[kms108]

 

Have u tried the pha3 balanced output? I can see that zx2 may equal the pha3 in singled end output but my experience with the pha3 in balanced mode is simply much better. Like I have been saying, u r getting the pha3 for it's excellent balanced amplification and if you are not using it ....why buy it?

Sure. Used the iPod in balanced mode. Even got the special custom cables for the Z7. But believe it or not, you cannot use the ZX2 with PHA3 in balanced mode!
Only in single. The ZX2, as I said before can't be connected digitally except by using that one unobtainable-everywhere but the Far East- cable.

The Sony digital cable is available worldwide through a Sony center or Sony online, if it isn't shown you can email to Sony.
Some countries sell them off the shelves, others are sold as spare parts. 

 

[kip999]

Question, I have been MIA for the last 24 hrs since receiving my new Sony and wife is wanting to go do something...argh
I was going into town and was wondering if anyone on here has found a good screen protector that is out there in the way of a Zagg that would fit this baby?

Sure I can modify one, but with all the screen sizes out there, surely there must be an equivalent phone screen.

Any suggestions? Sorry if this has been addressed.

On another note, wife was up at 3 in the morning looking for kittens under the home.Doing the recommended burn in , I left me deck on playing and hooked up to my JH16s and did not tell here. In a silent home it did sound like something was alive under the home with my music selection.

Thanks all, posting my Fiio X5 and e12 on the bay today... Love this thing!

 

[kms108]

Question, I have been MIA for the last 24 hrs since receiving my new Sony and wife is wanting to go do something...argh
I was going into town and was wondering if anyone on here has found a good screen protector that is out there in the way of a Zagg that would fit this baby?

Sure I can modify one, but with all the screen sizes out there, surely there must be an equivalent phone screen.

Any suggestions? Sorry if this has been addressed.

On another note, wife was up at 3 in the morning looking for kittens under the home.Doing the recommended burn in , I left me deck on playing and hooked up to my JH16s and did not tell here. In a silent home it did sound like something was alive under the home with my music selection.

Thanks all, posting my Fiio X5 and e12 on the bay today... Love this thing!

A glass protector is the best you can have.

 

[warrior1975]

Some good deals on Amazon for zx2 right now, $1036...new, free shipping. Very tempting.

 

[Steven R. Rochli]

Steven's review is currently one of the few decent reviews on ZX2, maybe the only one. Thats why i was asking we need more decents review on the unit. Look at amazon reviews, they are all jokes..
 
I think he also has ZX2

 
Many thanks for the compliment. My humble apologies I can't reply to everything as stopped at page 240 of this thread as have MUCH work to do. Am deeeeply buried in workload and development of other technology and 3D graphics and making new virtual/rendered videos for our live streaming AXPONA broadcast (and yes wtd to live stream CanJam yet Jude...), and am also doing...
 
Pic of my desk this morning as I finish off my review (below). Here we have the OPPO HA-2 / PM-3 (not in pic), Noble K-10, iFi Audio Micro iDSD, Samsung USA Note 3 with Android 5.0, Sony NW-ZX2, Apple iTouch (latest gen), Onkyo USA HF Player (unlocked)... plus so many cables and adapters I think tonight we'll have copper pus-ghetti for dinner!
 
Hopefully I can do a 1/2 decent job here. And yes, that is the Onkyo HF Player (unlocked) on the Sony NW-ZX2 and Note 3 going digitally out to... (SPOILER ALERT) as the stock player can't handle playing DSD 256.  The review/when? I'm on it, am on it. (Crosses finger in hopes) April edition of the EnjoyTheMusic.com Review Magazine. 
 
Enjoy the pic

 

 
ADDED: Warning... Loading the Onkyo HF Player WILL REDUCE THE SOUND QUALITY of the Sony NW-ZX2 when played on its own. It seems to change some driver/codec/scheme and thus you lose Sony's coding. While you gain advantages of playing higher rez DSD via the Onkyo app and other benefits, you lose sound quality in the Sony player when used as a stand-alone player.

 

[gearofwar]

   
Many thanks for the compliment. My humble apologies I can't reply to everything as stopped at page 240 of this thread as have MUCH work to do. Am deeeeply buried in workload and development of other technology and 3D graphics and making new virtual/rendered videos for our live streaming AXPONA broadcast (and yes wtd to live stream CanJam yet Jude...), and am also doing...
 
Pic of my desk this morning as I finish off my review (below). Here we have the OPPO HA-2 / PM-3 (not in pic), Noble K-10, iFi Audio Micro iDSD, Samsung USA Note 3 with Android 5.0, Sony NW-ZX2, Apple iTouch (latest gen), Onkyo USA HF Player (unlocked)... plus so many cables and adapters I think tonight we'll have copper pus-ghetti for dinner!
 
Hopefully I can do a 1/2 decent job here. And yes, that is the Onkyo HF Player (unlocked) on the Sony NW-ZX2 going digitally out to... (SPOILER ALERT) as the stock player can't handle playing DSD 256.  The review/when? I'm on it, am on it. (Crosses finger in hopes) April edition of the EnjoyTheMusic.com Review Magazine. 
 
Enjoy the pic

 

Have you also tried Neutron? i'm surprised to see someone doesn't prefer the stock player. Is the stock player not good enough or it simply doesn't decode dsd256? Thanks 

 

[IaHawkeye]

Received my ZX2 , this must be what Audio heaven is....amazing, my Laylas are really singing now! (Especially when compared to my Iphone6* that I was using)

 

[Steven R. Rochli]

  Have you also tried Neutron? i'm surprised to see someone doesn't prefer the stock player. Is the stock player not good enough or it simply doesn't decode dsd256? Thanks 

 
Have not tried Neutron. Am simply saying the stock player can't handle DSD256 and....
 
Oh, and here she is right now with the ZX2. The color of today on the iFi Audio Micro iDSD is... magenta! 

 

 

[Gadget67]

Sony included a rubber spacer with the ZX2. I give up--what is it for?

 

[kms108]

Sony included a rubber spacer with the ZX2. I give up--what is it for?

you don't really need it if you don't have a portable dac, it fits under the ZX2 to make it lay flat.

 

[Gadget67]

Sony included a rubber spacer with the ZX2. I give up--what is it for?

you don't really need it if you don't have a portable dac, it fits under the ZX2 to make it lay flat.

Thanks--I did realize that it would make the unit lie flat but that just seems like such an afterthought. It would have made more sense to put a narrow ridge across the top rather than give everyone a small rubber piece that most of us will probably misplace. I'm sure it came up in some post production meeting when some real world person pointed out that it didn't lay flat. I guess I was looking for some "deeper meaning".

 

[audioxxx]

@kipp999

These fit well, and are very cheap.
http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=191261497341&alt=web

 

[mack303]

Some good deals on Amazon for zx2 right now, $1036...new, free shipping. Very tempting.

knew they would drop some ...it's just when. Want One but willing to wait . I cancelled my Sony USA order till I sell off old electronics then shop around.

 

[warrior1975]

Probably a good idea. I rushed into buying zx1, which I loved, but it dropped about $200 in a month and a half after I purchased it. I'm in no rush... I have an AK240 which I love, this is not a need... Just a want!

 

[kip999]

@kipp999

These fit well, and are very cheap.
http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=191261497341&alt=web

THANKS!!! Just bought one ! Appreciate the find!

Kip