no, I don’t, but I hear exactly the same thing on DMP-Z1 on previous firmware vs this current one. I am trying to get back the last firmware but I don’t know how =/. The DMP-Z1 already have excellent soundstage, where as any further with sacrificial on timbre meats and bass extensions would just make it very separated, and disruptive....but that is how I hear it.
It’s wonderful with IER-Z1R, but I love the HD800S more, and as I use it more often, I prefer the last firmware
Many of us fail to give enough credit to our own innate abilities to get used to a specific sound. I have read countless posts about people getting used to IEMs that at first they thought would not work out.
Much of this style of change may take place IF there is subsequent information provided in the mids. Meaning it’s all in the midrange if we allow ourselves to partake of it. I’m now trying to get used to a cable which is very mid-centric. The cable is not really mid-forward but somehow has ongoing mid-emphasis, and detail due to it. It’s probably safe to say the 3.02 and it’s personally is going to be easer to switch to rather than a firmware which enhanced treble or bass? Of course this depends how far the departure is from what your used to and the firmwares personality with the IEMs used.
But the details is not as clear as in 3.02.
You can hear a bit better on 3.02 but the tonality need to get used to. Volume might need to lower, as higher volume gave me too much punch for my DD iem. Haha.
Every firmware there will be some songs that is not suitable for the sound of the firmware.
I changed cables over time... pure copper to SPC to silver/gold. Every type had it's own range.
But the details is not as clear as in 3.02.
You can hear a bit better on 3.02 but the tonality need to get used to. Volume might need to lower, as higher volume gave me too much punch for my DD iem. Haha.
Every firmware there will be some songs that is not suitable for the sound of the firmware.
I changed cables over time... pure copper to SPC to silver/gold. Every type had it's own range.
And of course there are those who think when we talk this way we appear crazy. This talk of cables and small firmware upgrades. The other progress is to be able to finish up. Maybe we never finish, but to be able to somehow get an arrangement where we can play every genre, every recording and be at peace. I sincerely hope that’s what this quest is about. To retire from Head-Fi.......to win the game. I don’t think our goal is wondering in this self-constructed purgatory of disenfranchisement?
We are designed to forget about the equipment and study music. Peace is when the curiosities fall away. Peace is when all is well. I hope to be able to forget about new stuff and what it offers, or the potential it offers.
And of course there are those who think when we talk this way we appear crazy. This talk of cables and small firmware upgrades. The other progress is to be able to finish up. Maybe we never finish, but to be able to somehow get an arrangement where we can play every genre, every recording and be at peace. I sincerely hope that’s what this quest is about. To retire from Head-Fi.......to win the game. I don’t think our goal is wondering in this self-constructed purgatory of disenfranchisement?
We are designed to forget about the equipment and study music. Peace is when the curiosities fall away. Peace is when all is well. I hope to be able to forget about new stuff and what it offers, or the potential it offers.
And of course there are those who think when we talk this way we appear crazy. This talk of cables and small firmware upgrades. The other progress is to be able to finish up. Maybe we never finish, but to be able to somehow get an arrangement where we can play every genre, every recording and be at peace. I sincerely hope that’s what this quest is about. To retire from Head-Fi.......to win the game. I don’t think our goal is wondering in this self-constructed purgatory of disenfranchisement?
We are designed to forget about the equipment and study music. Peace is when the curiosities fall away. Peace is when all is well. I hope to be able to forget about new stuff and what it offers, or the potential it offers.
Nothing wrong with our search for improvement especially when technology is now getting us ever closer to replicating and experiencing the exact musical experience as the musician intended it to be. Just don't obsess over it as that will destract/disconnect you from the music
Do not know for certain but would assume slight nuances of differences due to Sony not using off the shelf DAC's but FPGA's and assuming they code each for the hardware involved hence the differences in WM1A/WM1Z/etc.. Maybe someone here has both players?
So I’m having the weird issue trying to use the DAC mode on my MacBook and it seems like it will connect and immediately keep disconnecting and it will keep doing it over and over. Anyone have issues like this?
Hi,
I already have a benks TPU case for my WM1A but would like to have another one (leather or not) with a belt clip that I can use when outside (commuting, etc.). Do you have any suggestions other than Vannuys VD493/VD860?
Hi,
I already have a benks TPU case for my WM1A but would like to have another one (leather or not) with a belt clip that I can use when outside (commuting, etc.). Do you have any suggestions other than Vannuys VD493/VD860?
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