[goody]

I asked Davy who does UAPP android app about this and the NW-A100.

Reply

"UAPP's own MQA decoder would indeed work, but not any MQA rendering. First of all it won't magically work by itself and secondly, chances are high that the MQA decoder and renderer are inside the Sony player app"

I always loved the ZX300 but most of my listening is now streaming. It looks like the ZX507 & A105 both support MQA for downloads & steams (Tidal) so pre-ordered both from Amazon UK. Will return as needed. If volume issues for EU version may import from Amazon Japan once listed.

My SE846 wont need a lot of power but I do have 4.4mm cable too so need to compare the two. Can't adide backgroud hiss so a critical test for me.

Hoping the A105 suits me for half the cost of the ZX507 (i.e. not need balanced).

I will be waiting for your review psikey..are you preordering the 100 year anniversary version

 

[psikey]

I will be waiting for your review psikey..are you preordering the 100 year anniversary version

You mean the 40 year? No, just without the case.

 

[goody]

You mean the 40 year? No, just without thd case.

Sorry lol.. 40 year ok

 

[126045]

I am actually curious if Roonlabs will integrate this DAP with Roon and in few months the device can be used as endpoint, just like Chord Poly can be used.

 

[brainchill]

So, does anyone here actually have one of these in their hands yet?

 

[brainchill]

I'm really interested in something to replace the ZX300 that will be a little more versatile but still has the physical build quality of the zx300

 

[Vitaly2017]

I'm really interested in something to replace the ZX300 that will be a little more versatile but still has the physical build quality of the zx300

Nope we are all still waiting for freshly backed news and reviews

 

[brainchill]

I've got a ZX300 that is more portable and a WM1A that is more like a brick and I'm thinking about getting rid of the ZX300 and replacing it with something t hat's still small adjacent but that could do some decent casual streaming ... and then this came along.

 

[Tickbook]

Hello guys, ZX500 was officially announced in Japan. I’ve visited Sony Japan website and confirmed that ZX500 will down convert hires music played outside of Walkman Music App.
Here’s the link (Japanese): https://www.sony.jp/walkman/products/NW-ZX500_series/feature_2.html

Hope this helps.

 

[psikey]

Hello guys, ZX500 was officially announced in Japan. I’ve visited Sony Japan website and confirmed that ZX500 will down convert hires music played outside of Walkman Music App.
Here’s the link (Japanese): https://www.sony.jp/walkman/products/NW-ZX500_series/feature_2.html

Hope this helps.

"If you are not using the W. Music app, the high resolution sound source will be down converted to 48 kHz / 16 bit."

Maybe Tidal App will do MQA's fine and UAPP app should also bypass android audio (hopefully).

 

[purk]

"If you are not using the W. Music app, the high resolution sound source will be down converted to 48 kHz / 16 bit."

Maybe Tidal App will do MQA's fine and UAPP app should also bypass android audio (hopefully).

Sony just have to be Sony I guess with down converting on other streaming apps. A let down really.

 

[psikey]

Now showing on Amazon Japan but unlike the ZX300 can't be imported to a UK address

Was looking to import an uncapped one.

https://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/B07YYFXT9X/ref=sr_1_fkmr0_1?keywords=ソニーzx+500&qid=1571255698&sr=8-1-fkmr0

Have decided not to pre-order now until I see feedback on any EU volume cap and if Tidal/UAPP apps play back without conversion.

 

[brokengundam]

I pre-ordered through a proxy (fromjapan). I got 10% off ordering the ZX500, the case, and the screen protector from Rakutan through fromjapan's website. I figure it should be more than good enough to push my CA Equinox or Vega. If i'm lucky, Poweramp will be able to use its own driver to achieve higher bitrates, and if not, I'll just have to enjoy the cassette animations while playing songs.

 

[superuser1]

"If you are not using the W. Music app, the high resolution sound source will be down converted to 48 kHz / 16 bit."

Maybe Tidal App will do MQA's fine and UAPP app should also bypass android audio (hopefully).

"Hope is the worst of all evils for it prolongs the torments of man"
- Nietzsche

 

[psikey]

"Hope is the worst of all evils for it prolongs the torments of man"
- Nietzsche

Really?

Good job my ancestors didn't believe that when they were fighting the Natzis.