SONY NW-WM1Z / WM1A
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Aug 25, 2017 at 9:54 PM Post #13,756 of 45,723
@gerelmx1986 I probably had 400 hours of headtime. I dont know how much of a stress test that is but wm1a has no issue staying on for a month without a break.
I am truly addicted to the sound of wm1a. I have no interested for my hugo/mojo and LPG. Maybe calyx M still best it at times due to its smother sound but I for one can't wait for the next walkman flagship.
I so wish ZX300 basically captures the sound of wm1a in a smaller form factor. I doubt it but one can hope. My only issue with wm1a is that it is too larger for truly portable usage.

I have Lotoo Paw Gold Diana, Questyle QP1R, and Sony NW-WM1A. I love them all.
I initially wasn't wowed by the Sony NW-WM1A out of the box, like I was with Lotoo Paw Gold Diana and Questyle QP1R. Burn in on the Sony is apparently more important than on other players.
 
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Aug 25, 2017 at 10:09 PM Post #13,757 of 45,723
I have Lotoo Paw Gold Diana, Questyle QP1R, and Sony NW-WM1A. I love them all.
I initially wasn't wowed by the Sony NW-WM1A out of the box, like I was with Lotoo Paw Gold Diana and Questyle QP1R. Burn in on the Sony is apparently more important than on other players.
I can't really know. I really like the tonality of wm1a when I directly A/B it against other DAC's/sources.
 
Aug 25, 2017 at 10:30 PM Post #13,758 of 45,723
I can't really know. I really like the tonality of wm1a when I directly A/B it against other DAC's/sources.

What impresses me the most is that Sony created its own internals.
 
Aug 26, 2017 at 1:22 AM Post #13,760 of 45,723
Just got the balanced cables from Moon-Audio and SR-71B, Ill post pics later and thoughts. So far.........these drive the crap out of the Z1R's and HD800S with no problem at all, I have the volume on the 1Z set to 90, the AMP is at 20% (extremely loud and full dynamics and the bass......lol im going to poop myself! Will say this if this says anything, Im selling my Bryston BHA-1, theres no need for it anymore.

Yes the SR71B is really good and powerfull. It drove HE-500 to their full potential and could even make the HE-6 sound really good
 
Aug 26, 2017 at 3:38 AM Post #13,761 of 45,723
@gerelmx1986 I probably had 400 hours of headtime. I dont know how much of a stress test that is but wm1a has no issue staying on for a month without a break.
I am truly addicted to the sound of wm1a. I have no interested for my hugo/mojo and LPG. Maybe calyx M still best it at times due to its smother sound but I for one can't wait for the next walkman flagship.
I so wish ZX300 basically captures the sound of wm1a in a smaller form factor. I doubt it but one can hope. My only issue with wm1a is that it is too larger for truly portable usage.

Just bring a small sling bag or waist pouch around, totally worth it.
 
Aug 26, 2017 at 10:04 AM Post #13,762 of 45,723
Yes the SR71B is really good and powerfull. It drove HE-500 to their full potential and could even make the HE-6 sound really good

I still can’t wrap my head around how powerful this thing is because it’s so freaking small.
 
Aug 26, 2017 at 11:24 AM Post #13,763 of 45,723
A few questions if I may - I have done some searching across the 900+ pages but have not found answers

- I know many recommend switching the region setting using rockbox from WE (I am UK based and acquired the player in the UK) to something that adds the high gain setting
- is this something I can do at any time - I am now 140 hrs in to usage and have quite a lot of music loaded
- are there any downsides to switching say in the language or other aspects of the UI which I currently find to be superb
- which region would you suggest
- would you think I would get a material benefit from using high gain with my JH Roxanne CIEMs (12 drivers but still IEMs)
- currently the Roxannes have the v2 Moon Audio SE cable with the base adjustment - would I be likely to get a material improvement to SQ from swapping to a similar quality 4.4 balanced cable (I know that I would have to do another 200 hrs burn in etc)
 
Aug 26, 2017 at 11:59 AM Post #13,764 of 45,723
Which model, 1Z or 1A, pairs better with Sony's TA-ZH1ES and Z1R combo? I'm currently using the X2 but ready to upgrade. Based on what I'm reading I'm wondering if the 1A would be better as the TA-ZH1ES would tone it down a bit? I've found two reviews that suggest this but curious if any owners here have either combo. Thanks.
 
Aug 26, 2017 at 3:46 PM Post #13,767 of 45,723
Hello folks! I need some help here. Does Sony Walkman Z1 or A1 capable of driving Audeze lcd2, sennheiser hd 650 or others full size headphones? Thanks

It can drive those headphones but the HD650 and any other Senheiser's I will flat out tell you no, you will get sound, but it will be flat and bassless. You will need an AMP for it. If you go back a few pages I did quite a write up with the Sen's and ANY DAPS, Senheisers are amazing headphones when you have the power to drive them and there is not one DAP on the market that does. The Audeze lineup can be played well with the WM1Z/A is solid but and this is a huge but, you will notice a difference if you use a desktop or portable amp.
 
Aug 26, 2017 at 3:50 PM Post #13,768 of 45,723
Which model, 1Z or 1A, pairs better with Sony's TA-ZH1ES and Z1R combo? I'm currently using the X2 but ready to upgrade. Based on what I'm reading I'm wondering if the 1A would be better as the TA-ZH1ES would tone it down a bit? I've found two reviews that suggest this but curious if any owners here have either combo. Thanks.

Interesting you heard that because I have heard the opposite and have listened to Signature series all together, to me they were all made for each other, the WM1A is a great player, its just simply better with the WM1Z and its counterparts (WM1Z/Z1R/ZH1ES)
 
Aug 26, 2017 at 4:26 PM Post #13,769 of 45,723
Interesting you heard that because I have heard the opposite and have listened to Signature series all together, to me they were all made for each other, the WM1A is a great player, its just simply better with the WM1Z and its counterparts (WM1Z/Z1R/ZH1ES)
Thanks

I'm a little confused. Does it has analog out put so I can bypass the internal amp and connect it to a desktop amp?
 
Aug 26, 2017 at 4:28 PM Post #13,770 of 45,723
Thanks

I'm a little confused. Does it has analog out put so I can bypass the internal amp and connect it to a desktop amp?

Yes it does, you need a cable.
 
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