SONY NW-WM1Z / WM1A
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Oct 24, 2019 at 12:00 AM Post #30,196 of 45,723
Hey can anyone say with confidence one way or the other whether this 512GB microsd is up to snuff for our DAP? Should be, but I admit not being exactly savvy on the U1, U3, class numbers, etc.

Getting downright affordable (I've been getting by with the onboard memory plus a 64GB, but I've got a lot of hi-res, DSD stuff and I need to expand to use it.)

https://www.amazon.com/Samsung-Memory-MB-MC512GAEU-Micro-Adapter/dp/B07H1231S8

I bought 400GB from Amazon Dec 2018 at USD 80, wow, now can buy 512GB !

For the speed class, 10 and U1 (UHS) is more than adequate read/write 10Mbps is more than adequate, U3 and above speed class is for video recording up to 8K resolution. For music listening, the crucial is reading speed; writing speed is to copy your music files from one source to micro SD.
 
Oct 24, 2019 at 12:24 AM Post #30,197 of 45,723
well, here's an update. I received a replacement NW WM1A following the crackling fiasco. Tried the **** 16 core 4.4 balanced cable in the new unit and lo and behold - i get crackling if i swivel the headphone jack. I get no crackling in the 3.5mm if i swivel the port. i am thinking now maybe the 4.4mm plug on the cable is not quite right?

From my personal experience, Sony’s 4.4mm jack is very sensitive to ‘cheaper’ plugs. On my WM1A, I have heard crackling from NICEHCK, Sukira HiFi cables, Rhapsodio (1st generation 4.4 connector) and old Acoustune (an oxidised pentacon plug first generation). However has been fine and with out noise from DITA Oslo and various Effect audio cables.
However with that said, most of all those cables (of which I still have) that had noise on the WM1A, when listening on my iBasso DX160, did not have crackling noise when spun.
 
Oct 24, 2019 at 12:27 AM Post #30,198 of 45,723
Oct 24, 2019 at 1:13 AM Post #30,200 of 45,723
Hey can anyone say with confidence one way or the other whether this 512GB microsd is up to snuff for our DAP? Should be, but I admit not being exactly savvy on the U1, U3, class numbers, etc.

Getting downright affordable (I've been getting by with the onboard memory plus a 64GB, but I've got a lot of hi-res, DSD stuff and I need to expand to use it.)

https://www.amazon.com/Samsung-Memory-MB-MC512GAEU-Micro-Adapter/dp/B07H1231S8

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https://www.amazon.com/SanDisk-400GB-microSDXC-Memory-Adapter/dp/B074RNRM2B

$54.27
 
Oct 24, 2019 at 1:22 AM Post #30,201 of 45,723
400gb was only around $49 a few months back... still more worth it than the 512gb lol
 
Oct 24, 2019 at 3:31 AM Post #30,202 of 45,723
Oct 24, 2019 at 5:21 AM Post #30,204 of 45,723
My only gripe with the Benks case is that the frame of the screen is exposed compared to the dignis case.
Why? You can always buy screen protector about USD 5 or below and attach to the screen.

If you are from Malaysia, Lazada/Shopee or even AliExpress offer many screen protector for WM1A/1Z

If you do not like to show the display screen, you can opt to set a shorter screen off time
 
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Oct 24, 2019 at 5:42 AM Post #30,205 of 45,723
Why? You can always buy screen protector about USD 5 or below and attach to the screen.

If you are from Malaysia, Lazada/Shopee or even AliExpress offer many screen protector for WM1A/1Z

If you do not like to show the display screen, you can opt to set a shorter screen off time

It’s not the screen itself, the part that surrounds the face of the screen is exposed on the Benks case vs the Dignis where it is fully covered, if you leave it like that over time it will discolour.
 
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Oct 24, 2019 at 5:46 AM Post #30,206 of 45,723
It’s not the screen itself, the part that surrounds the face of the screen is exposed on the Benks case vs the Dignis where it is fully covered, if you leave it like that over time it will discolour.
Then get a leather with cover case, or wait until full enclosed TKU case from Benks or DIY case from 3D printing ?
 
Oct 24, 2019 at 8:08 AM Post #30,208 of 45,723
How about the Fatbear anti-shock cases?
 
Oct 24, 2019 at 8:43 AM Post #30,209 of 45,723
Not that it matters but after 2037 we won’t be able to set the time/year in the 1A/1Z as it’s set to that year as the last.

So somewhere in 2038 a you-tuber will stumble upon this player and mention that back in the day some phools invested in this player not knowing that after 17 years a $3000 walkman couldn’t time keep beyond a persons lifespan.
 
Oct 24, 2019 at 8:49 AM Post #30,210 of 45,723
Hmm... I somehow got used to 3.02 sound.

I just lowered the volume from 72 to 70.
 
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