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Laszlo · 6 February 2019, 12:24 PM

I was really, really, really bad this weekend and ordered this! My Onkyo crapped out and figured it was time to upgrade. This should pair well with my Shure se846s, I ‘might’ upgrade those to the KSE 1200s. Only hesitation is the bulk though. Anyway will play around with the SONY and report back. Hope it lives up to the promise. I think it will!

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Laszlo · 6 February 2019, 12:58 PM

Need to charge it 7-hours before I can play with it. Argh. It looks great plugged in.

Laszlo · 6 February 2019, 01:03 PM

Hmmm... feels amazing. That gold!

The chassis is made out of a solid block of oxygen free copper. After being machined, it’s gold plated so it doesn’t corrode. This is a fascinating piece of equipment.

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GB-man · 6 February 2019, 04:48 PM

Damn that looks pretty fancy! What sort of headphones do you use with it? I should leave this thread it could be an expensive read

Fleetlord · 6 February 2019, 04:50 PM

Wow...Nice to see Sony making the good stuff again..

SearChart · 6 February 2019, 05:18 PM

Good stuff

Which lossless files can it read? And what is the storage capacity?

SkyJuice · 6 February 2019, 06:31 PM

Sony walkman cassette player, my first portable audio player. Keeps me accompany on the way to school, events and among many other things :)

dualcarb · 6 February 2019, 07:46 PM

Congrats on getting the best of the best. Do let us know what your thoughts are about this DAP.

Laszlo · 7 February 2019, 12:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GB-man

Damn that looks pretty fancy! What sort of headphones do you use with it? I should leave this thread it could be an expensive read

Haha, I figured go big or go home with this one. Right now I’m using a pair of Shure se846s on balanced 2.5mm Silver Dragon cables. This DAP has a balanced 4.4mm output and I should get the adapter today. She’s been charging overnight and when I get home if all pieces are here I’ll be able to fire her up. I can’t wait!

Laszlo · 7 February 2019, 12:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Fleetlord

Wow...Nice to see Sony making the good stuff again..

This really is a superb product and I agree it’s great that Sony is still making outstanding Signature Series products. One day I’d like to get the SS headphones. They even use Kimber Kable inside the product as wiring. There’s an amazing story behind the product and the engineer who made it without being asked. He presented it and the sound quality was indisputably better than anything they have ever produced.

Laszlo · 7 February 2019, 12:45 AM

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Originally Posted by SearChart

Good stuff

Which lossless files can it read? And what is the storage capacity?

It’s reads (playback) everything from FLAC to DSD. I have a pretty decent collection but now more reason to build a bigger library.

Laszlo · 7 February 2019, 12:46 AM

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Originally Posted by SkyJuice

Sony walkman cassette player, my first portable audio player. Keeps me accompany on the way to school, events and among many other things :)

I remember my first Walkman cassette player. First introduced in 1979!

Laszlo · 7 February 2019, 12:46 AM

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Originally Posted by dualcarb

Congrats on getting the best of the best. Do let us know what your thoughts are about this DAP.

Thank you. Will report back sound quality.

Laszlo · 7 February 2019, 12:47 AM

BTW, it weighs 16oz, one pound! Ridiculous.

Wesley Crusher · 7 February 2019, 12:54 AM

Nice! I am not familiar with DSD files. Similar to FLAC? So you just plug your headphones into these? No other equipment needed?

Unfortunately for me (fortunately for my wallet), I don’t think my ears are good enough to truly appreciate true hifi.

BBL · 7 February 2019, 01:51 AM

Stephen... you may need to insure it....

Danny83 · 7 February 2019, 02:34 AM

Very nice

crew · 7 February 2019, 02:42 AM

Congratulations!
Is it safe to use on a trip to NYC???

Laszlo · 7 February 2019, 03:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wesley Crusher

Nice! I am not familiar with DSD files. Similar to FLAC? So you just plug your headphones into these? No other equipment needed?

Unfortunately for me (fortunately for my wallet), I don’t think my ears are good enough to truly appreciate true hifi.

It’s fine ‘as is’ with low impedance IEMs, but for higher powered headphones it requires an amp. Future investment for sure. Have my eyes on a TEAC. Sony’s SS amp is out of range for me right now. And so are their SS headphones. It’s a hobby and over time you build up your arsenal. I can’t wait to listen to the darn thing.

Laszlo · 7 February 2019, 03:25 AM

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Originally Posted by BBL

Stephen... you may need to insure it....

Funny you say this. I have watches sitting out in the wide open but I actually spent the morning frantically hidding this thing.

Laszlo · 7 February 2019, 03:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by crew

Congratulations!
Is it safe to use on a trip to NYC???

Haha it needs its own rollie.

Alexwwjd · 7 February 2019, 04:51 AM

Shure se846... wow! expensive ... I have a couple of se215 (bluetooth and corded).

Enjoy the DAP! Let us know how it sounds!

handsfull · 7 February 2019, 04:55 AM

Dang...that looks sick. Would love to hear what that combo sounds like...do tell.

RW16610 · 7 February 2019, 08:34 AM

Very refreshing to see Sony making quality items again, indeed. Looks like a neat device you'll enjoy for a while.

enjoythemusic · 7 February 2019, 11:30 PM

Congrats! Top line there.

They sent me a review sample about a year or so ago and felt it was waaaaay too heavy/bulky, plus the much lighter and better button /case layout ZX2 sounded a bit better for my preference.

subtona · 8 February 2019, 12:23 AM

That is a thing of beauty. The web has a shot of the inside finishing of the case and I believe they used Geneva stripes :) magnificent!

I wold like a terabyte version, is there anything available?

Laszlo · 8 February 2019, 12:54 AM

It had 256gb internal with another MicroSD slot for another 256gb. A tb would be sweet.

Yesterday I was supposed to get the 4.4mm balanced adapter. It never arrived!

So now the delivery has been updated to Friday. Argh.

I have this wonderful thing just sitting there. Waiting.

Luckily I found a same day on Amazon so placed an order for another 4.4mm and hopefully it will truly get delivered today.

Can’t wait to listen to this baby!

I did play with it last night. Loaded up a new firmware update and transferred all my tunes.

Laszlo · 8 February 2019, 12:59 AM

Here’s some cool pics from Google. IMG_0537.jpg IMG_0538.jpg IMG_0539.jpg

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Wesley Crusher · 8 February 2019, 01:25 AM

Holy shit, I just googled this thing and wow, it’s expensove!! Haha, I had no idea.

It really does look like it’s beautiful made, though. No expense spared.

Laszlo · 8 February 2019, 07:37 AM

Finally!! My adapter just came in from an East Coast source. This little baby is the only one that is certified by Sony for this DAPIMG_0541.jpg. It’s manufactured by NIPPON DISC. Tonight I’ll report back on sound.

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6 February 2019, 12:24 PM	#1
Laszlo 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: San Francisco, CA Watch: Date & No Date Posts: 10,867	New SONY DAP I was really, really, really bad this weekend and ordered this! My Onkyo crapped out and figured it was time to upgrade. This should pair well with my Shure se846s, I ‘might’ upgrade those to the KSE 1200s. Only hesitation is the bulk though. Anyway will play around with the SONY and report back. Hope it lives up to the promise. I think it will! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ "You might as well question why we breathe. If we stop breathing, we'll die. If we stop fighting our enemies, the world will die." Paul Henreid as Victor Laszlo in Casablanca

6 February 2019, 12:58 PM	#2
Laszlo 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: San Francisco, CA Watch: Date & No Date Posts: 10,867	Need to charge it 7-hours before I can play with it. Argh. It looks great plugged in. __________________ "You might as well question why we breathe. If we stop breathing, we'll die. If we stop fighting our enemies, the world will die." Paul Henreid as Victor Laszlo in Casablanca

6 February 2019, 01:03 PM	#3
Laszlo 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: San Francisco, CA Watch: Date & No Date Posts: 10,867	Hmmm... feels amazing. That gold! The chassis is made out of a solid block of oxygen free copper. After being machined, it’s gold plated so it doesn’t corrode. This is a fascinating piece of equipment. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ "You might as well question why we breathe. If we stop breathing, we'll die. If we stop fighting our enemies, the world will die." Paul Henreid as Victor Laszlo in Casablanca

6 February 2019, 04:48 PM	#4
GB-man 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: USA Watch: addiction issues Posts: 37,634	Damn that looks pretty fancy! What sort of headphones do you use with it? I should leave this thread it could be an expensive read __________________

7 February 2019, 12:47 AM	#14
Laszlo 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: San Francisco, CA Watch: Date & No Date Posts: 10,867	BTW, it weighs 16oz, one pound! Ridiculous. __________________ "You might as well question why we breathe. If we stop breathing, we'll die. If we stop fighting our enemies, the world will die." Paul Henreid as Victor Laszlo in Casablanca

6 February 2019, 04:50 PM	#5
Fleetlord "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Vain Posts: 6,081	Wow...Nice to see Sony making the good stuff again..

6 February 2019, 06:31 PM	#7
SkyJuice "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Land of OZ Posts: 1,411	Sony walkman cassette player, my first portable audio player. Keeps me accompany on the way to school, events and among many other things :)

6 February 2019, 07:46 PM	#8
dualcarb "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: Patrick Location: HK/Malaysia Watch: Lover Posts: 1,223	Congrats on getting the best of the best. Do let us know what your thoughts are about this DAP.

7 February 2019, 12:54 AM	#15
Wesley Crusher "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Real Name: Wes Location: Holosuite Posts: 6,345	Nice! I am not familiar with DSD files. Similar to FLAC? So you just plug your headphones into these? No other equipment needed? Unfortunately for me (fortunately for my wallet), I don’t think my ears are good enough to truly appreciate true hifi.

7 February 2019, 01:51 AM	#16
BBL "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Real Name: DM Location: USA Watch: DD-YG/DJ/Breitling Posts: 8,948	Stephen... you may need to insure it.... __________________ . People of integrity expect to be believed and when they are not they let time prove them right. A best friend is like a four leaf clover - hard to find and lucky to have. SJP

7 February 2019, 02:34 AM	#17
Danny83 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Real Name: Danny Location: Bay Area CA Watch: Yellow Gold Posts: 20,325	Very nice

7 February 2019, 02:42 AM	#18
crew "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: John Location: Rochester/Naples Watch: Pepsi Posts: 18,307	Congratulations! Is it safe to use on a trip to NYC???

7 February 2019, 04:51 AM	#22
Alexwwjd "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Alex Location: Texas Watch: Out!!! Posts: 2,352	Shure se846... wow! expensive ... I have a couple of se215 (bluetooth and corded). Enjoy the DAP! Let us know how it sounds!

7 February 2019, 04:55 AM	#23
handsfull "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: J Location: The great Midwest Watch: youlookinat? Posts: 2,369	Dang...that looks sick. Would love to hear what that combo sounds like...do tell.

7 February 2019, 08:34 AM	#24
RW16610 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Rommel Location: Toronto Canada Watch: 116710LN Posts: 9,282	Very refreshing to see Sony making quality items again, indeed. Looks like a neat device you'll enjoy for a while.

7 February 2019, 11:30 PM	#25
enjoythemusic 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Real Name: Steven Location: Glocal Posts: 21,688	Congrats! Top line there. They sent me a review sample about a year or so ago and felt it was waaaaay too heavy/bulky, plus the much lighter and better button /case layout ZX2 sounded a bit better for my preference. __________________ __________________ Love timepieces and want to become a Watchmaker? Rolex has a sensational school. www.RolexWatchmakingTrainingCenter.com/ Sent from my Etch A Sketch using String Theory.

8 February 2019, 12:23 AM	#26
subtona 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: gus Location: East Coast Watch: APK & sometimes Y Posts: 26,748	That is a thing of beauty. The web has a shot of the inside finishing of the case and I believe they used Geneva stripes :) magnificent! I wold like a terabyte version, is there anything available? __________________

8 February 2019, 12:54 AM	#27
Laszlo 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: San Francisco, CA Watch: Date & No Date Posts: 10,867	It had 256gb internal with another MicroSD slot for another 256gb. A tb would be sweet. Yesterday I was supposed to get the 4.4mm balanced adapter. It never arrived! So now the delivery has been updated to Friday. Argh. I have this wonderful thing just sitting there. Waiting. Luckily I found a same day on Amazon so placed an order for another 4.4mm and hopefully it will truly get delivered today. Can’t wait to listen to this baby! I did play with it last night. Loaded up a new firmware update and transferred all my tunes. __________________ "You might as well question why we breathe. If we stop breathing, we'll die. If we stop fighting our enemies, the world will die." Paul Henreid as Victor Laszlo in Casablanca

8 February 2019, 12:59 AM	#28
Laszlo 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: San Francisco, CA Watch: Date & No Date Posts: 10,867	Here’s some cool pics from Google. IMG_0537.jpg IMG_0538.jpg IMG_0539.jpg Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ "You might as well question why we breathe. If we stop breathing, we'll die. If we stop fighting our enemies, the world will die." Paul Henreid as Victor Laszlo in Casablanca

8 February 2019, 01:25 AM	#29
Wesley Crusher "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Real Name: Wes Location: Holosuite Posts: 6,345	Holy shit, I just googled this thing and wow, it’s expensove!! Haha, I had no idea. It really does look like it’s beautiful made, though. No expense spared.

8 February 2019, 07:37 AM	#30
Laszlo 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: San Francisco, CA Watch: Date & No Date Posts: 10,867	Finally!! My adapter just came in from an East Coast source. This little baby is the only one that is certified by Sony for this DAPIMG_0541.jpg. It’s manufactured by NIPPON DISC. Tonight I’ll report back on sound. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ "You might as well question why we breathe. If we stop breathing, we'll die. If we stop fighting our enemies, the world will die." Paul Henreid as Victor Laszlo in Casablanca

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