[TonyStarks]

just want to share here, I'm newbie here and I'm not an expert at dad at all, but I just audition some dap today at the shop

currently I'm using wm1a with my ier z1r and very happy with it, if I could change a thing about it is the dynamic, in some fast paced song the wm1a for me a bit lagging.
but overall sound quality is superb and really suits me well.

So cut the story short, I was planning to get the zx707 cause I my dap to be able to stream from Apple Music.,
so I went to a store today to audition them, I brought my Z1R to test it out

-ZX707 singapore version , no high gain, volume 120/120 on my z1r is still too low to listen comfortably, so a definite pass.

since I'm at the store already, I tried several dap.
here's my finding, all paired with my her z1r

-Hiby R8 , sounds very good and powerful, mids noticeably more pronounced than WM1A, overall warmish sound , good bass, smooth upper, but the player itself feels like a brick cause it's very very heavy.
-hiby RS 6 , surprisingly among all the dap that I tried today, sound wise I like this the best, powerful bass, a tad less pronounced mid than the R8 but I like it this way, smooth treble, a bit smoother overall than the powerful R8.
-ibasso DX320, sounds ok, but a bit too "thin" for me, bass drier, vocal while pronounced, it feels less warm, and the highs is a little harsh. and the build quality of the DAP is worse than Sony's and Hiby's IMHO.
-wm1am2 , hmmm, basss was good, powerful, but not as "round" as the HibyRS6 , mid is a bit recessed and I find it a little bit not smooth? , highs is very good, and not as smooths as the hobby, but somehow I like it this way, it's airier.
compared to WM1A, the M2 sounded totally different to me.
mark 1 is sweet sounding warmish but not bright enough especially in upper range.
mark 2 is more dynamic, bigger and faster bass, much brighter upper, the only let down is the mid which are less warm and also more recessed.

but in the end I get the wm1am2, because I prefer the look and feel of the DAP, and also I don't want to buy a hobby or any chili and find that in the few months there's gonna be a successors for it, if you know what I mean.

Did i read correctly? You need to dial 10 max volume of 120/120 on ZX707 on IER-Z1R?

 

[10DeeQ]

dismiss that and it can also select Sony's current lines of Headphones and IEMs on top of wireless ones.

Found it, thanks

 

[10DeeQ]

Did i read correctly? You need to dial 10 max volume of 120/120 on ZX707 on IER-Z1R?

Yes, but the zx707 is singapore version where there’s no high gain and the low gain is capped as well

 

[TonyStarks]

Yes, but the zx707 is singapore version where there’s no high gain and the low gain is capped as well

Just wondering how they cap the low gain...

 

[10DeeQ]

New toys

 

[10DeeQ]

Just wondering how they cap the low gain...

I have no idea, must be in the software or something

 

[kumar402]

Does the streaming app like Tidal play bit perfect with Walkman ?

 

[Benesyed]

New toys

metal masters!!!!!

 

[10DeeQ]

metal masters!!!!!

Bring back good ol memories

 

[Sonywalkmanuser]

Go read the comments section, SOAREVERSOR really tried to explain the engineering of Sony “Snake Oil” to these folks. It’s a waste of time in my opinion. No matter how he/she tries, he/she is not going to change the mindset of closed minded individuals.
https://www.techpowerup.com/304090/...ng-the-nw-zx707-premium-walkman?cp=1#comments

 

[Devodonaldson]

Does the streaming app like Tidal play bit perfect with Walkman ?

No. Still uses Android audio path, but turning on high re streaming, the signal then hits the Sony audio path and gets upconverted to 24/192.

 

[maceto]

No. Still uses Android audio path, but turning on high re streaming, the signal then hits the Sony audio path and gets unconverted to 24/192.

To me it sounds great so I wouldn’t even worry about it.

 

[audionewbi]

Go read the comments section, SOAREVERSOR really tried to explain the engineering of Sony “Snake Oil” to these folks. It’s a waste of time in my opinion. No matter how he/she tries, he/she is not going to change the mindset of closed minded individuals.
https://www.techpowerup.com/304090/...ng-the-nw-zx707-premium-walkman?cp=1#comments

Diminishing returns varied for different people.
Its like trying to convince me paying 20k for a watch is completely okay.

 

[osiris1]

Go read the comments section, SOAREVERSOR really tried to explain the engineering of Sony “Snake Oil” to these folks. It’s a waste of time in my opinion. No matter how he/she tries, he/she is not going to change the mindset of closed minded individuals.
https://www.techpowerup.com/304090/...ng-the-nw-zx707-premium-walkman?cp=1#comments

if you have time, listen to a few more albums.... don't waste it on them

 

[andrewski]

Limiting the volume in three new regions is disturbing. But what I find more disturbing is the lack of communication from Sony. No warning, no explanation after the fact. Leaves us to wildly speculate. I assume the ZM3 will be capped among all Walkman's going forward. I don't think they'd cap older Walkman's through a firmware, but I didn't think they'd do this either. If a firmware was released, you'd be sure they'd update for you if you sent your unit in for service.

I don't think this practice will hurt their sales in NA. Combine no more iPod, Stranger Things, and low stock, and they will still sellout.

Be afraid. Be very afraid.