[329161]

Almost Forgot, but today is 1st of July, ain't it?
Happy 40th Birthday, Walkman.

We're not worthy, we're not worthy.

 

[329161]

Had a listen to the dmp. Beautifully refined and articulate. Very audiophile oriented, but curiously underpowered. I guess they made this source with their own headphones in mind.

 

[purk]

Had a listen to the dmp. Beautifully refined and articulate. Very audiophile oriented, but curiously underpowered. I guess they made this source with their own headphones in mind.

Maybe under power for hard to drive orthos but I think the DMP does a very fine job driving the HD800. Yes, my other amps can punch a little harder but the DMP is very very refined. Some of its musical characteristic are even better than my HA5050H amp. Overall, I still think my HA5050H is still better sounding than the DMP-Z1 though as well as the ECP Ravenswood and L3 using the Matrix X-Sabre pro DAC. Of course none of those are transportable and run on battery.

 

[329161]

Maybe under power for hard to drive orthos but I think the DMP does a very fine job driving the HD800. Yes, my other amps can punch a little harder but the DMP is very very refined. Some of its musical characteristic are even better than my HA5050H amp. Overall, I still think my HA5050H is still better sounding than the DMP-Z1 though as well as the ECP Ravenswood and L3 using the Matrix X-Sabre pro DAC. Of course none of those are transportable and run on battery.

I was using the Z1R overear with the dmp, in SE mode, and the dial was pretty much maxed out at a good listening level. But, as pointed out earlier, very smooth and refined. To me, not worthy of my hard earned bikkies anyway.

 

[purk]

I was using the Z1R overear with the dmp, in SE mode, and the dial was pretty much maxed out at a good listening level. But, as pointed out earlier, very smooth and refined. To me, not worthy of my hard earned bikkies anyway.

My DMP is at 280 hours or so and I have yet to try the SE. In balanced mode, i am about 1 to 2 o’clock on the volume dial for HD800. Plenty loud enough for me.

 

[HiFiGuy528]

@bmichels music played through the computer is much lower quality than the internal storage or using a Walkman to any DAC/amp. The computer is mostly for convenience... not good for best sound.

I have about 117 hrs. on DMP. Been using balanced output with Diana Phi mostly. My typical listening volume is 1–2 o'clock position.

 

[Whitigir]

DMP has 1.5W into 15 ohms on high-gain out of balanced port. Still not enough ? Hm.....if I recalled correctly, Z1R is very easy to get loud based on it sensitivity per Db. I am almost sure that using 4.4mm with high gain and maxed out volume would bring you deafness.

It is probably 250mW into 16 ohms out of single ended port on low gain. Now, that is very low....so what I am curious is....why use Z1R and SE ? The thing comes with 4.4mm cables

 

[bmichels]

@bmichels music played through the computer is much lower quality than the internal storage or using a Walkman to any DAC/amp. The computer is mostly for convenience... not good for best sound.

I have about 117 hrs. on DMP. Been using balanced output with Diana Phi mostly. My typical listening volume is 1–2 o'clock position.

Thanks for your precise reply. I see you use the Diana phy and like it. I am tempted by the DMP and wonder Which headphone is the best with the DMP. I was also considering Hifiman HE1000se . . .

 

[Whitigir]

Thanks for your precise reply. I see you use the Diana phy and like it. I am tempted by the DMP and wonder Which headphone is the best with the DMP. I was also considering Hifiman HE1000se . . .

DMP has a warmth signature, even warmer than WM1Z at places, but thicker and denser timbre body while reaching those top end and treble details beautifully. For this, I would recommend anything with a more neutral and flat gears such as HD800 or HD800S...can’t recommend any of the Hi-Fi Man line up as I have none

 

[raypin]

Mm...my default headphone with the dmp is......sony z1r/balanced stock cable.....around 10 o’ clock on the volume pot. Too lazy to experiment with other headphones. For dmp iem listening, the Hifiman RE2000 gold (love it). Hifiman sent me a balanced cable (4.4 mm) at no cost (shipping cost mine).

DMP has 1.5W into 15 ohms on high-gain out of balanced port. Still not enough ? Hm.....if I recalled correctly, Z1R is very easy to get loud based on it sensitivity per Db. I am almost sure that using 4.4mm with high gain and maxed out volume would bring you deafness.

It is probably 250mW into 16 ohms out of single ended port on low gain. Now, that is very low....so what I am curious is....why use Z1R and SE ? The thing comes with 4.4mm cables

 

[Whitigir]

The ultimate full-scale desktop with Electro-stat system which is also the superior technology to my ears, and yet also very transportable

 

[skr3328]

I was using the Z1R overear with the dmp, in SE mode, and the dial was pretty much maxed out at a good listening level. But, as pointed out earlier, very smooth and refined. To me, not worthy of my hard earned bikkies anyway.

I use the Z1R overear in balance under low gain mode playing DSD (which the recoding volume lever way lower than WAV of FLAC),and the dial is at 11 O clock. The IER Z1R even needs louder volume than the overear.

 

[paulchiu]

Stereophile tested Sony 'Walkman for the Wealthy'

Ex-Editor and current Technical Editor of Stereophile Magazine John Atkinson reviewed and bench tested the Sony DMP-Z1 in their August 2019 issue.
It's a comprehensive report based on 4 weeks of listening, lab measurements and associated equipment comparisons.
Pick the issue up and enjoy.

Paul

 

[Whitigir]

I am freaking tired of going without a leather case to cover the mirror surface. It may get scratched too easily.

So I just freaking need to make it for my own good
Here is a home made, hand stitched and ready for going everywhere

Stand alone mode : leather case covered


Packed to be traveling on the go Mode: fit right inside the stock case without issues



On the go in the back pack mode: fit straight into little sling bag without worrying about anything to damage it or leave scratches

 

[phonomat]

Or you could perhaps give us a hint about their verdict (assuming you have read the article). Unfortunately, many of us can't buy STEREOPHILE where we live, and it doesn't seem to be available online ...