[Soundizer]

Yes, but if you have an unlimited budget, why not do it?

Thank you.

Although I don’t have an unlimited budget I am like others here a real enthusiast. Life should be enjoyed.

 

[TSAVJason]

I wish to only use the SONY TA-Z1ES as a TV dac/amp into the SONY MDR-Z1R headphones. So connect it to the Optical out from the TV.

Is this over kill?

Hahahahaha maybe not! There is another solution I personally use. I bought a set of Sennheiser TR175. Works great, sounds good and keeps the spousal unit from screaming at me to “Turn that crap down!!” I think in the UK they’re about £130.

 

[Soundizer]

Hahahahaha maybe not! There is another solution I personally use. I bought a set of Sennheiser TR175. Works great, sounds good and keeps the spousal unit from screaming at me to “Turn that crap down!!” I think in the UK they’re about £130.

No seriously. This is going to be my TV set up. TV via Optical to thd Sony TA-Z1HES to SONY MDRZ1R.



My Desktop Computer is Focal Clear with currently a Chord Mojo. Likely to get Questyle CMA 600i.

 

[Daroid]

I'm using my TA-ZH1ES with my TV using optical connection and it works fine - but you'll need to make sure your TV does the conversion to PCM as many channels use dolby digital / ac-3. The TA-ZH1ES obviously doesn't decode this.

 

[Soundizer]

I'm using my TA-ZH1ES with my TV using optical connection and it works fine - but you'll need to make sure your TV does the conversion to PCM as many channels use dolby digital / ac-3. The TA-ZH1ES obviously doesn't decode this.

Yes i can switch audio mode to optical - pcm. Tried it with my Chord Mojo.

 

[Soundizer]

Anyone tried connecting a tablet like an iPad to the TA via USB? if so how does it sound?

 

[Aliv3]

Has anyone tried the Audeze lcd-2c with the ta-zh1es? I'm on the market for a headphone amp and the search has been driving me insane lol

 

[Soundizer]

Has anyone tried the Audeze lcd-2c with the ta-zh1es? I'm on the market for a headphone amp and the search has been driving me insane lol

Also consider Questyle CMA400i or 600i which pair well with LCDC 2C. The CMA400i is black which is a nice cosmetic match. Get a balanced cable 4pin XLR.

 

[purk]

Also consider Questyle CMA400i or 600i which pair well with LCDC 2C. The CMA400i is black which is a nice cosmetic match. Get a balanced cable 4pin XLR.

I take the Z1ES over the 600i.

 

[Soundizer]

I take the Z1ES over the 600i.

Yes so would I. How does Hugo 2 compare with the TA, do you know?

 

[purk]

I don't own the Hugo 2 so I don't know but I tried out the 600i before and it was good but not a great sounding desktop amp/DAC unit. I would classify the TA-ZH1ES to be a great sounding. All relative to your benchmark obviously and the pairing.

 

[Lookout57]

You should ask TSAVJason for his opinion since he sells all of them.

 

[purk]

You should ask TSAVJason for his opinion since he sells all of them.

Jason is a great guy so he will tell you straight but you may still want to audition them yourself because everyone has their own preference. Jason is an Utopia kind of guy.

 

[TSAVJason]

Jason is a great guy so he will tell you straight but you may still want to audition them yourself because everyone has their own preference. Jason is an Utopia kind of guy.

It’s true I do like the Utopia but to be fair I use the SR009 and Voce often too. Thx for the compliment Purk ....I’m good striving to be great!

 

[TSAVJason]

You should ask TSAVJason for his opinion since he sells all of them.

What’s the question?