[fzr100098]

The WM1A is probably the best overall DAP on the market in terms of value and build quality. Very impressed. No bugs like most of the other newer DAPs I've tried, Music Center transfers are fine once you get used to it (no issues with album art), and Sony quality - my old A17 was still working perfectly after ~10 years and I expect the same here

 

[Duncan]

I've taken myself all the way back to the beginning (vanilla 1A) - and even then, I cannot get the new fw to load (after setting to DMP-Z1, confirmed on the settings screen)

If it isn't region locked, then I guess it just isn't meant to be for me...

Thanks anyway

 

[Donmonte]

I've taken myself all the way back to the beginning (vanilla 1A) - and even then, I cannot get the new fw to load (after setting to DMP-Z1, confirmed on the settings screen)

If it isn't region locked, then I guess it just isn't meant to be for me...

Thanks anyway

Most probably, it’s for universal based players from the factory.

 

[mrrayray]

Finally my 1z is able to update to Cerberus fw.
Here's what I did:
1. update to wm1az+ 3.02 (1.3) fw
2. switch my model to dmp-z1 using NW Model Switcher 1.2.2 by clicking on the nw_model_switcher_1.2.2.bat file and follow instructions. (both the.bat file and the .exe file in the same folder)
3. restart my walkman and check in unit info if it's showing dmp-z1
4. update to cerberus fw

maybe I sound like an idiot because these were explained in the main post and whitigir's post but maybe some ofus mixed up the steps.
Just friendly sharing about my own process

 

[proedros]

Since 3.00 the USB DAC is a thing already ?

The USB DAC was added on version 3.00, so you're good.

ah excellent , in that case i will download these 2 versions , in case i get bored of 3.02

thanx again @MrWalkman for all this hard work

 

[mrrayray]

Now it's time for me to sneak out and explore a bit with my NEW 1Z
Thanks so much MrWalkman and Whitigir

 

[Vitaly2017]

Hi folks if some one is in for a nice wm1a dap I got one if interested check my signature link

Yea those new fw there is so many of them I am starting to lose count and haha, I will soon load @MrWalkman new updated fw to see how it goes...

@MrWalkman in those new fw you made, everything stays the same except new name for 1a to 1z and no more signature alterations? We still got our dsee hx and nice new sound right.

 

[Mindstorms]

After some quick pick I already knew some how what will happen 3.01+ sounds awesome! with new AI since DSEE has a staging expansion it runs better in 3.01 than 3.00 wich already has expanded imaging so its a good place to start with this new FW simply the best fw ive tested..

 

[Ghostsounds]

I also love that older Walkman logo

Me too!

 

[mrrayray]

Beware that the WM1A/Z+ in the Cerberus tuning will modify the Certificate images!

To revert the Certificate images to the original ones, check the main post please.

After installing Cerberus, do I switch my model back to wm and install the certificate images or should I just leave everything as it is?

 

[MrWalkman]

@MrWalkman in those new fw you made, everything stays the same except new name for 1a to 1z and no more signature alterations? We still got our dsee hx and nice new sound right.

No idea about any signature alterations. You still have to install the firmware again after switching the model from the Settings.

The sound is the same, yes, and I only renamed the "WM1A to 1Z" to "CHAMELEON". And yes, they still have DSEE HX AI.

I always update the main post after every update, so feel free to check the main post out.

After installing Cerberus, do I switch my model back to wm and install the certificate images or should I just leave everything as it is?

I think you're meant to keep the DMP-Z1 model. You can install the "Revert Certificates images" update only if you want to restore the original images.

 

[mrrayray]

No idea about any signature alterations. You still have to install the firmware again after switching the model from the Settings.

The sound is the same, yes, and I only renamed the "WM1A to 1Z" to "CHAMELEON". And yes, they still have DSEE HX AI.

I always update the main post after every update, so feel free to check the main post out.



I think you're meant to keep the DMP-Z1 model. You can install the "Revert Certificates images" update only if you want to restore the original images.

I asked this because the restore certificate image software doesn't recognize my wm1z anymore after switching the model and installing Cerberus fw.
Thanks!

 

[MrWalkman]

I asked this because the restore certificate image software doesn't recognize my wm1z anymore after switching the model and installing Cerberus fw.
Thanks!

The Certificates images restoring update will only work on a WM1A or WM1Z. As long as the player is being seen as DMP-Z1 (because of the other switcher), it will not work.

 

[proedros]

Hello,
A small update has arrived.

I also added these mods for the 3.00 and 3.01 firmware versions, for those of you who would like
to try them.

one question , so the 3.00/3.01 FW work with the 3.00/3.01 sound as base ?

do we need to have the original stock FW (3.00/3.01) installed before applying them or they work with any FW pre-installed ?

 

[MrWalkman]

one question , so the 3.00/3.01 FW work with the 3.00/3.01 sound as base ?

do we need to have the original stock FW (3.00/3.01) installed before applying them or they work with any FW pre-installed ?

Nope, the same indications apply. You don't need to have 3.00 or 3.01 preinstalled.

And yes, the 3.00/3.01 firmware mods have the 3.00/3.01 sound as base.