[Whitigir]

Can the ZX2 put out native DSD to the PHA3, or does it convert it to PCM first?

It converts to PCM, because such is native for the older S-Master processor. Only the newer S-Master can do native DSD digital out or processed analog, and it is the NW-WM1A/Z

 

[proedros]

Wow... looks good!

Holding back on the Dignis as it seems that it does not protect the bottom part? Using the Cruzerlite silicon case as it protects all the corners and edges including the bottom part. But really like the premium leather of Dignis though.....

 
great case , for 10 euros the quality is amazing and gives 100% protection (with a screen protector , ofc)

 

[nc8000]

I love Sonys own flip top case. Just wish it was cheaper and available outside Japan

 

[MarkTwain]

How does a flip top leather looks like? Only available in Japan?

 

[kms108]

How does a flip top leather looks like? Only available in Japan?

There are a few on ebay.

 

[walbum4262]

How does a flip top leather looks like? Only available in Japan?

If your from Europe I know proedros has one for sale

 

[CraftyClown]

If your from Europe I know proedros has one for sale

​Not anymore he doesn't

 

[gyx11]

Quick question here. Would using this cable here http://forzaaudioworks.com/en/product.php?id_product=51 and getting the Sony connector -> dual 3-pin XLR enable true line output from the ZX2 into a balanced amp like the Liquid Carbon?

 

[nc8000]

Quick question here. Would using this cable here http://forzaaudioworks.com/en/product.php?id_product=51 and getting the Sony connector -> dual 3-pin XLR enable true line output from the ZX2 into a balanced amp like the Liquid Carbon?

You can not get true balanced from the ZX2 unless you feed it to a balanced dac. You can get pseudo balanced if you feed the headphone out to your amp

 

[gyx11]

You can not get true balanced from the ZX2 unless you feed it to a balanced dac. You can get pseudo balanced if you feed the headphone out to your amp

From what I understand though, the WM port has digital output (adaptor), but also analog out (i.e fiio l50 to RCA termination). I was just wondering if it were possible to obtain a balanced analog signal to dual XLR, even if the balanced signal were theoretically not 'true' balanced.

 

[Vlad0]

Based on this info for WM port pinout, no it can't. Audio ground is common.
 

 
Was also curious on this topic, and while searching found this about Line Out detection with resistor to CRD_AD pin;
 

 
Is someone experiment with different resistor values? What is this "variable" mean and is different resistor values correspond to different fixed volume values?
 
Is simple change in resistor in WM port connector could fix the ultra low volume in line out from ZX2?

 

[Whitigir]

Cradle detect is digital out only

 

[proedros]

for anyone living in EU and looking to zx2-trrs his cables , i just had my whiplash hybrid v3 re-terminated by matt @audioforza

great pricing ,  amazing turnaround time (3 days to make and 3 to ship), very happy with his work
 
in fact, I will be sending him one more cable for trrs retermination next week.
 
now i need to do some listening with the trrs cable , but i think i can hear the improvements mentioned by many people here

better separation and clarity , and blacker background - definitely worth the upgrade
 
there is also a brand new custom EE athena coming next month , oh baby this place is a disease 

 

 

[Whitigir]

for anyone living in EU and looking to zx2-trrs his cables , i just had my whiplash hybrid v3 re-terminated by matt @audioforza


great pricing ,  amazing turnaround time (3 days to make and 3 to ship), very happy with his work

in fact, I will be sending him one more cable for trrs retermination next week.

now i need to do some listening with the trrs cable , but i think i can hear the improvements mentioned by many people here


better separation and clarity , and blacker background - definitely worth the upgrade

there is also a brand new custom EE athena coming next month , oh baby this place is a disease   

Lol, you are "LaTe!" To the party. Congratulations on the better sonic improvements

 

[proedros]

Lol, you are "LaTe!" To the party. Congratulations on the better sonic improvements

 
well i had a trrs cable for my previous custom , back in December 

 
so i am late/2nd time to the party 

 
(thanx for the congrats , and to all of us sick people in here 

 )