[nanaholic]

Nanaholic,
You are my hero, so save me again.
I never changed from Media Go, so I decided to make the plunge after looking at the last comments.

Now that I switched, /i have albums missing artwork, missing albums, do I have to go thru my entire library to fix?
Thanks,

Embedded album art from Media Go should just show up on Music Center, unless you have files which don't support album art like WAV files.

Media Go is similar to iTunes in that it also stores album art on a separate internal database, so even for formats which don't support it it will show/remember artwork, but as far as I know Music Center doesn't do that now. On the other hand Muisc Center now has the ability to fetch album art work off the internet for any files that are in the library if you go into the file tag properties (whereas Media Go only allows you to this for CD ripping), so you can try this feature and see how that goes.

 

[DonIsGood]

Sony low key building hype unlike others who are showing off at every possible opportunity (these kind'f hype usually ends up with underwhelming end produts).

Can't agree more, Sony's lack of advertising also contributes to the demise of their Xperia mobile business...

Not intending to be negative but in consideration of Walkman's 20th and 30th Anniversary, https://www.sony.net/SonyInfo/News/Press_Archive/199907/99-059/ and https://www.gizmodo.com.au/2009/07/sonys-w-series-walkman-now-dubbed-30th-anniversary-walkman/, respectively; I won't be holding my breath for anything high end, unfortunately... (hope I am wrong though)

 

[Leetransform25]

Well the ZX300 don’t suddenly become worse just because something new comes out

That's true, but if it's a ZX300 successor I could have simply held off my purchase of the 300 and waited for this instead. I feel like the WM1A deserves an update the most though because sound wise it's quite similar to the ZX300, from what some have said anyway

 

[djricekcn]

Zx300 doesn't sound the same or similar to me. What's similar to those who say it is?

 

[Leetransform25]

Zx300 doesn't sound the same or similar to me. What's similar to those who say it is?

I haven't tried the WM1A myself, but according to others there is improvement in the 1A such as soundstage and detail, but it is not substantial enough to justify the extra $500 (then again that's kind of what to expect when it comes to the Law of DR). If the 1A was sonically improved however, it would give those who find the two similar a reason to get a 1A than a ZX300

 

[Kitechaser]

Quick question.
Can I go 4.4mm to RCA, directly into an amp that is powering full size speakers?
So basically I am asking, can I use the WM1A as a preamp and DAC?
Any reasons not to use this? At least temporarily.

 

[Kitechaser]

I have owned both the ZX300 and the WM1A.
The 1A has a wider/deeper soundstage, better resolution, extended treble, bass has more definition and accuracy, micro details pop more, instrument separation is better.
Is it worth the extra money??
Depends on you really.
Do they sound the same? Absolutely not.
Similar? Yes in a way, the Sony house sound is recognizable.

Add: the WM1A with firmware 3.01 to me is in the upper echelon of DAPs. It all comes down to your sound preferences at this point.

 

[nc8000]

Quick question.
Can I go 4.4mm to RCA, directly into an amp that is powering full size speakers?
So basically I am asking, can I use the WM1A as a preamp and DAC?
Any reasons not to use this? At least temporarily.

No I don’t think so as 4.4 is balanced and rca line is single ended as far as I know but you can go from 3.5 to rca

 

[Kitechaser]

No I don’t think so as 4.4 is balanced and rca line is single ended as far as I know but you can go from 3.5 to rca

https://store.hifiman.com/index.php/4-4mm-to-rca-cable.html

This cable is 4.4mm to RCA. And seems to do what I am thinking of using it for.
I dont know if it's a good idea, double amping and all.

Last thing I wanna do is damage my speakers or dap.

 

[nc8000]

https://store.hifiman.com/index.php/4-4mm-to-rca-cable.html

This cable is 4.4mm to RCA. And seems to do what I am thinking of using it for.
I dont know if it's a good idea, double amping and all.

Last thing I wanna do is damage my speakers.

I assume it’s allright then, I’m just surprised as I thought all grounds inside the amp got joined

 

[Kitechaser]

I assume it’s allright then, I’m just surprised as I thought all grounds inside the amp got joined

I guess I'll give it a shot. Hopefully nothing blows up

Add: I see what you are saying about grounds being connected. That might short out my DAP. Is that right?

 

[nc8000]

I guess I'll give it a shot. Hopefully nothing blows up

Add: I see what you are saying about grounds being connected. That might short out my DAP. Is that right?

That’s what I would have thought might happen

 

[Kitechaser]

That’s what I would have thought might happen

I'll just go 3.5mm to RCA. Don't wanna take a chance.
Ill be getting my standalone DAC/preamp shortly anyways, don't want to risk damaging my WM1A.


Thanks for your help, appreciate it

 

[bana]

That’s what I would have thought might happen

Amazon.com_ 50CM HiFi Cable 16 Cores Hybrid 8+8 Silver Plated Cable 4.4mm Balanced to 2 RCA Male Headphone Audio Adapter for Sony NW-WM1Z 1A MDR-Z1R TA-ZH1ES PHA-2A_ Home Audio & Theater

I bought this cable and have been using it for about a 18 months on my amp. No problem,

 

[nc8000]

Amazon.com_ 50CM HiFi Cable 16 Cores Hybrid 8+8 Silver Plated Cable 4.4mm Balanced to 2 RCA Male Headphone Audio Adapter for Sony NW-WM1Z 1A MDR-Z1R TA-ZH1ES PHA-2A_ Home Audio & Theater

I bought this cable and have been using it for about a 18 months on my amp. No problem,

Either there is something I don’t understand or there is some sort of protection circuit in the dap