[doctorjazz]

I have the Zen 2.0, but been busy with all sorts of other side projects (audio and life), haven't really spent much time with them. I'll report back when I get a chance to try them with the Pono in Balanced configuration.

 

[dweaver]

I am now well over $1300 down the rabbit hole with my Z5 obsession between the Pono, the 128GB SD card, the upgrade cable, etc. Certainly not for the faint of heart... LOL If I add in my Z7 into the mix I am up to two grand... sigh

 

[twister6]

 

Sigh...

$130 later I caved and ordered the Sony high end balanced cable...

Just couldn't resist. I love the Z5 but if the upgrade cable tightens the bass ever so slightly and adds a smidge more brightness it will make them sound even better.

Have to say, my testing of the AKG N20 and Focal Sphear has reopened my ears to having more treble energy when it's done right.

 
Once a treble-head, always a treble-head! 

 
Congrats on the cable dweaver! I hope it works out well.
 

  With all this talk about Pono, makes me want to try Zen 2.0 balanced with it

 

 
Oooh, aaah! Looking forward to your impressions

 
You mean, looking forward to doctorjazz impressions

  I'm up to my neck in reviews, no Pono for me in a near future

 

[doctorjazz]

Up to my nose (haha, beat you) in reviews and stuff as well, but I'll try for some impressions. I have the V1 and the V2 of the Zen, but only the V2 in balanced configuration.

 

[waynes world]

 
You mean, looking forward to doctorjazz impressions

  I'm up to my neck in reviews, no Pono for me in a near future

 
Who? You??

 

 

[waynes world]

Up to my nose (haha, beat you) in reviews and stuff as well, but I'll try for some impressions. I have the V1 and the V2 of the Zen, but only the V2 in balanced configuration.

 
I still love the V1 as well. VE puts out good stuff.

 

[Dsnuts]

   
You mean, looking forward to doctorjazz impressions

  I'm up to my neck in reviews, no Pono for me in a near future

Don't know how you do it. Wish I had more time for writing reviews. I barely have time to keep up with all the new stuff let alone write reviews on stuff.

 

[doctorjazz]

Up to my nose (haha, beat you) in reviews and stuff as well, but I'll try for some impressions. I have the V1 and the V2 of the Zen, but only the V2 in balanced configuration.

I still love the V1 as well. VE puts out good stuff.

I got more excited with V1 than I did with V2, but haven't spent a ton of time with them (as DS says, hard to get the time).

 

[twister6]

 

   
You mean, looking forward to doctorjazz impressions

  I'm up to my neck in reviews, no Pono for me in a near future

Don't know how you do it. Wish I had more time for writing reviews. I barely have time to keep up with all the new stuff let alone write reviews on stuff.

 
It's no longer a hobby but an addiction

I also need a therapy to learn how to say "no" to review requests lol!!!  Trust me, if it wouldn't be for me writing reviews which do slow me down, I would be a certified headphone and audio gear hoarder.  Was negotiating with my wife the other day which part of the basement is for kids to play, and which one is for daddy to "play" and to store audio gear lol!!!

 

[doctorjazz]

 

 

You mean, looking forward to doctorjazz impressions   I'm up to my neck in reviews, no Pono for me in a near future

Don't know how you do it. Wish I had more time for writing reviews. I barely have time to keep up with all the new stuff let alone write reviews on stuff.

It's no longer a hobby but an addiction :evil: I also need a therapy to learn how to say "no" to review requests lol!!!  Trust me, if it wouldn't be for me writing reviews which do slow me down, I would be a certified headphone and audio gear hoarder.  Was negotiating with my wife the other day which part of the basement is for kids to play, and which one is for daddy to "play" and to store audio gear lol!!!

Ye old "man cave", huh? Sounds good, but, why surrender any to the kids...

 

[drbluenewmexico]

Up to my nose (haha, beat you) in reviews and stuff as well, but I'll try for some impressions. I have the V1 and the V2 of the Zen, but only the V2 in balanced configuration.

looking forward to your Zen/balaned/Pono experiences doctorjazz!! the truth will come out!! and sing..

 

[BloodyPenguin]

I'm not planing on buying these, but look at this funky design.  Never seen anything like it.
 
Ipsdi HF107 Dolphin:  It is on Aliexpress, I'm not posting up the direct link.


 
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[B9Scrambler]

BloodyPenguin Interesting design. Good find! I'm personally sick of seeing boring straight barrel designs, though I totally get why they're popular. It's nice to see a company make something wholly unique.

 

[Dsnuts]

Those kinda look like stethoscopes lol. Looks interesting.

 

[ericp10]

Praying for all of my Canadian brothers and sisters in music. I hope none of you are too close to that massive fire, or it hasn't effected your livelihood too much. Waynes World report in to us when you can, please?