY hours. Was sooo bummed that I could not buy one on Feb 11th.  So, the moment it was possible bought a unit in Singapore. It was that great and could not live without it per se. Sounds good out of the box, if a bit lacking ultimate rez/smoothness (as compared to 200+ hours of use). Like you said, at 20 to around 50 hours I was bumming. It sounded a bit thickish and I was beginning to sh&t bricks cuz $1200 aint chump change as was worried I just bought a 'break in' wonder that sounds impressive out of the box and then goes South. As a reviewer, this is why guys who just 'churn and burn' gear every week worry me. Some gear can sound great new and then go South (of course the opposite happens more often then not). Still, at around 20 hours I began to worry.... a lot! After about 100 hours I was A BIT more relived. Now with hundreds of hours on the NW-ZX2 it is 5:33am and jamming out to Steely Dan Dirty Work within the office while the wife sleeps in the bedroom.
 
Am also bouncing back and forth between the AK240 and NW-ZX2 and taking listening notes. Sorry, no spoilers until my article goes live.. but it WILL be very interesting.
 
BTW, have also noticed DLNA lowers sound quality IMHO and microSD cards are... interesting... as compared to using internal storage with the Sony. The difference in SQ with microSD cards is moreso with the Sony than with the AK240 (read into that as you choose until the review). i shall say this, the Sony NW-ZX2 and Noble K-10 custom are a match made in heaven. I'd say it'd take at least $20k in highly synergistic home audio to come close, perhaps $40k depending on how much you listen to deep/fast bass music (dubstep, Tiesto, Prodigy, Skrillex, etc) as extremely high quality very deep bass can get very $$$$ and finding tweeters/amp combo that is this smooth, extended and clean.....
 
 
JMHO, your mileage may vary.

Steven -
 
I've enjoyed reading your review of the ZX2. I have the AK 120 and wondering if you can elaborate on the main differences between the ZX2 and AK120 from a SQ perspective.
I'm expecting the ZX2 to be more detailed, have better instrument separation, perhaps more clarity, and more top end. Your perspective would be really appreciated.
 
I'm waiting for the ZX2 to be available in the US.
 
BTW - I suspect the JH16s FP which I have  would be a nice pairing since they are a bass heavy but not sure.
 
Thanks much!

 

[headfi19]

I observed a little different....

0-5 hours....dumb phase....it sounded harsh, thin, cold
5+ hours, I heard the bass improved after every hour, like more power, more depth, more decay......
25+ hours, I heard mids opened up some air, vocal do the same, and become thicker
50+ hours, the bass is no longer changing, but mids, vocals, highs, soundstage.....these three takes turns and shine
100+ hours, the vocal became clearer, more details and space.....even had some sibilances...
125+ hours, the sibilance is gone, lower-high shown fuller body, and soundstage start getting larger
175+ hours, the soundstage has even more depth, width, and 3D images is starting to show better
200 hours.....stablelized ....no changes so far at 250 hours....

I had been listening to it...like I said, new IEMS or DAPs....to observe the changes through burn in is a privillage

Hi,  All, should I continuously burn in for long hours  for example 20 hours(let player play in loop) or just burn in as many hours I listen,turning on and listening for 2 hours and turn off and listen again whenever I want listen? which is better or what is Sony technical recommendation? any idea please?thanks

 

[cn11]

Just listen to the device... that's what it's made for!