[pietcux]

You might want to check the HD660S. It is easier to drive and comes with a Pentacon terminated cable. I can use that cable on both the HD650 and the HD660S now. I prefer the HD660S as it sounds more dynamic out of a DAP. On my HDVA 600 amp they still sound different, but the HD650 can nearly be as dynamic as the HD660S.

 

[nc8000]

Where do I check if the new update is out ?

Install the Sony Support app on your smartphone and you will get notifications. Nothing yet

 

[nanaholic]

Looks like Sony China is the one charging out the gate with the new firmware.

http://m.service.sony.com.cn/download.html?dpath=/data/download/92203.xml&locationback=-2

The new firmware with will take the device to version 3.0.
I'm not home at the moment but I've already seen Hong Kong owners successfully updated, and there are reports that the DAC/BT receiver function has no delays/out of sync issues which should be great news.

EDIT: JP link is up
https://www.sony.jp/walkman/update/WM1.html

 

[JML]

The US Sony site has new versions of the user manual and help guide referring to the v.3.0 firmware update, but the update itself isn't out. https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/digital-music-players-nw-wm-series/nw-wm1a#/downloadTab

This is what they say about 3.0 in the help guide:

• The Bluetooth Receiver function has been added.
• Vinyl Processor has been added to the sound quality settings.
• Digital Peak Meter has been added to the layout options for the playback screen.
• A function for manually adding cover art images to albums has been added.
• The USB-DAC function has been added.

 

[sne4me]

Great! its lke christmas come early..

Get your FW 3.0 now!

 

[nc8000]

Looks like Sony China is the one charging out the gate with the new firmware.

http://m.service.sony.com.cn/download.html?dpath=/data/download/92203.xml&locationback=-2

The new firmware with will take the device to version 3.0.
I'm not home at the moment but I've already seen Hong Kong owners successfully updated, and there are reports that the DAC/BT receiver function has no delays/out of sync issues which should be great news.

EDIT: JP link is up
https://www.sony.jp/walkman/update/WM1.html

It has not turned up in the Sony Support app yet. What has turned up is a usb driver for Windows for use with the NW players. The funny bit is that this notification is dated 23rd October 2017

 

[cpetrillo]

I just updated mine and am already broadcasting by bluetooth from my mac to my 1a

 

[moondabor]

These make a great pairing https://twitter.com/MinhP765/status/1047733099465822209

 

[tieuly1]

they had delay but a little

 

[NickleCo]

3.00 update is now out folks

 

[NickleCo]

What I noticed after updating:
-less warm
-better ADSR and PRaT
-New playback screen (Digital peak meter)
-wider stage and better imaging
-BT Reciever, not so noticable delay when playing tidal but is pretty noticable when playing youtube vids
-Vinyl processor (dont have any comment on this yet)

Note that all of these are tested with direct source off, eq off, volume normalizer one, DSEE HX (Standard), DC Phase (Type A Standard). And like with everything on the internet, take it with a grain of salt Good'day y'all!.

 

[Snowball0906]

I've updated to the new firmware but my mac, iphone and WM1A couldn't detect each other through bluetooth. Anyone facing the same issue?

 

[Snowball0906]

Ahh. I forgot to turn on the bluetooth receiver. > <" Sorry

 

[NickleCo]

UPDATE: Restarting the youtube app fixed the weird delay

 

[Snowball0906]

What I noticed after updating:
-less warm
-better ADSR and PRaT
-New playback screen (Digital peak meter)
-wider stage and better imaging
-BT Reciever delay is really good when playing tidal but is pretty delayed when playing youtube vids
-Vinyl processor (dont have any comment on this yet)

Note that all of these are tested with direct source off, eq off, volume normalizer one, DSEE HX (Standard), DC Phase (Type A Standard). And like with everything on the internet, take it with a grain of salt Good'day y'all!.

Agreed that there's better imaging and wider soundstage. The placement seems to be improved as well. Do u think it's slightly more laid back?