[Matrix Petka]

Now, we need new firmware that allows Wm1z as external usb DAC ....or can we somehow install zx300 firmware to it ...lol

DAC, DAC, we all want DAC!

 

[nc8000]

DAC, DAC, we all want DAC!

Not really no, but I understand why many do

 

[pietcux]

Thank you! Totally agree, that WM1Z was built around balanced output. As owner of DP-X1 I can say that for my ears and liking balanced performs way better than SE, especially in ACG mode. Maybe it depends on gear? Anyway, Sony shining on balanced.

The player has both, a full functional non symmetric (unbalanced) and a separate symmetric (balanced) output stage. Both work like charm and of course the balanced one has more output power. But easy to drive items like my Sony MDR-EX1000 run perfect out of the 3.5 mmm socket which consumes less energy on the go. So having the choice between two output stages is a feature, and that the 3.5 mmm socket has less oomph is totally ok. And one can only compare both outputs once they are both properly burned in. I did this and now they both sound quite similar on lower levels.

 

[Whitigir]

The player has both, a full functional non symmetric (unbalanced) and a separate symmetric (balanced) output stage. Both work like charm and of course the balanced one has more output power. But easy to drive items like my Sony MDR-EX1000 run perfect out of the 3.5 mmm socket which consumes less energy on the go. So having the choice between two output stages is a feature, and that the 3.5 mmm socket has less oomph is totally ok. And one can only compare both outputs once they are both properly burned in. I did this and now they both sound quite similar on lower levels.

I agree, the differences are observable from 3.5 to 4.4...however, they are not like 3.5mm is horribly suck or whatever

 

[FlyingTrotter]

Really liking the balanced output on the WM1A with the Silver dragon cable and the Roxannes (base at 2am)

Just over 100 hrs burn in on balanced and all seems to be evolving nicely

 

[Matrix Petka]

The player has both, a full functional non symmetric (unbalanced) and a separate symmetric (balanced) output stage. Both work like charm and of course the balanced one has more output power. But easy to drive items like my Sony MDR-EX1000 run perfect out of the 3.5 mmm socket which consumes less energy on the go. So having the choice between two output stages is a feature, and that the 3.5 mmm socket has less oomph is totally ok. And one can only compare both outputs once they are both properly burned in. I did this and now they both sound quite similar on lower levels.

I agree - both outputs are good. But... on balanced output you are getting the most beautiful sound and it is worth to make investment into balanced cables 150%

 

[Whitigir]

Oh ofcourse Balanced Out is the best of Wm1z, no debate....just that 3.5mm isn’t that horrible

 

[gerelmx1986]

Both outputs present very good stereo imaging and separation, of coursw balanced further extends this

 

[harmonix]

I just got balanced cables and noticed that there is a crackling sound the 1st half second of playing any DSD track. This doesn't seem to be an issue when playing PCM. However when switching from DSD to FLAC/PCM it happens also but not thereafter as long as you stick to FLAC. Happens again when you swtich back to DSD files. Anyone have this issue? Strange!!

 

[Matrix Petka]

I just got balanced cables and noticed that there is a crackling sound the 1st half second of playing any DSD track. This doesn't seem to be an issue when playing PCM. However when switching from DSD to FLAC/PCM it happens also but not thereafter as long as you stick to FLAC. Happens again when you swtich back to DSD files. Anyone have this issue? Strange!!

Cracling sound. If in headphones/IEMs - no. Switching from FLAC to HR FLAC, DSD there is click in player - there is relay for oscillators.

 

[Whitigir]

How can you mistake crackling sound vs clicking sound ? ;(

 

[Matrix Petka]

How can you mistake crackling sound vs clicking sound ? ;(

Sometimes it is hard to describe sounds in words

 

[blazinblazin]

Ticking sound more like it... lol~

Mine do hear a light tick when changing playing formats.

I donno how it sounds like on higher volume.

 

[Whitigir]

It is not even a ticking sound, because the “clicking” is mechanical relay, and it has nothing to do with volume increments....as it is mechanical

 

[Matrix Petka]

Ticking sound more like it... lol~

Mine do hear a light tick when changing playing formats.

I donno how it sounds like on higher volume.

I have feeling that you are hearing relay from outside (mechanic click from harware relay). Try to turn volume louder. Or put pillow on player.