Sony NW-ZX300
Sep 30, 2018 at 4:27 AM Post #7,726 of 12,862
I mean a mmcx bluetooth cable that supports ldac other than the Sony muc-b2t1
You can also consider the shanling M0 DAP, It can used for BT.
 
Sep 30, 2018 at 12:50 PM Post #7,727 of 12,862
I just spent the last couple of hours listening to the IE 800 S from the balanced out on the ZX300 and I forgot how incredible this pairing is. It's easily the best DAP+UIEM combo in my collection. It's insanely screw**g good. How fitting that I'm listening to an album called Numinous.

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Sep 30, 2018 at 6:49 PM Post #7,728 of 12,862
"Numinous" by Tom Carter? Or some other artist?
 
Sep 30, 2018 at 8:30 PM Post #7,730 of 12,862
^
Awesome! I like it!
 
Oct 1, 2018 at 3:13 AM Post #7,732 of 12,862
Oct 1, 2018 at 3:05 PM Post #7,734 of 12,862
Anyone got experience with fitear MH334 and zx300 as a combo?

also, did anyone make direct comparison between the zx300 and ifi micro BL? i currently have the ifi and im not too happy about this device, thinking of getting the zx300 instead.
Interesting. I haven’t heard the iFi Micro BL but people seem to rave about it. What don’t you like about it?

Thanks
 
Oct 1, 2018 at 8:22 PM Post #7,735 of 12,862
Interesting. I haven’t heard the iFi Micro BL but people seem to rave about it. What don’t you like about it?

Thanks
I dont have any other portable source to compare it with, but the thing is with the BL that it does a lot of stuff right, but to a certain limit, a limit which I can clearly hear.
with the 334 its just a somewhat bad paring, i heavily suspect that the reason is that the Ifi BL emphasis the lower mids, which is the last thing the 334 needs.
 
Oct 1, 2018 at 11:08 PM Post #7,736 of 12,862
Anyone got experience with fitear MH334 and zx300 as a combo?

also, did anyone make direct comparison between the zx300 and ifi micro BL? i currently have the ifi and im not too happy about this device, thinking of getting the zx300 instead.

I had the bl, sold it to buy the zx300. The ifi is great for what it is, but in the end it is about synergy. My ex1000 pairs much better with the zx300, it's a warmer sig, soundstage is wider, Seperation is better, and highs aren't crispy. Same even goes with my t50rp build, even though the ifi had the power to drive it better, I much prefer the pairing with the zx300 due to its warmer more analog sound. The ifi is basically not colored, and resolving, with great detail and alot of power. Now, I get the same detail with the zx300 on my ex1000, but with a warmer touch. It's odd, same treble detail but without being harsh, it's odd. I do miss the ifi because it worked extremely well as a pre amp/dac for my sx1010, using the zx300 even balanced out, and double amping, doesn't pair well with the 1010 into my he4s. If I can't find an r2r dac I may go back to the ifi, and just own both it and the zx300. Both great devices, but with different purposes. That and the zx300 is actually portable!
 
Oct 1, 2018 at 11:31 PM Post #7,737 of 12,862
I had the bl, sold it to buy the zx300. The ifi is great for what it is, but in the end it is about synergy. My ex1000 pairs much better with the zx300, it's a warmer sig, soundstage is wider, Seperation is better, and highs aren't crispy. Same even goes with my t50rp build, even though the ifi had the power to drive it better, I much prefer the pairing with the zx300 due to its warmer more analog sound. The ifi is basically not colored, and resolving, with great detail and alot of power. Now, I get the same detail with the zx300 on my ex1000, but with a warmer touch. It's odd, same treble detail but without being harsh, it's odd. I do miss the ifi because it worked extremely well as a pre amp/dac for my sx1010, using the zx300 even balanced out, and double amping, doesn't pair well with the 1010 into my he4s. If I can't find an r2r dac I may go back to the ifi, and just own both it and the zx300. Both great devices, but with different purposes. That and the zx300 is actually portable!
The ifi imo is clearly colored, the low mid and treble (slightly) are emphasized.

zx300 warmer? pretty sure you missed the Xbass switch on the ifi:gs1000smile:

i guess i will look for a used ZX300, given the right price I might go for it
 
Oct 2, 2018 at 12:18 AM Post #7,738 of 12,862
The above two descriptions of the micro BL and the zx300 goes further to prove how differently we hear!
 
Oct 2, 2018 at 8:49 AM Post #7,740 of 12,862
I have not tried AK Kann, but used to own the AK Jr and a few others. Built quality is superb, but with sharp edges that shows paint drops easily unless you used a case to protect. Sound is quite good, but I didn't like to slow interface of AK Jr.

You probably have to do your own audition to check the tuning of AK Kann to decide whether it suits your sound preference.

I have an zx300 but lately have been thinking of upgrading to the ak kann since they are on sale where I live. Can someone make a comparison of the two ?Which one has better sq?
 
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