The Z5's more durable, had mine for about half a year and only the sides have slightly chip off a bit.     Anyways, anyone tried the "Sony MUC-M2BT1" with the A3 or Z5? Curious about how it performs    http://watchmono.com/blog-entry-6427.html

The Z5's more durable, had mine for about half a year and only the sides have slightly chip off a bit.

  It's working great, just collected it. Yeah I was informed that it'll take approx 2-3 weeks, but the delivering seem to take up most of the waiting time here (4-6 weeks back fourth) but I guess that's how the company(SKM) in charge here handles it.

  Hmmmm for me it's only while playback, I'm not getting the battery drain while it offed. It works normally except the battery lasted extremely short

Would like to know hows the battery for all of you guys who's been using the DX80 for over a period of time.   I've been using the DX80 for the past 4 months, reaching a point where the battery only lasted 2 hours (100% to 0%), playing 16bit/44khz flacs while it's screen offed. (You can assume...

If you love the A3, you'll love the Z5.

How's the new fw?

  Thanks for the info (: Interesting to hear that it would work. My natural reaction would be upgrading to a balanced DAP if I wanted to go balanced out(but I really love the DX80, which restrained my option to go balanced).   Have always wanted to go balanced with the Z5 after hearing many...

  I'm currently using the iBasso DX80 which is a single ended equipment. If I use a 3.5mm split cable to two 3.5mm, to connect it to the balance cable, does it work as balanced?

  A used Z5 that comes along with the upgrade cable at 430usd looks like a steal to me. Among the list that you mentioned, imo the Z5 would be the best choice. It have an amazing sound-stage compared to any other competitor in that range.

  More volume on low gain. It's the most efficient to stay low gain unless the cans requires going high gain to be at a normal listening level. One, you'll be using lesser power(Reduce heat and battery consumption). Two, a more accurate and true sound(Sound not being forced).

  If the market price there is around 500usd, waiting for the sony event would be good.

  Yes. Just switch to DAC Mode on your DX80, connect your smartphone(host) via OTG Cable to your DX80(device), and you're good to go. 

Will the DX200 feature a balanced output?

  Ur welcome, hope it helps.  It's a good choice, their spc cables are pretty popular and wallet friendly. Hope you'd get your setup together to enjoy soon, cheers!  

  Sorry to hear that. I'm sure it opens up to better opportunities.   If you like a more forward/in-your-face sound, the JVC-FX1200 would come as as a good one. It houses a simillar signature as the XBA-Z5/A3, and would save you some penny. It's also a smaller in size, and comes with a wood...

  These are definitely a pillar up there compared to the Titan series. It's houses a dark and warm signature, and it's non-fatiguing. If you're coming from the Dunu Titan 1, the most prominent difference like @JustJoseph have said, would be the bass. The A3 also pronounce a different kind of...

  The S was too small, and L was too huge, so I end up getting the M size. Apparently, the IEM I'm using is the Sony XBA-Z5, which house a heavy driver. Due to that, spin fit was not able to hold it's position with it's silicone material. The spiral dot which I've been using had been amazing...

Using JBL Spiral dot for now, spin fit falls out easily so it's probably not for me. Any other brands that makes the best eartips?

1.4.0 currently sounds the best to my ears, coming from the constant update and always coming back to 1.1.4, I've found that 1.1.4 sounded more shy, and presents a flatter sounds in an A/B test with 1.4.0. In the other hand, 1.4.0 presents a more bipolar sound. It sounded similar to 1.1.4, while...

New fw is out guys  http://ibasso.com/down.php   Loving the transparency while adjusting volumes, and the fix on the indicator bar to retain it's last position.

  Yeah I guess :l It's approx 6 months.       Will be visiting the local store to check and probably get a battery replacement or send to fix. Thanks (:       Can't seem to get it back to 11 hours. Will be visiting the store later this week and update if anything :)

Currently on 1.4.0. I came from 1.1.4 with the draining problem occurring out of the blue. The battery drain started recently. It used to last approx 11 when I got it, with the settings, screen-off, low-volume, flacs audio with iBasso's burn-in cable. Now, only about <4 hours on screen-off. With...

I seem to be having some problem with the battery. It's lasting only a couple of hours. With moderate screen on, It drains about 50% in 1 hour. Anyone facing same problems? Is there an easy fix

Any news on the Balanced module for the FiiO x7?