[udesign48]

by the way, can anyone confirm if PHA-3 can be powered by USB? can you run PHA-3 just with USB power?

 

[djricekcn]

by the way, can anyone confirm if PHA-3 can be powered by USB? can you run PHA-3 just with USB power?

Yes it can. In fact the Euro model has no battery and must use the usb

 

[udesign48]

Yes it can. In fact the Euro model has no battery and must use the usb

What? really? I want to use PHA-3 as external sound card for my laptop so lithium battery is not needed... I'll be running my laptop at least 14 hours a day so lithium battery can be dangerous in my case.
Where can I buy Euro version PHA-3?

Thanks,

EDIT: Sony PHA-3AC is the EU version... and it's selling for 1300 euros on Amazon Germany:
https://www.amazon.de/Sony-PHA-3AC-hochwertiger-Kopfhörerverstärker-schwarz/dp/B00NHOGHOO

 

[Erfan Elahi]

What? really? I want to use PHA-3 as external sound card for my laptop so lithium battery is not needed... I'll be running my laptop at least 14 hours a day so lithium battery can be dangerous in my case.
Where can I buy Euro version PHA-3?

Thanks,

EDIT: Sony PHA-3AC is the EU version... and it's selling for 1300 euros on Amazon Germany:
https://www.amazon.de/Sony-PHA-3AC-hochwertiger-Kopfhörerverstärker-schwarz/dp/B00NHOGHOO

what is this AC version? An upgrade to the original PHA3 ? Or just without battery version?

 

[Krutsch]

what is this AC version? An upgrade to the original PHA3 ? Or just without battery version?

The last part ... w/o battery.

 

[udesign48]

Some people say PHA-3AC still has a lithium battery but it's used as a buffer.. not as a main power.
Nonetheless PHA-3AC is more ideal for desktop usage. Because PHA-3AC will automatically turn off as soon as your shut down your computer. Also, It will turn on itself when your computer starts up.

 

[justonwo]

I know this has been mentioned in the past but I’m still not clear on setup for the PHA3 with my iPhone. I know I can’t get high resolution if I use the lightning cable into the USB port. However, it appears I can get high res if I use the lightning to USB camera adapter.

So that gets me to female USB and it looks like I need to go to Sony’s special micro USB adapter, which is male micro USB. Am I correct that I just need a male USB to female micro USB connector?

In other words, I think I need this?

SIENOC USB 2.0 a Male to Micro USB Female Converter Adapter Adaptor Pack of 2 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00GIF4E08/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_WBIjEbWMZBDJ6

 

[Erfan Elahi]

just wondering if anyone both owned the PHA3 and Oriolus BA300s... any comparisons ?

 

[ruthieandjohn]

In similar vein, how does the PHA-3 compare to the Sony WMIZ sound?

 

[Erfan Elahi]

In similar vein, how does the PHA-3 compare to the Sony WMIZ sound?

good thinking, I owned the 1z, now if I order the pha-3 then I can compare (from memory)... may be similar sounding...

but the tube amp from BA300s is interesting... but theoretically I think ba300s can't surpass the 1z, but will be similar warm signature

verdict for me: pha 3 or ba300s which one I should get...

 

[Whitigir]

In similar vein, how does the PHA-3 compare to the Sony WMIZ sound?

Better, slightly better. But only if you have good digital cables

 

[Erfan Elahi]

Better, slightly better

interesting

1Z vs PHA-3 by SQ ! I asked this question many times finally you give an answer

 

[justonwo]

I know this has been mentioned in the past but I’m still not clear on setup for the PHA3 with my iPhone. I know I can’t get high resolution if I use the lightning cable into the USB port. However, it appears I can get high res if I use the lightning to USB camera adapter.

So that gets me to female USB and it looks like I need to go to Sony’s special micro USB adapter, which is male micro USB. Am I correct that I just need a male USB to female micro USB connector?

In other words, I think I need this?

SIENOC USB 2.0 a Male to Micro USB Female Converter Adapter Adaptor Pack of 2 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00GIF4E08/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_WBIjEbWMZBDJ6

To answer my own question: you use an iPhone camera adapter (lightning to USB 2.0 female). Then an adapter from USB 2.0 male to micro USB female. That then connects to the special micro USB cable Sony supplies into the back of the PHA-3. I can verify the Hi-Fs light comes on and Roon confirms the full sample rate and resolution are delivered to the PHA-3.

 

[purk]

Better, slightly better. But only if you have good digital cables

Agreed but the PHA3 easily pull ahead on harder to drive headphones such as the HD800 or even the Z7 M2.

 

[Vitaly2017]

Sony has to release a new ph4 I think this one been so outdated by now.
No pentaconn no coax in maybe bluetooth Ldac would be great to