Sony TA-ZH1ES Desktop DAC & Headphone Amp – D.A. Hybrid Amplifier, DSD Remastering, 4.4mm Balanced

Bring your digital sources and headphone system together with the Sony TA-ZH1ES. Its D.A. Hybrid amplifier and DSD Remastering Engine combine in a dedicated desktop component with balanced connectivity and flexible source options.

Key Features

• D.A. Hybrid amplifier – digital precision combined with analog correction for low-noise, dynamic sound.
• DSD Remastering Engine – converts PCM sources to DSD 11.2MHz; DSEE HX can upscale compressed files to 384kHz/32-bit.
• Wide format support – PCM up to 768kHz/32-bit and native DSD up to 22.4MHz over USB.
• Every headphone connection – balanced 4.4mm, dual 3.5mm and XLR4, plus unbalanced 6.3mm and 3.5mm.
• Plenty of power – 1200mW + 1200mW into 32 ohms balanced, with High/Low gain for 8 to 600 ohm headphones.
• Many sources – USB-B, coaxial, optical, a Walkman/Xperia digital port and an analog line input, plus a pre out.

Good to Know

The dedicated Walkman/Xperia input lets you connect a compatible player digitally with the supplied cable. Use the gain switch to match sensitive in-ears or hard-to-drive full-size headphones.

Technical Specifications

• Amplifier: D.A. Hybrid (digital amp with analog feed-forward)
• Output power: 1200mW + 1200mW balanced, 300mW + 300mW unbalanced (32 ohms, 1kHz)
• Headphone impedance: 8–600 ohms
• Frequency response: 4Hz–80kHz (-3dB)
• Formats: PCM up to 768kHz/32-bit; DSD native up to 22.4MHz
• Digital inputs: USB-B, coaxial, optical, Walkman/Xperia
• Analog: line input, pre out (variable/fixed)
• Balanced outputs: 4.4mm, 2x 3.5mm, XLR4; unbalanced 6.3mm, 3.5mm
• Dimensions / weight: 210 x 65 x 314 mm (W x H x D), 4.4kg

What’s Included

• Remote control with AAA batteries
• AC power cord
• Digital cable for Walkman
• USB cable (USB-A to USB-B)