[nc8000]

Normalizer crush pipe organ dynamic big time when go through my classical records last night.

Yes I don't like or use it either but each their own

 

[Mindstorms]

Yes balanced wins

You are 3.02 J right?

 

[Gamerlingual]

Yes I don't like or use it either but each their own

Guess I’m one of the few who likes it. But right now all DSP is off and the music is solid. I’m not sure what would qualify a person to be an audiophile, but definitely wowed by this sound signature

 

[nc8000]

Guess I’m one of the few who likes it. But right now all DSP is off and the music is solid. I’m not sure what would qualify a person to be an audiophile, but definitely wowed by this sound signature

Don't worry about labels, as long as you enjoy your music, just do what works best for you

 

[nc8000]

You are 3.02 J right?

J plus Solis 3.02

 

[proedros]

i think that Loud Gain also gives a bump to the mid-bass region, whereas Low Gain just focuses on the low bass region

again , all these options are there so that everyone can find the sound that resonates best with him , this is the great thing about sound there is no right/wrong only like/don't like

 

[RobertP]

High Gain sounds more like V shape when matched to EQ

 

[Redcarmoose]

My, my Japan and regular stock firmware 3.02 with the 1Z are really something.

 

[jaibautista]

Does it have a minor dent?

The minor dent that you see is on the glass protector. I can't remember how i got that dent, since I haven't dropped my WM1A on the floor/dropped stuff on it. When using my other case (a leather Miter in black) I rarely notice it.

 

[Hinomotocho]

I am about to pass 100 hours burn in and it is coming along nicely.
Having come from a ZX300 it is a really nice step up and worth the money for me. People frequently have put an estimate of 10% improvement over the ZX300 and I get where they are coming from, but I think this can undervalue it a lot and in the past has put me off even considering the WM1A. It comes down to how much your focus is on that 10% that can increase the value of that percentage and therefore perhaps give people more confidence in deciding on the upgrade.

 

[terminaut]

Hello head-fi'ers... It's been a few years as I've just been enjoying the heck out of my ZX2 (which I still love for watching concert videos), but with covid and working full remote nowadays I figured it was time to step up my game since I'm sitting around at home listening to music so much.

Anyways, I've been reading this thread the last few weeks and finally caught up so thought I'd plop a quick photo of my current setup and say hi. Looking forward to CAN-JAM SoCal this December!

 

[Queen6]

Though what is that certificate thing now under unit information? Do you get one when you leave your factory region on all regions?

The certificate is for wireless compliance and is in J & CA regions.

Q-6

 

[Queen6]

I am about to pass 100 hours burn in and it is coming along nicely.
Having come from a ZX300 it is a really nice step up and worth the money for me. People frequently have put an estimate of 10% improvement over the ZX300 and I get where they are coming from, but I think this can undervalue it a lot and in the past has put me off even considering the WM1A. It comes down to how much your focus is on that 10% that can increase the value of that percentage and therefore perhaps give people more confidence in deciding on the upgrade.

For me the difference between the ZX300 & WM1A has expanded over time as the WM1A has clocked up more hours. with both DAP's to hand I'll opt for the WM1A unless I just want something small to carry.

Q-6

 

[Redcarmoose]

Noble Audio Kaiser 10 Encore IEM Universal (Sony Clear Silicone Hybrid Tips)(HanSound Audio ZENTOO 4 wire OCC litz copper cable terminated 4.4mm)
https://www.head-fi.org/showcase/noble-audio-kaiser-encore.22120/reviews#review-22519

Sony NW-WM1Z Digital Audio Player (Japanese Tourist Edition) Japan Region and Stock 3.02 firmware

 

[Redcarmoose]

J plus Solis 3.02

But, you used to like J and stock 3.02....with the IER-Z1R? Yes?