[nabiscosnack]

Would the rca pre outs on the back be able to feed a woo audio headphone amp?

 

[nc8000]

Would the rca pre outs on the back be able to feed a woo audio headphone amp?

Should do

 

[nabiscosnack]

Should do

Thank you, was just concerned since the specs said something about a digital pre out. Haha

 

[Halimj7]

What AMP/DAC combo would you guys recommend as a good complement to my collection as a proud TA-Zh1es owner by providing me a different sound and experience? I own Utopia, L5000, R10P, TIA Fourte, and Noble Kahn. Thanks.

 

[n00b]

Is the sound quality affected by the type of Walkman I connect to the Tazzie? Since it acts as both the DAC and amp, it shouldn't matter whether I'm using an NW-A55, WM1A, WM1Z etc right?

 

[Lookout57]

Is the sound quality affected by the type of Walkman I connect to the Tazzie? Since it acts as both the DAC and amp, it shouldn't matter whether I'm using an NW-A55, WM1A, WM1Z etc right?

Correct.

 

[Halimj7]

Is the sound quality affected by the type of Walkman I connect to the Tazzie? Since it acts as both the DAC and amp, it shouldn't matter whether I'm using an NW-A55, WM1A, WM1Z etc right?

For the Walkman connection port I didn’t notice any difference. I think the Walkman port is only to use as a transport.

 

[Redcarmoose]

Is the sound quality affected by the type of Walkman I connect to the Tazzie? Since it acts as both the DAC and amp, it shouldn't matter whether I'm using an NW-A55, WM1A, WM1Z etc right?

Using the rear USB hook-up will offer only one extra bit rate value which the side hook up doesn’t offer. But basically they are the same. The players are simply file servers. Though you can choose the Sony adapter and go to the rear of the TA, use the Cradle and go to the rear, or use included cable and use the side. Really it all sounds pretty much the same.

 

[Redcarmoose]

My gosh, I have the Sony WM1Z in the Cradle playing 44.1 kHz-24 bit, going AudioQuest Carbon USB to the back of the TA-ZH1ES DAC/Amp. The power cord: Electra Glide Audio Reference Glide-Reference Standard "Fatboy" Power Cord. The front has the Sony MDR-Z1R hooked up to the (MUC-B20SB1) Kimber cable. My reference system........nothing better! So far the best in my experience?

Interesting they always talk about headphone placement being critical? How they do slightly change when moved around my head, still there is no big deal if moved forward or back. Maybe it’s more of an issue with other headphones?

This is all so natural and organic, I wouldn’t change a thing!

While bass definition is better with the Sony IER-Z1R, the midrange is amazing! Also the treble imaging is something else. I’m listening to music with a lot of whispers and vocal effects to that style. The detail is the best!

Really it’s apples and oranges to compare an IEM to full-size.

 

[Halimj7]

What AMP/DAC combo would you guys recommend as a good complement to my collection as a proud TA-Zh1es owner by providing me a different sound and experience? I own Utopia, L5000, R10P, TIA Fourte, and Noble Kahn. Thanks.

Anyone?

 

[kefs]

Anyone?

Sorry, i only use my TAZ

 

[Vamp898]

Anyone?

Imho, safe the money and/or invest it into Headphone/Earphone.

Right now im thinking about investing into Final. Starting with the E5000 and then going to the A8000 and D8000.

Also the FitEar TG335 is on my list. The least thing im thinking about, after owning the TA-ZH1ES, is getting another Amp.

 

[Redcarmoose]

Imho, safe the money and/or invest it into Headphone/Earphone.

Right now im thinking about investing into Final. Starting with the E5000 and then going to the A8000 and D8000.

Also the FitEar TG335 is on my list. The least thing im thinking about, after owning the TA-ZH1ES, is getting another Amp.

Yes, without want of a different DAC/Amp.

 

[davidmthekidd]

Someone is selling a used Tazh1es for around $1200 on ebay; I would like to extract the best performance out of my MDR-Z1R, my favorite headphone, is there anything that I should look out for when buying a used taz1ies? I'm still considering the WM1ZM2 due in a few weeks.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/115303965884?hash=item1ad8a6e4bc:g:k0sAAOSw-DhiCXtx

 

[grabrom]

I was also considering a used Taz, as it's sometimes possible to get some with a 6 month warranty (not the Sony one), but I think I might buy a new one.
The price difference amounts to about 350 usd, and all the used ones I have seen until now are about 4 years old.

And if you think of the fact the life span might be around 20 years, that would be a considerable chunk of it gone already.