SOLD: FS: Sony HAP-Z1ES Hi Rez Network Audio Player

[theok]

Item: Sony HAP-Z1ES
Location:SYDNEY
Price: $1800
Item Condition:Excellent As New
Reason for selling:Low WAF
Payment Method: Pickup - Cash, Paypal, COD Only
Extra Info:
 

Bought this wonderful piece of gear from a fellow SN member just a few weeks ago. Has totally transformed my digital media playback to another level.

But there is no tolerance from the better half for any more Hi Fi components in the lounge and am forced to move it on unfortunately.

 

Unit is in perfect condition. Comes with all accessories and original packaging. 

Unit plays anything you throw at it (up to DSD128) and has a sound to die for. 

A beautiful piece of Sony engineering that sounds organic and analogue in character. Unit supports Spotify Connect and Internet Radio (everything gets upsampled to DSD) but can be turned off for those audiophile purists if so desired. 

Sony still provides regular software updates to enhance playability and features. 

Unit can also be paired with an external DAC if this is your preference although I have not tested this feature.

This was definitely a loss leader product for Sony, selling much lower than the technical ability of the machine could offer. 
Unit has 1TB internal drive - can be upgraded to 2TB. With the most recent software updates has enabled external drives that can be be connected to the rear USB and also connect external dac via the USB port if so desired. 
Excellent app both for android and iPad as well, very easy to run and well laid out. 
  
Plenty of great reviews around including these - 
  
http://www.stereophile.com/content/sony-hap-z1es-high-resolution-file-player-page-2#ypYWQtk5okV80BTD.97 
  
http://audiophilereview.com/cd-dac-digital/the-sony-hap-z1es-two-months-in.html 
  
http://www.ultrahighendreview.com/sony-hap-z1es-high-resolution-media-server/ 
  
http://www.theabsolutesound.com/articles/sony-hap-z1es-hdd-audio-player/?page=4 

 

Local pickup welcome or can arrange for courier to any location.
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[JayNTH]

Hi there, is it play DSD or DSF file via USB port?

[theok]

Hi.

I personally have not connected to the USB port in the short time I have it as I only use the analog outputs to amplifier.

If you open the link below this  may have an answer to your question.

 

https://helpguide.sony.net/ha/hapz1es/v1/en/contents/TP0001220509.html

[Hydrology]

54 minutes ago, JayNTH said:

Hi there, is it play DSD or DSF file via USB port?

No.

However if you plug a blank hard drive or thumb into the USB port, once it’s formatted you can copy music over to it, and yes they can be DSD/DSF files.

[JayNTH]

6 minutes ago, Hydrology said:

No.

However if you plug a blank hard drive or thumb into the USB port, once it’s formatted you can copy music over to it, and yes they can be DSD/DSF files.

Got it, thanks.

[theok]

Thanks Hydrology.

Was hoping you would chime in.

Much appreciated.

[N@qOyQ@tSi]

I have same unit they sound fantastic in balanced mode - real quality.

 

GLWTS