[purk]

A dedicated Sony digital out dock is much better than that USB digital out adapter using the same USB cable. I have both and hardly use that adapter if I have the dock near by. Just search around on the web and u will find that the dock also feature much much better parts including os-conn capacitors.

 

[Cognacbrown]

A dedicated Sony digital out dock is much better than that USB digital out adapter using the same USB cable. I have both and hardly use that adapter if I have the dock near by. Just search around on the web and u will find that the dock also feature much much better parts including os-conn capacitors.

Is the same dock for the old ZX2? I was told there is no new dock for WM1 (yet) and that the fit is very tight. No chance of fitting in if one uses a Dignis sleeve or case. Is this true?

 

[nc8000]

Is the same dock for the old ZX2? I was told there is no new dock for WM1 (yet) and that the fit is very tight. No chance of fitting in if one uses a Dignis sleeve or case. Is this true?

It's the same dock for all wm port devices. And yes Dignis cases don't fit in it but the Benks clear case fits fine

 

[larzy]

When connected to my iMac, is this the correct setting when playing 24/96 bit audio files? By default it's at 44.1 16bit.

 

[buzzlulu]

Is everyone using the included power supply for the dock when commenting on sound quality or are some using an upgraded power supply?

And once again what are some reasonably priced USB cables people are using (aside from Audioquest)?

 

[nc8000]

Is everyone using the included power supply for the dock when commenting on sound quality or are some using an upgraded power supply?

And once again what are some reasonably priced USB cables people are using (aside from Audioquest)?

What would you consider reasonably priced ?

 

[buzzlulu]

??
$300
$400
or less would also be nice

 

[PCheung]

The Furutech GT2Pro, if you want something good quality with affordable price
http://www.furutech.com/ja/2014/03/28/8677/

 

[nc8000]

??
$300
$400
or less would also be nice

I’m using the Vertere Acoustics D-Fi at £85 in UK and am perfectly happy with that.

 

[buzzlulu]

Vertere - know it well as they make Naim's top of the line cables (branded Naim with Vertere's involvement kept "secret")

I am not quite sure if they are available Stateside? I will have to google it. 85gbp is quite reasonable

 

[S-O8]

I’m using the Vertere Acoustics D-Fi at £85 in UK and am perfectly happy with that.

Me too ... had both the single and now the twin cable version. I love it into my Sony amp with Tidal masters via my MacBook.

 

[nc8000]

Me too ... had both the single and now the twin cable version. I love it into my Sony amp with Tidal masters via my MacBook.

I have the twin cable version but I'm not sure that I actually need that since I'm using it between 2 powered devices so assume I'm not passing the 5 volt power signal in this situation

 

[buzzlulu]

I just emailed the USA distributor and waiting for a reply. From a Google search it does not appear that they are readily available here in the States.

 

[S-O8]

I have the twin cable version but I'm not sure that I actually need that since I'm using it between 2 powered devices so assume I'm not passing the 5 volt power signal in this situation

I thought it would make no difference ... but it does ! I had the single cable version which was excellent ... and swapped between the two - both good but the twin cable version noticeably fuller ... maybe more oomph ? I then tried an Amazon £5.99 cable ... technically there should be no difference but OMG a huge difference !! As I had already bought it that suited me but I was ver surprised tbh.

 

[goyete]

Hi! I have read that stock USB cable affects TA sounds when using WM1A/Z as source. Is this true? A better USB cable improves sounds? The same is expected when TA directly connect to PC? Can someone explain technically how a digital transfer can impact in SQ please? I can’t believe that.