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Jul 11, 2020 at 7:24 PM Post #40,681 of 45,723
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Managed to get the A45 app to work on the 1A. ClearAudio+ seems to provide a DSP effect on itself, compared to the Direct Mode of the 1A/1Z, and it sounds pretty interesting - really big soundstage and you can easily hear everything.

If there will be a safe way to do this in the future, will share more.

Some interesting info, the OS on 1A/1Z is a second version, the one on the A40/A50 Series is a third version, while the one on the DMP-Z1 is a fourth version, hence the different features/audio effects or the slightly different interface.
 
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Jul 11, 2020 at 7:41 PM Post #40,682 of 45,723
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Managed to get the A45 app to work on the 1A. ClearAudio+ seems to provide a DSP effect on itself, compared to the Direct Mode of the 1A/1Z, and it sounds pretty interesting - really big soundstage and you can easily hear everything.

If there will be a safe way to do this in the future, will share more.

Some interesting info, the OS on 1A/1Z is a second version, the one on the A40/A50 Series is a third version, while the one on the DMP-Z1 is a fourth version, hence the different features/audio effects or the slightly different interface.

This is all awesome work 👍 very impressive.
 
Jul 11, 2020 at 7:50 PM Post #40,683 of 45,723
This is all awesome work 👍 very impressive.

Thanks! I also got to the part which tunes the DAC to the 1A or 1Z sound, basically, and once I can also share that safely, I will do so.

In the meanwhile, still listening to the ClearAudio+ stuff, it provides a really good volume/soundstage boost somehow. I was thinking that it may also have to do with the fact that by default WM1A has more output power, and this is why it sounds like this.
 
Jul 11, 2020 at 8:06 PM Post #40,684 of 45,723
Thanks! I also got to the part which tunes the DAC to the 1A or 1Z sound, basically, and once I can also share that safely, I will do so.

In the meanwhile, still listening to the ClearAudio+ stuff, it provides a really good volume/soundstage boost somehow. I was thinking that it may also have to do with the fact that by default WM1A has more output power, and this is why it sounds like this.

Excellent, good man, looking forward to it, it was cool seeing TWRP on a Sony 😁
The software and hardware mods for these daps has accelerated massively over these last few months.
 
Jul 11, 2020 at 10:35 PM Post #40,685 of 45,723
I have an idea, it's possible that we could have something like the sound signature of 3.01 on 3.02 firmware, or even the one of 0.94 actually, or any other, I just had the idea while writing. I heard only good opinions about the 0.94 sound signature.

I'm almost sure it could be done, but I have to just take a look at it before I can say certainly.

Edit: It is possible.
 
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Jul 11, 2020 at 11:54 PM Post #40,686 of 45,723
The 1Z sounds best to me with 3.02 and Region J.
I am still using stocked FW 3.0.2 on my 1Z, until it reaches 500 hours then switch to J region and other firmwares , Venus is my liking on 1A.

As for topic on cheapo earphone cable, I do encounter few Chi-fi made, it turns greenish aka oxidised copper though it stated OFC copper cable.
 
Jul 12, 2020 at 12:16 AM Post #40,687 of 45,723
I have an idea, it's possible that we could have something like the sound signature of 3.01 on 3.02 firmware, or even the one of 0.94 actually, or any other, I just had the idea while writing. I heard only good opinions about the 0.94 sound signature.

I'm almost sure it could be done, but I have to just take a look at it before I can say certainly.

Edit: It is possible.
I remember @Morgensterns has figured out this Clear audio function before, I wonder where has he been.
 
Jul 12, 2020 at 12:19 AM Post #40,688 of 45,723
I remember @Morgensterns has figured out this Clear audio function before, I wonder where has he been.

I saw the post, there was an issue, the volume was really low and it could not be adjusted. However, I fortunately managed to get it to work.
 
Jul 12, 2020 at 2:24 AM Post #40,689 of 45,723
Listening to this 1Z sound I realize that the soundstage is larger, in a more or less subtle way, and the sound has really a delicious warmthness, this is the word that I get in my mind when I hear some nice bass guitars. It's also more detailed than the 1A sound, and maybe even more musical. It feels like it can get you more emotionally involved. But long story short, that warmthness alone is awesome. I'll definitely listen to this for some time.

I also want to get my hands on an A55, it seems it has a fifth version of the OS, and the sound might work on the 1A, unlike the Z1 one.
 
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Jul 12, 2020 at 2:43 AM Post #40,690 of 45,723
Listening to this 1Z sound I realize that the soundstage is larger, in a more or less subtle way, and the sound has really a delicious warmthness, this is the word that I get in my mind when I hear some nice bass guitars. It's also more detailed than the 1A sound, and maybe even more musical. It feels like it can get you more emotionally involved. But long story short, that warmthness alone is awesome. I'll definitely listen to this for some time.

I also want to get my hands on an A55, it seems it has a fifth version of the OS, and the sound might work on the 1A, unlike the Z1 one.
Interesting findings there mate. Are you running on stock firmware or are there any specific tuning loaded?
 
Jul 12, 2020 at 2:45 AM Post #40,691 of 45,723
Interesting findings there mate. Are you running on stock firmware or are there any specific tuning loaded?

Just stock firmware.

Made a little something so I'll know for sure if the 1Z side was loaded or the 1A.

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The certificate is basically an image, and there are two identical images for each model, 1A and 1Z. So I edited both images with a 1A or 1Z respectively, and voila.
 
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Jul 12, 2020 at 3:48 AM Post #40,692 of 45,723


Managed to get the A45 app to work on the 1A. ClearAudio+ seems to provide a DSP effect on itself, compared to the Direct Mode of the 1A/1Z, and it sounds pretty interesting - really big soundstage and you can easily hear everything.

If there will be a safe way to do this in the future, will share more.

Some interesting info, the OS on 1A/1Z is a second version, the one on the A40/A50 Series is a third version, while the one on the DMP-Z1 is a fourth version, hence the different features/audio effects or the slightly different interface.
Yes please! I would be very interested to activate the surround program of the A45 on my WM1A. This would be very helpful for me!
 
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Jul 12, 2020 at 3:57 AM Post #40,693 of 45,723
I remember @Morgensterns has figured out this Clear audio function before, I wonder where has he been.
I don't like Clear Audio sound , my Sony Sound Bar produces very bad quality souns using CA
 
Jul 12, 2020 at 5:16 AM Post #40,694 of 45,723
[QUOTE = "515164, 게시물 : 15561180, 회원 : 515164"]
가을 +

나뭇잎이 떨어지면 비트도 마찬가지입니다. 이 가을 펀치 버전은
뛰어난 저음 해상도. 보컬은 꽉 차고 따뜻하지만 공기가 잘 통하고 명료합니다. 최고점은
부드러운 부드러운. 사운드 스테이지는 넓고 넓게 퍼져 있습니다. 최고의 전 라운드 사운드
모든 장르.


이것은 기본적으로 가을의 더 세련된 튜닝입니다. 제 생각에는 정말 좋습니다.

그러나 설명으로는 충분합니다. 직접 사용 해보고 싶다면 여기에서 찾을 수 있습니다 (클릭) .

전술 한 바와 같이, 튜닝은 J 영역을 사용하여 스톡 WM1A를 사용하여 수행되었다.
WM1Z (링크에 포함) 또는 다른 지역의 WM1A에서 이것을 사용하면
약간 다른 소리가납니다.

크레딧 :

-그의 발견에 대한 세부 사항을 공유하기로 결정한 알 수없는 중국 워크맨 애호가
-튜닝 과정에있어
-[USER = 455872] @aceedburn [/ USER]이 작업을 수행 할 때까지 다른 튜닝 테스트 및이 모드에 대한 설명 제공


언제나 그렇듯이 피드백은 환영합니다 :눈짓:

즐겨!
[/인용문]
안녕하세요, 저는 zx300을 사용하고 있으며 귀하의 게시물에 경의를 표합니다. 하지만 파일을 다운로드 할 수 없습니다. 파일을 얻을 수있는 방법이 있습니까?
 
Jul 12, 2020 at 5:26 AM Post #40,695 of 45,723
Autumn+

When the leaves fall, so do the beats. This version of Autumn punches way down with
superb bass resolution. The vocals are full and warm yet airy and articulate. Highs are
silky smooth. The soundstage is wide and well spread out. The best all round sound for
all genres.


This is basically a more refined tuning of Autumn, which sounds really great in my opinion.

But enough with the descriptions. If you'd like to try it out yourself, you can find it here (click).

As previously mentioned, the tuning was done using a stock WM1A, using the J region.
Using this on a WM1Z (included in the link) or on a WM1A with a different region may
result in a slightly different sound.

Credits:

- unknown Chinese Walkman enthusiast who decided to share some details about his discovery
- me for the tuning process
- @aceedburn for helping me with testing different tunings until this was achieved, and providing the descriptions for these mods


As always, feedback is welcomed :wink:

Enjoy!
Hi, I am using zx300 and paying tribute to your posts. But I can't download the file. Is there any way I can get the file?
 
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