http://wiki.hydrogenaud.io/index.php?title=Vorbis

As far as I know, Ogg is considered lossy format.

Whether you can tell the difference between a decently-sample Ogg file and FLAC, that's another question.

So creative and thoughtful of you.

I'm using the F886, and I used to use the stock player app.

I switched because the stock player had trouble recognising albums with same title but from different artistes. E.g. I had 2 albums called "Greatest Hits" by 2 different artists, yet all the songs from both albums are grouped together. A bit of googling shows that this bug existed in previous Sony music app players (non-android).

I'm now using Pro Player. In addition to correctly recognising album by artistes, I can also use Ogg files (a gripe I had with stock player, as I prefer Ogg over MP3). And the gapless playback also works flawlessly in Pro Player compared to the stock player - supposedly it has gapless playback feature but I never noticed it working.

What's the result of the testing?

I'm not an expert, but I read that some folks at Headfi have observed that some SD cards can cause some sibilant noise (maybe static) or some skipping.

So maybe not all SD cards are the same.

For Sony, XBA-A2, A3, H3and Z5 is certified Hi-REs.

I was using XBA-A2, quite happy with it but then lost the left driver (stupid detachable cable).
Now using A1.

But you don't really need a certified Hi-Res earphone to get good-quality sound.
Also your input audio file needs to also be high-res, e.g. 24/96 to fully enjoy it.

The Hi-Res Audio is the DSEE feature, which makes the audio sounds a bit tighter. It does sound a bit better, but the feature is quite battery-draining so I only use it occasionally if I'm charging the device.

Transferring is by drag and drop, so pretty easy. Also as moniqee mentioned, it comes with an SD card.

As for comparing between ipod and it, I have never used ipod before but if i'm not mistaken they just use a generic DAC right. For what it's worth, there is a slight difference that I can tell in audio quality using the same earphones, comparing between my Xperia Z3 and F-806.

Saw the ZX-100, not really interested.

I'm only interested if a new mid-range walkman that supports Android and wifi (I use streaming music service), and also some new mid-range IEMs.

Haha, cos this one not high-end enough.

Only the high end Z1 and Z2 not earphones.

Haha, really? Oh I didn't know that. Maybe that one too low-range?

So only mid-range gets earphones.

I thought most walkman made in malaysia? My F886 also made in malaysia, and I think the ZX1 and ZX2 as well.

Ooh, what did you learn or see there?

Was it an all-expenses paid conference or did you have to fork out your own money?

Eh, there are new earphones? I think i missed that.

What's the range for XBA-300? Is it supposed to be better than the current XBA-A series?
I guess the xba-z5 is still the most premium product for IEMs.

Thanks for the info!

Could you also shed some light on the Xba-100 series vs the XBA-series?
What's the difference between them? Thanks a lot!

Erm, thanks a lot though I guess I'm still a bit unclear about it.

I'm currently using a XBA-A1 - would the XBA-300 be sort of an upgrade over it?

What are your impressions of it?

Thanks a lot again!

Ok, thanks a lot!

any ideas on the RRP for the XBA-300?

Thanks! Hope the XBA-300 will be available end of this year.

I want to do a comparison between my XBA-A1 and see whether it sound better and worth an upgrade.

Thanks, but I'll only be back in Malaysia end of the year - hope they will have the 20% off all headphone promotion!

Maybe ask E1 - AKG? He sells audio stuff.

This post has been edited by jonoave: Dec 15 2015, 07:20 PM

Congrats!

Be careful with the earphone pieces though, my left one came off and I ddin't realise it until later.

Now I'm using a downgraded XBA-A1.