HAP-Z1ES vs Bluesound VAULT 2
The VAULT 2's weight is 1.8 kg (4 lbs) against the HAP-Z1ES's 14.5 kg (32 lbs) and its height 90 mm against 130 mm. Both share bit depth (24-bit) and max sample rate (192 kHz).
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About the HAP-Z1ES
The Sony HAP-Z1ES is a flagship ES-series high-resolution digital music player featuring a built-in 1TB hard drive for storing up to 20,000 music titles, expandable via USB external HDD. It supports a wide range of formats including DSD (DSF, DSDIFF up to 5.6MHz), PCM up to 192kHz/24-bit (WAV, AIFF, FLAC, ALAC), MP3, AAC, WMA, and ATRAC. Key technologies include DSD Re-mastering Engine for converting files to DSD quality, DSEE for enhancing compressed audio, gapless playback, 12-tone analysis, and volume normalization. Network features comprise Wi-Fi (802.11b/g/n), Gigabit Ethernet, Network Standby, and automatic music sync from PC. It offers both balanced XLR and unbalanced RCA line outputs at 2.0Vrms, with a 4.3-inch LCD display, tone controls, and mobile app control for iOS/Android. Power-efficient with 35W operation and 0.3W standby. Released in 2013, it is no longer manufactured but available used.
Specifications
Digital Audio
DAC capabilities and digital audio processing
- Bit Depth
- 24-bit
- Max Sample Rate
- 192 kHz
- DSD Support
- DSD128
- MQA Support
- No
Analog Output
Analog signal output specifications
- THD
- 0.002%
- SNR
- 105 dB
- Output Voltage
- 2.0V RMS
- Output Impedance
- 10Ω
Connectivity
Input and output connections
- Bluetooth
- No
- Wi-Fi
- Yes
- Ethernet
- Yes
- Analog Inputs
- RCA, XLR
- Analog Outputs
- RCA, XLR
Physical Dimensions
Size, weight, and appearance
- Dimensions
- 430 × 130 × 390 mm (W × H × D)
- Weight
- 14.5 kg (32 lbs)
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