Many people know the battery indicator isn't a terribly reliable measurement, especially at "100%" (the battery may be at ~90% to 100% of its actual maximum capacity and still display as 100% full), if you really want to give a more accurate picture of the battery consumption at standby, I would...

I don't think there is a BT receiver inside the Tera Player, a hardware revision is required (which I think is unlikely for Charles to implement, he is a purist when it comes to audio). For me, if he is going to make a new DAP (which is also unlikely), I wish the new DAP would have a more...

https://download.cnet.com/2Tware-Fat32Format/3000-2094_4-75623509.html Try this for >64GB SDXC cards, I have been using 256GB (last gen Samsung Pro Plus 256GB, MLC NAND) for long time without any issues. BTW, I do wish Charles could update the firmware of Tera Player to add a low battery...

I do not meant to "justify" my experience. It is not about whether it is affordable or not, but the pursuit for SQ itself, to me, it diverted my attention from the music to the imperfection of the sound reproduction, this, inevitably, negatively affected the quality of the listening experience...

The ironic truth : 1. I had much happier time with my music collection before realizing the differences between different players/earphones, 2. I am much happier now after I learn to compromise, forget about the endless quest for SQ, just listen to my music collection with what i have got...

Even I own some better gears, I still use the Apple dongle with my iphone when I have a brief walk for food or so, sure you can enjoy better sound, but there's nothing really wrong with its sound, for casual listening, pairing it with some easy to drive IEMs (such as Sony Just Ear), the sound...

Have been reading this thread for some time, i would also share some of my personal experience regarding the correlation of sound quality and microSD cards. DISCLAIMER : No responsibility is assumed for damage caused by any reliance on my personal opinion, and everyone could have different...

That is the dirty truth very few recognized, and even fewer being able to admit it openly. It is IMO, ironic that many people in this hobby willing to spend thousands of dollars pursuing the last "inch" (or even millimeter) of potential from hardware, but overlook the miles of unrealized...

Some people just do not recognize the fact that Sony is focusing on a market segment different to what they want. Those who want a desktop amplification equivalent for full size cans or extremely power hungry IEMs belong to one segment, and those who want a reasonably powerful (good enough for...

Yes the FatBear is more bulky, but the TPU case simply does not offer the protection i needed, if you are very sure u will never drop the player accidentally (some people never drop their phone on the ground, unfortunately i am not one of them), TPU case (which offer superior grip) is perfectly...

As a 10 years+ semi-veteran in the headfi (as a hobby, not a living), my best advise would be, you are better off not to overextend yourself. What I mean is, you should refrain from trying gears that are way beyond your affordability, just listen to things that are within your reach, and choose...

My guess is you are in some place in EU where the tax is heavy, you may be able to find much better deal for preowned devices on here (Head-fi) or eBay. Just an example (if putting link here is in violation of forum rules please let me know and I will remove it)...

As an owner of AK120 Titan, I have to say, probably not. The sounds just wont compete with many players we have in the price range nowadays.... I dont know where you live or the pricing in your location, but in Hong Kong (where i live) a Sony ZX300 (brand new) cost HKD3350 (around €380) before...

https://www.sony.jp/rec-media/products/SR-HXA/ I did own one of these, let me tell you the catch. While you call it a snake oil, I consider this statement a YES and a NO. The card itself does not makes a difference in the "0" and "1" that it retrieves from MicroSD card the Walkman reads (let...

If you have followed the CFW thread of MrWalkman (https://www.head-fi.org/threads/sony-walkman-custom-firmware-non-android.943661/), you should be aware that Sony intentionally created a difference in sound signature through different "tuning" in firmware between 1A and 1Z, which was "unlocked"...