Sony HAP-Z1ES Hi-Res Music Player RMAF 2013


Did anyone get a chance to hear this digital player. Seems similar to the Bryston BDP-2. I am very interested in how the upsampled DSD sounded.
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Brownsfan, if Dan includes a digital input on his HAPZ1 mod, it would be a no-brainer purchase for me....it's the one-box solution that I'm looking for.
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Mitch, exactly! I joined Audiocircle this morning so I could posit the question to Dan regarding his intentions on the HAPZ1. My post hasn't been reviewed yet, but I'll let you know when he responds.
He is a smart business man. He likes to hear what his potential customers are thinking up front. What a concept!
Brownsfan
Still don't see your post. Was it a post or PM? I'm curious as to what Dan will say.

Vinnie with RWA now has a page on his own web site detailing his Level One mod with other levels to follow.

I asked Vinnie his thoughts about adding a digital input on his circle over on another forum. You may want to check out one man's thoughts on it.
Finsup, Since I am a new member the post has to be approved before it appears. I guess all the reviewers are on vacation. I will certainly take a look at the RWA site.
Finsup, Vinnie provided a very clear explanation of the issues. Sounds like digital in might not be a great idea on this unit. Looks like it is going to require an all in on computer audio for me to utilize the Sony. I've got 2000 CDs. My music library is already built, so purchase of hi-rez downloads is going to be minimal.

Still want to see what Dan has to say, but I will be surprised if we get something fundamentally different from him.