[Lookout57]

Anybody else had problems installing the new firmware on Mac 10.13? I keep getting the following: Update will be terminated becuase the firmware data has collapsed. Error 60002

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.

LOL, I know what you mean.

 

[gsiu33]

Using AK240 as a source to TA amp is much better than my Windows Laptop, wider sound stage and much silent background.

 

[jacksontran41]

Can you use the TA-ZH1ES as an Amp/DAC for speakers instead of headphones? Is it any good? And I assume the way to connect it to the speakers is by plugging the 3.5 jack (from the speakers) to the single ended headphone port in the TA? I’m planning to get the TA and this is my only concern, cause I want to use it as DAC for my speakers. Thanks guys!

 

[nc8000]

Can you use the TA-ZH1ES as an Amp/DAC for speakers instead of headphones? Is it any good? And I assume the way to connect it to the speakers is by plugging the 3.5 jack (from the speakers) to the single ended headphone port in the TA? I’m planning to get the TA and this is my only concern, cause I want to use it as DAC for my speakers. Thanks guys!

I assume you mean for active speakers ?
The Sony has propper line out on the back so will work well for active speakers. For passive speakers you will need a power amp

 

[jacksontran41]

I assume you mean for active speakers ?
The Sony has propper line out on the back so will work well for active speakers. For passive speakers you will need a power amp

I'm using a pair of Monkey Banana Turbo 6, can it be connected to the TA and if so which ports should I use? Sorry I'm a newbie audiophile bro hehe

 

[nc8000]

I'm using a pair of Monkey Banana Turbo 6, can it be connected to the TA and if so which ports should I use? Sorry I'm a newbie audiophile bro hehe

They are active so you would connect them using the rca line out on the back of the Sony

 

[jacksontran41]

Hi guys,
I have finally purchased the TA and so far I’m very happy with the synergy of Ta and HD 800. I have only one question, what is the DC Phase Linearizer? Does having it on sound better or..?

 

[Uncle Monty]

Was thinking of getting a TA-ZH1ES to use with my AK380 (as transport). Just thinking about it - not sure what sort of upgrade (if any) I could expect from the DAP on its own. On another forum, a poster warned that the Sony software might harm the 380 while another said it would work fine. I'm no expert myself, but has anyone tried using the AK380 with this amp?

 

[nc8000]

Hi guys,
I have finally purchased the TA and so far I’m very happy with the synergy of Ta and HD 800. I have only one question, what is the DC Phase Linearizer? Does having it on sound better or..?

Try it and find out

 

[purk]

Was thinking of getting a TA-ZH1ES to use with my AK380 (as transport). Just thinking about it - not sure what sort of upgrade (if any) I could expect from the DAP on its own. On another forum, a poster warned that the Sony software might harm the 380 while another said it would work fine. I'm no expert myself, but has anyone tried using the AK380 with this amp?

I still recommend getting the 1A or ZX300 and a dedicated digital out dock for better results. That Sony digital out dock has a dedicated IC and very nice capacitors to produce very nice sound. I like it better than my computer as source anyway. Is the AK380 a coaxial or USB out? I still think that an I2S and coaxial are still better than most USB digital outputs.

 

[jacksontran41]

Try it and find out

I have tried and really can’t notice any difference.

 

[nc8000]

I have tried and really can’t notice any difference.

Then you have your answer.

 

[Uncle Monty]

I still recommend getting the 1A or ZX300 and a dedicated digital out dock for better results. That Sony digital out dock has a dedicated IC and very nice capacitors to produce very nice sound. I like it better than my computer as source anyway. Is the AK380 a coaxial or USB out? I still think that an I2S and coaxial are still better than most USB digital outputs.

I know but I I just feel that I've already got a DAP I can use as a transport - do I want to buy another DAP just to use this amp? Going down the Hugo TT2 route might be an option - can you point me to any comparison tests between the TA-ZH1ES and the Chord Hugo TT2 (or even Hugo2)?

 

[purk]

I know but I I just feel that I've already got a DAP I can use as a transport - do I want to buy another DAP just to use this amp? Going down the Hugo TT2 route might be an option - can you point me to any comparison tests between the TA-ZH1ES and the Chord Hugo TT2 (or even Hugo2)?

Can't help with the Chord comparison. If you already have a AK380, then just stick with it. Is it a USB or Coaxial out? Can it output DSD digital out, because Sony NW-A30 series, ZX300, and 1A & 1Z can.

Just found out that the AK380 only have optical output (correct me if I'm wrong). If that's the case, I recommend you getting the A35 or A45 as a transport. Optical output has the least fidelity compared to others including USB and most optical output will not handle DSD signal and usually max out at 24/192.

Edited: I believe the AK380 did receive the USB digital out update last year. Not sure if it is capable of a DSD digital output or not. Some older models converted DSD to 24-88.2 digital out signal. My Fiio X5 does that as well as the AK100. My ZX2, ZX1, and ZX100 digital out DSD as 24-176.4 signal.

 

[nc8000]

Can't help with the Chord comparison. If you already have a AK380, then just stick with it. Is it a USB or Coaxial out? Can it output DSD digital out, because Sony NW-A30 series, ZX300, and 1A & 1Z can.

Just found out that the AK380 only have optical output (correct me if I'm wrong). If that's the case, I recommend you getting the A35 or A45 as a transport. Optical output has the least fidelity compared to others including USB and most optical output will not handle DSD signal and usually max out at 24/192.

Or get something like the Auralic Aries Mini and put a hdd or ssd of your required size in it, that’s what I have for my home rig and I’m very happy with it. It does however require an iOS device in order to control it. It will also work as a Tidal or Quoboz client and can even handle mqa from Tidal