[sonickarma]

   
Thanks - Have  Sony PHA-3 on route, currently have - bakoon hpa-01m and Portaphile Micro OPA627BP , VorzAMP pure II - so will test also - when i get time

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  Wow you have a lot to play and test which matches the best. So you have the Z5 and have been using it?

 
 

Will have a play at the weekend and post some of the amp impressions with the Z5
 

 

 

 

 

[johnwamp55]

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Will have a play at the weekend and post some of the amp impressions with the Z5
 

 

 

 

 

 

[sonickarma]

 
 

 
Do we really want to do gear wars? It can only end one way

 

[johnwamp55]

   
Do we really want to do gear wars? It can only end one way

 

 

[sonickarma]

 
 

 
You win!

 

[johnwamp55]

   
You win!

The one that spends the least and is totally happy wins. I am now happy with the X3 /Arrow Amp/Z5/A3/90EX.

 

[sonickarma]

 
The one that spends the least and is totally happy wins. I am now happy with the X3 /Arrow Amp/Z5/A3/90EX.

 
Thanks probably makes me very unhappy then -

 
Anyway back on topic - will see if I get time this weekend to check some Z5 pairings synergies

 

[sonickarma]

 
The one that spends the least and is totally happy wins. I am now happy with the X3 /Arrow Amp/Z5/A3/90EX.

Which Arrow Amp are you using - 4g ?
Im asking as a friend has offered me a good deal on one - so wondered if yours was the 4G model

 

[johnwamp55]

5N

 

[gordec]

Just got the Z5 and surprisingly it plugged right into the custom sleeves for my IE80.  Sounds good so far running out of LG G3 -> FiiO E18. I have the E18 on high which I normally have the IE80 on low setting since it doesn't really need much power. The sound stage and subbass are the most apparent differences so far. I wouldn't call it ground breaking upgrade from the IE80 since the IE80s already sound excellent in their own way.

 

[daniel_hokkaido]

any comparisons on the tonality of the open back EL-8 to the z5? Im looking for an easy to drive open back hp which sounds in the hd650 and z5 ballpark. cheers! 

 

[gordec]

https://www.groupon.com/deals/gg-sony-hybrid-3-way-in-ear-headphones?utm_campaign=1029&utm_medium=afl&utm_source=GPN&tsToken=US_AFF_0_1029_1327_0&sid=edd24baf8278422593ee4bc5a4d62049
 
The groupon deal is back in stock for $400 for those who missed out the first time.

 

[tl13m]

  any comparisons on the tonality of the open back EL-8 to the z5? Im looking for an easy to drive open back hp which sounds in the hd650 and z5 ballpark. cheers!

 
You might try audition the Phillips X2 (upgrade with Audeze leather pad + Furutech cable)
 

 

 

[mosshorn]

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Will have a play at the weekend and post some of the amp impressions with the Z5
 

 

 

 

 
I would love to own a Tera Player one day, but SCREW THAT NEW PRICE, actually, screw the last 3 price hikes he's done!

 

[aras]

  https://www.groupon.com/deals/gg-sony-hybrid-3-way-in-ear-headphones?utm_campaign=1029&utm_medium=afl&utm_source=GPN&tsToken=US_AFF_0_1029_1327_0&sid=edd24baf8278422593ee4bc5a4d62049
 
The groupon deal is back in stock for $400 for those who missed out the first time.

Thanks, ordered one. I will be comparing them to my A3s and Velvets.