[WindowsX]

Ground connection is not used by Sony for a reason. But I see how excited it is to work on the 1Z

Yeah. That's understandable as many TVs I modded for client has ground connection on ac but not used in my region too. Maybe it's not used for similar reason.

I also checked circuit connection with electrician and oscilloscope to make sure it won't pose such risks in known scenarios including connecting both 3.5 and 4.4 at the same time. At least it seems to withstand short circuit on output connection before fixing it which has greater risks than 4.4 ground channel tweak to reduce noise with supported cables.

 

[linux4ever]

The k mod from music sanctuary also upon request provide a similar grounding connection on wm1z.

 

[WindowsX]

The k mod from music sanctuary also upon request provide a similar grounding connection on wm1z.

https://music-sanctuary.com/products/1960s-mod-wm1-zx300

They offer DC ground wiring in website. I didn't see any mention about 4.4 ground wiring there. Adding 4.4 ground different concept from DC ground.

 

[OppoGuy]

My player just arrived.
Really liking the look of it. Physically and the GUI.

I have just updated to firmware 3.0.

I have disabled AVLS (Volume Limit) in the Output Settings.

However, I'm listening on full volume (120) through Oppo PM2 headphones.

Will the player not go any louder?

My existing player is a really small Cowon Plenue D.
Really small but has no issue driving Oppo PM2 and PM3 headphones.

I have a 4.4mm balanced cable coming from the US to the UK, but no idea how long this will take to arrive.

 

[nc8000]

My player just arrived.
Really liking the look of it. Physically and the GUI.

I have just updated to firmware 3.0.

I have disabled AVLS (Volume Limit) in the Output Settings.

However, I'm listening on full volume (120) through Oppo PM2 headphones.

Will the player not go any louder?

My existing player is a really small Cowon Plenue D.
Really small but has no issue driving Oppo PM2 and PM3 headphones.

I have a 4.4mm balanced cable coming from the US to the UK, but no idea how long this will take to arrive.

If it is an EU unit you need to remove the volume cap with the RockBox tool, this will enable the high gain mode. Also balanced has more driving power

 

[Quadfather]

Sony doing what it does best!

 

[OppoGuy]

If it is an EU unit you need to remove the volume cap with the RockBox tool, this will enable the high gain mode. Also balanced has more driving power

Rockblox does not appear to support the WM1A.

https://build.rockbox.org/

I've downloaded and ran it, but it will not recognise the Sony.

 

[nc8000]

Rockblox does not appear to support the WM1A.

https://build.rockbox.org/

I've downloaded and ran it, but it will not recognise the Sony.

Not the RockBox OS, just the region tool

https://www.rockbox.org/wiki/SonyNWDestTool

 

[ryaneagon]

The BGVP DM6

I just ordered a set of these, I currently am using Shure 8546's. How do they sound? I have the WM1Z.

 

[Lookout57]

Am I right to think that wm1a supports 400gb sd cards?

Lexar is available on Adorama
https://www.adorama.com/ilxhpuhsi512.html

Nice, if I had known Lexar was available I would have bought that instead of the Team.

 

[OppoGuy]

Not the RockBox OS, just the region tool

https://www.rockbox.org/wiki/SonyNWDestTool

Thanks. I've run the tool and I now have high gain
Thanks a lot, nc8000.

 

[Redcarmoose]

I just ordered a set of these, I currently am using Shure 8546's. How do they sound? I have the WM1Z.

Jump aboard, a nice assistant can get you a placebo cocktail and all is wonderful. I hope in reality they really are the best Chi-Fi IEM ever made in history? I mean......I guess they are, my senses say they are? I think they are great, as I liked them even before I knew they were popular. I listened to the top KZ line, the King Pro, Secret Garden and Queen by TFZ and the FH5 FiiO flagship, and liked them better? They just don’t do vocals well. Mine only have a day of burn-in and even though BAs don’t need burn-in the crossovers might? But they are noted for sounding better after 4 days of continuous play. Not familiar with your 8546s so......

They will not sound right till you get a good seal. I use Sony Hybrid tips. Though they fit better and are more comfortable than any IEM I have ever put in my ear.

The great part is it’s probable you have a 4.4mm/MMCX cable on hand?

 

[linux4ever]

https://music-sanctuary.com/products/1960s-mod-wm1-zx300

They offer DC ground wiring in website. I didn't see any mention about 4.4 ground wiring there. Adding 4.4 ground different concept from DC ground.

That is why I mentioned "upon request" .

It is not part of k mod. But when that mod is being done and if requested, music sanctuary will do that additional grounding task on wm1z.

 

[WindowsX]

That is why I mentioned "upon request" .

It is not part of k mod. But when that mod is being done and if requested, music sanctuary will do that additional grounding task on wm1z.

I see. That's why it's not shown in my friend's mod.

 

[proedros]

Hi guys, i'm a recent owner of the ZX300 and like it a lot that i'm considering jumping ship to the WM1A and get one over the weekend... just want to be sure that the features are the same and i'm not missing out on anything the zx300 has, can the WM1A also be used as
1. USB dac when connected to an iphone via the walkman cable and apple's camera adaptor (i think previous posts show this works just want to be sure)
2. The WM1A can be used as bluetooth adaptor and connect it to other bluetooth devices/phones and stream tidal, spotify etc
3. USB dac on mac/pc
4. using the WMC-NWH10 USB, i can use it as transport and connect it to dac/amps such as chord mojo, etc

And of course lastly, since i'm buying it late in the game is it still worth getting one? are there any expected new releases in the next month? if its about 3 months or more before a new one is introduced, i will most likely go for it, especially since sony products arrive about a month after US releases here in our country... thanks in advance looking forward to your inputs

i think all 4 points are valid on wm1a

and no news for a new wm1x model so go ahead and buy wm1a