[radrianta]

 
 
Oh yeah, and about the loose connector you mentioned, it's an easy fix. Just tug a 0.2cm by 0.2cm paper at the side of the termination, it should stay in. That's how I keep the right termination from wobbling. I've made sure this doesn't affect the sound quality, or does any damage to the iem so It should be fine.

 
@Meth any picture how it would look like with the paper tugged in?

 

[radrianta]

   
Yeah I am. I believe it's discontinued in local Singapore Sony store. There's actually a lot of places you can get them but the easiest way to get them and the store I'd recommend would be ConnectIT, It's retailing at $139SGD. http://www.connect-it.com.sg/muc-m12sm.html
 

 
Btw, if anyone needs the cable let me know, I can help you get one from the website above. Member price is SGD130.

 

[Meth]

   
@Meth any picture how it would look like with the paper tugged in?

 
It's not really visible, depending on the length of the paper, the paper's either all in or with some extras tug out.
 

 

[radrianta]

Thanks for the picture @Meth, now I can see what to do. Will try what you suggested when the connector gets loose.

 

[AUDIOBREEDER]

I will look into it. Thanks a lot

i got the Linum Bax.   and it is great..  have not compare to others.

I was looking into the moon audio cables, but is it expensive? I never paid that high on cables

As in single-ended, 4-pole balanced? Moon Audio sells cables that you can custom-order in that config. You can also get them in double-ended for the PHA-3.

 

[AUDIOBREEDER]

Anyone know if there is a way visually to tell the difference between the Sony upgraded cable vs the stock cable?

I plan on buying a used upgraded cable but don't want to get scammed since it's open box.

 

[BlinkST]

Anyone know if there is a way visually to tell the difference between the Sony upgraded cable vs the stock cable?

I plan on buying a used upgraded cable but don't want to get scammed since it's open box.

http://www.amazon.com/Sony-MUC-M12SM1-High-Performance-Portable-XBA-Z5/dp/B00UCKI7BM/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1457290150&sr=8-3&keywords=sony+xba-z5+cable
http://www.amazon.com/Sony-XBAZ5-Ultimate-Hi-Res-Headphone/dp/B00NBMHTH6/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1457290150&sr=8-4&keywords=sony+xba-z5+cable
 
 
Sure. Have a quick look.

 

[radrianta]

For those who use SpinFit tips, if I use Sony's large silicone tips, should I get large CP100 SpinFit tips?

 

[Meth]

  For those who use SpinFit tips, if I use Sony's large silicone tips, should I get large CP100 SpinFit tips?

 
I honestly wouldn't recommend spinfit pairing with the Z5. Not that it's bad but the height of the spinfit tips makes it even harder to stay in the ears, as the height weights down the Z5 housing. Some I would recommend would be the Spiral dot, Ortofons and Sony hybrids(M).

 

[radrianta]

Thanks @Meth! The stock cable is growing on me, it is now more comfortable than it was when I just got it. One thing that bugs me with the Z5 - it's a dust magnet. I see specks of dust everywhere, on the housing, the memory wire...

 

[gerelmx1986]

  Thanks @Meth! The stock cable is growing on me, it is now more comfortable than it was when I just got it. One thing that bugs me with the Z5 - it's a dust magnet. I see specks of dust everywhere, on the housing, the memory wire...

I like the memory wire actrually it helps stabilize te imes and avoid readjustments

 

[cuiter23]

 
I like the memory wire actrually it helps stabilize te imes and avoid readjustments

 
It actually does the opposite for me. The thick rubber part always gets caught on my jacket and moves the IEM around.
 
Have you even opened your M12SM1 yet? You are missing out man... They are far more comfortable and really bring out the best of your A3.

 

[gerelmx1986]

 

 
I like the memory wire actrually it helps stabilize te imes and avoid readjustments

 
It actually does the opposite for me. The thick rubber part always gets caught on my jacket and moves the IEM around.
 
Have you even opened your M12SM1 yet? You are missing out man... They are far more comfortable and really bring out the best of your A3.

I think i will, as the cable (stock started to fail, got tangled nasty and caug in a drawer) so i will swap it

 

[radrianta]

Just tried the PHA-3 with Z5. Using PHA-3 single ended input with stock cable, the Z5 sounded a lot warmer and I kinda felt the bass got bloated. Using balanced input with Sony's MUC-M20BL1 balanced cable, it was brighter, bass less bloated, and more airy. The latter setup put a smile on my face!

 

[cuiter23]

Just tried the PHA-3 with Z5. Using PHA-3 single ended input with stock cable, the Z5 sounded a lot warmer and I kinda felt the bass got bloated. Using balanced input with Sony's MUC-M20BL1 balanced cable, it was brighter, bass less bloated, and more airy. The latter setup put a smile on my face!

Wait, warmer compared to what?