[Whitigir]

I did some testing on the output and ZX2 really has a low powered port that even gets outpaced by the AK Jr in songs thats very dynamic and alot of bass. With a K701, if the song is purely vocal, it produces a really clear and wide sound stage feel. But the moment the song is dynamic and alot of bass, it feels alittle hollow vs the AK Jr and congested. Its as expected base on all the reviews before though so I am still really happy since for its purpose its still darn good. 

On a side note, volume wise its more then enough for me. The ZX2 at full is a little too loud but the similar output on the AK Jr is only 65/75.

I don't know how K701 is in term of sound quality when pairing with ZX2, but to my PO, the Z7 pair too well with ZX2. Thick sounding, just excellent

 

[Whitigir]

This is another video with IPad microphone on top of the right phone cup on the ZX2+Z7 on max volume

[VIDEO]http://youtu.be/xkVfiHoe0FQ[/VIDEO]

 

[emrelights1973]

my experience with z7 is not the same, they are quite low volume..... at top volume you can still surroundings, they are like %50 volume of share 535s ( which they are impossible to listen at max volume ), i tried z7 with schiit lyr and i know what can sound like ( with lyr max at %50), so i will strongly advice to test with an european zx2 ( Turkey is part of Sony Europe ).

 

[Cagin]

  please help 
 
my freind is going to turkey tomorrow and i wa sinterested to buy the zx2 for a long time
 
and i was set to give him the money to buy it for me in turkey until i learned about cap volume, which now is preventing me for making this purchase, is the european version lower in volume than the japanese model, and by how much, and to what extent is the volume cap affecting the volume level compared to the japanese model
 
please help,
 

You'd have to ask @tenedosian
 
 

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  ZX2 is for sale in Turkey for a few weeks. Generally Sony Eurasia sells them at a pretty higher price in Turkey than Japan, but ZX2 shows to be an exception. 
 
It is now sale for 2400 Turkish Liras (like $895). That might be one of the best prices in the world for this dap, even cheaper than Japan itself. 
 
And I guess they're directly from Japan, so they should have no volume cap whatsoever.
 
I think especially European guys (that think of buying a ZX2 for $1100 - $1200) (as they can easily enter Turkey) can come here, buy a volume cap-free ZX2 for $895, and can have a pretty enjoyable holiday for a couple of weeks in the southern Mediterranean coasts with the additional few hundred bucks 

 

 

 

[Duncan]

Whatever way you want to colour it, the ZX2 output is, for at least half of people, too low for driving full sized cans, irrespective of which version it may be.

 

[kms108]

I was told that only Japan version does not have the caps, the rest of the world is capped.

 

[proedros]

will iems be driven fine with the european 'volume cap' version ?

 

[tassardar]

IEM will be fine. You will never hit volume cap. With my Lyra its about 50% and my UM Mage CIEM its only like 30-40%.

 

[Duncan]

IEM will be fine. You will never hit volume cap. With my Lyra its about 50% and my UM Mage CIEM its only like 30-40%.

Never say never

I hit it quite often with Layla (and wanted more) - guess I've been to too many gigs and know the volumes they run to...

 

[vilhelm44]

Does this offer a clear sonic upgrade over the DX90?

 
Yes, by a long chalk!

 

[Whitigir]

Whatever way you want to colour it, the ZX2 output is, for at least half of people, too low for driving full sized cans, irrespective of which version it may be.

You personally experienced this combo ? What do you think it is lacking ? Normally not enough power would make the sound very thin, less impact...etc. hence I wonder what do you think it is really lacking

 

[Tony1110]

Yes, by a long chalk!

Hmmm. Comparing some of the Astell & Kern players to the DX90 has left me feeling somewhat skeptical about the differences between DAPs, but this one appeals because it would allow me to use TIDAL straight from the device. I'll give it a shot and if it disappointments then I'll be holding you personally responsible

 

[Duncan]

You personally experienced this combo ? What do you think it is lacking ? Normally not enough power would make the sound very thin, less impact...etc. hence I wonder what do you think it is really lacking

No, I didn't intimate that, but - having the player, whilst I find it fine, some find it can be too powerful, and others, not powerful enough - it all depends on what you want to drive...

Regardless, I swapped over to the AR M2, and - now power isn't a problem at all

 

[vilhelm44]

Hmmm. Comparing some of the Astell & Kern players to the DX90 has left me feeling somewhat skeptical about the differences between DAPs, but this one appeals because it would allow me to use TIDAL straight from the device. I'll give it a shot and if it disappointments then I'll be holding you personally responsible

Hehe. I used to own the DX90. The ZX2 has more of a natural presentation, with a touch more warmth. The way the music dances around you is just mesmerising, it's like you're there too.I'm sure you'll love it, after it's burnt in for over 100 hours.

Let me know what you think.

 

[Whitigir]

Hehe. I used to own the DX90. The ZX2 has more of a natural presentation, with a touch more warmth. The way the music dances around you is just mesmerising, it's like you're there too.I'm sure you'll love it, after it's burnt in for over 100 hours.

Let me know what you think.

I agree that ZX2 is warmer, and naturally fluid kind of sound signature