[Whitigir]

Here is my review on Wm1z

http://www.head-fi.org/products/sony-digital-audio-player-walkman-nw-wm1z-n-gold/reviews/17881

If I did have wm1A to compare them for you guys

 

[robin1990]

I've used wm1a with a null audio sigle end cable for almost a year now. Until recently i request them to reterminate the cable with Balanced connector.

It sound even better than before, but it seems like i have to redo the 200 hours of burn-in process :3

not sure if that is necessary or i've been putting a high expectation to the improvement

 

[pietcux]

So you probably did not get close to the 200 hours threshold of usage on one of the outputs, right?

 

[robin1990]

yeah, i think i'm at somewhere 30 hours to the balanced output.
never thought that i have to burn in both output separately though

 

[pietcux]

yeah, i think i'm at somewhere 30 hours to the balanced output.
never thought that i have to burn in both output separately though

It's getting better and better by the hour......

 

[gerelmx1986]

Yes, until you reach 500h is the. End of the process

Enjoying an old favorite CD I bought after years of looking for it

 

[Whitigir]

The balanced circuitry is different than the single ended circuitry.

 

[Quadfather]

I love the way the Sony NW-WM1A handles album art (perfectly centered) and puts thumbnails into artist scroll. My Lotoo Paw Gold Diana sounds better, but I am enjoying the user experience on the Sony NW-WM1A much more. Bluetooth will be great for listening to Graphic Audio audiobooks. These books have theme songs, digital sound effects, cinematic music, and voice actors playing each individual character.

 

[proedros]

yeah , the whole sony package (especially battery) makes me go for it instead of (probably) better sounding daps like LPG

it's the battery , to misquote those MJ23 TV ads from the 90s

 

[kms108]

For those who are interested, sony has just released a new MMCX cable MUC-M12NB1 silver plated OFC with 4.4mm plug. at 13880 yen not including Tax.

http://www.sony-asia.com/electronics/headphone-extension-cables/muc-m12nb1

 

[Quadfather]

yeah , the whole sony package (especially battery) makes me go for it instead of (probably) better sounding daps like LPG

it's the battery , to misquote those MJ23 TV ads from the 90s

Battery life and Bluetooth are musts for dramatized audiobooks. Having said that, I feel blessed to also own the Lotoo Paw Gold Diana and the Questyle QP1R.

 

[robin1990]

The balanced circuitry is different than the single ended circuitry.

I suspected so. Glad that it can be even better.
Now at this current rate I feel that wm1a sounded too humble for epic symphony like Mahler Symphony 5 and 6

 

[pietcux]

Battery life and Bluetooth are musts for dramatized audiobooks. Having said that, I feel blessed to also own the Lotoo Paw Gold Diana and the Questyle QP1R.

Why do you need Bluetooth for these audiobooks? Are they not listen worth on cable? I don't get your point, sorry.

 

[Quadfather]

Why do you need Bluetooth for these audiobooks? Are they not listen worth on cable? I don't get your point, sorry.

I do cables at home and when I am listening sedentary, but I deliver mail and the cables get in the way. I just stick a small Bluetooth speaker in my pocket and keep the player safe and dust free in a zippered pocket. The audiobooks are WAY BETTER on wired, quality headphones.

 

[Quadfather]

Does anyone know where I can find a 4.4mm dust plug to keep the dust out of the balanced output when not in use?