[aceedburn]

Can someone recommend a good leather case for it? If we want to pass on the genuine Sony leather case, is the Dignis the only real option for the WM1A?

The Miter Case is a great case for the 1A/Z. Great quality and doubles up as a stand as well. I had it for the longest time and only sold it because it didn’t fit into the sony dock. It’s here on amazon but you can also find it in various other online stores. https://www.amazon.com/Handmade-MITER-Leather-Case-Patented/dp/B07K46XQQG

 

[JerryHead]

The Miter Case is a great case for the 1A/Z. Great quality and doubles up as a stand as well. I had it for the longest time and only sold it because it didn’t fit into the sony dock. It’s here on amazon but you can also find it in various other online stores. https://www.amazon.com/Handmade-MITER-Leather-Case-Patented/dp/B07K46XQQG

Cool, does the WM1A fit into the dock with the Dignis on? Do you have a link to the dock btw?

 

[Hinomotocho]

Thanks, I already watched it in the middle of the night last night when I was having trouble sleeping. Maybe thinking too much about the potential of the WM1A! You guys have been making feel much better though. I was just surprised by all those reports that the ZX300 sounded pretty much the same as the WM1A. That just didn’t seem right!

I guess it highlights how we all hear things differently. Perhaps because they have a general Sony signature it may not have the difference of listening to a Fiio dap with a different chip with different qualities. I am still waiting to see if I get stung for import duties so it may end up costing quite a lot so I understand. I am waiting for some updates as our courier system is absolutely overloaded post-4 week lockdown and there will be big delays - this precious time I could be burning in.

 

[aceedburn]

Cool, does the WM1A fit into the dock with the Dignis on? Do you have a link to the dock btw?

No. The only case that fits the docking stand is the Benks clear case which is what I’m using now. It’s a great case as well. Here’s the link for the stand. https://www.ebay.com.my/itm/202791156399
And this is the case I’m using. NW-WM1A Case, NW-WM1Z Case, Benks TPU Gel Case for Sony Walkman NW-WM1A NW-WM1Z (Clear-Black) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B077Q5TMGJ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_DDlVEbN7XA5AH

 

[JerryHead]

Have a look at Hawaiibadboy's YouTube review - he made a great statement about Sony's technology among other positive comments that pretty much sold it to me regardless of the fact it was released in 2016.

Actually I just rewatched that video. Isn’t he basically saying the WM1A is just a slightly more powerful version of the zx300? That otherwise they’re the same? I was hoping not.

 

[pdL389]

Jeez, and I thought 200 hours was a lot for the ZX300. For burn in, is it not recommended to just plug this thing into the wall and leave it playing on a loop for a week or two?

I posted earlier that my burn in was about 700hrs when it really surpassed the aging ZX2 in SQ . I was going nuts after 500hrs. Lol

 

[Hinomotocho]

Actually I just rewatched that video. Isn’t he basically saying the WM1A is just a slightly more powerful version of the zx300? That otherwise they’re the same? I was hoping not.

Quite possibly I've gotten confused with all my research. In my mind I thought he'd tried the ZX300 first and was saying that WM1A is a keeper for him and praised it, and Sony with their own technology that doesn't get caught up with new chip/new daps etc.
At the very least, more power is a good thing

 

[Vitaly2017]

I posted earlier that my burn in was about 700hrs when it really surpassed the aging ZX2 in SQ . I was going nuts after 500hrs. Lol

When I was at canjam I tried the wm1z that had 15 hours on them! Done A/B with my 2500 hours 1Z and couldnt believe it sounded that much different from 1 to another... If I didnt believe in burn in I wouldnt baught a 1z for sure from how it sounds at first!

 

[Hinomotocho]

No. The only case that fits the docking stand is the Benks clear case which is what I’m using now. It’s a great case as well. Here’s the link for the stand. https://www.ebay.com.my/itm/202791156399
And this is the case I’m using. NW-WM1A Case, NW-WM1Z Case, Benks TPU Gel Case for Sony Walkman NW-WM1A NW-WM1Z (Clear-Black) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B077Q5TMGJ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_DDlVEbN7XA5AH

I have ordered the Benks case. The leather cases are a bit more than I want to spend, but I actually think the TPU clear case will show off the beauty of the device.

 

[frost15]

I have ordered the Benks case. The leather cases are a bit more than I want to spend, but I actually think the TPU clear case will show off the beauty of the device.

The Benks case is a must imo. I've been using it on my 1Z from week 1 and it has saved the device 3 or 4 times by now...

 

[aceedburn]

The Benks case is a must imo. I've been using it on my 1Z from week 1 and it has saved the device 3 or 4 times by now...

Indeed. It’s nice to hold, provides 360 protection and the beauty of the player shines right through. And it fits into the stand nicely. For the price of about USD10 it’s a no brainer.

 

[gearofwar]

Indeed. It’s nice to hold, provides 360 protection and the beauty of the player shines right through. And it fits into the stand nicely. For the price of about USD10 it’s a no brainer.

Jude saw me using this case and he was against it, it is definitely not going to prevent the heavy drops

 

[aceedburn]

Jude saw me using this case and he was against it, it is definitely not going to prevent the heavy drops

Yeah it’s not designed to withstand heavy drops but I love it nonetheless.

 

[Maxx134]

i need to try all those new FWs at some point but i am good now

There have been consideral improvements since those Firmwares.

i tried to change other regions,but no one give me this three-dimensionality of MX3

Hmmm, I'm going to have to try that region again..

Instead of Autumn+, I nowadays recommend either WM1A-z1

I think both ZTAZ1 and ZTAZ1x2 sound better.
A bit more resolution and solidity around the body of the instruments, and more open, with the ZTAZ1x2 a tiny bit more intense/forward, which works with headphones to be more lively.
I tested and noted these aspects with the HD800 (works at max volumes).

I'm a 1z user, so if

I am a 1z user as well, and I found the latest two firmwares, ZTAZ1 to be the best so far.
Before that I considered the ones in @morgenstern09 signature links best.

V3.5 is Elna

This is a problem or miscommunication.
I checked the data.
Elna doesn't make anything other than the 47uf that will fit in the Sony.
So it may be just the 47uf in the center board, and then some other mix of cap choices for the other positions.

 

[Maxx134]

I have ordered the Benks case.

The Benks case is a must imo

Indeed. It’s nice to hold

Jude saw me using this case and he was against it, it is definitely not going to prevent the heavy drops

Yeah it’s not designed to withstand heavy drops but I love it nonetheless

I been thru three different leather cases, and currently using this one,

with a nice hard case as well (which also hold the cable):

I needed this protection for my rock heavy 1z..

I was actually able to shove this in my front pocket!

Edit* I will try to find the links:
Here is the
Hard case

It's hard to find the leather case when it's discontinued and available in other places,