[gerelmx1986]

Yes, but I have less than 40 hours on my 1Z.

Also...
I think those who might be curious about this example of Witigir's handiwork would be better served by
someone whose hearing acuity and listening discrimination were a few levels beyond mine.

I could discern differences between a DSF file and the 24 /175,4 FLAC from the same file.

 

[haarvi]

Love the Z1R, one of my favourite headphones that I have owned.

I appreciate the interest shown in my suggestion that someone who is familiar with the sound of the fully burned in stock 1Z (and accessible to the New York City area) connect with me for the purpose of taking the temperature of Whitigir's heretofore undocumented (ultra pure silver wiring) 1Z mod.

To report...
So far no one has PM'ed me.

Anyone?

 

[pietcux]

I appreciate the interest shown in my suggestion that someone who is familiar with the sound of the fully burned in stock 1Z (and accessible to the New York City area) connect with me for the purpose of taking the temperature of Whitigir's heretofore undocumented (ultra pure silver wiring) 1Z mod.

To report...
So far no one has PM'ed me.

Anyone?

I would like to but I am in Germany. Too much of an effort, lol.

 

[Lookout57]

I'm local to you and have a 1Z, however right now I don't have time to meet up.

 

[haarvi]

just burn in the stock WM1Z and then keep the one you like best

doesn't matter what other people may hear/think , you are the one whose opinion matters solely here

Yes...certainly, I can keep the one I like best.
Or keep both.
(The DAPs are relatively heavy, but they don't take up much room.)

What I had in mind is not about having someone help me decide which 1Z I ought to keep...
But rather to help in advancing the science.


By having someone more qualified than I report on any changes of sound quality which an alteration of wiring may have
effectuated.

BTW:
Whitigir's wiring mod was only done to the balanced output.
So...
Ideally the person who accepts my proposal will have been using his 1Z out of the balanced side.

Still...
So far no one has pm'd me.
Anyone???

 

[proedros]

every person hears differently , in this hobby the only important factor is finding what you like sound-wise and go after it

you don't need another person's opinion , if i were you i would just burn the stock and keep one if they are close by in sound signatures

cheers

 

[Whitigir]

Yes...certainly, I can keep the one I like best.
Or keep both.
(The DAPs are relatively heavy, but they don't take up much room.)

What I had in mind is not about having someone help me decide which 1Z I ought to keep...
But rather to help in advancing the science.


By having someone more qualified than I report on any changes of sound quality which an alteration of wiring may have
effectuated.

BTW:
Whitigir's wiring mod was only done to the balanced output.
So...
Ideally the person who accepts my proposal will have been using his 1Z out of the balanced side.

Still...
So far no one has pm'd me.
Anyone???

I would say this, you can compare your 1Z stock vs the Modded 1Z On balanced and see if you can hear the differences. Then start going from there , post up if you are curious about any specific questions, I may be able to give some inputs .

I am sure you will be able to find someone in NYC to take you up on this comparisons, just give it some times

 

[haarvi]

I'm local to you and have a 1Z, however right now I don't have time to meet up.

Lookout,
It's great hearing from you.

We don't have to meet "right now".

Do you listen SE or balanced... or both?

 

[Lookout57]

I only listen to balanced.

I'll PM you when I get some time to meet somewhere in Manhattan.

 

[haarvi]

I only listen to balanced.

I'll PM you when I get some time to meet somewhere in Manhattan.

Only listen to balanced... Great !

Meeting in Manhattan will work.

I'll look for your pm.

 

[DONTGIVEUP]

That was a steal. $2600 is too much for me.

Bought my 1Z from them ($2,399 at the time) and have purchased several headphones from them as well. Never a problem, and they always responded to my communications.

 

[Quadfather]

The Shure SRH1540 headphones out of the Sony NW WM1A balanced output is sublime. Both player and headphones are burned in. This one of my absolute favorite combinations. I have headphones approaching $2,000 that I don't like as much.

 

[haarvi]

The Shure SRH1540 headphones out of the Sony NW WM1A balanced output is sublime. Both player and headphones are burned in. This one of my absolute favorite combinations. I have headphones approaching $2,000 that I don't like as much.

Are you using a custom made 4.4mm cable... or???

 

[Quadfather]

Are you using a custom made 4.4mm cable... or???

A big shout-out to Surf Cables. They stand by their product. 4.4 balanced cable is awesome and reasonable.

 

[Darksoul]

The Shure SRH1540 headphones out of the Sony NW WM1A balanced output is sublime. Both player and headphones are burned in. This one of my absolute favorite combinations. I have headphones approaching $2,000 that I don't like as much.

Dude, really. Stop making me regret not getting the SRH-1540.