Pioneer XDP-30R want to use in 2020 4Runner TRD PRO. JBL System. They did away with the AUX (1/8 mini) in 2020. Tried as Bluetooth but won't connect, they recognize one another but the Toyota wants a confirmation on the the Pioneer confirmed. Nowhere to confirm on the DAP. It hangs there...

Not an unreasonable assumption. In fact, a common occurrence. I do a lot of shopping on Amazon. When you read reviews, its a bit terrifying to see that a high, and increasing amount of counterfeit products in general are being sold through their site. SD cards, Compact flash that I purchased...

Sound advice. Thank You. Perfectionism, a horrific perpetual self inflicted at times; misery. I'm guilty of it at times. Perhaps more, sometimes mostly. But.. aren't most of the folks here? Audibly ?

A cheapest bidder component, OR, the new guy didn't yet perfect his craft... LOL

Not from any use or misuse. It's the way it came, new, as manufactured.

As I was told here, my concerning (to me) pic's posted a while ago, I was told it's common! As experienced by me with a 2nd WM1Z, it appears to be! It doesn't affect functionality whatsoever, purely an aesthetic thing. HOWEVER, for the $$$, whoever made that component, could have addressed...

Like this you mean?

Sure looks like built in speakers! If I may, it kind of cheapifies things in my humble opinion.

I did do the Bluetooth bit with my MBP to the Marshall. It worked okay, once you figure out the proper way to utilize the codec. When I walked between the MBP and the Marshall, it disrupts the signal. Not into the the Bluetooth route. But you're probably right, with the Marshall, either...

I mean, even if I replace the std Marshall coiled cable with a better quality replacement. Will it do any good, noticeable difference ? If I had one made, what would be a good replacement ? Can I utilize the Balanced out of the 1Z to a std 3.5 if possible / if any advantage.. ?

I have a question. I often listen to music in the kitchen on this Marshall Woburn powered speaker. With having the WM1Z now, what is the best avenue of getting the best possible sound... for what it's worth. 1) There is a 3.5 std jack on top, that comes with the (as shown) coiled cable...

I hear you, I tried and tried too.. I think it's a dumb design, oversight on Sony's part. I want to charge the battery, I don't need the unit on!

In similar situations for headphone jacks, other cable jacks, and initially for dirty pots on my guitar and bass amps. I use CAIG DeOxit Cleaning solution Spray. When I notice a crackle, distorted connection on a jack, I will take a bit of the cleaner on a Q-Tip (I don't spray the jack), I take...

The product sticker on the side, a bit vague compared to the others, but I believe it's for Canadian products (where it came from) I saw a few others on Canadian websites that had the same. Unlike the many US posted versions. Even though they are to be the same, Canada - US versions. Can...

Ask Sony, considering the totality of overall costs, the time you have had it, the minimal usage; if they would consider fixing it for you perhaps at a reduced price or free as a courtesy? Worth a try.. right!

I would think, expect really, that Sony would step up to the plate here and fix at a much lower price than that; free even! A lot of $ initially spent to purchase that thing, then, a hit like that to repair, ouch! Where is the customer service of decades ago... LOL Early 1980's, I...

I was not aware of that captblaze, didn't know you can step back to a prior version of firmware. How, by doing a factory reset 1st to wipe out the current versions of firmware ?

Is it advisable to go with the latest, most recent, firmware update for the WM1Z ? I recall reading somewhere, and of course I can't find it... the last firmware release was felt t have some adverse affects with sound (this person felt). Sorry, a bit vague, searching for my screen shot of the...

I don't know if I found this info here... or if I just stumbled across it on youtube (info overload lately in searching & reading). But I found this review of cables.

Grateful for the responses... Thank You for taking the the time here in explaining in very helpful detail !!!

A couple of questions for an on the way (shipped) new purchase of an WM1Z: * Is the MUC-B20SB1Sony-Kimber cable set a decent set to go with ? _____________ (I don't have the Z1R's yet, but remain hopeful, that soon) * Why are the MUC-B20SB1 virtually non existent to purchase here in the USA...

Get the WM1Z as well, or any other suggestions for a DAP? Just seems like (as I read about those fortunate enough to have) the WM1Z, Z1R, and the ZH1ES Trifecta is pretty darn SWEET!

Yes... He doesn't seem very stoked about it does he ? AND... this was a goal of mine to eventually get.

.... Well that makes everything costlier! LOL What about the Z1R's hooked up directly to the WM1Z, (anybody with experience), decent sound, sufficient power? Thinking that perhaps the (2) for now, adding the ZH1ES later...

Thinking about adding the TA-ZH1ES for it's versatility and as told, I can use it as a phone amp as well. Is this correct? The other question I had. I have a Pioneer XDP-30R DAP that I would like to plug into the TA-ZH1ES. Any advice on effectively doing so? (on the Pioneer...