Is it advisable to go with the latest, most recent, firmware update for the WM1Z ?
I recall reading somewhere, and of course I can't find it... the last firmware release was felt t have some adverse affects with sound (this person felt). Sorry, a bit vague, searching for my screen shot of the info.
There are (to me minute, to others more significant) differences in sound between the various fw versions and then there are stability and feature differences as well so you need to try them yourself and settle for the one that suites your needs and preferences best
I was not aware of that captblaze, didn't know you can step back to a prior version of firmware. How, by doing a factory reset 1st to wipe out the current versions of firmware ?
hello
I have sony wm1z firmware 3.0.1
how to use dac mode?
i choose dac mode, than connect with my mac os mojave
i see walkman in audio outputs, choose it, but no sound
i need to buy special cable to use dac mode?
I was not aware of that captblaze, didn't know you can step back to a prior version of firmware. How, by doing a factory reset 1st to wipe out the current versions of firmware ?
Many of us had issues with the 1A sound when 3.0 was released. Then 3.01 was released which altered the sound and made the latest firmware better sounding. Though in this thread you will find different members using a variety of firmware as it’s subjective taste which could be best. Though the older firmware does not offer some of the options of the most recent 3.01 experience.
The only firmware which is not available online is the original original firmware .....FW 1.0 before any updates, which came with the original 1Z/1A in 2016. Don’t think anyone even liked that very first firmware sound, especially in comparison to what came later and was installed with later Walkmans?
3.0 took awhile to load the database so 3.01 was a grand improvement.
Oh Crap, a few days ago the 3.5mm output was dead but 4.4mm one was fine. Took it to Sony (Hong Kong) for a quote to repair. It turned out they have to replace the circuit board and I have to pay HK$4,800 (US$615) to repair it. I bought it at the end of October 2016 (didn't realised it's that long ago, time flies!) and obviously warranty doesn't cover. But I am really hesitating whether I should go ahead and pay for the repair.
Oh Crap, a few days ago the 3.5mm output was dead but 4.4mm one was fine. Took it to Sony (Hong Kong) for a quote to repair. It turned out they have to replace the circuit board and I have to pay HK$4,800 (US$615) to repair it. I bought it at the end of October 2016 (didn't realised it's that long ago, time flies!) and obviously warranty doesn't cover. But I am really hesitating whether I should go ahead and pay for the repair.
But then I won't be able to pair it with my Shure KSE1500 which IMHO has the best synergy with 1Z. That is one major reason I will reluctantly pay.......
Oh Crap, a few days ago the 3.5mm output was dead but 4.4mm one was fine. Took it to Sony (Hong Kong) for a quote to repair. It turned out they have to replace the circuit board and I have to pay HK$4,800 (US$615) to repair it. I bought it at the end of October 2016 (didn't realised it's that long ago, time flies!) and obviously warranty doesn't cover. But I am really hesitating whether I should go ahead and pay for the repair.
I know. Just an old man moaning...But seriously I was surprised how much it costs and just want headfiers here to know the amount involved when something like this happens
But then I won't be able to pair it with my Shure KSE1500 which IMHO has the best synergy with 1Z. That is one major reason I will reluctantly pay.......
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