[asquare3376]

So doesn't the cable supplied with the TA to connect the 1Z to the side of the TA also output digital? Or does it output analogue which would mean that the side input micro USB port of the TA is analogue in ie the 1Z when using the supplied cable is outputting analogue and not digital

Supplied cable also does digital

 

[buzzlulu]

Supplied cable also does digital

???
So what is the supplied cable outputting from the 1Z to the TA - analogue or digital?

I'm a bit confused

 

[asquare3376]

???
So what is the supplied cable outputting from the 1Z to the TA - analogue or digital?

I'm a bit confused

Digital. Get the dock my friend, if you're not happy with the supplied cable. Details in my signature

 

[buzzlulu]

Digital. Get the dock my friend, if you're not happy with the supplied cable. Details in my signature

Yes everyone says get the dock. I'm surprised Sony shows the 1Z going directly into the TA with the supplied cable in all their marketing materials. And why they don't suggest the dock - or did not come up with a specific dock for the signature line.

 

[buzzlulu]

Question - the TA can only be used as a Dac/Amp - the two sections cannot be separated I.e. the TA cannot output an analogue signal which go to into a different headphone amplifier such as a Stax system?

 

[purk]

Yes everyone says get the dock. I'm surprised Sony shows the 1Z going directly into the TA with the supplied cable in all their marketing materials. And why they don't suggest the dock - or did not come up with a specific dock for the signature line.

Just get the dock and a good USB cable and u will appreciate the ZH1ES even more. Simple, they just don't know any better with showing the combo with the supplied cable. The thing is they should have included cable with better quality to bring out even better sound from the signature amp/DAC unit.

 

[buzzlulu]

And a decent USB cable which won't break the bank? Any recommendations?

I actually have also been using a Sonore SonicOrbiter SE (a cheaper version of the MicroRendu) with a generic USB cable into the TA. This allows me to use ROON with the TA. It is quite impressive - IMHO even better than the 1Z into the TA using the same cheap generic USB cable that I used with the SonicOrbiter.

Any Stateside dealers selling the Sony dock?

 

[purk]

I had to import mine from Japan. A good investment if you own a Walkman and want to use as a digital transport.

 

[buzzlulu]

Ok on the dock

And a decent USB cable not astronomically priced?

 

[asquare3376]

Ok on the dock

And a decent USB cable not astronomically priced?

Audioquest's Cinnamon

 

[PCheung]

I will recommend furutech GT2pro USBA TO B cable, if you connect with PC

Btw, as I remember this TA amp have a 'preamp output' option in RCA connector for external connection

 

[nc8000]

Question - the TA can only be used as a Dac/Amp - the two sections cannot be separated I.e. the TA cannot output an analogue signal which go to into a different headphone amplifier such as a Stax system?

Yes the TA has analog line out

 

[buzzlulu]

Yes the TA has analog line out

I guess what has been "confusing" me is the terminology they use in the manual - "Pre Out".

So by utilizing the Pre Out the TA can be connected via RCA out to a Stax Energizer headphone amplifier - effectively utilizing the Sony as a DAC for a Stax headphone system?

 

[nc8000]

I guess what has been "confusing" me is the terminology they use in the manual - "Pre Out".

So by utilizing the Pre Out the TA can be connected via RCA out to a Stax Energizer headphone amplifier - effectively utilizing the Sony as a DAC for a Stax headphone system?

Yes, and you can decide in the settings if you want a fixed or variable output signal. Pre Out means preamp output and is the signal before it goes to the power stage (in this case the headphone amp)

 

[buzzlulu]

Yes, and you can decide in the settings if you want a fixed or variable output signal. Pre Out means preamp output and is the signal before it goes to the power stage (in this case the headphone amp)

Thank you for this - now it makes sense.
It also makes sense that fixed would be the setting for the output signal which would effectively make the TA's volume control inoperative and allow the Stax headphone amp to do its job.

I wonder if the fixed output setting disables and removes the TA's volume control circuitry from the equation?