[meomap]

Hi,

Listening right now with 1Z / AFC / Moon Audio Silver Dragon 4.4 mm cable ( just bought ) = Very good synergy.

137 hrs of play times.
Sultan of Swing.
Hell Yeh.

 

[Quadfather]

I have some really great players considered higher end, but when I put my Sony NW WM1A into my listening rotation and get wowed. Such beautiful presentation.

 

[Shureman]

Can you comment on sound changes eg treble, mids, bass, clarity, resolution, dynamics etc?

Upon AB the old unit, the mod unit is much better on clarity without "thining" the sound. You probably familiar with how the stock unit sounds on the bass. The mod clear up the "fog" and the bass goes much deeper and tighter. I have the Audio 64 A18, it now sounds much more neutral. Overall, it brings a cleaner and more dynamic sound.

 

[roses77]

1Z > Effect Audio Lionhart balanced > 64 Audio A18

I had the opportunity to have for about a week two WM1Z units that each had slightly over 200 hours on them. I loaded 1.2 on one unit and 2.0 on the other. Then I compared the sound using multiple tracks at the same volume. In the end, I decided to stick with 2.0. To me, it has better layering of the sound and greater soundstage. I could hear individual instruments more clearly. It is a bit more reference sounding than 1.2, but for my tastes, I like that. I found 1.2 to be a bit too dark and a little bit congested compared to 2.0.

Yes I agree I changed back to 2.0v as on my Sony WM1Z I has over 425hrs burn in, I use direct source it has enough bass for songs that need it. 3D soundstage & depth as when I turn on EQ it has deeper bigger bass, that I switch back to direct source turn up volume to 50-55, will prolong battery life. Direct source sounds better with 2.0v has more resolution & instrument separation.

 

[gerelmx1986]

Today I have one year with my WM1A, in this year I've clocked a total of 3097 hours

 

[Gosod]

I would be interested to know how this player will play with headphones HD650?

 

[nc8000]

Today I have one year with my WM1A, in this year I've clocked a total of 3097 hours

1100 hours in 11 months

 

[gerelmx1986]

I bet cables do make a difference, while my z5 cables don't arrive yet, but I can attest this because my mdr-z7 have the z1r cables... Xba-z5 with stock cables sound less resolving and smaller Soundstage than the MDR-Z7 with z1r cables, z7 sound resolving, big spacious stage.

 

[DONTGIVEUP]

Sony Kimber Cables for Z5 makes the player sound stunning. I bought an XBA-A2 also for more casual use and need to get one kimber for that. I have had the Z5 from release but I need to prolong its life with the A2

 

[Gosod]

Sony Kimber Cables for Z5 makes the player sound stunning. I bought an XBA-A2 also for more casual use and need to get one kimber for that. I have had the Z5 from release but I need to prolong its life with the A2

What is this cable? and what changes in sound?

 

[Fixxer6671]

What is this cable? and what changes in sound?

The cable is a collaboration with Kimber for their 4.4mm jack. It has MMCX connectors as well.

I ordered this and expect to get it shortly. I ordered it over the moon audio cause I figure Sony did enough research and R&D to know how this should pair with the player.

 

[gerelmx1986]

I feel xba-z5 want to go e more performance out of my WM1A but are bottlenecked by the stock cables, hope my MUC-M12SNB1 arrives soon

 

[flyer1]

Yes I agree I changed back to 2.0v as on my Sony WM1Z I has over 425hrs burn in, I use direct source it has enough bass for songs that need it. 3D soundstage & depth as when I turn on EQ it has deeper bigger bass, that I switch back to direct source turn up volume to 50-55, will prolong battery life. Direct source sounds better with 2.0v has more resolution & instrument separation.

About 30 hours in on my 1z listening on balanced with Z5's I just went back from FW2.0 to 1.2.

I noticed quicker listening fatigue on 2.0 and while it is more detailed somehow missing some 'fun' in its sound signature. Maybe the extra detail and seperation tires me and makes me overanalyse its sound. Direct source I often didn't like on 2.0 but is always great for me on 1.2. Guess I am a bit of a basshead as well..

 

[proedros]

probably a dumb question

my wm1a shut down as i was listening (battery drained out)

does it need some charging up before being put back on ?

i press the power key after charging it for 5 minutes but i get nothing

what gives ?

edit : nvm , after charging some more it came back to life hurrah

 

[gerelmx1986]

probably a dumb question

my wm1a shut down as i was listening (battery drained out)

does it need some charging up before being put back on ?

i press the power key after charging it for 5 minutes but i get nothing

what gives ?

edit : nvm , after charging some more it came back to life hurrah

yes when it shuts down due to low battery for me after some 10 minutes it comes back to life.

One word of caution, don't drain your battery to shutdown too often otherwise you will kill it sooner, ich argentino when it has either one bar left or flashing icon, tho I let it drain to zero once every two or once every month