[HiFiGuy528]

I'll get one I have to check out the comps.

 

[mochill]

I want one, but $1000 :'(

 

[warrior1975]

I'd pick one up. pha2 was no joke. Balanced, oh Yea!!

 

[CosmicHolyGhost]

Subscribed with keen interest!

 

[AUDIOBREEDER]

Just realized it's Australian dollars quoted earlier which converts to roughly the same amount in US dollars.
Hopefully it will be lower than that.

Saw there is a digital cable included so looks like this will bypass Walkman dac.

 

[yakkosmurf]

PHA-2 owners seem to say battery life can be an issue. Will 3 be any better?

 

[purk]

PHA-2 owners seem to say battery life can be an issue. Will 3 be any better?

We can only wait and see. I personally hope that Sony already addressed the short battery life and innabilty to play while charging. The pha-3 should mate quite well with the z7 but I highly doubt that it will be able to power higher impedance cans likes the HD800 to its full potential. Still the combo of zx1/a17 + PHA3 should approach if not better the AK240 for significantly less money. I am just glad that we have another excellent DAC/amp combo without breaking the bank. After all Sony should be very efficient at mfging the pha3 and we may be able to purchase it at a discount.

 

[xjaynine]

No concrete information about the battery life but the PHA-3AC does have a dedicated micro USB charging port on the right side of the rear:
 

 

[warrior1975]

I'm really looking forward to this.

 

[yakkosmurf]

A better charging solution would make me wait for the PHA-3.

 

[CosmicHolyGhost]

Can I just charge the PHA-3 with cellphone power pack? Seems the easiest option. From the spec, it seems to tick all the things I like.

 

[JohnyWell]

What is the real battery working time?

 

[mrenvy]

Does it have auto power off function / sleep timer?  I need a portable amp/DAC that I can use on bed.

 

[ButtUglyJeff]

Sony Singapore's product page:
 
http://www.sony.com.sg/product/pha-3
 

Frequency range	10 Hz – 100 kHz (AUDIO IN input) , Distortion 0.01 % or less (1 kHz)
Supported impedance	8 Ω - 600 Ω
Maximum input	2 Vrms (AUDIO IN)
Maximum output (when using the built-in lithium-ion rechargeable battery)	Balanced connection: Approx. 320 mW + 320 mW (32 Ω, 1 % distortion), Normal connection: Approx. 100 mW + 100 mW (32 Ω, 1 % distortion)
Output jack	3-pole mini jack (BALANCED - Left / Right), Stereo mini jack (- NORMAL)
Input jack/port	Computer/Walkman®/Xperia™ connecting port, iPhone/iPad/iPod connecting port, Optical input connecting port (OPT IN port), Stereo mini jack*1, *1 Only a 3-pole stereo mini plug is supported. Other plugs, including 2-pole mini plug or 4-pole stereo mini plug, are not supported.
Power	DC 3.7 V: built-in lithium-ion rechargeable battery, DC 5 V: when charging via USB
Dimensions	Approx. 80 x 29 x 140.5 mm (W/H/D, projecting parts are not included)
Weight	Approx. 300 g
Supported sampling frequencies / bit	PCM: when connecting a computer: Max. 384 kHz/32 bit, when connecting iPhone/iPad/iPod: Max. 48 kHz/24 bit, when connecting optical link: Max. 192 kHz/24 bit; DSD: 2.8 MHz, 5.6 MHz

 

[AUDIOBREEDER]

Sony Singapore has lots of goodies as compared to Sony USA. Even lists all 3 PHA, countless headphones including the newer XB headphones. Also interesting is an unknown model MDR-S70A & S4-A.
Sony USA website is a disgrace.