Here:
"To anyone that wonder how the DC phase linearizer feel like ? It is rather strange. There are 6 modes
Type A (low, standard, high)
Type B (Low, standard, high)
Low: shift the phase toward the sub-bass. It is not exactly the sub bass that got boosted, but it feel like the energy and dynamic density is shifted toward the emphasis of sub-bass
Standard: similar effect, but is spread out to all bass spectrum instead of focusing in low
High: my most non-favor effect, still the same effect, but the shift is focusing into upper bass or even more into lower mid spectrum bass rather than the bass alone.
Type A: it feel like the bass is widely spread out in a spherical field of rendering. Easier to listen to and more general with all kind of genres.
Type B: it feel like the bass is spread from further away but pinpointed focuses toward the audiences. It results in a much more pin-point focuses onto vocal. Say, if you observe and look ahead, the bass is spread out around and behind the singer and each drum set is arranged into you from that far away with the singer stand closer to you. This is excellent for Jazz and some Ballads
My favorite effects now is
D.C. Phase linerizatoin: Type A, Low
DSEE HX: String. This focuses more into mid spectrum especially upper mid and into lower trebles...I love it for my main genres
I hope it is useful....otherwise, just Direct Source for the heck of it. The WM Walkman is Excellent in DSP and EQ. It would be a waste to not use it"
Originally posted by Whitigir.
Hi, Bought WM1A in January this year. Have been reading thru from page 1 and am at 804 now. Wanted to post after I have gone thru every earlier post but found something which I wish to share.
Tried the D.C. Phase linearization and DSEE HS setting recommended by when 1 set got this set. Used it with Sony's Kimber MUC-M12SB1 (4.4mm balanced with mmcx) and the JVC FX1200. Was not impressed with the effect and stick to direct source all the way.
Yesterday after reading about that again I tried it again, this time with Whitigir's recommendation and using Effect Audio Thor Silver II with JVC FX1200 and was literally blown away.
Let me elaborate. JVC FX1200 can be bassy and muddy to some. Using it with Sony's Kimber cable with WM1A can be overwhelming to some but I like it's layered sub bass, texture/timbre and smooth treble. This is a thick and syrupy combination. Good at less complex or congested songs. i.e. Down tempo EDM. Claustrophobic in orchestra and so on. Using the D.C. Phase linearization makes it even more congested and claustrophobic. So it was direct source all the way for me.
Bought an used Effect Audio Thor Silver II last month and was rediscovering new details from songs that I am familiar with. This silver cable is amazing and even lower sub bass than Sony's Kimber cable. Female vocals becomes more standout and attention grabbing, in a good way. Only gripe was male vocals seems a bit recessed. This combo with Whitigir's D.C. Phase Linearization: Type A Low and DSEE HX: Strings, the sub bass went down a few more levels and better layering, mids seems to carry more weight and body and treble details is still there. Close to what I felt from WM1Z. Close, but doesn't mean it will change your 1A to 1Z.
Thanks to Whitigir for this valuable information. Am loving my WM1A anew.
Thanks to other contributor as well. Learnt a lot of tips and tricks.
Edit: Just realised I accidentally enabled EQ when turning off Direct Source. Retested with flat EQ. Sub Level was the same before engaging the D.C. Phase linearization. Difference not immediately noticeable. Need more critical listening. However, with Thor Silver II, I was not immediately put off by the congestion I heard with Kimber cable when switching off direct source.