[echineko]

  Thx for the link! Gonna buy it tomorrow yay! And btw what model are those? Looks brilliant! (and bloody expensive)

Enjoy, the case really is great value. And that's a custom Noble Audio K10, got it during the last sale so it was (a little bit) less painful 

 

[StiggyPlue]

  Enjoy, the case really is great value. And that's a custom Noble Audio K10, got it during the last sale so it was (a little bit) less painful 

Oh, nice! I assume that's the prestige version right? and according to some guy from enjoythemusic.com, pairing the K10 with DHC's balanced cable is the best combination he had ever heard of. 

 

[echineko]

Oh, nice! I assume that's the prestige version right? and according to some guy from enjoythemusic.com, pairing the K10 with DHC's balanced cable is the best combination he had ever heard of. 

Actually they're not the prestige model (couldn't justify the markup currently), but it is a reprint that uses some prestige material (carbon glass), with further modifications to the design from me. And yes, the DHC cable with TRRS connector for the ZX2 has been pretty fab, no regrets at all.

 

[willywill]

Google Play Music $1 for 3 months(new subscribers)
So on May 10-14 you cancel the subscription and you won't get charge $10 mark for calendar
http://slickdeals.net/?lno=1&trd=3+Months+of+Google+Play+Music+Un&pv=&au=&sdtid=8506823&sdop=1&sdpid=82020093&sdfid=9&mon=1&ref=1&u2=https%3A%2F%2Fplay.google.com%2Fmusic%2Flisten%3Fsignup%3D1%26amp%3Bcoupontype%3DVANITY%26amp%3Bcoupon%3DAWARDS3FOR1

 

[_wednesday]

--never mind, found it

 

[signoftimes]

Dp-X1 has larger field of sound, deeper depth, better clarity, better and sparkling trebles, shorter 3D presentation, thinner tonal body, less fluid and flows. To my personal preferences, DP-X1 simply has a lot of clarity but lack of musicality VS Zx2 which slightly offer less clarity, but better bass slam and musicality

Remember to use TRRS and Poweramp Alpha on your Zx2

@Whitigir 
 
Hello! Great description of the comparison of ZX2 and DP-X1.  I own both players and find that your description matches what I have experienced using them.

Care to share what you mean "Remember to use TRRS and Poweramp Alpha on your Zx2"?  Would like to see what else I can do with my ZX2.  Thanks in advance.  

 

[Whitigir]

@Whitigir
 

Hello! Great description of the comparison of ZX2 and DP-X1.  I own both players and find that your description matches what I have experienced using them.


Care to share what you mean "Remember to use TRRS and Poweramp Alpha on your Zx2"?  Would like to see what else I can do with my ZX2.  Thanks in advance.  

TRRS is balanced out on Zx2. It is similar if not the same to ACG from Onkyo, and using the same 3.5m socket. Terminated to hifi man style or common style L+R+L-R-. It brings much more improvements

Poweramp Alpha is not Poweramp player app in the market store. You can only download and direct install by using URL. Follow these posts. This is the best app for music playback on Zx2 yet

http://www.head-fi.org/t/742609/sony-nw-zx2-hi-end-dap/10140#post_12260275

 

[Caruryn]

As much as i agree with Whitigir's description of ZX2 review and general impressions i have to say that the stock player is the best for me as the more natural and detailed sounding against all others  be it poweramp alpha or onkyo or others which i tried.Trrs and a good iem is all you need imo.

 

[Anglomilian]

Is here any _real_ benefists of balanced connection? Should i make a balanced cable for my UM Merlins?

 

[echineko]

Is here any _real_ benefists of balanced connection? Should i make a balanced cable for my UM Merlins?

Separation and imaging are the main points for it. But you should try it first and judge if you consider the cost worthwhile before committing. I did, and decided it was, for me.

 

[ColonelBucket8]

Is it worth zx2 over zx100 if I only use single ended?

 

[Caruryn]

  Is it worth zx2 over zx100 if I only use single ended?

I will hazard a guess and say no if sound is number 1 for the difference in price.The reason to buy ZX2 is for trrs otherwise go for ZX100.Take a look also at this dicussion 
http://www.head-fi.org/t/779340/sony-nw-zx100-dap/2400

 

[Conext]

   
Not yet. Thus far just tested it with the JH13.
 
The previous guy hasn't been taking care of it eh. Paint at the corners chipping off. Don't think he bothered with a case. But is this common?

I don't use a case with my ZX2 and am very delicate with it. But yes, the finish has rubbed off of the bottom corners after a year of use. I'd estimate each patch is less than a mm in size. Although, I think this does show that the matte black finish may have some trouble adhering to the surface if "man handled" enough.

 

[StiggyPlue]

  Is here any _real_ benefists of balanced connection? Should i make a balanced cable for my UM Merlins?

it's like higher octane petrol for cars with high capacity engine.

 

[Whitigir]

Honestly, if Onkyo used some high-end Audiophile quality capacitors on the supporting blocks of the DAC and amps...it would be a huge killer....don't know why they didn't. I know many DIY Audiophiles loves filmed capacitors (stuff that used in the Zx2). They are expensive and depend on technical specs

Zx2 uses at least 8 of them and a couples more....updated...found it and 2 little green circled high-grade resistors on the grounds as well.


VS Onkyo **no offenses** to any one, but the stuff that Onkyo is using in the DP-X1 is commonly cheap and used by many smartphones and other common electronic products...where as Zx2 fully utilizing it own design, technologies, and audiophiles grade...there is a different, and like I already audited, the varieties of micro dynamic energies variation. However, I have to admit that using what Onkyo does, and still bring about that expert level of audio quality is something I have to give credit for. Good job Onkyo for the first DAP line up