Typo. 2017 of course. Thank you for your remark.

Encore une fois je suis d'accord avec toi. Dans la gamme de prix ZX300, j'avais le Fiio M9, le M11 (1ère version) et l'A&K SR25 (1ère version). Et finalement, je n'ai gardé que la ZX300. J'ai ensuite acheté le WM1A d'occasion pour avoir une sortie 3,5 mm plus qualitative que le ZX300 (et...

I quite agree with your analysis. I've been testing the A&K SE180 for a few weeks (after having had an SR25 a few years ago) and I still have mixed feelings about the interest of a DAP running under an open or closed version of Android. Considering only the sound quality, the A&K SE180 seems to...

The ZX300 was my first "audiophile" DAP. I still have it and it's still the one I take with me when I travel because its format is very compact and its playback very pleasant. After all these years, it remains completely relevant and still offers very good synergy with many models of headphones.

The ier-m7 can be a less expensive alternative than the ier-m9. I've been using the m7 pretty much daily since 2019 and still love them. Both musical but with a good level of detail. Very good passive insulation. Bass present although only BA. However, they require a good level of power...

Hi peppertorres, It will only be an opinion. I received the AK HC2 last week. And I had the SR25 last year for a few months. I am very happy with the AK HC2. This is the best usb c dongle I've had so far (ibasso DC01 and DC02, PAW S1, Xduoo link bal 2 and some others): - excellent build quality...

You need to download this version of Walkman One to get J3 https://www.head-fi.org/threads/sony-walkman-custom-firmware-non-android.943661/post-16853385

The other possible option is to use the WMP-NWM10 adapter with a usb type c to micro USB cable, such as Shanling L2. And the third option, using the stock Sony wm port cable, with a usb a-usb c adapter, like iFi Audio OTG Type C. Finally, many possible combinations that overcome the obstacle...

Potentially Fiio L27-TC, but it's still unavailable everywhere. I never managed to buy it. Otherwise, there is this model on Aliexpress. But I did not dare to buy because not enough positive feedback. And besides, it looks expensive...

Thank you Steen Pihl. So you're back to 3.01 and MX3. For me, the WM1A went back to stock 3.02 because that's still how it plays the mids I prefer. And with the CN region. But I hesitated for a long time with E, U, CN and MX3. No remote possible with U and MX3 (without WalkmanOne). And between E...

What region have you been using since returning to FW stock? Is that region E mentioned in your signature? Have you ever used the CN region? And if so, how would you analyze the differences with E?

OK. Thank you very much for this precision.

Is this the beta version with the new J regions or the very latest beta version with the boost level increased?

I'm also afraid that the volume limitation is still active for Europe. By consulting the online help of the WM1A and the WM1AM2, the description is practically the same: WM1A (translated French version): "The volume may be low if you use headphones. In this case, change the output setting to...

OK, thanks. Too bad.

Not 100% removed: does this mean that the EU ceiling has been raised a little?

It is exactly that. The soundstage with J3 seems more faithful to the conditions in which the recording was made. Large, open stage for live recordings in large concert halls. Stage more focused on vocals or soloists for studio recordings or live in smaller concert halls. Of course, this is only...

Same analysis. I also used Region E for a long time with the ZX300 because I felt it gave it some punch. But then, the switch to J allowed me to see how much E reduced the musicality of the DAP and produced with certain recordings an overly aggressive and cold reproduction, because of the impact...

That was actually my feeling. I went back to the stock FW for a while on both the ZX300 and the WM1A. But I wasn't satisfied either because with most of my headphones, WM1A and ZX300 are really improved by WalkmanOne signature WM1Z. With the stock FW, I felt like a very significant regression...

Thank you MrWalkman. Haven't had time to test with all my headphones yet, but I can clearly see the evolution in the bass register. I can't decide yet if I prefer MX3 or J3 with all headphones. But I agree with the comments of the first feedback: bass with J3 more punchy than with J, and...

If the new models keep the two mechanical relays installed in the mute circuit of the balanced output which produced this small click so characteristic in the old WM1A/Z (when connecting a 4.4mm socket, or in the event of change in bitrate of the piece listened to), due to the opening of the...

According to the photos, no longer possible to attach a wrist strap on the new models. It will be necessary to redouble our attention to avoid the fall of these precious devices. Sony considers this accessory too old-fashioned, or that users are less clumsy in 2022?

My personal and necessarily subjective experience is that upon unboxing, I was extremely disappointed with the 3.5mm output of the ZX300. I found that of the PHA-1A very superior. As I rewired under my headphones to only use the 4.4mm output, I left the SE port for a very long time. When the...

If you have WalkmanOne installed, have you ever tried selecting [GMD]=[1] in the settings file? The available options: [0] for Normal gain, [1] for Higher gain, or [2] for Lower gain.