[HiFiGuy528]

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Make it happen Sony

Feedback sent to WM designer.

I made a short video on v3.0. I like that it displays artwork for my .WAV files now.

 

[HiFiGuy528]

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.

Are you using "Direct" mode in both firmware comparison?

 

[roses77]

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2. Read file meta in the background so I can browse in folder view immediately after inserting a new micro sd card. Similar to how AK does it.

Make it happen Sony

That’s a good suggestion please write to Sony support.

 

[NaiveSound]

Search bar... I wonder why not yet.... We have to wait a year?

 

[Quasimodosbelfry]

Search bar... I wonder why not yet.... We have to wait a year?

Small team, limited resources, tight deadlines, too much management.

A search bar would mean a better text input than the crappy keyboard they had. Which would also mean a multi-lingual library Unless you only wanted to search English titles. Loading multiple language keyboard libraries would mean a bloated system OS which would, in turn, hinder operations.

So the lesser of 2 evils, I guess.

 

[Redcarmoose]

Are you using "Direct" mode in both firmware comparison?

Some have found the FW3.0 sound to not be pleasing with the 1A, myself included. The control of bass and added coolness really enhances the 1Z listening experience, though with the 1A, not so much. IMO

I like FW3.0 with 1Z and 2.0 with 1A.

 

[siruspan]

Are you using "Direct" mode in both firmware comparison?

Yes, i've compared only in direct mode.

 

[roses77]

Yes, i've compared only in direct mode.

I like direct mode with 2.0 but not with 3.0 I use EQ settings on my WM1Z to get the best slam bass I’ve heard.

 

[Redcarmoose]

I like direct mode with 2.0 but not with 3.0 I use EQ settings on my WM1Z to get the best slam bass I’ve heard.

I only EQ the Noble Encore with the 1Z; everything else I leave in direct mode.

Noble Encore
Treble -4
Midrange -4
Bass +4

 

[roses77]

I only EQ the Noble Encore with the 1Z; everything else I leave in direct mode.

Noble Encore
Treble -4
Midrange -4
Bass +4

I suppose it depends on the genre you listen to & Headphones. What genres do you listen to.

 

[ledzep]

Already removed the volume cap off my player but a friend is trying to do his following my written method and the player keeps coming up as device not found any ideas ?

 

[nc8000]

Already removed the volume cap off my player but a friend is trying to do his following my written method and the player keeps coming up as device not found any ideas ?

It might be that it has a different drive letter than yours did

 

[Redcarmoose]

I suppose it depends on the genre you listen to & Headphones. What genres do you listen to.

It really depends on the persons hearing and signature preferences as well as music genre files. I use the Encore for movie soundtracks and classic rock. But to be honest I primarily listen to EDM. So.....long listening periods of EDM requires a smoother response along with some bass character. I actually use my Walkmans primarily with a little known Chinese 3BA $500 IEM called the qdc Anole V3. The Anole has a bass character and fit that works. Also the slight treble spike and detail with the FW3.0 and 1Z do good with them. I use balanced with an aftermarket cable and it all works out. Though technically the Encore is way more detailed and proficient; at times it’s all about tone?

 

[ledzep]

It might be that it has a different drive letter than yours did

No that has been check

 

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