[Redcarmoose]

Also, HD800s is driven loud with wm1A but lack the dynamic that is should have when driven by other more powerful Players such as Dx220, Dx160, and also lacks the details trebles density.

All in All, it does wonderful with ier-Z1R for portable and night-time , bed time.....or for in ear buds.

I still stand on my opinion about Walkmans....unique sound signatures but the weakness is power output.

1Z/1A both have plenty of power for the IER-Z1R. They are not made for HD800s?

Your the only poster on this thread which thinks that way...good luck with that.......

 

[gazzington]

My wm1z arrived. Wow it's beautiful. Will come compare with the wm1a later
I have too many daps. If I prefer this to the others I may sell off some of the others. Love Sony ui so it automatically wins on that front

 

[Whitigir]

My wm1z arrived. Wow it's beautiful. Will come compare with the wm1a later
I have too many daps. If I prefer this to the others I may sell off some of the others. Love Sony ui so it automatically wins on that front

Same here! The UI is so awesome to have

 

[Viszla]

I don't know how you did to get it, but it's out of stock for me for ages now.
If you have a working link You'll make a happy face over here.

Maybe this is a case for you https://www.etsy.com/de/listing/496894870/schutz-case-zubehor-sony-walkman-nw?ref=ss_listing

 

[gazzington]

Before I start listening, does the wm1z sound better with use like the wm1a?

 

[Whitigir]

Before I start listening, does the wm1z sound better with use like the wm1a?

If it is brand new, yes....if it is used....nope

 

[gazzington]

If it is brand new, yes....if it is used....nope

Brand new, basically. It was an open box model

 

[Whitigir]

Brand new, basically. It was an open box model

Then yes...it will need time to burn-in

 

[gazzington]

Yes I think it does. It's like wm1a when first used it. Very clinical sounding.

 

[MrLocoLuciano]

Maybe this is a case for you https://www.etsy.com/de/listing/496894870/schutz-case-zubehor-sony-walkman-nw?ref=ss_listing

Thanks, I know this one but would like other one

 

[bflat]

1Z/1A both have plenty of power for the IER-Z1R. They are not made for HD800s?

Your the only poster on this thread which thinks that way...good luck with that.......

Sony's own product pages state that S-Master digital amp does not work well with high impedance headphones which is why they added an analog stage in the TA-ZH1es to "....correct these signal deficiencies for a cleaner, more natural sound." I would imagine HD800s impedance of 300 ohms is considered high so not an ideal pairing with WM1a/z. In my own experience, 80 ohm Utopia sound fine on the WM1z, but when I tried HD820 it sounded a little dry and grainy but could play at more than sufficient volume. Sony's own MDR-Z1R is any easy to drive 64 ohm like the Utopia.

 

[Whitigir]

Sony's own product pages state that S-Master digital amp does not work well with high impedance headphones which is why they added an analog stage in the TA-ZH1es to "....correct these signal deficiencies for a cleaner, more natural sound." I would imagine HD800s impedance of 300 ohms is considered high so not an ideal pairing with WM1a/z. In my own experience, 80 ohm Utopia sound fine on the WM1z, but when I tried HD820 it sounded a little dry and grainy but could play at more than sufficient volume. Sony's own MDR-Z1R is any easy to drive 64 ohm like the Utopia.

Defintely agreed, that is why I have DMP-Z1

If it isn’t for IER-Z1R, I wouldn’t have this WM1A and back at Walkman LOL!

 

[Vitaly2017]

I thinl its about time that everyone realizes that 100 ohm + headphones is nonsense nova days. Technology is able to make all headphones bellow 50 ohm...

So beg me pardon sir's and miss's but at those ratings 1z can do with ease!

So just buy wisely your headphones or iems and there be absolutely no need for additional amping with 1z

 

[Whitigir]

I thinl its about time that everyone realizes that 100 ohm + headphones is nonsense nova days. Technology is able to make all headphones bellow 50 ohm...

So beg me pardon sir's and miss's but at those ratings 1z can do with ease!

So just buy wisely your headphones or iems and there be absolutely no need for additional amping with 1z

good advise, but can I add ?
remember buy and choose headphones and IEMs that doesn’t “hiss” ? So you have more flexibility to roll DAP

 

[Vitaly2017]

good advise, but can I add ?
remember buy and choose headphones and IEMs that doesn’t “hiss” ? So you have more flexibility to roll DAP

Yeaa you know this is exactly what I learn on my side with iems. So no more hissers!

My tia trio dont hiss! With 1z