kenny518646
New Head-Fier
Sorry to dig this this out..
want to know if it is included in the current version?
Sony NW-ZX300
want to know if it is included in the current version?
nc8000
Headphoneus Supremus
Hi guys, is NPAudio still in business so they could work some of their magic on ZX?
So far cannot reach anyone on email O.o
So far cannot reach anyone on email O.o
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Their website is up and active and there are recent posts on their forum...
nc8000
Headphoneus Supremus
Yes they are still active
Hinomotocho
Headphoneus Supremus
I'm happy to own the ZX300(A) again - mint condition for $120
I recently bought an A306 for my 6 day working week to use with Bluetooth, also hoping to use wired at home on occasion, but not a fan of the sound from the 3.5mm.
I've only just transferred my music to an SD card, but so far enjoying the sound using the 4.4mm.
I had forgotten how small it is, I had it in my head it was much larger than the A306, but only in length. Compared to the 1Z weight and dimensions it is really pleasant to use and will be getting frequent use.
* it's really nice to have another Sony OS dap
I recently bought an A306 for my 6 day working week to use with Bluetooth, also hoping to use wired at home on occasion, but not a fan of the sound from the 3.5mm.
I've only just transferred my music to an SD card, but so far enjoying the sound using the 4.4mm.
I had forgotten how small it is, I had it in my head it was much larger than the A306, but only in length. Compared to the 1Z weight and dimensions it is really pleasant to use and will be getting frequent use.
* it's really nice to have another Sony OS dap
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InvisibleInk
Headphoneus Supremus
I have a question. I see in the UI that I can save up to three different sound settings. But, how do I recall and activate one of those saved settings?
This is one of the greatest mysteries of Life, the Universe and Everything. You can set up and save three different sound settings, you can over-write the saved settings with new settings, and there are two different ways of doing that. The user manual states "Saved Sound Settings Select the item to save or retrieve customized settings" but in the six years I've had NW-ZX300's I've never found the "retrieve" function.
Seeing your post reminded me of this issue, which I gave up on some time ago,. To be honest, I've not worried about it because I'm not sure I would have cared if it didn't have the function anyway, it's just annoying that it doesn't work as it should. I'm prompted to contact Sony (not for the first time) and see if they have an answer. I'll let you know if I get an answer (even if it's "42").
InvisibleInk
Headphoneus Supremus
I'm thinking of settings like EQ, DSEE HX, DC Phase Linearizer, Dynamic Normalizer, and Vinyl Processor
That may be an option with Rockbox or Mr Walkman firmware, but I'm just intrigued to find out why the native Sony firmware doesn't do what it says on the tin...I did wonder whether the've just got the UI text wrong...
nc8000
Headphoneus Supremus
MrWalkman fw is identical with stock fw in the player app gui and RockBox is purely a utillity to change region and remove volume cap
I know that the Rockbox Destination Tool is for changing region and volume cap - I used it for my Japanese-sourced NW-ZX300. However Rockbox also has (or claims to have) "firmware focused on audio playback quality". To quote their own forum "Rockbox, for most models, includes a wider range of sound settings than that device's original firmware". They state "A lot of work has been put into making Rockbox sound the best it can". I've never tried it, so can't comment on its performance - also I'm not sure if their firmware is user-installable or if they have to do the installation themselves.
nc8000
Headphoneus Supremus
As fas as I know there is no RockBox for the Sony daps. I tried RockBox on an iPod and on an old iRiver years ago
I just checked. They do have firmware for Sony NWZ-E350, NWZ-E360, NWZ-E370, NWZ-E380, NWZ-E450, NWZ-E460, NWZ-E470, NWZ-E580, NWZ-A860, NWZ-A10, and NW-A20 series, but with "limited functionality".
I've just put in a query to Sony Support for DAPs and asked if they can comment on the saved Sound Settings problem. Not holding my breath...
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