[blazinblazin]

It is not even WM1A's final form. 

 
4.4mm, you will be more impressed. 
And only 4.4mm can do native DSD.

 

[kms108]

 

 
Yep, when the case clearly sells for only USD 15 on taobao, but I prefer the benks case from this link, it doesn't have the shock resistant, but you get a better looking and well designed case, I have two of these for my ZX 2, one i'm using the other for spare, a 2 year old ZX 2 without only scratches, looks totally 100% new.

 
https://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=a312a.7728556.w4004-11332923022.18.IYdj89&id=544412798589

 
Is the Benks clear case soft on the inside?  How clear is it for the display?
Thanks

It's made of TPU, it has nothing to do with the display.

 

[kms108]

 

Yep, when the case clearly sells for only USD 15 on taobao, but I prefer the benks case from this link, it doesn't have the shock resistant, but you get a better looking and well designed case, I have two of these for my ZX 2, one i'm using the other for spare, a 2 year old ZX 2 without only scratches, looks totally 100% new.

https://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=a312a.7728556.w4004-11332923022.18.IYdj89&id=544412798589

Do they have english page or something else ? I can't read chinese.

Sorry no english, I can't read much chinese either, you just have to get past there registration process and insert a address and you're set to go.

 

[kms108]

 

Yeah, Rhodium is actually easier to be scraped off out of usages on the plugs. I kinda like the Oyaide Rhodium on top of Silver over brass by a great deal from 3.5mm. The only 4.4mm I am using now is the Pentaconn, and for Utopia if I go for Pure copper and goldplated pins, it would cost a whooping $100-105 per connector.....dang it, everything have to be so expensive for the Utopia.

 
You are aware that Pentaconn has just released their OFC version of the 4.4mm this past weekend? At least in Japan, double the price of the original 4.4mm.

You shouldn't tell Whitigir that, he will go mad.

 

[Whitigir]

You shouldn't tell Whitigir that, he will go mad.

Right! Copper utopia connector is about $105 each, and the same for Pentaconn ? Lol....it is like 315$ in connectors alone. I see where this industry is going.

Thank you Sony, for a Walkman with the whole chassis carved out of Pure copper for cheap!

 

[AnakChan]

Right! Copper utopia connector is about $105 each, and the same for Pentaconn ? Lol....it is like 315$ in connectors alone. I see where this industry is going.

Thank you Sony, for a Walkman with the whole chassis carved out of Pure copper

for cheap!

 
Just buy it, you know you want one (or two, or three) . $105 is just like buying 5 friends beers!

 

[Virtu Fortuna]

  It is not even WM1A's final form. 

 
4.4mm, you will be more impressed. 
And only 4.4mm can do native DSD.

Even with single ended it sounds so right

 

[pCollins]

 
It's made of TPU, it has nothing to do with the display.

 
Oh, the clear case does not cover the front display?  Cannot tell from the picture.

 

[pCollins]

Can the WM1Z be made to play DVD-Audio 6 channel tracks?
Thanks.

 

[djhitman]

I have got NW-WM1A and Westone W80 today. Listening to them through TRRS single ended Moon audio Black Dragon IEM cable. I have ZX2 and Westone W60 to compare.
And waiting for Kumitate Labs 4.4mm 5pole Balanced Silver Plated OFC Licht cable. Lots of comparisons to do.

curious to see how the WM1A sounds with Westone W80's?  I am looking to get the same combination.

 

[Down4wotever]

If this review with W80 and the 1Z is anything to go by, I think you'll be well pleased.
 
http://earphonia.com/earphones-iems-ciems/westone-w80-8-driver-earphones-musical-reference-enigma/
 
 
 Personally holding out for their ES80 due at some point this spring. Hoping these will blow me away....
 

 

[ledzep]

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Westone-WSTW80-W80-Earphones/dp/B01M6W1XVL
 
up at £1200 but the dodgy dealer is selling again at £780 so i hope its going to go down the WM price match route ..... finger on the trigger and waiting

 

[pCollins]

Balanced mode does expands the imaging.  
The music also appears fuller with better articulation of the highs.
Into my 150+ hours of use.
 
I am hoping Sony eliminates the clicking sound when going to/from DSD tracks.
 

 

[Whitigir]

Balanced mode does expands the imaging.  
The music also appears fuller with better articulation of the highs.
Into my 150+ hours of use.

I am hoping Sony eliminates the clicking sound when going to/from DSD tracks.

There is 0, No, Zero way to stop it from clicking. It is a mechanical relay mechanism at work. If it no longer click, your Walkman would be just a dead brick

 

[pCollins]

There is 0, No, Zero way to stop it from clicking. It is a mechanical relay mechanism at work. If it no longer click, your Walkman would be just a dead brick

 
Does all DACs do this?