Thank you Sony for making such wonderful device. Even though my unit is fresh out of box and using SE output it is still miles ahead of my previous daps.
Thank you m8. Yeah, it is from amazon.de and comes with the sony leather case. For sure it is EU version with volume limit, but it is easy to remove and I will do it tomorrow.
I will soon share my initial impressions in comparison to AK SE100, which is a good DAP in my opinion but it does not reach to Sony WM1z ankles .
I want to see them make the DMP a full on linux computer which runs its own music player software on the device or using the thunderbolt to a monitor. I would pay what they are asking for that
Only problem is because GPU makers dont make graphics cards with thunderbolt, it seems like display makers havent adopted it either; except for the LG 5K.
I tested the WM1A and Z in a sony store using DT-770pro 80 as well as DT-1350 against the MDR-Z1R and MDR-Z7. It seemed like in fact the WM1A/Z is intended for IEMS and low resistance phones. Actually I did not feel it could drive anything other than the DT-1350 adequately. I also ran these headphones out of the TA-ZH1ES which I felt like was an excellent pairing for the MDR-Z1R, but possibly too strong for my DT-770pro, although I do believe there maybe damage to the DT-770pros since they are quite old which is causing a distortion/blowout sound at certain frequencies through the TA-ZH1ES. The bottom line was the TA-ZH1ES was required to open up my DT-770 to a level I had never heard before, it was excellent.
But at the end of the day the Walkman lineup is mostly intended for IEMs and on the go use, amplification is recommended for larger headsets. Just my opinion.
That’s so true that the 1A and 1Z were made for IEMs. Though they still get the Z1R and Z7 so loud that you can’t listen at 100% volume at high gain. It’s still a real enjoyable experience listening to these two headphones from the 1A and 1Z.
Though with many of my IEMs I switch to low gain mode, as I suspect it sounds better?
That small difference the TA amp is definitely still there! Better bass, wider soundstage and faster cleaner speed.
Though the 1Z and Z1R are a great experience unto themselves.
The DX200Ti is one impressive machine. It is more transparent and powerful than my modded 1Z. However, the tonality on my modded 1Z is better and sweeter with greater sense bloom in the bass and midrange when driving my HD800 and I value these quality more.. I personally think that the DX200TI is likely on par if not better than the stock 1Z. Even with the software and UI issues, the DX200Ti is one heck of impressive DAP. If I don't already have the modded 1Z (thanks @Whitigir !), I would be searching high and low for the DX200Ti and get myself an Amp 8 already.
The DX200Ti is one impressive machine. It is more transparent and powerful than my modded 1Z. However, the tonality on my modded 1Z is better and sweeter with greater sense bloom in the bass and midrange when driving my HD800 and I value these quality more.. I personally think that the DX200TI is likely on par if not better than the stock 1Z. Even with the software and UI issues, the DX200Ti is one heck of impressive DAP. If I don't already have the modded 1Z (thanks @Whitigir !), I would be searching high and low for the DX200Ti and get myself an Amp 8 already.
Ouch! You flatten me . I am glad you love both the 1Z and dx200TI. I agree with the above. The Wm1Z has the senses of smoothness and organism in a different way than dx200Ti, but the clarity and separations is different from dx200ti compares to wm1Z. Both are very different beasts, but equally performing in a crazy way. I like dx200 more because it was more practical and I also do love the tonality of wm1Z, but I am leaning toward DSD512 more, together with power output and amp modules from Ibasso.
Since wm1Z is going to get the Bluetooth and usb DAC functions...I resent myself a bit for letting it go damn it..I just want to cry lol.
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damn it..I just want to cry lol.
