Zishan Z4 - DAP with Dual DAC ES9038Q2M | Dual AMP OPA1622 | USB 32-bit + DSD | Bluetooth LDAC 24-bit | Balanced 2,5/4,4 | LO/PO 3,5mm

[fidgeraldo]

Do you think I should just reorder it?

I really can't decide that for you. I never had any issues with my Z4
I heard that this store is reliable if I am not mistaken:
NiceHCK

This DAP looks interesting; I've seen it here as a recommendation:
TempoTec

 

[evasb]

It is sad that there's not a silicone case for Zishan Z4.

 

[fidgeraldo]

It is sad that there's not a silicone case for Zishan Z4.

There aren't silicon cases for who knows how many DAPs

Cheers!

 

[Nixon]

I really can't decide that for you. I never had any issues with my Z4
I heard that this store is reliable if I am not mistaken:
NiceHCK

This DAP looks interesting; I've seen it here as a recommendation:
TempoTec

I'd reccoemnd NiceHCK too. Ordered a Z4 and a Z5 and took a week to arrive to the UK.

 

[Iamvtlik]

I've reordered the Zishan Z4, and had asked a local modder/diy-er to resolder or rearrange some components inside as well as changing the buttons into a softer one. Hoping this one will now work fantastically! I'll be giving an update in prolly a week or two if no delays occur. Thanks once again, hoping to finally get a Zishan that works properly

 

[Iamvtlik]

I've reordered the Zishan Z4, and had asked a local modder/diy-er to resolder or rearrange some components inside as well as changing the buttons into a softer one. Hoping this one will now work fantastically! I'll be giving an update in prolly a week or two if no delays occur. Thanks once again, hoping to finally get a Zishan that works properly

Apologies for the very delayed update. Stuff happened but basically it will likely come within the next week including some modifications to it(+ flatheads as well). I will be giving an update as to how they are once they arrive

 

[chasolla]

Zishan have been quiet for a while.
I'm always interested in their new DAPs.
My T1 makes me smile whenever I use it.

 

[Iamvtlik]

Apologies for the very delayed update. Stuff happened but basically it will likely come within the next week including some modifications to it(+ flatheads as well). I will be giving an update as to how they are once they arrive

Has finally been delivered today. Damn it's pretty powerful. Need some time to memorize the UI, still misclick every now and then but just damn, you all were right. It was worth the wait

 

[Iamvtlik]

Nope, you can easily listen to headphones. I use Z4 for walks and IEMs, but there are no issues driving a Sennheiser 300 Ohm with plenty of volume left (4.4 balanced). This is the best player you can buy if you consider the cost and the sound. It's just unheard of! The only Hi-Fi item I can think of with the same stunning performance and the price is VERUM 2.

Recently, I bought A&K Kann Alpha, which has 12 Vrms, which is 4 more than Z4, and according to A&K it has around 3-4 W at 32 Ohm. So it should be at least double the Z4, but I am not even sure if it has any more power than Z4, perhaps just a bit. That's how good Z4 is.

I loooove this DAP

Enjoy...Cheers!

heya. Took me a long time to finally get my unit but you were indeed right. It is really powerful. I'm just generally using 20-30 volume, even on 600 ohms flathead on my test.

 

[Iamvtlik]

Found a seller in AliExpress who is selling what appears to be a possible sub variant of the Z5(at almost half the price of the z5 as well).

Link is here:
https://a.aliexpress.com/_oElKdjo

 

[Iamvtlik]

Found a seller in AliExpress who is selling what appears to be a possible sub variant of the Z5(at almost half the price of the z5 as well).

Link is here:
https://a.aliexpress.com/_oElKdjo

If anyone is curious, here's how their board differs:

Z5 vs Z5C

 

[numon]

what is zishan z5c android apk feature mean?i undertand that phone connects and collects playlists and song names to phone then you control songs, select them from phone and listen zishan z5?so z5 will have touch screen feature in this way ,right?i hope someoe give exact answer.thanks.

 

[fidgeraldo]

Z5C

Any specs that can be found?

Cheers!

OK..I found it:

3.Model: Z5c

4.AMP：RT6863D

5.Impedance：32Ω

6.Charging Port：Type-C

7.Size：About 57*98*20mm

8.Battery Capacity：4200mAh

9.Bluetooth Mode: Supported

10.Battery Life：About 7 hours

11.DAC Chip：Double ES9039Q2M

12.Product Housing：Aluminum alloy

13.Capacity：Single ended：380mW，Balanced end：760mW

14.Earphone Jack：3.5mm single ended /2.5mm balanced/4.4mm balanced

It has a bit less W balanced (almost the same) than Z4...hmm...is it a contender....hmm

 

[Iamvtlik]

Any specs that can be found?

Cheers!

OK..I found it:

3.Model: Z5c

4.AMP：RT6863D

5.Impedance：32Ω

6.Charging Port：Type-C

7.Size：About 57*98*20mm

8.Battery Capacity：4200mAh

9.Bluetooth Mode: Supported

10.Battery Life：About 7 hours

11.DAC Chip：Double ES9039Q2M

12.Product Housing：Aluminum alloy

13.Capacity：Single ended：380mW，Balanced end：760mW

14.Earphone Jack：3.5mm single ended /2.5mm balanced/4.4mm balanced

It has a bit less W balanced (almost the same) than Z4...hmm...is it a contender....hmm

Wait isn't this the z5?

When I asked before, the seller said Z5C is at half the power than the Z4?

 

[fidgeraldo]

Wait isn't this the z5?

When I asked before, the seller said Z5C is at half the power than the Z4?

Z4 is 884mW at 32Ohms, so it's not half the power, Z5c is 760mW

I don't know the difference between Z5 and Z5c...probably chip

Z4 has :Dual DAC ESS Sabre ES9038Q2M
Z5 :DAC Chip：Double ES9039Q2M

Someone could explain the difference.

Cheers!