[Pablovi]

Does anyone here uses their WM1A as a digital transport? What happens to DSD .dsf files when you output through USB to a DAC?

I’m wondering because I’m building up my library, and converting SACD iso to .DSF but if I won’t be able to output it, I might just convert them to FLAC 24 bit instead.

 

[mmwwmm]

They are all in my DropBox. Windows installers only

https://www.dropbox.com/sh/e2wsxk95zqntq0h/AABq0i3qqk16QdPU5VJhi1RMa?dl=0

To download any of the older firmware you just need to replace the firmware version number in the latest firmware download link at Sony site for the version desired

That is:

http://walkman.update.sony.net/fw/pc/WM1/NW-WM1_V3_02.exe
http://walkman.update.sony.net/fw/pc/WM1/NW-WM1_V3_01.exe
http://walkman.update.sony.net/fw/pc/WM1/NW-WM1_V1_20.exe

...etc

 

[Lookout57]

Does anyone here uses their WM1A as a digital transport? What happens to DSD .dsf files when you output through USB to a DAC?

I’m wondering because I’m building up my library, and converting SACD iso to .DSF but if I won’t be able to output it, I might just convert them to FLAC 24 bit instead.

Works great as a DSD transport.

 

[bigmachine33]

hi, just wanted to get some opinions from other members here, is it still worth getting the wm1a now (in 2019 Q4) ? i'm currently using NW-A35 as my DAP to listen to my flac files and for streaming i use my LG G6 as a dedicated music player. Now that the newer walkman models e.g., zx500 and nw-a100 are coming, i'm not sure if those would come close the sound of wm1a... and if the wm1a is still worth getting now. Any thoughts? Thanks.

 

[gerelmx1986]

Works great as a DSD transport.

also great as USB DAC, have tested it with media go (yeah 2019 Q4 still using Media Go) with ASIO mode and I get USB DAC for DSD ip to 11MHZ

 

[Mindstorms]

yes? I wish it had two outputs! maybe that they include a balanced to unbalanced adapter and let you use both in dap mode so i can connect my main speakers and woofer

 

[Jalo]

Anyone knows what happened here.
I turned off my 1Z, removed my microSD card (I want to use it on another dap) and because the battery level is low on my 1Z so I charge it up. When it is charged up I realize all my bookmarks are gone.

 

[nc8000]

Anyone knows what happened here.
I turned off my 1Z, removed my microSD card (I want to use it on another dap) and because the battery level is low on my 1Z so I charge it up. When it is charged up I realize all my bookmarks are gone.

well if they refer to files on the microSD they would be gone as those files are no longer there with the card removed

 

[Pablovi]

Works great as a DSD transport.

Thanks!

Can anyone recommend a budget desktop DAC to use this DAP as a DSD transport?

 

[nc8000]

Thanks!

Can anyone recommend a budget desktop DAC to use this DAP as a DAD transport?

why not use the dap itself. I don’t think you’ll find a budget dac that is better though you might find one with a different flavour

 

[Pablovi]

why not use the dap itself. I don’t think you’ll find a budget dac that is better though you might find one with a different flavour

Because I want to use speakers.

I use the DAP when I’m out, when I’m home I like to use speakers, specially when listening with other people in the room.

 

[nc8000]

Because I want to use speakers.

I use the DAP when I’m out, when I’m home I like to use speakers, specially when listening with other people in the room.

Just use one of the headphone outputs as a line signal, the signal is clean enough that you won't notice any bad effects from double amping

 

[Pablovi]

Just use one of the headphone outputs as a line signal, the signal is clean enough that you won't notice any bad effects from double amping

I was told it could be risky, that a “leak of current” from the amp could damage the DAP, I was told in Spanish, so don’t know how that translates to English.

Would that be the same than using a digital out to, let say, a fiio K5 Pro, or similar?

 

[MrLocoLuciano]

Exactly the same !

 

[gerelmx1986]

Just use one of the headphone outputs as a line signal, the signal is clean enough that you won't notice any bad effects from double amping

I second this, especially with audiophile class systems like the Fisher audio from my ex from hamburg