I agree. Just wish there was an easy, reasonably priced, official channel through which a replacement stock cable could be bought. (Not to mention pads.) I want to keep my Z1R in service a long time. Just ridiculous that Sony doesn't have an online store for OEM replacement 'soft' parts. I'm...

Yeah that's pretty much where I'm at. I figured out that I could load the cue in foobar, then convert out individual tracks into .wav files (not .wv). But even those are a no-go, because according to dbpoweramp, those .wav's are not PCM. So I'm going to have to convert the 32/192 wavs into 24/96...

I have umm ... acquired a collection of several albums, each in a single 32bit/192kHz .wv file, with a companion .cue file. I want to split the single file for each album into individual tracks for use on pmp (Sony WM1A), but the cue splitter program I have doesn't support .wv. I did some...

Didn't even know about custom FW's. I've been a member here a long time but I only occasionally drop in. I'm happy with my stuff.

I have that setup exactly. The WM1A is on 3.01. I use "Direct," at least 98% of the time. I'm happy with that. yep.

I use my old "genuine M$ accessory" Zune AC adapter/charger. Just like the Zune itself, it's an overbuilt unbreakable brick.

First thing I've seen to make me consider changing from the Benks TPU. My 1A doesn't get much rough mobility though, usually just in the house or hotels. But that case would be very nice for someone who takes their DAP on the train, subway, street, etc. Very nice.

I got my 1A about 16 months ago, and I can't remember exactly but I'm pretty sure the 400GB was a LOT more than $80 back then. Like, maybe 3x that much? I know I looked, thought a minute, and said nope lol. But $80 I can handle. I'll still wait a little longer though ... BlackFriday/CyberMonday...

Thanks. When I got my WM1A, which wasn't that long ago really, the 400GB was a budget buster (for me) and there was no 512 yet. Now the 512 is 80 bucks?!? ... wow.

Hey can anyone say with confidence one way or the other whether this 512GB microsd is up to snuff for our DAP? Should be, but I admit not being exactly savvy on the U1, U3, class numbers, etc. Getting downright affordable (I've been getting by with the onboard memory plus a 64GB, but I've got a...

Functional, simple, and gorgeous. Nothing to flip or snap or tuck. You do miss out on the smell of fine leather I suppose.

Well I'm a Benks TPU + hardened glass (Dragontrail) on the screen believer, so you probably don't want my opinion. But I'm really happy with it. I can actually see what I bought.

Hey guys! Still out here enjoying the hell outta my 1A. Dropped by to read impressions on 3.02, didn't even know it was out until tonight. I was very happy with 3.01 when it came out and lovin' it ever since. Looks like those with the ear for 3.01 who have tried 3.02 don't like it. I'ma stay put...

Thanks! That makes my day ... I buy from bhphoto all the time.

If you don't mind me asking, what's the source for the threaded Z1R/Z7 locking connectors? And, what's your opinion on their quality?

Burn the heretic!! LOL

I rarely check in here anymore, cuz I'm happy. Bought WM1A and Z1R last July, brought to me straight from Tokyo by my wife and daughter who were visiting family. 8 months later, I couldn't be more satisfied with the purchase(s). Was a little iffy about the sound sig from the Walkman at first...

Thanks guys. Guess I’ll go ahead with it then, even though I havent had any of those crashes (knocking on oak veneer).

Wait ... Sony did another FW update after 3.0? Sorry, recently I'm not here as often as usual. I did update my 1A to 3.0, and love it. What's 3.01 change?, and what effect on sound?????

A dream come true.

My battery's running out just slightly quicker on 3.0 too, but I'm 99.9% sure it's because I'm using the vinyl processor setting pretty frequently.

Fair point. I am also not using a microsd. Not yet.

Guess I’ll consider myself one of the lucky ones. I had no issues with the 3.0 update, no issues with it since, database build takes no longer than before, and I love how 3.0 sounds vs. the previous FW which sounded a little thick/veiled to me. Excuse me while I knock on this wood here.

I bet it won't be hard at all. Wait and keep using the MA900 for a few weeks / month, then try those others and see how tough the decision is.

Haven't had this happen yet but I just did the update yesterday. It's a cold, gloomy, rainy day here today, so I'm gonna keep on with the testing. :L3000: