[imparanoic]

What Hifi are well known for their bias towards UK company products. They basically only rate UK products highly, everything else is junk. You shouldn’t trust a single word they write, unless you are also a shameless fan of British audio industry.

what hifi was good 15 years ago, but they are bias slightly against sony, nw-zx100 and nw-zx300 no mention of ldac, but apple x mentioning of bluetooth 5, they marginise zx300 due lack of streaming, but they don't say the same thing for a dedicated high end cd player marantz with a usb but can't play flac files or even a iphone 7 which until recently can't play flac, and still rant the iphone 7 as best sounding phone, while ignoring onkyo dp-cmx1 (but that's not released in uk or usa)

 

[abitdeef]

I too live in the UK, and UK audio has always produce good quality product, I like brands like audio innovations which specialize tube amps, and the classic Cambridge Audio.

And Chord And Wolfson

 

[abitdeef]

what hifi was good 15 years ago, but they are bias slightly against sony, nw-zx100 and nw-zx300 no mention of ldac, but apple x mentioning of bluetooth 5, they marginise zx300 due lack of streaming, but they don't say the same thing for a dedicated high end cd player marantz with a usb but can't play flac files or even a iphone 7 which until recently can't play flac, and still rant the iphone 7 as best sounding phone, while ignoring onkyo dp-cmx1 (but that's not released in uk or usa)

The review looked like it took about as much effort to write as I do ordering carry out. Ok, maybe a little more effort

 

[bzzzt]

I too live in the UK, and UK audio has always produce good quality product, I like brands like audio innovations which specialize tube amps, and the classic Cambridge Audio.

Yeah I was not knocking UK audio gear, lots of really great companies, Chord gets a lot of love here on Head Fi in particular. Just saying that when you read reviews from any publisher that has clear and strong bias its important to note that as enthusiasts and raise an eyebrow at their comparisons and reviews.

We as a community deserve better than shills and marketing masquerading as unbiased evaluations.

As always, seek the truth but trust your own ears first man.

 

[Ritu]

What Hi Fi gave bad rating to MDR 100AAP, since I know their talent I went ahead and purchased it. Enjoying the red beauty from nearly two years.

 

[Ghost2501]

amazon japan lovely 9XXX yen

I have mine coupled with molded IEM EarSonics EM3-Pro. Played about 130 hours and loving it.
Also bought from Amazon Japan.

 

[Hinomotocho]

I read some mixed reviews about the durability of those Mee Audio cable/adapters - I'll choose the $Mu$a$hino$ one

 

[BadClams]

one more component to go!

Any chance you could provide a direct link to this? I’m still trying to decide what and from where the best cable resides to go with my Campfire Andromedas.
Thank you,

 

[kms108]

You can't really compare, one is a adapter, the other is

Any chance you could provide a direct link to this? I’m still trying to decide what and from where the best cable resides to go with my Campfire Andromedas.
Thank you,

He mentioned amazon japan, just search for it there, it's not difficult.

 

[Ryokan]

300 already? How long have you had it?

Since it came out, Oct/Nov? Still waiting for my balanced cable to arrive, looking forward to hearing what this player can do using the 4.4mm connection - more 3D and wider soundstage I suspect.

 

[abitdeef]

I read some mixed reviews about the durability of those Mee Audio cable/adapters - I'll choose the $Mu$a$hino$ one

Ha ha I just ordered the mee audio ones, if they look real cheap I'll send them back to amazon. I ordered them because it had 2.5 and 4.4 in the kit. I don't even know if I'm going to keep the hifiman re800, because of my sensitive ears. Murashino, isn't that a type of cherry ? Lol

 

[abitdeef]

You can't really compare, one is a adapter, the other is

He mentioned amazon japan, just search for it there, it's not difficult.

Since it came out, Oct/Nov? Still waiting for my balanced cable to arrive, looking forward to hearing what this player can do using the 4.4mm connection - more 3D and wider soundstage I suspect.

Yes things have more room\space in the soundstage, and it's w i d e r !

 

[alamakazam]

Any chance you could provide a direct link to this? I’m still trying to decide what and from where the best cable resides to go with my Campfire Andromedas.
Thank you,

https://www.amazon.co.jp/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?__mk_ja_JP=カタカナ&url=search-alias=aps&field-keywords=onso

 

[abitdeef]

Besides Sea Change by Beck, as one of my go to albums for testing gear because of it's excellent mastering as you guys know I have another less know gem to test sub bass and percussion, 'Enamoured' by Bella Sonus. Find a good copy of that and see how dynamic and deep your zx300 can go. Headphone dependant of course

The zx300 loves this album, and it's mesmerising too.

 

[easily_amused]

I picked up the zx300A today at a local store in Beijing for 3000rmb, can confirm that English is an option on setup. I haven’t listened to anything yet but i’m Looking forward to it! I also ordered a couple of 4.4mm to mmcx balances cables for my Andromedas which should arrive in the next couple of days. Exciting!

Oh, there are heaps of 4.4mm adapters and cables on taobao if you can access it.