[CosmicHolyGhost]

The Centrance thing looks more versatile, more powerful and has balanced outputs.

I think you need to wait for months to get hold of the Centrance thing if you didnt place the order last year....

 

[DrSheep]

Does it also mean that I can use it as a usb dac/amp with computer notebook?

 
 

   
Looking at the picture, it seems that YES
 

 
Yes, you can do that since the PHA-1.

 

[HiFiGuy528]

I'm dying to get one.

 

[snowcrashedx]

She's a beauty! :drool:

 

[Dopaminer]

As others have mentioned earlier in this thread, Sony does seem to be getting serious about audiophile content.  On the 17th of this month, they are opening their `High Reso` music download site:  

http://mora.jp/etc/highreso?fmid=TOPCLPPP01
 
I`ve already set up my account.  Unfortunately I`m not seeing any support for Mac OS....   
I`m also really interested to see how the content security is handled, and compatibility with devices other than the 4 new `High Reso` walkmans coming in December.  

 

[k3oxkjo]

300 Gb of storage in the pocket ?? What is your setup ??

DX-50 with 68 Gb Micro SD and 2 128 Gb USB flashdrives. Sounds excellent with hi-rez files and AKG K-3003 phones.

Kevin

 

[RIQUE]

I have been following this topic with interest since I own a PHA-1.  At the time I believe I would not upgrade to the new model just for the DSD capability. The PHA-1 combined with a Sony Xperia Z puts out some serious quality audio. I doubt Sony has any other serious mods on the new model so for now my unit remains a keeper. 

 

[RAFA]

I have been following this topic with interest since I own a PHA-1.  At the time I believe I would not upgrade to the new model just for the DSD capability. The PHA-1 combined with a Sony Xperia Z puts out some serious quality audio. I doubt Sony has any other serious mods on the new model so for now my unit remains a keeper. 

Do not know about the amp section, but the DAC is definitely different. It is a TI now and not a Wolfson anymore.

 

[DrSheep]

Do not know about the amp section, but the DAC is definitely different. It is a TI now and not a Wolfson anymore.

I have a feeling that Sony is going the VentureCraft SDT route with a TI DAC for the DSD conversions.

 

[RAFA]

I have a feeling that Sony is going the VentureCraft SDT route with a TI DAC for the DSD conversions.

It is quite similar. Though I believe that the VentureCraft has a newer DAC generation, while the PHA2 has one that is already available for some time.

 

[RIQUE]

Do not know about the amp section, but the DAC is definitely different. It is a TI now and not a Wolfson anymore.

 
Interesting to know. I guess change was done more to be able to do DSD rather than sonic qualities as the Wolfson does such a good job in the little box.
If the improvement is not of galactic proportions I´m fine with mine. 

 

[RAFA]

   
Interesting to know. I guess change was done more to be able to do DSD rather than sonic qualities as the Wolfson does such a good job in the little box.
If the improvement is not of galactic proportions I´m fine with mine. 

 
Sadly I cannot comment on the SQ, since I never heard the PHA1-1. I was pretty much about to buy the PHA-1 and then the PHA-2 was announced... I decided to wait

 

[Cotnijoe]

   
Sadly I cannot comment on the SQ, since I never heard the PHA1-1. I was pretty much about to buy the PHA-1 and then the PHA-2 was announced... I decided to wait

 
on the other hand tho... the prices of the PHA-1 seemed to have dropped cuz of the news of the release of the PHA-2. i got mine recently at the lowest price ive ever seen them go for o.o

 

[georgelai57]

on the other hand tho... the prices of the PHA-1 seemed to have dropped cuz of the news of the release of the PHA-2. i got mine recently at the lowest price ive ever seen them go for o.o

Do share with us what is this low price?

 

[RAFA]

on the other hand tho... the prices of the PHA-1 seemed to have dropped cuz of the news of the release of the PHA-2. i got mine recently at the lowest price ive ever seen them go for o.o

Hmm, I just cannot do this. I really would like to hear this magical DSD stuff.