Sony attempt the big time once more..Goodness me!

[radio times]

Masters of the mid fi, guaranteeing Rad's total Kingship in this regard herein, Sony have now tilted firmly towards the portable Hi end with their MDR-Z1R headphone ($2.3K), TA-ZHIES headphone amp ($2.3K) and gold flavored Dap-the NW-WM1A (£3.2K). Only one brief listen online praises the headphones, the question is can the trio match the reference; Chord Dave/AK380/ Utopia/HE-1000 etc?

The total sum,without a Kimber(etc) headphone cable upgrade, is $7.8K. You can see all three on the 'tube, and Head-Fi should appraise them soon.The Amp is desk sized so not portable, the 'phones look a bit like the famed R-10. The press conference doesn't give much away, but color me interested. Hi End on the 'cheap'?, we shall see.