[gerelmx1986]

Is PCM 24-bit/176.4KHz equivalent to DSD 2.82 MHz? I think i will keep the DSD files if the 1A plays DSD native but i am wondering if better keep FLAC 24/176.4?

 

[audionewbi]

I might be in the minority but I wish Sony release a PHA-3A cu designed based on the same idea as WM1Z that allows us to use our phone. This way I can enjoy the same Sony tonality using my phone. To me PHA-2A just isnt in the same family as the WM1 family.

 

[nc8000]

Is PCM 24-bit/176.4KHz equivalent to DSD 2.82 MHz? I think i will keep the DSD files if the 1A plays DSD native but i am wondering if better keep FLAC 24/176.4?

Keep both on your computer and on the 1A use the one you think sound best.

 

[sbho1]

I have gone back and forth between 1.2 and 2 at least five times now and could't agree with you more. I'll remain on 1.2 for now.

Me too .. try many times between 1.2 and 2 as well as attempted various manual setting in version 2, finally still go back to 1.2 , and this is for 1Z + Z1R + Sony Kimbler cable.

 

[all999]

Me too .. try many times between 1.2 and 2 as well as attempted various manual setting in version 2, finally still go back to 1.2 , and this is for 1Z + Z1R + Sony Kimbler cable.

So what are main differences?

 

[sbho1]

So what are main differences?

It is a matter of relativity ...if you think your head phone is neutral, then you will say 1.2 is quite musical with nice bass in quantity, and 2.0 is analytical , with treble in quantity and reduced in bass quantity ...

 

[david1000]

Agree 100%. Taking into account physical and mechanical tension on jack, I think, pigtail adapter surpass short adapter.

Following on the exchanges about pigtail versus short adapters, I'm not finding it easy to find much choice here in the UK. I have the WM1A and AKG K3003i and all I've really found surfing the net are these:

http://www.hifiheadphones.co.uk/effect-audio-2-5mm-to-4-4mm-adaptor.html
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Geekria-Balanced-Gold-Plated-Adapter-NW-WM1A/dp/B0751B7PTS
https://www.amazon.co.uk/PWAudio-Adapter-2-5mm-Female-4-4mm/dp/B073S77C74
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/4-4mm-5-...nced-Adapter-For-Sony-NW-WM1Z-A-/182534961231

I'd be most grateful for any feedback or recommendations for UK suppliers.

Many thanks!

 

[Matrix Petka]

Following on the exchanges about pigtail versus short adapters, I'm not finding it easy to find much choice here in the UK. I have the WM1A and AKG K3003i and all I've really found surfing the net are these:

http://www.hifiheadphones.co.uk/effect-audio-2-5mm-to-4-4mm-adaptor.html
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Geekria-Balanced-Gold-Plated-Adapter-NW-WM1A/dp/B0751B7PTS
https://www.amazon.co.uk/PWAudio-Adapter-2-5mm-Female-4-4mm/dp/B073S77C74
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/4-4mm-5-...nced-Adapter-For-Sony-NW-WM1Z-A-/182534961231

I'd be most grateful for any feedback or recommendations for UK suppliers.

Many thanks!

All those are not pigtail adapters.

You should look for something like this -

https://www.head-fi.org/threads/sony-nw-wm1z-wm1a.815841/page-491#post-13174244

 

[Matrix Petka]

Is PCM 24-bit/176.4KHz equivalent to DSD 2.82 MHz? I think i will keep the DSD files if the 1A plays DSD native but i am wondering if better keep FLAC 24/176.4?

I prefer DSD. Due to to different wave formation algorithm for me ears DSD sounding better (more natural) than PCM (FLAC).

 

[Lemieux66]

Is PCM 24-bit/176.4KHz equivalent to DSD 2.82 MHz? I think i will keep the DSD files if the 1A plays DSD native but i am wondering if better keep FLAC 24/176.4?

DSD64 is about the equivalent of 20 bits, not sure about the frequency domain. I prefer DSD to all PCM formats I've tried, perhaps because of the recordings I have in DSD which are mostly excellent.

 

[david1000]

All those are not pigtail adapters.

You should look for something like this -

https://www.head-fi.org/threads/sony-nw-wm1z-wm1a.815841/page-491#post-13174244

Indeed! I'm happy to look at either pigtails or shorts but, with thanks, my question was a different one: can anyone point me to UK suppliers for the best option(s)?

 

[gerelmx1986]

I will listen back to back the pcm (flac) and the DSD to see. Is there a way to split a single DSD file into multiple track DSDs?

 

[Kira69]

I will listen back to back the pcm (flac) and the DSD to see. Is there a way to split a single DSD file into multiple track DSDs?

You can do it with TASCAM Hi-Res Editor.

 

[gerelmx1986]

Been testing the files so far

Flac from the DSD using Weiss saracon muddier than the DSD affecting clarity

Flac using dB power amp sound almost close to the DSD file, a hit brighter, will try adding to DB power a dither triangular type

 

[gerelmx1986]

Been testing the files so far

Flac from the DSD using Weiss saracon muddier than the DSD affecting clarity

Flac using dB power amp sound almost close to the DSD file, a hit brighter, will try adding to DB power a dither triangular type

Decided to keep the PCM 24-bit/176.4KHz ripped with db power amp with the TDPF dithering