[Facta]

@Facta Only walkman WM1 Successor or also MDR-Z1R Mak 2 (I doubt but not impossible)

The only piece of info I received and from the source I consider reliable enough for me to share with you is about the 1A and/or 1Z successor in early 2021. Can't speculate on anything else, sorry.

 

[SebaE2012]

@Queen6
Thanks for your recommendations. I don’t think I will be joining the WM1 users as I am saving up for the next Sony flagship in 2021.

which I think should be priced around the WM1Z current price?

I just hope the repeat the scheme where they cover a more reasonable price range (whatever that means) with a successor to the 1A and don't just go for one over-the-top DAP, a la 1Z, which is a dream but a very expensive one.

 

[SebaE2012]

For me it depends on how they do it. I won't mind to have an Android mode added to the next WM1 in a similar way iBasso does it, where you need to restart the player to swap between a "pure mode" and an "Android mode", so the active mode "won't know" about the existence of another mode - and Sony could go further and disable any Wi-FI associated hardware while booting in the non-Android mode.

Yeah, I agree that might be an acceptable compromise. I would buy it too. But there's something about the proprietary OS that makes it a very unique experience (and a snappier one, too). At the expense, of course M, of not having streaming options that don't depend upon another device.

 

[Mindstorms]

A virtue patience is, little padawan.



Yoda sleep also must.

Afraid are you? The force is strong in Mr. Walkman but also he was tempted by teh dark side and he never gave in haha

 

[534409]

Mr Walkman...

 

[Gamerlingual]

Welp, for the time being, testing to see how “portable and easy to listen” the 1Z is with the MDR-Z1R. Corny? Most likely. Getting a few weird looks with them big cans in my ears. Duh

 

[Redcarmoose]

Welp, for the time being, testing to see how “portable and easy to listen” the 1Z is with the MDR-Z1R. Corny? Most likely. Getting a few weird looks with them big cans in my ears. Duh

 

[Gamerlingual]

Yup, it looks like I got her hair! Hah!

 

[Redcarmoose]

 

[Hinomotocho]

Is that a WM1Z or the gold C3PO edition of the WM1A? Does it pair well with the Princess Leia headphones?

Jokes aside, have you got it out ready to compare with the WM1A when that new firmware is released?
I'll be interested to hear what your impressions are compared to the previous firmwares.
I've never tried a WM1Z and because of cost and weight I have no desire to own one, but with the firmwares raising the level of the WM1A and people likening it to some of the sound qualities of a 1Z is a good thing for us WM1A owners.

 

[Redcarmoose]

Is that a WM1Z or the gold C3PO edition of the WM1A? Does it pair well with the Princess Leia headphones?

Jokes aside, have you got it out ready to compare with the WM1A when that new firmware is released?
I'll be interested to hear what your impressions are compared to the previous firmwares.
I've never tried a WM1Z and because of cost and weight I have no desire to own one, but with the firmwares raising the level of the WM1A and people likening it to some of the sound qualities of a 1Z is a good thing for us WM1A owners.

The new firmware will be something to be excited about! Cheers!

I’m back using the 1Z with 1A/1Z+ in “J” region.............on model 1Z. The 1A has never been better in our history! Great time to have these DAPs!

 

[nc8000]

Back from @Nayparm. Listening now and WOW. Everything has been tightened up, great transients, amazing bass slam and definition, lovely vocals. Would have loved to be able to do a propper A/B comparison with the before unit as my audio memory is not that great, especially with a 2 week gap, but that was obviously not possible. And it should get even better with burn in when the new big caps settle, atm. they only have about 20 hours on them.

 

[Hinomotocho]

Back from @Nayparm. Listening now and WOW. Everything has been tightened up, great transients, amazing bass slam and definition, lovely vocals. Would have loved to be able to do a propper A/B comparison with the before unit as my audio memory is not that great, especially with a 2 week gap, but that was obviously not possible

Is there a burn in factor for these mods? Even more improvements to come?

 

[Jotaro]

Back from @Nayparm. Listening now and WOW. Everything has been tightened up, great transients, amazing bass slam and definition, lovely vocals. Would have loved to be able to do a propper A/B comparison with the before unit as my audio memory is not that great, especially with a 2 week gap, but that was obviously not possible

How is the new weight?

 

[nc8000]

Is there a burn in factor for these mods? Even more improvements to come?

Yes there is burn in. Atm. they are at 20 hours but should improve with more burn in