Long term lurker here, now joined to buy a secondhand WM1AM2 from another member. Owned the WM1A for seven years, it’s had light use with just 600 hours recorded. I took it with me on a trip to Australia, expecting it to last the journey and it didn’t. 15 hours from Singapore to UK, using the...

Hello, I have been using cables and adapters that have a Pentaconn 4.4 connector and that are generic created by other companies. I am using it with my WM1A/Z and other Dac equipment that I have had for a few years. But I don't know if it would be harmful if I use them frequently, could the...

I just got into high end audio stuff. I bought a 2017 paw gold because I thought it looked cool (reminded me of my old diamond rio) + it seems to get great reviews. Also got a mest mkii to go with it. but when I received the mest it felt pretty underwhelming. it was very clear but not what i was...

Hi all, I'm looking for advice about the source for Aeon 2 headphones. I've ordered Aeon 2 Noire and not sure if a combination of WM1A + Orilolus bs300A is enough for this headphone? I thought about drop thx aaa 789 as a solution for the home but ofc I prefer to save money and have portability...

Hello, been following the forums for a good while now, owner of the forementioned WM1A as of recently. It came to my attention, that certain members have developed the so-called Solis firmware, but I am unable to source it, presumably deleted. Would be of great help if anyone could direct me to...

Hello, In the "history" of available modifications for non-Android Sony players, there are two types of modifications: 1. Tuning mods - these consist of modifications done to the SWUpdate.xml file (that is located in the files of the Sony firmware updater tool), and they started to appear...

Hello Good People First must say I love this forum, up until now just as a reader and enjoying the threads. I really need some help from the IEM experts here, where I live, there is not much reference to listening to, so when thinking about buying, I cannot try before, so I know what I'm...

Hey All, I have zero experience with DAPs, but I do have a lot of experience being annoyed carrying portable amps. I even have a Dragonfly Red, which is one of the most portable amps ever and it drives me crazy. Are there DAPs out there that can power hard-ish to run headphones and sound good...

Hey All, I am currently at an impasse. I am kind of stuck wondering what the next step is in my audiophile hobby. Currently my headphones in use are: 64 Audio A8, Sennheiser HD650, Nighthawk Carbon, Sennheiser HD1 Over-ear. My desktop setup is Schiit Asgard 2, and Schiit Modi. My portable is...