[Soundizer]

AudioQuest is good and we are a dealer for their products. I’d say there are better choices but sadly 1meter USB cables that really work well are in the $400 -$500 price range. I personally went Kimber Axios but it is far more expensive. It wouldn’t be a cost effective buy in your rig. I would suggest looking at the Nordost Heimdal 2 USB or the Kimber KS2416 or better both can be had for under $500. Both are 3.0 verified and certified ...... still not cheap but they both would make a significant improvement. You’re welcome to send Alan@thesourceav.com an email to see if we have any special deals on any of them. If you have a local store carrying these products see if you can get a loaner deal happening to be able to audition them.

Hi Jason,

May I ask what Gain setting you recommend [LOW] or [HIGH] when driving Sony MDRZ1R and Focal Clear?

Many thanks.

I adjust assumed LOW Gain is for IEM’s so have only been using HIGH. However after changing to Low I notice a slightly less sharp sound.

 

[nc8000]

Hi Jason,

May I ask what Gain setting you recommend [LOW] or [HIGH] when driving Sony MDRZ1R and Focal Clear?

Many thanks.

I adjust assumed LOW Gain is for IEM’s so have only been using HIGH. However after changing to Low I notice a slightly less sharp sound.

I run the Z1R on low gain

 

[Lemieux66]

I run the Z1R on low gain

Me too.

Do you know if the 3.5mm output on the TA converts DSD to PCM like the output on the WM1 players does?

 

[nc8000]

Me too.

Do you know if the 3.5mm output on the TA converts DSD to PCM like the output on the WM1 players does?

No idea, I only have 4.4 phones

 

[Soundizer]

I just switched to low Gain and have to turn up volume by 10-12 db.

My imaginary wife tells me off, because she thinks it uses more power at higher volume. Electricity bills.

 

[TSAVJason]

Hi Jason,

May I ask what Gain setting you recommend [LOW] or [HIGH] when driving Sony MDRZ1R and Focal Clear?

Many thanks.

I adjust assumed LOW Gain is for IEM’s so have only been using HIGH. However after changing to Low I notice a slightly less sharp sound.

The real difference between high and low probably should be considered a personal choice. In the case of IEMs I’d say low is safer for your ears. In the general sense on your over ear cans just use what you like. The primary difference is how fast you reach the top of the amplifier gain.

 

[Soundizer]

The real difference between high and low probably should be considered a personal choice. In the case of IEMs I’d say low is safer for your ears. In the general sense on your over ear cans just use what you like. The primary difference is how fast you reach the top of the amplifier gain.

Thank you,

When you are Demo’ing the MDRZ1R with the TA, what do you set it to?

 

[TSAVJason]

Thank you,

When you are Demo’ing the MDRZ1R with the TA, what do you set it to?

I keep it on LOW unless I’m on a hard set of cans to drive like some of the HiFiMAN or Audeze

 

[purk]

If anything a lower gain should produce slightly more dynamic and less back ground noise due to the available power given the same listening volume.

 

[Rob49]

I've only listened on high gain, just very briefly tried low gain, perhaps i should listen on low gain for a longer period.

 

[Soundizer]

I keep it on LOW unless I’m on a hard set of cans to drive like some of the HiFiMAN or Audeze

Hello Jason.

I have only connected the TA to my TV and iPad so far. Should I connect it to my Mac Computer and download the latest firmware?

 

[chaiyuta]

Hi Everyone,

This is a 2016 product. Is it possible that SONY will release MK2 or a newer one to replace this product soon? Does anyone know insight news?

 

[TSAVJason]

Hello Jason.

I have only connected the TA to my TV and iPad so far. Should I connect it to my Mac Computer and download the latest firmware?

Sure! The new firmware has some cool features according to my employees. We did the update a couple days ago on our demos

 

[Lookout57]

Sure! The new firmware has some cool features according to my employees. We did the update a couple days ago on our demos

New firmware?

The latest on Sony US Support site is 1.0.3 and dated 03-20-2017

 

[TSAVJason]

New firmware?

The latest on Sony US Support site is 1.0.3 and dated 03-20-2017

My error I responded before my coffee ...the new update we just did was on the Players. I apologize ...I wasn’t really all the way awake yet.