[Vintageaudioholic]

Hi all, I've finally removed the audio transformer from the Taz for some measurements (shout out to our kind lab technician) but I'm bad with the math, so I'll need the collective brainpower from the thread...
Here are the conditions that I measured the transformers with:
Open (no) load
1khz
Megger B131
Here are the measurements:
185~186mH across the full primary/secondary under no load at 1khz with a Q-factor of approx 1.18
47.8mzh across primary/secondary to center tap under no load at 1khz with a Q-factor of approx 0.96
If I use 2πFI to calculate the Inductive reactance, I get an impedance of approx 1k, which means the transformer is a 1:1, 1k:1k transformer, can anyone from the thread proof the math cause it does sound very off to me
p.s. I forgot to measure the DC resistance of the coils
Many thanks!

 

[kota1]

I am using the Tazzy as a stereo dac/preamp in preout/variable mode into a pair of active speakers. It sounds exceptionally clean. I have heard sometimes it better to still use a stereo preamp to connect a dac and bypass the dacs volume control and just use it in fixed out mode. Does anyone use the Tazzy in variable preout mode? Thoughts?

 

[ResidentAlien]

What amp pairs well with the TA-ZH1ES?

 

[nc8000]

What amp pairs well with the TA-ZH1ES?

TA-ZH1ES

Joking aside, do you mean another headphone amp or a speaker amp ?

 

[ResidentAlien]

As we

TA-ZH1ES

Joking aside, do you mean another headphone amp or a speaker amp ?

Yes another headphone amp lol.

 

[ResidentAlien]

Just really something that'll give more power, especially single ended, yet still benefit from the TA-Z DAC wizardry. Something maybe from Geshelli, JDS labs or Cayin IHA-6 perhaps ?

 

[carb0mb]

Just really something that'll give more power, especially single ended, yet still benefit from the TA-Z DAC wizardry. Something maybe from Geshelli, JDS labs or Cayin IHA-6 perhaps ?

JDS Atom 2 is probably the cheapest option that provides a lot of power if you want to try whatever it is you're trying.

 

[tech2enthusiast]

is the TA-ZH1ES considered the best amp/DAC to pair with the MDR-Z1R in 2024?

 

[slumberman]

is the TA-ZH1ES considered the best amp/DAC to pair with the MDR-Z1R in 2024?

Highly subjective.
I personally didn’t enjoy the pairing and after 6 months passed it on. I much preferred the MDR with other amps, after trying many.

 

[tech2enthusiast]

Highly subjective.
I personally didn’t enjoy the pairing and after 6 months passed it on. I much preferred the MDR with other amps, after trying many.

like which amps?

 

[Lookout57]

is the TA-ZH1ES considered the best amp/DAC to pair with the MDR-Z1R in 2024?

With the right cables, yes. The stock MDR-Z1R cables holds it back.

 

[carb0mb]

is the TA-ZH1ES considered the best amp/DAC to pair with the MDR-Z1R in 2024?

I don't think it matters. Unless you have really great hearing and think you can hear subtle differences between amp and dac pairings. I've used the Z1R with an XLR cable on the TAZ, single ended on the RME ADI-DAC, and with the JDS Atom 2-- to be honest, it all sounds the same to me.

 

[Vamp898]

I don't think it matters. Unless you have really great hearing and think you can hear subtle differences between amp and dac pairings. I've used the Z1R with an XLR cable on the TAZ, single ended on the RME ADI-DAC, and with the JDS Atom 2-- to be honest, it all sounds the same to me.

Class D amps can sound (and measure) quite differently to analog amps.

I bought measuring equipment because my Walkman sounded different than my phone and wanted to find out why and how.

Not every device does (and wants) to sound transparent, there can be differences

 

[carb0mb]

Class D amps can sound (and measure) quite differently to analog amps.

I bought measuring equipment because my Walkman sounded different than my phone and wanted to find out why and how.

Not every device does (and wants) to sound transparent, there can be differences

I don't care enough to argue about the science behind it all. If you can hear the difference, then that's great for you. I cannot hear the difference, but I enjoy the experience of physically interacting with different gear.

 

[tech2enthusiast]

With the right cables, yes. The stock MDR-Z1R cables holds it back.

like which cables?