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The Sony TA-ZH1ES Hi-Res Headphone Amplifier
A Brand New
A Table of Contents
1. Design/ Philosophy Notes (Directly Below)
2. Transcription of Technical Interview (Internal Link)
3. General Impressions By This Author (Coming)
4. General Impressions by Other Members (Coming)
5. Event and Release Videos (Internal Link)
Links To Related Thread
An Introduction From The Ground
Hello all! It’s thatonenoob here, A little while back, the Sony Singapore Team reached out to me, saying that they had a rather interesting proposition. I figured that it was probably going to be something along the lines of a new product release, and was naturally quite curious. A couple of calls and a few emails later, and I found myself booked for a flight to the 2016 IFA in Berlin. As it is now slightly past 1:15 PM here in Berlin on September 1st, I’m finally able to discuss in an official capacity the immensely exciting new Sony Hi-Res lineup. I know there’s already been some “info” that has arrived beforehand from a Chinese (?) source, but by nature of things I won’t be commenting on that channel. Rest assured though, everything you see here is official, so speculation begone!
Currently, the atmosphere here at the press conference is hectic and filled with a great deal of excitement, and in the coming hours I will be posting all my impressions, photos, and videos right here in this thread. In short, I will be bringing the Sony experience directly to y’all Head-Fi’ers. Stay tuned. Also, if you have questions, just let me know below, and if it can't already be answered I will try my best to make sure they do.
ETA to Next Update
I'll be rolling in updates as we go along. I will eventually be posting the bulk of the the photos and videos in the coming day, and will be updating the threads as soon as I can. Also, if you have questions, just let me know below, and if it can't already be answered I will try my best to make sure they do.
USD Prices (Projected For Asia)
WM1Z - 3199
WM1A - 1199
ZH1ES - 2199
Z1R - 2199
1000X - 399
Specifications
| Model Name | TA-ZH1ES Hi-Res Audio Headphone Amplifier |
| Hi-Res Audio | Yes |
| Power Output(32Ω, 1kHz, 1% Distortion) | Balanced Connection: 1200mW + 1200mW
Unbalanced Connection: 300mW + 300mW |
| Output Impedance | 8-600Ω |
| Frequency Characteristics | 4-80,000Hz(-3dB) |
| Gain Switch | Yes (High/Low) |
| Headphone Jack | Balanced standard (4.4 mm in diameter), 3-pole mini (balanced connection, 3.5 mm in diameter) × 2, XLR4 (balanced 4-pin), Standard (6.3 mm in diameter), Stereo mini (3.5 mm in diameter) |
| Audio Inputs | Walkman®/Xperia input, USB-B input, Coaxial input, Optical input, Line Input |
| Supported Sampling Frequencies/Bit | PCM: Up to 768kHz /32bit
DSD: Up to 22.4 MHz |
| Sound Enhancements | DSEE HX™, DSD Remastering Engine, DC Phase Linearizer, LR Balance Adjust |
| Dimensions (WxHxD) | Approx. 210 x 65 x 314mm |
| Weight | Approx. 4,400g |
Design/ Philosophy
Key Features
There's several key aspects of the DAP:
- DA Hybrid Amplifier Circuit w/ enhanced S-Master HX Technology
- Advanced signal processing technology through further development of DSEE HX and DSD Remastering Engine
- Vibration Reduced Chassis
- 4.4 mm Balanced Connection
