On youtube, I came across a new unboxing video of DMP. The guy’s DMP was manufactured in 2021 sept 9. So Sony is still making new ones in the last 6 months. Link:

Apparently there used to be a Hong Kong exclusive Thr-1 Deluxe version, which uses finer components with a 30% higher price tag. However, this version no longer exists now due to low demand. This was according to my supplier. I placed an order for Thr-1 to pair with susvara.

I tried lcd5 with DMP. I think DMP can drive it. Has good detail, sense of space and dynamics. Very good all rounder. Listening volume usually at around 12-2pm via balanced. I dont reside In the states at the moment, so maybe check out the lcd5 thread for locations.

If there is a Sony religious cult here, you would be the inspiration to everyone here lol. Your active participation gives life to this thread. Your determination to rent the device multiple times is some real dedication. And the long list of Sony gears that you own.. i think i need to work on...

Since you like to share so much reliable facts and information, do you mind following up to your claim that the Sony engineers said there’s marginal to no difference between DMP and TA-zh1es? Someone checked your link sources but could not verify what you said. Or is “I have to recheck the...

DMP can not drive Susvara. At the store, I connected DMP to cayin HA-300 via 3.5mm to RCA, then susvara via SE. i had to turn DMP close to max (high gain) and HA-300 to 3 oclock (medium gain) to get to my normal listening volume. I think LCD5 would be a better match with DMP.

@Shini44 Thanks for the wonderful review. Do you have a preference between Diana phi and lcd5?

A year and a half. You have to turn direct source on before you can access dsd remastering.

Achievement unlocked 😆

You sure put a lot of time and effort in the DMP for someone who concludes it is marginally better than WM1z.

Thank you @reiten966 for your wonderful design. I 3d printed the guard in translucent black for my dphi, and i decided to add some styling :p

I see! No wonder the design is well-made technically. I do some 3D work on zbrush, mostly organic shapes/designs. On a side note, it must be nice to own all 3 abyss! Do you have a favorite one? I’ve only listened to Diana Phi paired with DMP-Z1.

Excellent work! The execution is really professional. Did you scan the Diana and build the 3D design based off of that? Also, it’s really great that you share your work without reservation!

@MrWalkman, thanks for your sharing! I am very impressed with Project Z, and it has given new life to my wm1a. Excellent combo with ier z1r. DMP is more lush, layered with depth, and better bass. It sounds a bit more organic and real. But the margin is definitely smaller now with project z...

Yes it’s superconductor. I upgraded directly so I don’t have the stock for comparison.

The build quality is no joke in person. First impression, the sound is pure and musical at the same time. Very refined and detailed. So far I like it a lot! Great synergy with the DMP. I think the sound will get even better after burn in, especially the bass.

Christmas came early :)

Beautiful setup! Do you hear more energy, openness, soundstage and bass with the superconductor? Someone in the Diana thread said that stock cable has more clarity. How long is that cable?

what headphone cable length do you guys prefer when pairing with the DMP?

i have the case on the left too. It’s very modular and keeps the dust away from the DMP. But when you use the DMP, it’s better not to have the flap cover the DMP. Because you could forget that the case is actually not yet secured, and the DMP would fall out when you pull the handle.

Whitigir, Sennheiser releases a HD800S anniversary edition to color match your DMP Z1 lol. It’s limited to 750 units.

I came across this interesting video on repairing the DMP gold-plated knob. It’s in Korean, but has eng sub. Just wanted to share :)

Hi, there’s actually a third-party screen protector for the Dmp. It’s a perfect fit. But since the top of Dmp is broken into two sections (screen in the middle and outer section), the screen protector is not flush in those gaps. Doesn’t bother me though. The screen protector was already applied...

Hi, I've been a reader of this thread for quite some time, and thought I'd share my experience with DMP. I've been a long-time owner of JH16 and WM1A, and I bought the IER-Z1R early this year. The DMP + IER Z1R combo has been described as 1+1=3, hence I went to give it a try. What I found most...