[turbo87]

With regards to cases, the EA leather cases on eBay are a nice option also. For $50, they are a good deal. I had one for my LPG.


http://www.ebay.com/itm/A6-EASECASE-Custom-Made-Genuine-Leather-Case-For-SONY-WM1-WM1A-WM1Z-/332093583317?hash=item4d5251efd5:g:rWEAAOSwLEtYfGwb

 

[gearofwar]

one of the favorite pairing at canjam - Warren's new masterpiece

definitely better than 1a , love this sound so much.

Iem using : Hum pristine v2 which is a direct upgrade to my old JH13FP . The amount of musicality in 1Z is astonishing. Had a chat with Tomoaki and Hiroaki-san on pairing Z1R with either 1A or 1Z . (I pretty much prefer Z1R out of 1A due to its synergy), they were very nice individuals.
Also was asking them regarding future products next year and future firmware update for current for wm1. I can confirm that the new upcoming firmwares won't be improving the speed of the OS.

Got a hand on @twister6's DX200 ( don't want to reveal his real name on here) . Was really impressed with the sound and UI ; the UI is honestly better than wm1...

 

[warrior1975]

What is Warren's new masterpiece?

 

[mscott58]

What is Warren's new masterpiece?

Liquid Spark

 

[audionewbi]

Today I had a chance to try a well burned in 1Z and I have to admit via my HUM Pristine the extra richness in tonality is audible. Ofcourse this naturally mad me wonder whether I should sale my 1A and buy this 1Z but now that I am home and I had a few hours to think things over I am convince I can easily mimic the same tonality via pairing the right IEM with 1A. 
 
I just simply did not have enough time to go over all the finer detail but the two do sound different enough, but not enough to trick the listener thing they are listening to two different DAP from a different family. 
 
How come we dont see post of how 1A/1Z synergy with various IEM/headphones? It would be good if we have more of such posting so we can slowly pinpoint on what pairs best with 1A. 

 

[mscott58]

I love the 1Z and the Vegas! Cheers

 

[gerelmx1986]

  Today I had a chance to try a well burned in 1Z and I have to admit via my HUM Pristine the extra richness in tonality is audible. Ofcourse this naturally mad me wonder whether I should sale my 1A and buy this 1Z but now that I am home and I had a few hours to think things over I am convince I can easily mimic the same tonality via pairing the right IEM with 1A. 
 
I just simply did not have enough time to go over all the finer detail but the two do sound different enough, but not enough to trick the listener thing they are listening to two different DAP from a different family. 
 
How come we dont see post of how 1A/1Z synergy with various IEM/headphones? It would be good if we have more of such posting so we can slowly pinpoint on what pairs best with 1A. 

I have MDR-Z7 and the amount of details is insane, also Z5
 
Z7s HOME
Z5s PORTABLES

 

[gerelmx1986]

To me, covering the WM port is also important

True, i had a pocket lint stuck in my ZX100 wm-port and had to use compressed air to blow it out

 

[mscott58]

True, i had a pocket lint stuck in my ZX100 wm-port and had to use compressed air to blow it out

Agree. For "pocket duty" I find the Sony case to be almost perfect. It slides easy in and out of the pocket and protects the screen and the WM port but leaves the sides open for accessing the buttons. On the desktop I just fold the cover back. Cheers

 

[unknownguardian]

one of the favorite pairing at canjam - Warren's new masterpiece

definitely better than 1a , love this sound so much.

Iem using : Hum pristine v2 which is a direct upgrade to my old JH13FP . The amount of musicality in 1Z is astonishing. Had a chat with Tomoaki and Hiroaki-san on pairing Z1R with either 1A or 1Z . (I pretty much prefer Z1R out of 1A due to its synergy), they were very nice individuals.
Also was asking them regarding future products next year and future firmware update for current for wm1. I can confirm that the new upcoming firmwares won't be improving the speed of the OS.

Got a hand on @twister6's DX200 ( don't want to reveal his real name on here) . Was really impressed with the sound and UI ; the UI is honestly better than wm1...

How didnthe 1A and liquid spark combo compare with the 1Z? And you connect via line out from the 3.5mm?

 

[hamhamhamsta]

I have fiddled with the EQ

16K  +3
8K +3
4K +2
2K +1
1K TO 125Hz -2

seemed to add a subtle reverb

then remembeered whitigir's post about DSEE HX STRINGS + DC PHASE Linearizer TYPE A LOW and also seems to add a more noticiable reverb while still being natural

more suggestions on how to make a record that sounds dry more reverberous or spacious are welcome

Here's, I tried your setting with 4.4 Sony Kimber cable, se ultimate.

I think it removes slight veil and increases clarity, by around 10-15%. Granted, I'm only listening 6 songs and wm1a is burned around 120hr.

Try if any of you guys notice similar things and share...

 

[hamhamhamsta]

It sounds like there's more bite with each instruments, like its more sharper image, but slightly hotter treble. Kinda like Alo Ref8 cable.

On another note, I'm getting 8 core pw5 4.4mm next month

 

[jamato8]

one of the favorite pairing at canjam - Warren's new masterpiece

definitely better than 1a , love this sound so much.

Iem using : Hum pristine v2 which is a direct upgrade to my old JH13FP . The amount of musicality in 1Z is astonishing. Had a chat with Tomoaki and Hiroaki-san on pairing Z1R with either 1A or 1Z . (I pretty much prefer Z1R out of 1A due to its synergy), they were very nice individuals.
Also was asking them regarding future products next year and future firmware update for current for wm1. I can confirm that the new upcoming firmwares won't be improving the speed of the OS.

Got a hand on @twister6's DX200 ( don't want to reveal his real name on here) . Was really impressed with the sound and UI ; the UI is honestly better than wm1...

Too bad about the FW not being made better on the WM1-. Sometimes the lag is irritating but I try and just look past it. 

 

[blazinblazin]

How come we dont see post of how 1A/1Z synergy with various IEM/headphones? It would be good if we have more of such posting so we can slowly pinpoint on what pairs best with 1A. 

My Pairing.

WM1A + Sony Kimber Kable + Campfire Andromeda

I would say those Acoustic sounds so real.

It is very full sounding in lows and mid-lows but also sparkles on highs. My preference i would like a bit more highs.

Those Live recording in Concert halls sounds amazing, the ambience is just great.

Cymbals, bass for modern music are incredible.

Clarity wise a bit lesser than ALO Ref8.

 

[hung031086]

ref8 vs thor silver ii guys ?