[Levanter]

 
I won't be too worried, you probably won't hear the differences that much.

 
Probably not, but it's always nice to have that placebo 24 bit wireless streaming status 

 

[kms108]

 

 
I won't be too worried, you probably won't hear the differences that much.

 
Probably not, but it's always nice to have that placebo 24 bit wireless streaming status 

A

nd battery draining as well.

 

[ImmaLizard]

Purchased through Crutchfield but they keep pushing back their ETA date and now it shows unknown.  Should I just pull the trigger and get one from Japan?

 

[carl99]

Yes!
I purchased from Wink Japan- got it in six days and saved almost $200

 

[danlevy]

Amazon U.S. is beginning to ship the NW-ZX2 (U.S. version) this week.  I ordered one a couple weeks ago and got an e-mail last night that I'll have it on Wednesday.
 
Here's the link: http://amzn.to/1BPSflS

 

[fiascogarcia]

  Purchased through Crutchfield but they keep pushing back their ETA date and now it shows unknown.  Should I just pull the trigger and get one from Japan?

They had a 2 day window when they had them in stock.  I wavered, went back, and missed out.  I just registered to have them send me an e mail when they come back in stock.  Don't know if I'm right, but my understanding is that the US version won't have the volume limiter that might come with an Asian model.

 

[ImmaLizard]

Amazon US model said estimated shipping mid April. Think I'm gonna grab one from that Japanese retailer. The waiting game is too much!

 

[ImmaLizard]

They had a 2 day window when they had them in stock.  I wavered, went back, and missed out.  I just registered to have them send me an e mail when they come back in stock.  Don't know if I'm right, but my understanding is that the US version won't have the volume limiter that might come with an Asian model.

I thought it was the opposite. Would have to look back through the thread but can anyone confirm there is a volume ceiling on Asian models?

 

[IaHawkeye]

I thought it was the opposite. Would have to look back through the thread but can anyone confirm there is a volume ceiling on Asian models?

Why would the U.S. version have a volume cap?

 

[ImmaLizard]

Why would the U.S. version have a volume cap?

Thought I saw an earlier review say only Japanese version didn't have the volume cap.

 

[jamato8]

Thought I saw an earlier review say only Japanese version didn't have the volume cap.

I have read that it is the European version, due to regulation regarding volume and hearing potential damage. Who knows for sure. Oh, maybe, I don't know. . . . Sony! lol 

 

[Philo]

Hi all! My question is that, could this Sony NW-ZX2 drive with enough volume the Audeze LCD2? Many thanks for any answers.

 

[jamato8]

  Hi all! My question is that, could this Sony NW-ZX2 drive with enough volume the Audeze LCD2? Many thanks for any answers.

At low volume. It puts what I consider a minimum power for listening. And while the sound quality is extremely good, power is not one of the attributes of the ZX2. I think you would be underwhelmed and better served with the ZX2 and an amp or a more powerful DAP if you want an all in one. IMO. 

 

[Philo]

 
At low volume. It puts what I consider a minimum power for listening. And while the sound quality is extremely good, power is not one of the attributes of the ZX2. I think you would be underwhelmed and better served with the ZX2 and an amp or a more powerful DAP if you want an all in one. IMO. 

 
Thanks. Which DAP would you recommend me?

 

[jamato8]

   
Thanks. Which DAP would you recommend me?

How loud do you use your phones? For the LCD-2, to be honest, I would suggest an amp. If not that then the Hifiman 901, soon to be the 901s, can put out plenty of power and you can run them balanced. 
 
There are a number of daps that will drive the LCD-2 but not to their full potential. I don't find the AK series will do it nor many others.