Utopia is worth it. You can get used around $2k. Then u dont need expensive amp for get most out of it

4.4mm preferred

Have you tried DMP-Z1 I think that's the best walkman :)

Anyone use 4.4mm line out

wtb

I can do $1200 tbh

Which headband is this

Anyone seriously consider 1z mk2 should get DMP-Z1. This time 1zm2 1am2 hardware identical vs 1a 1z I will probably reluctantly get 1am2 after reviews and sold 1a

Sounds excellent with focal clear with balanced

Fletcher Munson You need a lot of power headroom. Bass frequencies literally need more power, every 10db=twice as loud but requires 100x more power then +20db requires 10000x more power and so on. Even moderate power requirement fro IER-Z1R benefits from 1w. Then headphone like Arya dont...

Anyone consider WM1ZM2 should just get DMP-Z1, measures as good if not better than the "best" desktop amps and is still somewhat portable with enough power. Anyone with WM1A and WM1Z and is considering WM1Z/AM2 same thing S-master is good, but not great or excellent. Why Sony use dual AK4497...

They wont release mk3 so soon if they release one

No, WM1AM2 price $1399 WM1A used $700 Mod cost $600-1000

Excuse my language, I will temper myself, but its products like WM1ZM2 that lead to snake oil accusations in this hobby. We want to reward companies improve quality, not increase copper purity, triple the price then make outrageous claims of improved sound.

If you buy the WM1ZM2, you have mental illness. This time around is identical to WM1AM2 except for kimber cable internally

Then FTCAP is the Fischer & Tausche capacitor. So both use combination of OS-CON and FTCAP. New one has FTCAP3

This og or MKii and what is OS-CON

Not impressive, they increase size and weight without increase power

I think the only real question, how is the sound compared to WM1A/Z w/o modded firmware and hardware

Boycott sony, they know we want power. They didn't improve at all

I am pickup WM1AM2, selling WM1A. Its still the best DAP remember that. Walkman interface, sound etc. This product last at least another 5 years. Even smartphone today no good after so long.

$100 through 3rd party shop

New IEM as well

Android is superior Battery life is similar

Screws mean easier serviceability, looks like battery easier replace too Small upgrade but not the ways we expected (power)