[Dtuck90]

The new 24/96 remaster of Paul McCartneys Flaming Pie sounds absolutely perfect on WM1A+

 

[NickleCo]

all I can say is that Sony engineering is the real stuff. The WM1A is priced ways too cheap for the build and performances quality. I have said this many times before. The 1Z May seem expensive, but it is also cheap for the price, especially that Copper and Goldplated chassis

How will Sony go about with the next future Walkmans ? I do not know. All I know is that Covid is wrecking HAVOC across the world, and many new products being released just can’t get enough sales or attentions, for example the Xperia MKii.

The only right move at this moment is to release Play Station 5 and new games, because people isolate in the house, they want to keep busy, and who doesn’t love video games lol!!!

Anyways, i think it is easy to guess what Sony May do for the next Walkman. Just look at SA Z1

Sony is one of those companies that doesnt really care about expenses. They are much more interested in inventing/innovating something (regardless if it will perform good/bad in the market).

 

[NickleCo]

Quick question. Does the DSEE HX AI upscale music @ 32bit on both se and bal?

 

[Mystic Traveller]

BTW, who knows "the internals" of A/Z -
wondering where is the magical FPGA chip here on back or front? Just curious..
No markings! Alien technology probably..

 

[NeoDiNardo]

I am wondering now that I have my LPGT, which is very energetic, smooth, and neutral, would it be worth it to also acquire a WM1Z to have tonal differences to choose from? Sort of like that new A&K with the two DAC sound signatures in one. Or I could just hold off until there is a WM1Z successor. Don’t get me wrong, I love owning the LPGT, it’s a keeper. I was just thinking it would be cool to have different sound signatures.

 

[Layman1]

I am wondering now that I have my LPGT, which is very energetic, smooth, and neutral, would it be worth it to also acquire a WM1Z to have tonal differences to choose from? Sort of like that new A&K with the two DAC sound signatures in one. Or I could just hold off until there is a WM1Z successor. Don’t get me wrong, I love owning the LPGT, it’s a keeper. I was just thinking it would be cool to have different sound signatures.

As a general reply (for anyone in a similar situation), it would depend to some extent on what you are looking for and how open you were to modding the FW (or even hardware) of the WM1Z.
Even a stock WM1Z should have a rather different signature that could be worth using with different IEMs (synergy is an important factor).

Regarding the possibility of a WM1Z successor, of course we don't know when that might be, nor what form it might take.
As a cautionary note, you could say the ZX300 had a successor in the new ZX500, but for me, I was disinterested as soon as I heard it was Android-based and with a significant decrease in battery life.

Sometimes the grass isn't greener on the other side
Just my view of course; others may find the ZX500 to be exactly what they're looking for

 

[NeoDiNardo]

It will be interesting to see if the next flagship Walkman uses Android or Walkman OS.

 

[Whitigir]

It will be interesting to see if the next flagship Walkman uses Android or Walkman OS.

Should be walkmanOS as they have invested a lot into it. There should not be any reason to go with Android if it is a player that is dedicated to music only.

 

[minzink]

Should be walkmanOS as they have invested a lot into it. There should not be any reason to go with Android if it is a player that is dedicated to music only.

I am very convinced that it will be an Android system to enable high res streaming. I think, days for single WalkmanOS will be counted. Even I prefer this very intuitive and simple OS to Android.... But I don't expect a successor in 2020. Earliest in end 21 or even later... If the flag ship series will be continued at all....

 

[Jamiroquai]

Question, has anybody successfully got their player out of a boot loop? Is my unit borked or is there a way out of this, and how?

Thank you

 

[aceedburn]

Question, has anybody successfully got their player out of a boot loop? Is my unit borked or is there a way out of this, and how?

Thank you

Ahh. @MrWalkman should be able to help you with that. He has had his fair share of that.

 

[matevana]

Has anyone had a problem with iPhone pairing since a recent iOS update? I lost the bluetooth connection to my walkman and have tried repairing, forgetting the device, resetting network, etc. The walkman can no longer discover my iPhone, which was never a problem in the past.

 

[blazinblazin]

Give the E2 a try

I have been rocking E2 for very long time.
I find the sound most suited for my setup.
The energy, the very Live or Live Concert tonality, makes me want to dance.
If you enjoy bass, controlled drums, cymbals this is good.

 

[Jamiroquai]

Ahh. @MrWalkman should be able to help you with that. He has had his fair share of that.

Thanks for the quick response. I'll send him a pm and hopefully I can get out of this.

 

[aceedburn]

Has anyone had a problem with iPhone pairing since a recent iOS update? I lost the bluetooth connection to my walkman and have tried repairing, forgetting the device, resetting network, etc. The walkman can no longer discover my iPhone, which was never a problem in the past.

No issues for me. Bluetooth works rock solid with my iPhone 11 Pro Max. You’re referring to the Bluetooth receiver pairing right?