[grabrom]

How many big Android updates will there be, before the hardware (in the Sony DAP) will not accept any more? They only allow a limited number of updates before the operating system is obsolete.

Which clearly is one of the reasons why, for now, I got me a wm1z and will wait for more about the wm1zm2 before even considering anything.

 

[THANOSTITAN]

Greetings Butties

So after years now

Can some one please comment on the sound quality of this new Sony player

Thanks

 

[karloil]

Was just done auditioning the WM1A M2. Don't ask me to compare it to the OG version as I don't have 1 and never heard it.

My quick impressions - impressive (huge) soundstage width and height. Just auditioned the M11 + ESS last weekend and this sounds more musical. Found myself tapping my feet more here. The Walkman app never read my microSD card even after multiple restarts and database refresh - but default Android File Browser app was able to read my microSD just fine.

 

[dennarwhal]

Was just done auditioning the WM1A M2. Don't ask me to compare it to the OG version as I don't have 1 and never heard it.

My quick impressions - impressive (huge) soundstage width and height. Just auditioned the M11 + ESS last weekend and this sounds more musical. Found myself tapping my feet more here. The Walkman app never read my microSD card even after multiple restarts and database refresh - but default Android File Browser app was able to read my microSD just fine.

As for why the W.Music App never read your music I can explain. You must put all your music folders in a file named "MUSIC" for W.Music to read.

As for its musicality, there are no guesses as to why I love the WM1 series so much I bought the Z eventuality.

 

[nc8000]

Was just done auditioning the WM1A M2. Don't ask me to compare it to the OG version as I don't have 1 and never heard it.

My quick impressions - impressive (huge) soundstage width and height. Just auditioned the M11 + ESS last weekend and this sounds more musical. Found myself tapping my feet more here. The Walkman app never read my microSD card even after multiple restarts and database refresh - but default Android File Browser app was able to read my microSD just fine.

Sony requires your music to be inside a root folder on the card called music

 

[karloil]

As for why the W.Music App never read your music I can explain. You must put all your music folders in a file named "MUSIC" for W.Music to read.

As for its musicality, there are no guesses as to why I love the WM1 series so much I bought the Z eventuality.

Sony requires your music to be inside a root folder on the card called music

Got it! Thanks for explaining!

I liked the device, but I demoed another dap that pairs, imho, much better with my current gear. So went with another dap instead.

 

[karloil]

 

[dennarwhal]

Got it! Thanks for explaining!

I liked the device, but I demoed another dap that pairs, imho, much better with my current gear. So went with another dap instead.

May I know what DAP you chose in the end? I am curious as to per what you chose as an alternative to the WM1AM2. Thanks!

 

[karloil]

May I know what DAP you chose in the end? I am curious as to per what you chose as an alternative to the WM1AM2. Thanks!

I chose the AK SE180 (w/ SEM 1) instead. To my ears, it has the best pairing with my ESR MK2s.

If the WM1A M2 pushed musicality into the ESRs, the SE180 pumped it in another level (to my ears). More lively, more engaging.

If the WM1A M2 got my feet tapping, the SE180 got my feet tapping and my head bobbing.

But the WM1A M2 wins hands down on functionality due to it's full Android OS. AK's interface is pretty much closed. I was also evaluating this if I really need the full Android experience on my DAP - realizing no, because I have my phone for that.

I'd give soundstage width and height to the WM1A M2, but just by a pinch

 

[davidmthekidd]

I chose the AK SE180 (w/ SEM 1) instead. To my ears, it has the best pairing with my ESR MK2s.

If the WM1A M2 pushed musicality into the ESRs, the SE180 pumped it in another level (to my ears). More lively, more engaging.

If the WM1A M2 got my feet tapping, the SE180 got my feet tapping and my head bobbing.

But the WM1A M2 wins hands down on functionality due to it's full Android OS. AK's interface is pretty much closed. I was also evaluating this if I really need the full Android experience on my DAP - realizing no, because I have my phone for that.

I'd give soundstage width and height to the WM1A M2, but just by a pinch

Before you buy, try the SP2000T, King of musicality, I cant wait to try the 1Zm2.

 

[denis1976]

The million dollar question, about the EU volume cap, is possible to uncapp being android? It must by some software genius out there that can do that....

 

[djricekcn]

They seem to make software which is above the ability for the old software to run, basically making the old software obsolete. Thus you are required to buy a new device due to the fact that your old operating system does not allow any future updates. Apple products do exactly the same thing where after a few updates the original software is not upgradable thus forcing you to buy a new phone in order to run the latest software.

But...that is common sense if you use computers or should be. You need to clear out unneeded stuff, you want, if possible, keep 10% of the disc space unused, and old hardware will eventually stop getting updates and need new hardware

 

[djricekcn]

The million dollar question, about the EU volume cap, is possible to uncapp being android? It must by some software genius out there that can do that....

You'll probably need to root the phone to access that

 

[denis1976]

Here in Portugal the only way to try the Sony is by buying it... Is sad but it's true, if that possibility does not exist (the uncapp) I will never buy it

 

[nc8000]

Here in Portugal the only way to try the Sony is by buying it... Is sad but it's true, if that possibility does not exist (the uncapp) I will never buy it

There has been no mention anywhere about anybody being able to remove the cap on the ZX507 so it’s unlikely that it will be removeable on these either