[MrWalkman]

I would bring the Z1 to the office if I had one, except that I can't really stay with headphones on for too much due to the work I'm doing.

 

[Shonen84]

Every few years I check back here for mr. Leylandi to drop the new Sony Walkman. X, Z1000, ZX1, ZX2, ZX507. I couldn't stomach the WM1Z - but listening A/B between the ZX2 and the ZX507, and being disappointed with the latter every time I use it - I'm pretty sure to be taking the hit this time and shell out for the WM1Z2. The ZX2 has a thickness and warmth, combined with a nice, nuanced presence of mids and vocals. The ZX507 is supposedly better in every way.. but I've never "felt" that player. And if I'm not happy with the player and leave it in the drawer, it's pointless anyway. Even if it's a better deal on paper.

 

[pdL389]

I would bring the Z1 to the office if I had one, except that I can't really stay with headphones on for too much due to the work I'm doing.

I wouldn’t! Simply because of office noise, which will perfectly spoil the nuances and subtleties of DMP sound reproduction. My office rig is WM1Z + Apple AirPod Max (in noise canceling mode)

 

[Vamp898]

Every few years I check back here for mr. Leylandi to drop the new Sony Walkman. X, Z1000, ZX1, ZX2, ZX507. I couldn't stomach the WM1Z - but listening A/B between the ZX2 and the ZX507, and being disappointed with the latter every time I use it - I'm pretty sure to be taking the hit this time and shell out for the WM1Z2. The ZX2 has a thickness and warmth, combined with a nice, nuanced presence of mids and vocals. The ZX507 is supposedly better in every way.. but I've never "felt" that player. And if I'm not happy with the player and leave it in the drawer, it's pointless anyway. Even if it's a better deal on paper.

Are you using 3,5mm? That is very important. The ZX507 only uses its FTCAP when using 4.4mm

But the ZX507 is not supposed to be better, the ZX2 is better.

The ZX507 is the successor of the ZX300 which is the successor is the ZX100 which is a stripped down/cheaper version of the ZX2.

The WM1 is the successor of the ZX2, only an WM1 can replace it.

 

[Shonen84]

Are you using 3,5mm? That is very important. The ZX507 only uses its FTCAP when using 4.4mm

But the ZX507 is not supposed to be better, the ZX2 is better.

The ZX507 is the successor of the ZX300 which is the successor is the ZX100 which is a stripped down/cheaper version of the ZX2.

The WM1 is the successor of the ZX2, only an WM1 can replace it.

I've tried using the 4.4 mm and while it was a bit better, it still wasn't as good as my ZX2. You're right, I will be looking at the WM1 models. the Z is probably not 3x as good as the A - in this economy I might need to be realistic. But it's gonna be one of those two.

 

[Lookout57]

I've tried using the 4.4 mm and while it was a bit better, it still wasn't as good as my ZX2. You're right, I will be looking at the WM1 models. the Z is probably not 3x as good as the A - in this economy I might need to be realistic. But it's gonna be one of those two.

Get the 1A and install MrWalkman One Custom Firmware and use the 1Z tuning to get close to the 1Z sound.

 

[Shonen84]

Get the 1A and install MrWalkman One Custom Firmware and use the 1Z tuning to get close to the 1Z sound.

Interesting, thanks. The M2 models will most likely not get a custom firmware, right? Because they're Android.

 

[nc8000]

Interesting, thanks. The M2 models will most likely not get a custom firmware, right? Because they're Android.

Most likely not

 

[Vitaly2017]

I wouldn’t! Simply because of office noise, which will perfectly spoil the nuances and subtleties of DMP sound reproduction. My office rig is WM1Z + Apple AirPod Max (in noise canceling mode)

Are you saying I should not listen to DMP Z1 in my trucking journey's? Cause its a little bit too noisy hmmm?

I can't wait enough for the 1a II give it to me already! Come on

 

[WAmadeusM]

curiouser and curiouser...interesting things from this reviewer pitching 1Zm2 V A&K 2000 Cu
no translation in-video with this one - but handy written section below.
Maybe fellow Headfiers will be able to translate the drift of the whole review...???

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113usic
3 days ago
The quality level of New Gold is above 2000 & 2000T (in terms of soundstage/analytics/density. etc). There sound signature are different. 2000T provides a mild "tube sound" which gives a warm/soft/airy/vocal-oriented feeling. New Gold's sound is more neutral, solid & balanced, which is quite a different thing in contrast to 2000T. For quality, New Gold absolutely prevails, way above.

 

[djricekcn]

Most likely not

Are the other sony android not able to unlock the bootloader etc? Or is there more to it

 

[nc8000]

Are the other sony android not able to unlock the bootloader etc? Or is there more to it

So far it does not seem that any unlocking of the other Sony Android players has happened

 

[djricekcn]

So far it does not seem that any unlocking of the other Sony Android players has happened

So that's probably why no cfw ... Time to get someone at xda involved

 

[denis1976]

curiouser and curiouser...interesting things from this reviewer pitching 1Zm2 V A&K 2000 Cu
no translation in-video with this one - but handy written section below.
Maybe fellow Headfiers will be able to translate the drift of the whole review...???

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113usic
3 days ago
The quality level of New Gold is above 2000 & 2000T (in terms of soundstage/analytics/density. etc). There sound signature are different. 2000T provides a mild "tube sound" which gives a warm/soft/airy/vocal-oriented feeling. New Gold's sound is more neutral, solid & balanced, which is quite a different thing in contrast to 2000T. For quality, New Gold absolutely prevails, way above.

What is this? A pop star comparing this 2 daps? Joke aside is hard to me to understand how tastes and what is good and less good change when something new appears, the personality of the original 1z was the warm and sweet sound of it, I loved it that tonality was what makes it diferent at time, now is neutral..... Or more neutral.... Yes definitely this hobby is very volatile

 

[davidmthekidd]

I wonder if the sudden shutdown of certain cities in China due to covid will cause a delay in the sale or release of this DAP. Any thoughts?