I am rejoining the club TA-ZH1ES , here I come ! And possibly some excitements to come too
just FYI
DC-Phase linearizer on TA is a physical circuit with DC decoupling capacitor when enabled, or bypass this when turned off. It isn’t the same as Walkman, software DSP by algorithms
Also, DSEE HX is physically done by analog devices chip, together with the AI algorithm input by FPGA. It upscales all pcm upto 384Khz
I am rejoining the club TA-ZH1ES , here I come ! And possibly some excitements to come too
just FYI
DC-Phase linearizer on TA is a physical circuit with DC decoupling capacitor when enabled, or bypass this when turned off. It isn’t the same as Walkman, software DSP by algorithms
Also, DSEE HX is physically done by AKM AK4137, of which can achieve upto 186Db in dynamic range, together with the AI algorithm input by FPGA. It upscales all pcm upto 384Khz
I am rejoining the club TA-ZH1ES , here I come ! And possibly some excitements to come too
just FYI
DC-Phase linearizer on TA is a physical circuit with DC decoupling capacitor when enabled, or bypass this when turned off. It isn’t the same as Walkman, software DSP by algorithms
Also, DSEE HX is physically done by AKM AK4137, of which can achieve upto 186Db in dynamic range, together with the AI algorithm input by FPGA. It upscales all pcm upto 384Khz
It was because of you and your influence that I even got the Cradle and AQCarbon.I always wanted to let you know that I am grateful for the direction. And maybe it's still relevant? I mean it makes the IEMs I test very different from the Walkmans and other Amp/Dacs? I still hold the TA-ZH1ES in high regard, though I don't go around and try out a bunch of stuff? Thank-you, I hope you enjoy it, again.
Another fact is that Single ended output amplification is SET output as in using Transformers output. You may find that to be exciting . Also, if you burn in, you will need to burn in SE separately as the transformers will burn in separately only on SE output. See the red arrows here
It activates a reworking of the bass. Definitely subtle, and if you concentrate your focus on my review I explain it, halfway plagiarizing the Sony propaganda. It's a supposed full-frequency change maybe? But it is subtly noticeable primarily in comprehension of low frequency response. Read my review.
What does DC Phase Linearizer do?
All amplifiers like the S-Master design can be highly accurate—in some respects they can even be too accurate. Phase linearity is an issue with analog amplifiers and a contributor to analog sound. When you connect a real-world amplifier to a real-world headphone, the interaction causes significant departure from phase linearity at frequencies below 30 or 50 Hz. Sony studies show a typical deviation from linear phase of about +90 degrees. While not making the bass any louder or softer, this shift does have a subtle effect, creating warmer and more accessible bass.
The low-frequency phase response of the typical analog amplifier departs from linearity at about 30 to 50 Hz. Because many audiophiles are accustomed to seeing frequency plotted against amplitude decibels, this may look like a bass boost. It is not. It's a change in phase, which is much more subtle. Because this phase shift is common across many brands of amplifiers at many price points, the shift has a broad effect on headphone design. Consciously or not, headphone designers take this phase shift into account when they fine-tune the sound of their products.
This raises an interesting dilemma. Should a new digital amplifier incorporate this phase shift or leave the sound in its original state? After extensive listening tests, Sony decided to give users the choice of applying an equivalent phase shift in the digital domain, using a dedicated Digital Signal Processor. This LSI adjusts low-frequency phase with internal accuracy equal to a 65-bit process. We call this circuit the DC Phase Linearizer, because it "restores" low-frequency phase, emulating the signal that the headphone would get from a top-quality analog amplifier.
Another fact is that Single ended output amplification is SET output as in using Transformers output. You may find that to be exciting . Also, if you burn in, you will need to burn in SE separately as the transformers will burn in separately only on SE output. See the red arrows here
I had no idea ? Glad to have already burned-in the 3.5mm and 4.4mm just as consequence of headphone burn-in........at least 400 hours per 3.5mm and an additional 400 hours per 4.4mm.
Another fact is that Single ended output amplification is SET output as in using Transformers output. You may find that to be exciting . Also, if you burn in, you will need to burn in SE separately as the transformers will burn in separately only on SE output. See the red arrows here
Good to know
So now call me a fool but have you ever tried your dx300 / max with USB-b connection. I Do this till day one because I have no home PC.
You can notice the Difference in sound with every dap.
Best combo and Most Durable Battery life Shows the 300max (about 30-40 hours with Amazon HD)
The Bass is crazy and so am I :-SS
With dx300 you get more soundstage but the sound is more clinical.
Sa700/dx200-220 are no good because of Battery life.
But the aksa700 gives also really nice Intimate sound for female vocals.
I had no idea ? Glad to have already burned-in the 3.5mm and 4.4mm just as consequence of headphone burn-in........at least 400 hours per 3.5mm and an additional 400 hours per 4.4mm.
If your talking about not using a PC with the TA, yes, that is a huge difference, rotation in of a Walkman as a file server. That was the whole benefit for me was going to the Cradle and USB AQCarbon.
Good to know
So now call me a fool but have you ever tried your dx300 / max with USB-b connection. I Do this till day one because I have no home PC.
You can notice the Difference in sound with every dap.
Best combo and Most Durable Battery life Shows the 300max (about 30-40 hours with Amazon HD)
The Bass is crazy and so am I :-SS
With dx300 you get more soundstage but the sound is more clinical.
Sa700/dx200-220 are no good because of Battery life.
But the aksa700 gives also really nice Intimate sound for female vocals.
I feed my TA via a very short custom usb cable a friend of mine has done from the Auralic Aries Mini streamer (with upgraded psu) with a 4 TB ssd drive and have used that setup for over 5 years as my home rig into the MDR-Z1R
It appears that the DSEE-HX is done by the FPGA together with those 2X Analog Devices Chips, there are AKM sample rate converter and Analog to digital converter but they serve the Analog Input purposes. Anyways, the TA still going to upscaling to 384Khz because it has a better built with better dedicated hardware than Walkman, and even DMP Z1.
Ah, I see. I didn’t have any plans to but I starting using the unit as a preamp to take advantage of the DSD upscaling on CDs, etc. I just love the flexibility of this thing.
I am also using the pre-out connecting to the pre-in of my integrated amp. Beside DSD upscaling + DSEE HX on CDs, also make use of it to decode Hi-res music to play it in the main speaker system. I agreed that most of the time cannot tell the difference with the DSD Remastering, may be a little analog.
This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register.
By continuing to use this site, you are consenting to our use of cookies.
TA-ZH1ES , here I come ! And possibly some excitements to come too
