I think the SMB-01Ls are slept on, I prefer them to my MDR-Z1R in almost every aspect except maaaybe soundstage or imaging. I'm really interested in the stainless steel drivers they use in the limited edition version. unfortunately it's 2x the price. Also re: fun factor, I think they are quite...

EDIT: nevermind, LDAC works now randomly. hi, how were you able to get LDAC on your A55? I seem to only get SBC on my Walkman One A55 and WM1Z. I can select LDAC on my ZX500 with the Sony Headphone app. also, I ordered these and the regular LinkBuds and the LinkBuds are going back. I’m a bud...

I understand that, but I've been using this thing for a few weeks now. It works properly on all my other sony DAPs (A55, WM1A both with WalkmanOne, and ZX507 with the same card in question). If it doesn't sort itself out I may just uninstall and reinstall CFW and start troubleshooting there...

yes, I have that set up in device settings -> clock settings. did it properly as soon as i got the DAP brand new.

Unrelated but any idea how to fix the Recent Transfers tab showing my entire library instead of actual recent transfers? I've made sure the clock is set, I've tried adding songs from both SD card directly and through the WM port, and also just tried a manual database rebuild. Using WalkmanOne cfw.

good, im perfectly content. more gear than i even have time for, i can swap between DAPs/amp/IEM/hps etc and everything still feels fresh and fun. so, actual endgame :)

lol, i came back into the hobby and just picked up apple dongle and dusks. now i have gone full totl sony (wm1a/z, taz, mdr-z1r, ier-z1r, ier-m9) and while it is cool and all. i probably couldve just stuck with dusks, dongle and some $15 DIY earbuds. so i echo your sentiment, its just kinda fun...

yea i got it from moon audio brand new for 2.8k usd

Is the sound quality affected by the type of Walkman I connect to the Tazzie? Since it acts as both the DAC and amp, it shouldn't matter whether I'm using an NW-A55, WM1A, WM1Z etc right?

Not loving what I’ve seen of the new Android M2s so I decided to just go for endgame with the 2016-2018 signature series collection while I still can get them brand new. Coming from the 1A and M9, N3. Hopefully you guys don’t see me on this forum for the next 5-6 years 😂

Likely normal, there are mechanical relays that make clicking sounds when changing formats/bitrates etc.

yo not a good look to tease some upgrade in the branded earbuds thread then tell everyone it’s your own potential product you’re selling. is that even allowed here? to get back on topic, i would take the k64 over the x6 at about the same price point too. x6 is actually one of my least used buds

It’s not so much about speed for me, but stability. On my ZX507 I’ve had the native walkman app crash during playback, sometimes causing the entire player to restart. I never have problems like that with the Linux based OS. However, the ZX507 is on an older version of Android so maybe crashes...

interesting, I think more and more these days i'm less interested in the latest and greatest. i like the 2016-2018 sony signature stuff because they're proven and on their way out, this would be my last chance to grab a 1z probably. i dont love streaming (at least, not the experience on my...

Thanks for the advice! Here’s a thought experiment for fun: If both ended up being the same price, would you rather get a brand new 1Z with NPAudio mods or a brand new 1ZM2?

its not the deepest i have but it isn't lacking. i dont know how to answer this question as i dont have any meaningful way of measuring bass depth.

consider yincrow-rw3000. good musical tuning, will definitely have the bass you're looking for. feels fairly balanced and engaging. the titanium shell and MMCX replaceable cable makes it more durable theoretically than the similar TOTL at the $300+ range. chaconne and bell ti/plus are also...

Hi, interested in picking up a WM1Z in mint/like new condition. Preferably one that's been hardly used or kept in a case with screen protector on, no blemishes etc. Let me know if you have one you're willing to part with!

Is the $4199 USD confirmed as MSRP for USA? It just seems insanely expensive but it wouldn’t surprise me. I was already performing some olympic level mental gymnastics trying to entertain the possibility of purchasing the 1ZM2 but the sticker shock at $4k+ before taxes is sobering. It might even...

ah yeah. for some irrational reason i just want to own the shiny gold brick, even though its expensive and i dont really stream and i probably cant hear the difference lol. i have so much life left in my zx507 and wm1a that i dont think i’d love an ‘upgrade’ to the 1am2. i know this is all...

Here are some brief impressions of post-burn in 1ZM2 I found on twitter: https://tecstaff.jp/2022-02-17_wm-1zm2_review.html It just seems like the 1ZM2 sounds 'more realistic' but I'm personally wondering which one is tuned best for female vocals and electronic music (like kpop). I have a...

Yeah as someone with the WM1A and ZX507, I'm tempted to get the 1ZM2 but it might not make as much sense as just sending in my WM1A for a mod/upgrade when the battery starts to go. My ZX507 occasionally crashes and I rarely stream, and when I do it's not always a stable experience either. It's...

I can’t read any of this so there’s likely nothing new here, but it appears to be a manga illustrating the differences of the new models: https://scs-uda.com/nw-wm1zm2-wm1am2-review.html

b-but it’s supposed to be better than z1r and redefine the TOTL landscape even way down in the sub-kilobuck price bracket

After swapping to a 4.4mm cable to run them balanced and over the ear, the RW-3000 do hit pretty deep actually. But I find it’s easier to just tune/DIY drivers to get the sound signatures I like, rumble included. Hard to get that from factory tuned manufactured buds