In general the idea of the original NW-WM1A/Z was that the NW-WM1Z was a bit warmer than the 1A.
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Please can you post sound impressions between the new 1Z and 1A, and new/old 1A if you have one. Also your thoughts on new 1A with the MDR and IER-Z1R.In general the idea of the original NW-WM1A/Z was that the NW-WM1Z was a bit warmer than the 1A.
This is a pretty weak processor for running Android, but OK...
It runs android just fine.This is a pretty weak processor for running Android, but OK...
https://www.nxp.com/part/MIMX8ML8DVNLZAB#/
I know. Still doesn't change the fact that it might be slow with streaming service applications.It runs android just fine.
If Sony has not made it clear to everyone then I'll say it: This is a Walkman and not a gaming device or business multitasking device.
For perspective, it's quite a bit faster than the Shanling M8 based on AnTutu scores, but slower than the M9 and latest HiBy DAPs.I know. Still doesn't change the fact that it might be slow with streaming service applications.
I know. Still doesn't change the fact that it might be slow with streaming service applications.
Wouldn't battery life take a big hit with a SD660?It's basically the same as the ZX500/A100 one, and the experience on those players are not close to ideal at least.
Other manufacturers are using SD660, and it's much better than the NXP SoC.
I need to return to do more listening tests of the players.Very intrested in difference of sound of new 1A and 1Z, if components mosly the same. (its only Copper shell and Kimber wires?)
Wouldn't battery life take a big hit with a SD660?
So it’s confirmed officially by Sony that their headphones and IEMs scale up with more power. That is good to know.The MDR-Z1R was designed to be used with the TA-ZH1ES. NW-WM1A/Z was always supposed to be used with IEM.
Here on the MDR-Z1R product page you can see that they are rated for up to 2,500 mW input.
The next lower line, MDR-Z7M2 is rated for up to 2000mW, the MDR-1AM2 is rated for 1500 mW.
The IEMS are rated for about 100mW which is smack in the middle of the 60mW output unbalanced and 250mW balanced.
The TA-ZH1ES is rated for 1200mW balanced and 300mW unbalanced. The DMP-Z1 is actually the single best component for driving the MDR-Z1R with 1500mW output balanced and 570 mW balanced. Really impressive what sony put together with the DMP-Z1