Sony's new flagship 2014 - MDR-Z7
Apr 1, 2016 at 10:38 PM Post #6,976 of 9,173

 
 
 
http://www.head-fi.org/t/803715/hd-headphone-wallpaper  4K Ultra HD 
 
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Apr 2, 2016 at 4:44 PM Post #6,977 of 9,173
   
The only desktop amp I know is the DAC/amp Ayre Acoustics Codex.  They are the company that makes the amp section for the Pono for Neil Young.  But the price is huge...

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=&sku=1194771&gclid=Cj0KEQjw2_23BRDb_qbvzK3X8M8BEiQAg87AF-elKFlrIJdx3dZMnOpx_AB5JQDZwEC-h85BEyLJ0AIaAuiY8P8HAQ&is=REG&ap=y&c3api=1876%2C102792666722%2C&A=details&Q=

 
Apr 2, 2016 at 8:58 PM Post #6,979 of 9,173
  Is that 2 headphone jacks, or balanced output? 

Appear to be a fully balanced.  One jack is likely for left and another for right channel.  Likely very similar to PHA-3 & Pono & Ayre Codex balanced jacks configuration.
 
Apr 3, 2016 at 5:30 AM Post #6,980 of 9,173
  Is that 2 headphone jacks, or balanced output? 


The TEAC can be configured for two parallel single-ended jacks of balanced using the same two output jacks. I really don't understand why they spared the expense of adding a XL4 connector...
 
Apr 3, 2016 at 11:00 AM Post #6,981 of 9,173
I'd want an audition of the Teac first, I have not heard great things about their "sound".  And $1000 is nothing to sneeze at...
 
I haven't heard the Codex either, but I have far, far more faith in their products.  But I guess for the price tags they charge, One should...
 
Apr 6, 2016 at 11:25 AM Post #6,986 of 9,173
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S_d_h-dkyOU  

Sony MDR100A
 
Apr 6, 2016 at 12:22 PM Post #6,988 of 9,173
They're based on the 100aap, but wireless. They seem to perform quite well judging by the 100aap thread.
http://www.head-fi.org/t/779750/sony-h-ear-on-mdr-100aap-199-hi-res-audio-over-ear-headphones
 
Someone started the wireless thread here.
http://www.head-fi.org/t/803965/sony-mdr-100abn-h-ear-on-wireless-impressions-thread
 
Apr 13, 2016 at 6:50 PM Post #6,990 of 9,173
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I just had my UD-503 today. It sounds amazing with my Z7. The bass sounds really impactful, well controlled and tight. I never heard this type of bass before with any of my amps and headphones combined. The soundstage is also very expansive. Sounds really smooth.
 
I initially didn't like the Z7 but plugged to a really good source, this can really sing.  
 

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