[BensonTT]

Hey guys, have any of you owned a NWZ-A17 then upgraded to the ZX2? Is it a huge improvement in sound quality? I ask the same question in the A17 forum and they said the sound quality is about the same which I dont believe lol..

 

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http://dsd-guide.com/size-comparison-chart-various-formats-dsd-wav-flac-mp3
 
Roughly speaking around 4 times larger than a CD audio copy.
 

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DSD doesn't sound the same, however it might not be the mind blowing result you expect.  The main difference I would say is, there doesn't seem to be any dynamic ceiling making near clipping a reality. Which is probably why it is not suitable for pop/rock music.

 

[Steven R. Rochli]

  Thinking about getting this for my K10s. Does the tidal app play well with the Sony EQ settings?

 
 
As I recall, yes

 
 
 

Hey guys, have any of you owned a NWZ-A17 then upgraded to the ZX2? Is it a huge improvement in sound quality? I ask the same question in the A17 forum and they said the sound quality is about the same which I dont believe lol..

 
 
Never owned the A17 yet from memory when listening to it at shows... the ZX2 is far and away better sounding. You could always get then ZX2 from Amazon/etc and if you don't like it eter than the A17 then return it. Have a feeling once you hear the ZX2 you'll not go back

 

[Domdom]

  the problems with gapless usually occurs with mp3, that's the hard stuff to play without any gap. so test with mp3 on the default sony app. 
worst case scenario, just use an app that does gapless and problem solved. so it's not really a drama on android devices.

I found out today MP3 tracks (at least the album I was listnening) were not gapless, where FLAC seems to be ok. Can anyone confirm? so I stop worrying now although I wish MP3 would be gapless too.

 

[Conext]

Hey guys, have any of you owned a NWZ-A17 then upgraded to the ZX2? Is it a huge improvement in sound quality? I ask the same question in the A17 forum and they said the sound quality is about the same which I dont believe lol..

Never listened to the A17. But, I used to have the ZX1 before I upgraded. These are my thoughts on the differences:
 
http://www.head-fi.org/t/742609/sony-nw-zx2-hi-end-dap/1785#post_11353928

 

[audioxxx]

I have owned the a15 which sounds the same as A17, what I found is this device is a very fragile build (almost feels cheap and with plastic rear and screen), which is made for portability. It sounds ok, but nothing special.
I don't believe the a10 series can sound anything like a fully burnt in zx2, it cant even come even close to the audio bliss of the zx2. I sold mine soon after purchasing the zx2 and don't miss it.

 

[Leviticus]

Hey guys, have any of you owned a NWZ-A17 then upgraded to the ZX2? Is it a huge improvement in sound quality? I ask the same question in the A17 forum and they said the sound quality is about the same which I dont believe lol..

http://www.head-fi.org/t/680853/sony-nwz-zx1-35th-walkman-anniversary-model/6975#post_11749571

 

[Whitigir]

A fully burn-in ZX2 is a used ZX2, cheaper price, and sounds excellent outta the box you meant ? Nah, just kidding. Yeah, I don't think Sony is that BS to make a device that cost 5-6x as much of an A17 at the same quality and call it better. Sony had been a pretty serious and honest company to me. They do have hit and miss on some stuff, but they are not at all "BS"

 

[vilhelm44]

I've given in and pulled the trigger on the ZX2. Can't wait to see how it sounds with my CE6EPs; looking forward to treating my ears to some proper sounds (been using my Samsung S6 for the past few months).
 
Does anyone know if there is a 3.5 TRRS cable available with T2 connectors? I know there is a 2.5 Linum cable but never seen one with a 3.5 TRRS connector.
 
I would like to pick one up to use with the ZX2. If there isn't, is it possible to buy the 2.5 T2 Linum cable and then get an adapter that will still produce a proper balanced sound?

 

[Whitigir]

I've given in and pulled the trigger on the ZX2. Can't wait to see how it sounds with my CE6EPs; looking forward to treating my ears to some proper sounds (been using my Samsung S6 for the past few months).

Does anyone know if there is a 3.5 TRRS cable available with T2 connectors? I know there is a 2.5 Linum cable but never seen one with a 3.5 TRRS connector.

I would like to pick one up to use with the ZX2. If there isn't, is it possible to buy the 2.5 T2 Linum cable and then get an adapter that will still produce a proper balanced sound?

No adapter can adapt an unbalanced shared ground to a split ground for balanced sound. The only way is to buy TRRS, open up your TRS then solder it properly. Technically, you can try to use an adapter, but the ground will still be shared, which in turn is ineffective.

You will love ZX2. I can't even stand music on Note 4 or iPad anymore. It has to be ZX2 lol.

However I think it is possible to adapt split ground TRRS to shared ground TRS but not the other way around...says if you decided to solder your TRS to become TRRS and decide to use it on a smartphone TRS, you can buy an adapter for that. If it exists. Probably http://www.amazon.com/YCS-Smartphone-Headset-Microphone-Headphone/dp/B00MV2PDCA/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1437744975&sr=8-4&keywords=TRRS+female+to+TRS+stereo

Congratulations on your purchase

 

[Rob49]

  I've given in and pulled the trigger on the ZX2. Can't wait to see how it sounds

I'm going to buy one too, but I'm waiting to see if the price drops further on Amazon U.K.

 

[vilhelm44]

No adapter can adapt an unbalanced shared ground to a split ground for balanced sound. The only way is to buy TRRS, open up your TRS then solder it properly. Technically, you can try to use an adapter, but the ground will still be shared, which in turn is ineffective.

You will love ZX2. I can't even stand music on Note 4 or iPad anymore. It has to be ZX2 lol.

However I think it is possible to adapt split ground TRRS to shared ground TRS but not the other way around...says if you decided to solder your TRS to become TRRS and decide to use it on a smartphone TRS, you can buy an adapter for that. If it exists. Probably http://www.amazon.com/YCS-Smartphone-Headset-Microphone-Headphone/dp/B00MV2PDCA/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1437744975&sr=8-4&keywords=TRRS+female+to+TRS+stereo

Congratulations on your purchase

 
Thank you . It will be amazing to go back to a proper stand alone DAP and get away from the phone. I will look into cables and connectors. It would be nice if Linum made a balanced cable with a 3.5 TRRS connector instead of a 2.5. It would definitely make life a lot easier for a non DIY guy

 

[vilhelm44]

  I'm going to buy one too, but I'm waiting to see if the price drops further on Amazon U.K.

 
I got mind from PriceJapan for around £650, a lot cheaper than the UK. I get all my Sony products from there and they've always been first class!

 

[Whitigir]

Thank you . It will be amazing to go back to a proper stand alone DAP and get away from the phone. I will look into cables and connectors. It would be nice if Linum made a balanced cable with a 3.5 TRRS connector instead of a 2.5. It would definitely make life a lot easier for a non DIY guy

If you meant 2.5 TRRS to adapter of 3.5 TRRS, yes they are out there

http://www.amazon.com/YCS-Basics-female-conductor-adapter/dp/B00D64J38W/ref=sr_1_22?ie=UTF8&qid=1437746491&sr=8-22&keywords=2.5+TRRS+to+3.5+TRRS