[gerelmx1986]

Hi folks my friend has the wm1z and the pw1960 4wires paired with hes mdr-z1r headphones.

Hes asking me to ask on headfi to what headfiers use their mdr-z1r. He thinking to upgrade to a desktop source so hes wondering if there some who can give some feedback of the mdr-z1r on dap vs desktop source please?

By the way in my lsignature link you can see I got a 1z + pw1960 for sale if interested thanks!

Ask @SONYES he has the SPL PHONITOR 2

 

[Gamerlingual]

Yes the MDR-Z1R are ok and enjoyable enough from 1Z but clearly better from TA

Guess I’m one of the few who love using the MDR-Z1R on both equally. ^^

 

[nc8000]

Guess I’m one of the few who love using the MDR-Z1R on both equally. ^^

Oh I’m happy enough with them on 1Z, I just find they get even better on TA

 

[Vitaly2017]

Oh I’m happy enough with them on 1Z, I just find they get even better on TA

Thats is exactly what I was thinking and it does make total sense to by the way as sony would have no reason building the Ta lol if 1z was enough power to run the mdr-z1r haha.

Its good 1z on the go and ta for home

 

[Bobdonut123]

So there's something about the TAZ1 with silver cables that sound... much smoother. I am finding myself actually enjoying my music rather than nit-picking at the details (which there seem to be more of compared to my thx 789)

This hobby is just so variable and hard to pin-point differences at this stage. I will say that there IS a difference in cables and amps, and while I can't quite say what it is I think I'm at a point where my Z1r's won't sound any better. I'm content! the next step is to play around with different types of music =)

 

[GhstInTheMachne]

Here is my optimized audio chain for my Z1R headphones:

MacBook Pro ->
Cardas Clear Serial Buss : usb cable ->
Chord Hugo TT : dac/headphone amp ->
Cardas Clear Headphone Cable ->
Sony MDR-Z1R -> headphones

Vibration Control : Symposium - Svelt shelf with RollerBlocks (double-stacked)

It all adds up nicely.

 

[Vitaly2017]

So there's something about the TAZ1 with silver cables that sound... much smoother. I am finding myself actually enjoying my music rather than nit-picking at the details (which there seem to be more of compared to my thx 789)

This hobby is just so variable and hard to pin-point differences at this stage. I will say that there IS a difference in cables and amps, and while I can't quite say what it is I think I'm at a point where my Z1r's won't sound any better. I'm content! the next step is to play around with different types of music =)

Wait until you pair your z1r with dmp-z1 new spending will happen

 

[Malevolent]

Here is my optimized audio chain for my Z1R headphones:

MacBook Pro ->
Cardas Clear Serial Buss : usb cable ->
Chord Hugo TT : dac/headphone amp ->
Cardas Clear Headphone Cable ->
Sony MDR-Z1R -> headphones

Vibration Control : Symposium - Svelt shelf with RollerBlocks (double-stacked)

It all adds up nicely.

You forgot to add..

Keychron K2: Keyboard

I'm using the same keyboard.

That cable looks interesting, though; it splits from the 6.3mm plug's end. That's the first time I've seen this.

 

[gerelmx1986]

Wait until you pair your z1r with dmp-z1 new spending will happen

The most i could do is Grab a train to Berlin and in the sony centre give that mighty dnp-z1 a test drive with my MDR-Z1R, IER-Z1R, IER-M7

 

[Vitaly2017]

The most i could do is Grab a train to Berlin and in the sony centre give that mighty dnp-z1 a test drive with my MDR-Z1R, IER-Z1R, IER-M7

You can but I bet it has only 50 hours of run time and dont sound yet fully open as it should. I wont br surprised dmp-z1 needs 500 hours to fully burn in.

 

[GhstInTheMachne]

The Cardas Clear Headphone Cable is sublime. The Sony/Kimber is marginal step above the stock cable, but the Cardas Clear is in a different league.

 

[GhstInTheMachne]

You forgot to add..

Keychron K2: Keyboard

I'm using the same keyboard.

That cable looks interesting, though; it splits from the 6.3mm plug's end. That's the first time I've seen this.

I meant to replay to your posting - The Cardas Clear Headphone Cable is sublime. The Sony/Kimber is marginal step above the stock cable, but the Cardas Clear is in a different league.

 

[adrianm]

I'm at a point where my Z1r's won't sound any better

Not without considerably more expenses .Though you might want to try a mains filter on the TA, might surprise you.

 

[Bobdonut123]

Not without considerably more expenses .Though you might want to try a mains filter on the TA, might surprise you.

What is a mains filter? Sorry I'm still a newby

 

[adrianm]

What is a mains filter? Sorry I'm still a newby

It removes noise from your mains so that dacs with a not-so-great psu design perform better.Also protects audio equipment from power surges. I used this while i had the TA and it improved it considerably :
https://www.isoteksystems.com/product/performance/evo3-sirius/
Still using it with my current dac.