[kalibur]

I do not see any further updates from what I already have - v1.02.01 (1AM2)

 

[justanut]

Community service announcement: New Firmware is out.

? Which version are you talking about? If it's 1.02.01, has been out for a while now.

 

[audionewbi]

Yes its 1.02.01, I turned on my walkman and it asked if I want to update my FW.

 

[karloil]

Maybe, maybe. I just find it weird that even the usual audio related sites don't review it even after months after its release.

But still, I'm asking mine to be purchased overseas

Yikes, also sold out! Guess I would just wait till end of October (or look for another DAP instead)

EDIT:

But wait! Last minute I was able to source for one!!!! So happy!!!



Now to get me some screen protector and case.

 

[SebaE2012]

They do, but only to companies they care about so mostly japanese reviewers





https://tecstaff.jp/2022-04-07_nw-wm1zm2_review.html
https://online.stereosound.co.jp/_ct/17538308
https://www.call-t.co.jp/tenchoblog/entry/033955.html

But the most important most likely is Phileweb
https://www.phileweb.com/news/d-av/202202/09/54618.html
https://www.phileweb.com/review/article/202203/24/4672.html

Yeah, you're right. Still, I was somewhat surprised by the lack of reviews in English as I remember prior Sony DAP (ZX1, WM1A, WM1Z) did get quite a few reviews right out of the gate.

 

[makkusu2021]

Thanks for all your input guys!

Don't have the patience to read subtitles

Do you know how to read Cantonese / Mandarin (as I saw you are in Singapore, so I thought there is some chance that you are a Chinese)? There are also some review from Hong Kon / mainland China I think.

 

[564070]

Do you know how to read Cantonese / Mandarin (as I saw you are in Singapore, so I thought there is some chance that you are a Chinese)? There are also some review from Hong Kon / mainland China I think.

From my professional experience, Deepl.com gives better translation results than Google ’Transfail’.

 

[twister6]

Yeah, you're right. Still, I was somewhat surprised by the lack of reviews in English as I remember prior Sony DAP (ZX1, WM1A, WM1Z) did get quite a few reviews right out of the gate.

Because back then Sony US/EU used to care about promotion of high end audio gear, but now they switched to TWS and wireless headphones as their bread and butter of audio sales, quite understandable. I got my review sample of WM1ZM2 from Sony US by request of Sony Japan so I can start featuring it in my reviews as part of comparison with other daps and pair up with other iems. And I have been doing that for the last 3+ months, featuring it in all of my reviews on top of answering dozens of questions every week. Still need to write a full review, and the only reason I set it aside because 1ZM2 wasn't even available for sale in US (and still isn't?) so I shifted my focus on other reviews in queue.

 

[Kiats]

Because back then Sony US/EU used to care about promotion of high end audio gear, but now they switched to TWS and wireless headphones as their bread and butter of audio sales, quite understandable. I got my review sample of WM1ZM2 from Sony US by request of Sony Japan so I can start featuring it in my reviews as part of comparison with other daps and pair up with other iems. And I have been doing that for the last 3+ months, featuring it in all of my reviews on top of answering dozens of questions every week. Still need to write a full review, and the only reason I set it aside because 1ZM2 wasn't even available for sale in US (and still isn't?) so I shifted my focus on other reviews in queue.

Look forward to your review, Alex.

 

[Toronto699]

Maybe Already Sold Available October 7 Wm1ZM2
They did not reply to my emails
I would have bought the WM1ZM2 from them if they would have sold it to me but no reply
https://fillion.ca/products/sony-walkman-wm1zm2-baladeurs-haute-resolution

 

[andrewski]

Maybe Already Sold Available October 7 Wm1ZM2
They did not reply to my emails
I would have bought the WM1ZM2 from them if they would have sold it to me but no reply
https://fillion.ca/products/sony-walkman-wm1zm2-baladeurs-haute-resolution

Their AM2 said Sept 2, then switched to 're-stocking in progress'. No idea if any preorders have come through. It'd be neat to know how many have shipped to Canada/worldwide. My serial number is all zeros except the first and last digit (from thesonyshop.ca)

 

[Wooglish]

Because back then Sony US/EU used to care about promotion of high end audio gear, but now they switched to TWS and wireless headphones as their bread and butter of audio sales, quite understandable. I got my review sample of WM1ZM2 from Sony US by request of Sony Japan so I can start featuring it in my reviews as part of comparison with other daps and pair up with other iems. And I have been doing that for the last 3+ months, featuring it in all of my reviews on top of answering dozens of questions every week. Still need to write a full review, and the only reason I set it aside because 1ZM2 wasn't even available for sale in US (and still isn't?) so I shifted my focus on other reviews in queue.

Would love to see you do 1ZM2 vs. SP3000 vs. N8ii!

 

[psikey]

For those that use Amazon Music, have you noticed the app now shows correct bitrate even if Hi-Res streaming turned off in the Walkman Sound Settings?

I'm sure it showed only 44 or 48 before whereas I'm currently playing a range of 'Ultra' HD tracks of varying bitrate and showing as correct all way upto 24/192 and those that are say 24/96 show as 24/96 and 24/44.1 etc.

 

[klyzon]

For those that use Amazon Music, have you noticed the app now shows correct bitrate even if Hi-Res streaming turned off in the Walkman Sound Settings?

I'm sure it showed only 44 or 48 before whereas I'm currently playing a range of 'Ultra' HD tracks of varying bitrate and showing as correct all way upto 24/192 and those that are say 24/96 show as 24/96 and 24/44.1 etc.

Ninja bit perfect streaming???

 

[psikey]

Ninja bit perfect streaming???

Or, App has been updated to make use of the Red path like the Walkman App and UAPP ?
Or, it's showing wrong even though with Sony set to "Hi-Res Streaming off" Amazon should only see the DAC as 48Hz capable if using Blue Android Audio route?