I have the OEM case, it's a really snug fit (and the quality feels great). I wouldn't worry about any damage to the silver model but the black one has a fairly sensitive coating. There's a soft lining on the inside of the case that extends to the parts that hold on to the housing of the zx300. The case doesn't really strike me as the type to be taken on and off frequently. Here's some pics...
I take mine out quite a bit, and I have no scratches or wear on my black zx300. I also have the official case. I want the dignis one though
I agree with you about the not-taking-the-case-off part (and the rest)I have the OEM case, it's a really snug fit (and the quality feels great). I wouldn't worry about any damage to the silver model but the black one has a fairly sensitive coating. There's a soft lining on the inside of the case that extends to the parts that hold on to the housing of the zx300. The case doesn't really strike me as the type to be taken on and off frequently. Here's some pics...
. The plastic could lose its strength and not clam the ZX300 as fast.
From many accounts: balanced is more or less equal, single-ended is a tad less (but not by much). And the sound signature ought to be more like WM1Z's than WM1A's.
From many accounts: balanced is more or less equal, single-ended is a tad less (but not by much). And the sound signature ought to be more like WM1Z's than WM1A's.
Hope that helps. With the WM1A you get a built-quality that's just that little more premium (although one cannot fault the ZX300's), a bigger screen, more built-in capacity and probably somewhat better internals (but that are not as noticeable as the price difference should validate).
This is from all I've read about it, not from personal experience.
All in all, the ZX300 ought to be thest price-quality ratio. But if you're the guy who wants the best sound at 'money's no object', you should probably go for the WM1A. That is, unless you hate extra weight (like I do).
The ZX300's SE is very very nice. Like @abitdeef said: it just is so nicely layered and doesn't sounds like it's digital...almost. A very natural sound, especially after 200hrs burn-in.
From many accounts: balanced is more or less equal, single-ended is a tad less (but not by much). And the sound signature ought to be more like WM1Z's than WM1A's.
Hope that helps. With the WM1A you get a built-quality that's just that little more premium (although one cannot fault the ZX300's), a bigger screen, more built-in capacity and probably somewhat better internals (but that are not as noticeable as the price difference should validate).
This is from all I've read about it, not from personal experience.
All in all, the ZX300 ought to be thest price-quality ratio. But if you're the guy who wants the best sound at 'money's no object', you should probably go for the WM1A. That is, unless you hate extra weight (like I do).
