[Mickice]

I have a question, if I order the PHA-1 from B&H will it be the english version versus ordering from Amazon through a seller from Japan that sells the Japanese version....or are their only Japanese versions?

Does it really make a difference? Mine was shipped from Japan and has English text on the unit in white.
There really isn't much to get lost on. 

 

[FiJAAS]

Does it really make a difference? Mine was shipped from Japan and has English text on the unit in white.

There really isn't much to get lost on. 

It was just a question and I'm not lost, it also does not matter to me where I order it from either.

 

[ShreyasMax]

Folks,
 
I'm looking at getting the PHA-1 mainly for use as an amp from my FiiO X3 (1st gen) line out, and apart from its obvious feature set, would it be a clear step up from FiiO E12 A as a stand alone amp?
 
Since the online price is currently about 250 USD, I'm thinking of giving it a go. Would appreciate any better performing amp suggestions around this price point as well.
 
Thanks & Cheers 

 

[Mickice]

As an amp? Not really, but it would sound better as the full dac amp from a pc.

The X3 should be a decent unit, don't get too worked up on improvements. You will hear differences more than improvements.

 

[ShreyasMax]

As an amp? Not really, but it would sound better as the full dac amp from a pc.

The X3 should be a decent unit, don't get too worked up on improvements. You will hear differences more than improvements.

 
Thanks for your inputs.
 
I do want a slightly different sonic character to the sound out of the X3; preferably a wider soundstage, and a tighter bass response. I do understand the X3 2nd gen improves greatly in this regard, as far as I've read online so far, but I don't intend to purchase it anyway. Hence my query about the E12A and PHA-1.
 
Thanks again

 

[RIQUE]

I have been using my PHA-1 with an Xperia Z1 compact for quite some time now.  Recently my phone upgraded Android to 5.02 and the Music App. Since then the music sent to my amp comes out flat sounding horrible with no possibility to use the Clear Audio option or the Equalizer?
Anybody else experience the same? 

 

[MechaVulcan]

Hi does anybody else's charging indicator not light up when it is charging?

 

[RIQUE]

Not mine. Red when charging.

 

[MechaVulcan]

My briefly flashes when I plug in the power and then the light just goes off. It seems to be charging though.

 

[grokit]

Mine glows red until it's done charging, then it only turns on when the dial is turned on.

 

[MechaVulcan]

Damn that it looks like there may be some issue with mine.

 

[MechaVulcan]

Mine glows red until it's done charging, then it only turns on when the dial is turned on.

Do you use the original cable or just any generic one?

 

[grokit]

Do you use the original cable or just any generic one?

 
Just a generic one, whatever's handy I suppose.

 

[Mickice]

Cord shouldn't matter, just make sure you volume off the unit when charging.

 

[MechaVulcan]

Yup it is turned off. Does it charge when plugged in and you have music playing? No right?