[touzeen]

Does the HE400i use same as Sen HD6... series? If so then two here. I've ordered the first one for a short cable for my HD660S

http://www.lunashops.com/goods.php?id=5830

Or

http://www.lunashops.com/goods.php?id=5576

These won't work. The HE400i has 2.5mm pins on the headphone end. I think the HD700 has those too.

 

[psikey]

These won't work. The HE400i has 2.5mm pins on the headphone end. I think the HD700 has those too.

So this one http://www.lunashops.com/goods.php?id=5790 ?

 

[abitdeef]

I'm a total noob to "balanced audio". The ZX300 is my first source with Balanced Out. I got the cheapest balanced cable for my Ultimate Ears Triple Fi10 from eBay just to try it out. And what I heard was validation enough to advocate Balanced Out. So I've ordered (the cheapest) balanced cable for the HE400i from eBay too.

I've owned the TF10 for 8 years and I know it's signature well enough to make out the immediate difference with the balanced cable (even though it was the cheapest). This makes me fear for the fate of my wallet with all the fancy copper cables I keep Google-ing now...

Would like to know how the HE 400I fair balanced. I've pondered the mass drop version several times now, only thing is comfort, but the pads look big enough that they go around the ear. I think I might go for the drop this time 165 dollars I think.

 

[pakrush]

Great DAP but lacks functionality of much cheaper Sony lower range products. The device does not even have a clock on the screen!!!! Not to mention that NWZ - A15 has FM radio

 

[slinkyjynx]

Great DAP but lack functionality of much cheaper Sony lower range products. The device does not even have a clock on the screen!!!! Not to mention that NWZ - A15 has FM radio

You know, surgeons use scalpels when they need to get a job done properly. It's a shame that medical-grade scalpels lack the functionality of Swiss army knives...

 

[pakrush]

You know, surgeons use scalpels when they need to get a job done properly. It's a shame that medical-grade scalpels lack the functionality of Swiss army knives...

don't get the irony here, we are talking about the same manufacturer, the same segment and given the price and what the rivals offer for the same price it's not funny. Why should Sony not allow to have clock on the screen?

 

[mutnai]

Spoiler

My WMC-NWH10 has the same issue, it will not work to use the ZX300 as a DAC, my guess is it requires a usb host/OTG connection on the smartphone side and nether the WMC-NWH10 nor the Fiio L27 are providing that wiring on the micro-B/Full-A side.
The Fiio L27 appears to be much more convenient to use on portable DAC with usb micro-B inputs compared to the WMC-NWH10 though, although you can use a USB A to micro B adapter on the later, it's just slightly bulkier.

I wish there was a short walkman cable to micro-B or type-C with OTG wiring, that way we wouldn't need to use the wmp-nwm10 adapter but I haven't found any, I am guessing the demand is too low considering only owners of the NW-A40 series and NW-ZX300 walkman could use one.

I am guessing we could also make our own, someone actually did this:
http://call-t.blog.so-net.ne.jp/2017-10-06

have a wmc-nwps1 cable. DAC works connected to a PC

 

[psikey]

You know, surgeons use scalpels when they need to get a job done properly. It's a shame that medical-grade scalpels lack the functionality of Swiss army knives...

Or even a clock on them

 

[slinkyjynx]

Or even a clock on them

I know right?

@pakrush I'm sorry if I offended you, I didn't think that having a clock is so important to you. I think the point is that Sony is saying at this level, they are stripping out everything that isn't necessary to enjoy audio to its fullest. Of course, everyone's needs are different, and if the Sony ZX300 doesn't offer you what you need - there are plenty of other options you can buy.

 

[pakrush]

I know right?

@pakrush I'm sorry if I offended you, I didn't think that having a clock is so important to you. I think the point is that Sony is saying at this level, they are stripping out everything that isn't necessary to enjoy audio to its fullest. Of course, everyone's needs are different, and if the Sony ZX300 doesn't offer you what you need - there are plenty of other options you can buy.

well, if you look at the rivals - the more expensive the more they offer apart from the main functionality. I mean customized Android OS, access to the internet and etc. I don't need those. But given that I don't think that putting a clock on the main screen can be considered as a luxury. It's basics

 

[superuser1]

It's a matter of choice and Sony made theirs now it's your turn

 

[psikey]

I know right?

@pakrush . Of course, everyone's needs are different, and if the Sony ZX300 doesn't offer you what you need - there are plenty of other options you can buy.

That's my problem currently, two great options & I can't choose between the two as my daily go to.

The 128GB iPhoneSE coupled with Dragonfly Red sounds as good as the ZX300 with Balanced out (to my ears) and gives me the Tidal streaming I use. I don't use the iPhoneSE for anything other than music
But the ZX300 is so easy to use, sounds great and top battery (but have to use as DAC to phone for Tidal)
Both options basically same weigh/size~180g ( ZX300 similar weight & size with case on).

 

[mutnai]

Dragonfly Red s

200 $ ?

 

[slinkyjynx]

200 $ ?

There or thereabouts yes, but before you consider it I just want to point out that it does NOT display a clock anywhere at all.

 

[psikey]

200 $ ?

If priced then similar really as 128GB iPhone SE + Dragonfly Red in UK would be ~£620 while normal price on ZX300 is £600 (got mine for £470)