[gerelmx1986]

I plan to use the IER-Z1R through the balanced output, do you think that the 200mW power output of the ZX300 will be enough? I don't think that the 250mW of the WM1A will make the difference (only +50mW more with respect to the ZX300).

I think it is enough, I prefer low gain, feel that high gain makes the stage smaller and loses a bit of resolution

 

[Whitigir]

So, why did Sony advice to only use 3.5mm out as a line-out source ? That is because typically Single ended can only be fed toward single-ended, and if any devices that can take in Balanced in, the signals are already split into 2 different channels, and each L- and R- even if shared with the ground potentials, can still be treated as an independent line of itself. Under this circumstances, there should not be any short-out situation to potentially damage anything.

Virtually every devices that can take in balanced signals input will always have that extra board “single ended to balanced and to single ended” converter. Therefore, it is almost fool proof to advice anyone to be able to use single ended 3.5m out into any balanced input just fine. However, you can never use Balanced out toward any single ended in. The signals of L- and R- is shorted right at your connectors.....and will damage your device.

So, this is the only rule and worth to keep in mind. Always use the according connections (balanced to balanced and or single ended to single ended), and that is totally fool proof

This is a picture of a typical amplifier that can take in multiple inputs, which show the single ended to balanced to single ended converter

 

[djricekcn]

Going simple these days as it is too hot with the Z1R

Do you use the Kimber for z1r or stock?

 

[nc8000]

Do you use the Kimber for z1r or stock?

The Z1R have the Kimber Axios CU

 

[NickL33]

So is just a video tribute to walkman 40th anv.

No new product

 

[Whitigir]

So is just a video tribute to walkman 40th anv.

No new product

I am sure it will be something extraordinary , like a WM1Z with specials build quality ?

 

[Quadfather]

I am sure it will be something extraordinary , like a WM1Z with specials build quality ?

Something that sounds exactly like the NW - WM1Z with the output power of the LPG 2017 would be cool!

 

[Quasimodosbelfry]

I am sure it will be something extraordinary , like a WM1Z with specials build quality ?

I still think the new device will be called a WM1X

Or a WM4O! Like, four-oh!
<play tune from Hawaii Five-O>

Or WM4X!!

 

[jasonho]

I am sure it will be something extraordinary , like a WM1Z with specials build quality ?

WM1Z-ti? Sound like a good idea. I thought it’s showing up somewhere on Sony website

 

[Quasimodosbelfry]

WM1Z-ti? Sound like a good idea. I thought it’s showing up somewhere on Sony website

Oooh, titanium! I like that. How conductive is it compared to copper though?

 

[jasonho]

Oooh, titanium! I like that. How conductive is it compared to copper though?

I heard the wm1z-ti sound signature is vastly difference from original 1z. It’s so conductive for classical and orchestra music that you can see the 3D image of the concert hall during playback.

I think that will attract more people to buy the 1z-ti.

 

[KEV G]

A Ti 1Z........twice the price ?
No thanks, I’ll stick with copper n gold lol

 

[KurobaHeiji]

Walkman 40th anniversary just something like this?

 

[Liono]

Walkman 40th anniversary just something like this?

Looks like purely an engraving service for the A series

"Walkman marks the 40th anniversary on July 1, 2019 ® .
With gratitude to the patronage of our everyday customers, we will imprint a very popular character on the back of the A series that enjoy high-resolution, high-quality music (* 1).
Walkman ® has been loved just as many years with Disney "Mickey Mouse", you can choose your favorite character from the PEANUTS "Snoopy", and "Relax".
With characters who are enjoying in each style, now also music is much Walkman ® in.

[Service charge] 2,500 yen
[target product] Walkman ® A50 series (* 2): NW-A55, A55HN, A56HN, A57
[period limitation] until Monday, September 30, 2019 10:00"

nice find though

 

[proedros]

huge fail