[linux4ever]

That 3.0 firmware has me considering the 1Z (BT receiver feature, yeah), I have always loved the Sony house sound and the price drop on the Z makes it a compelling option

I had dropped the WM1A because of the lack of this feature (yeah I do like streaming to discover music) a while back and recently got a ZX300 on a whim and I like it so much (actually very close to WM1A only warmer) I am itching for a 1Z. Anyone had a listen at both and how much of a gap is there?

I've ZX300A and WM1Z. I used to own WM1A and Premium plus K-mod WM1A. WM1Z is really good and has that right amount of warmth and body. The details, resolution and texture is significantly better in WM1Z.

I've the DX200Ti with AMP4 and AMP4S. They are on par with WM1A and slightly more holographic in DX200Ti+AMP4S.

To my ears, WM1Z is the best sounding of the lot.

 

[NaiveSound]

The manual says that?

Well what is the most optimal charging I can do for my 1z for best longevity of the battery? I don't care if it's a slow or rapid charge I just want it to last 3 years

 

[roses77]

I've ZX300A and WM1Z. I used to own WM1A and Premium plus K-mod WM1A. WM1Z is really good and has that right amount of warmth and body. The details, resolution and texture is significantly better in WM1Z.

I've the DX200Ti with AMP4 and AMP4S. They are on par with WM1A and slightly more holographic in DX200Ti+AMP4S.

To my ears, WM1Z is the best sounding of the lot.

I agree the WM1Z is the best sounding Dap Sony has made.

 

[roses77]

Well what is the most optimal charging I can do for my 1z for best longevity of the battery? I don't care if it's a slow or rapid charge I just want it to last 3 years

In Sony settings I charge my battery up to 90% not 100% to prolong longevity of the battery. I wish Sony didn’t have to create database everytime we turn it on. I set it to auto power off automatically in 1hr it turns off.

 

[davidmolliere]

I've ZX300A and WM1Z. I used to own WM1A and Premium plus K-mod WM1A. WM1Z is really good and has that right amount of warmth and body. The details, resolution and texture is significantly better in WM1Z.

I've the DX200Ti with AMP4 and AMP4S. They are on par with WM1A and slightly more holographic in DX200Ti+AMP4S.

To my ears, WM1Z is the best sounding of the lot.

Great, thanks!

So happy I found a good deal on a recent second hand 1Z unit

 

[nc8000]

In Sony settings I charge my battery up to 90% not 100% to prolong longevity of the battery. I wish Sony didn’t have to create database everytime we turn it on. I set it to auto power off automatically in 1hr it turns off.

I’ve never turned mine off in 1 1/2 years (except for the 3.0 crashes and the other fw updates), always leave it on. With my use that equates to charging the player once every week and I also only charge to 90%

 

[sne4me]

In Sony settings I charge my battery up to 90% not 100% to prolong longevity of the battery. I wish Sony didn’t have to create database everytime we turn it on. I set it to auto power off automatically in 1hr it turns off.

as the other poster said, i also do the charge to 90% but do not use auto power off. the standby mode of this DAP is super low energy and I often dont touch it for days only to come back to it and get a dozen+ hours of playtime

 

[Tawek]

This album Astronaut ape
"Flight 420 "with 1z 3.0 ( firmware + ex1000 SE sounds unbelievable just pure perfection, thank You Sony for SE improvement.

 

[siruspan]

I've changed from 3.0 to 1.2 on my WM1A and woah there is a huge change in sound.
1.2 is warmer, thicker, more intimate, bass is rounded and has more oomph, highs are less refined and not as smooth.
3.0 is colder, has wider soundstage, harder and more controlled bass, more details.

Obviously there are features missing in 1.2 from newer firmwares and UI works slower and less fluid.
After the downgrade a had to reset all settings because some of the menus like equalizer wasn't correctly displayed but basically very painless procedure.

 

[proedros]

did you try 2.0 ? looks like it's the golden balance between warm 1.2 and cold 3.0

 

[proedros]

brand new WM1A selling for 660 euros , this is why i consider it the best bang-for-buck DAP atm

https://www.head-fi.org/threads/fs-sony-zx100hn-wm1a-worldwide-shipping.891125/

 

[roses77]

as the other poster said, i also do the charge to 90% but do not use auto power off. the standby mode of this DAP is super low energy and I often dont touch it for days only to come back to it and get a dozen+ hours of playtime

How do you put Sony in standby mode, what settings do you use.

 

[siruspan]

did you try 2.0 ? looks like it's the golden balance between warm 1.2 and cold 3.0

Yes, I'm at 2.0 at the moment and it appears to be a mix of both worlds. It has some the warmth of the 1.2, bigger soundstage, smoother highs but it's got less clarity then 3.0.

3.0 is the clearest, has the most detail, the biggest soundstage but it also is the coldest. 2.0 looses some clarity to keep the warmth.

 

[davidmolliere]

did you try 2.0 ? looks like it's the golden balance between warm 1.2 and cold 3.0

When you say cold 3.0, that's by WM1Z intital firmware standards?

I just acquired the 1Z and will get it soon, I need the features of 3.0 and I want smooth warm organic signature

 

[siruspan]

We're saying about wm1A not Z

I always thought compared to other daps that wm1a was close to neutral but with a splash of warmth. On the 3.0 it's colder than od 2.0 but it's still not a cold or bright sounding dap per se. It's just closer to being neutral than on 2.0.