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Apr 24, 2018 at 11:05 AM Post #20,028 of 45,723
Apr 24, 2018 at 2:34 PM Post #20,029 of 45,723
Hey all,

New member here. I had a quick search for case l couldn't find what I was looking for. Do any of you have a few links to some leather cases for the NW-WM1A? Looking for something like this, but cant find a store thats US friendly:

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Apr 24, 2018 at 3:53 PM Post #20,030 of 45,723
Apr 24, 2018 at 4:16 PM Post #20,033 of 45,723
JeremyLaurenson said:
Yup, but Im looking for something I can order and get shipped to the USA .
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You can order from amazon Japan through buyee.jp, but between fees and shipping the cost of the case could become quite expensive.

Dignis makes some really nice cases
http://shop2.dignis.cafe24.com/category/dap/85/
http://shop2.dignis.cafe24.com/category/refurbish/89/

Also on Etsy you can find Valentinum that makes cases that are not too expensive (you can also choose the leather color and stitching)
https://www.etsy.com/search?q=wm1z

On ebay you can find the Miter case
https://www.ebay.com/itm/For-Sony-N...633917&hash=item1a242b01f3:g:0tEAAOSwjDZYgcSq

I use the Benks gel case, it comes with a tempered screen protector included in the price.
https://www.amazon.com/NW-WM1A-NW-W...UTF8&qid=1524600895&sr=8-1&keywords=wm1z+case
 
Apr 24, 2018 at 8:35 PM Post #20,035 of 45,723
alphanumerix1 said:
I've done abit of search but couldn't find a direct comparison between the dx200 and wm1a has anyone tested both together or owns both who can comment on how they compare in sound.
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I've both dx200 and WM1A.

I use dx200 with AMP4 (more than 200 hours of burn-in). I also have AMP4S (150 hrs burn-in). WM1A has 100 hours of burn-in. Given that background, I prefer dx200 with AMP4. dx200 with AMP4S is slightly colored and had better punch in the lows and good extension in the highs. As of now I would slot WM1A between dx200 with AMP4S and dx200 with AMP4. quite closer to AMP4S in sound signature. all listening with 4.4mm balanced output. At this level it is based on one's preference. Going with either one of them, one can't go wrong.

The dx200 is just slightly longer/taller and just wider than WM1A. Barely. Thickness is more or less the same. WM1A weighs more, but is easier to hold an operate with one hand because of how it is shaped.

No wi-fi, no streaming etc on WM1A. dx200 runs on a version of Android 6 and custom ROMs can be installed. Playstore and apps is also easy on dx200.

Battery life is 7 hours on dx200 and that with 320kbps MP3. Sony WM1A gives solid 22 hours even while playing FLAC.

Charging takes longer with WM1A. dx200 is very quick and fast (USB-C).
 
Apr 24, 2018 at 9:26 PM Post #20,036 of 45,723
linux4ever said:
I've both dx200 and WM1A.

I use dx200 with AMP4 (more than 200 hours of burn-in). I also have AMP4S (150 hrs burn-in). WM1A has 100 hours of burn-in. Given that background, I prefer dx200 with AMP4. dx200 with AMP4S is slightly colored and had better punch in the lows and good extension in the highs. As of now I would slot WM1A between dx200 with AMP4S and dx200 with AMP4. quite closer to AMP4S in sound signature. all listening with 4.4mm balanced output. At this level it is based on one's preference. Going with either one of them, one can't go wrong.

The dx200 is just slightly longer/taller and just wider than WM1A. Barely. Thickness is more or less the same. WM1A weighs more, but is easier to hold an operate with one hand because of how it is shaped.

No wi-fi, no streaming etc on WM1A. dx200 runs on a version of Android 6 and custom ROMs can be installed. Playstore and apps is also easy on dx200.

Battery life is 7 hours on dx200 and that with 320kbps MP3. Sony WM1A gives solid 22 hours even while playing FLAC.

Charging takes longer with WM1A. dx200 is very quick and fast (USB-C).
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Thank you! So basically you cant go wrong. Sony's battery life is a big selling point.

I keep seeing impressions that the dx200 with amp4 approaches wm1z ak380 levels and that the zx300 basically sounds the same as the wm1a which would also put it in the mix if thats the case.
 
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Apr 24, 2018 at 10:29 PM Post #20,037 of 45,723
I haven't heard zx300, but from what I've read it might be close to 80% or so of WM1A. dx200 with amp4 is simply an outstanding experience.I haven't heard nor I've any interest to listen to wm1z ak380. Dx200 with AMP4/AMP4S or WM1A is super good enough and leaves more cash in my pocket on top of that. :)
 
Apr 24, 2018 at 10:36 PM Post #20,038 of 45,723
Huge difference in battery life will force my logical mind to choose the 1A, even otherwise id prefer not to be joined at the hip with the charger.
 
Apr 24, 2018 at 10:49 PM Post #20,039 of 45,723
Yes. WM1A battery life is crazy good. I don't think any DAP in the market gives that long a run time. And marry that with an outstanding sound quality it goes higher in the ranking. And thrown in the retail price of $1000-$1200, it offers an excellent price to performance ratio.

And talking about excellent price to performance ratio, Massdrop Plus Universal is an outstanding iem. $300 is insane for the sound quality it offers. And combine it with the excellent fit, this iem is a no brainer to have for any audiophile. Massdrop should really be proud of this iem. Many times you forget that it is a $200 iem and just lose yourself in the high audio quality.

I keep reaching out to Massdrop Plus Universal with PW Audio No.5 terminated in 4.4mm paired with WM1A. Outstanding combo.
 
Apr 24, 2018 at 10:50 PM Post #20,040 of 45,723
Sony walkman have had stellar battery life, even having between 18 and 22 hours on my WM1A doesn't feel like a big drop compared to the ZX100 battery life of 35 h with FLAC. If you go sony, you can easily say bye bye to the hassle of charging every day
 
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