Thanks for all the info. I was also checking with some sellers and the info matches up i.e. end June to early Jul.

Has the release been pushed back to July?

In addition, the launch editions should benefit from 2 years warranty I believe.

Just picked up from my local distributor, stocks just arrived. Posting images of the Satin Gold, do pardon the quality. Looks like the gold of my WM1ZM2 DAP, but colour looks slightly lighter and has a softer feel. It just looks amazing and hope it being matt rather than shiny wont scratch...

Hope the fit is similar to when I demo'ed the engineering units at SG canjam. Can't wait to try it.

The music app actually had a version increment to 2.0.2 as well.

There's a new fw update available 1.03 to fix the delayed screen display issue.

All blacks

Yes, I have these settings on Tidal with a masters album playing. No issues. Did you try on other WiFi networks?

No issues with streaming on my 1ZM2. The set does not have any issues with audio playback of any kind streaming or offline since using it.

Plays to USB DAC for me regardless in UAPP or Walkman app.

As the Sony SG warranty (12 months + 3 additional free months) is registered online, you can specify the start date. I normally just use the same day I am registering and it normally just goes through.

My spares finally arrived and collected from 313. I never had bad experience so far with Sony SG support before. I had them replace lemons before such as Bravia, PSP and etc. These micro SD trays looks like the weakest link to the otherwise solidly built Walkman.

Yes, if debloat affects it to be able to upgrade through OTA later. Since we can restore the apps, it should not be a big issue. Anyway I used your list, seems good no issues on reboot. I kept Google app and also uninstalled "Clock" since I prefer to theme the search bar white as it cannot be...

Do we know if debloating will affect taking in the next OTA update?

Yup, thx

Usually it's just for apps on the Play store that need certified devices such as Netflix. Try to see if you can find Netflix in the store, as these apps may not be searchable. However, you can just sideload the app. I do not think music apps use this check

I might have missed earlier threads. Is the cmd used after getting adb shell this [pm uninstall -k --user 0 NameOfPackage] and to reinstall back this [pm install-existing NameOfPackage]?

Can install Google Wallpapers app as well.

I had to pop into the Sony care section physically to inquire and order at the spare parts counter. Also ordered spare replacement cables for my IER-Z1R.

Ah I just ordered. It's cheap just $5 a piece.

Last time I went I got replacement tips for the IER. They actually have a list of any replacement parts for any Sony product they are supporting. I recall you could also order replacement cables, cases what not that was part of the product. You just have to wait for it to arrive.

Since I'm from Singapore, the Sony store service center in 313 will sell you spare parts.

Oh this reminds me to order soon a spare SD tray soon. That item looks so flimsy it could break anytime you open it

I just realised the sampler music included with the Walkman titled "Snowflake" has a typo on the Artist's name. Mine shows "Lara Ruggels" when her name is actually "Lara Ruggles"..... Had to immediately rename it.