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So I'm not super experienced with headphone stuff but I'll ask anyway. Are you better off just getting the new hi-res Sony Walkman? or it won't independently provide enough power for many headphones? and this could double as a desktop amp/dac?
StolenToast
12
Jan 7, 2016
BeerCanChickenThere is one major advantage to this amp that would possibly tempt me to get it (given way more money) and that's the balanced outputs. Pretty cool on a portable amp, and probably a major reason why you would want it. The hi-res walkman doesn't have that. If you don't have balanced headphones then a Mojo might be a better choice for $100 less, new.
echineko
196
Jan 8, 2016
BeerCanChickenThe ZX2 Walkman is more than sufficient for earphones and efficient headphones (I happen to own one), but some full-sized headphones require more power than it can provide. Consider what you would like to pair with it before deciding either way.
As for the balanced outputs, the ZX2 supports a pseudo-balanced output (better signal separation and soundstage) that is a noticeable improvement with better earphones.
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