[nc8000]

Have anyone got this one? Pls give me some feedback.

Is that an adaptor to give ground to the 4.4 out ?

 

[kenjamin0523]

Is that an adaptor to give ground to the 4.4 out ?

Yes, it is. It costs around 220$ for 1960s version(they mod the 1960 cable inside).

 

[bflat]

Yes, it is. It costs around 220$ for 1960s version(they mod the 1960 cable inside).

Hmmmm. I don't see the value with this since you would need a custom 4.4mm cable that includes ground in the wiring. Such cable could simply have a 3.5mm plug to connect ground. Even if PW Audio has plans to offer a grounded headphone cable (ground to shield), they could just add a 3.5mm plug for ground so that it would work with any DAP instead of Sony specific.

 

[kenjamin0523]

Hmmmm. I don't see the value with this since you would need a custom 4.4mm cable that includes ground in the wiring. Such cable could simply have a 3.5mm plug to connect ground. Even if PW Audio has plans to offer a grounded headphone cable (ground to shield), they could just add a 3.5mm plug for ground so that it would work with any DAP instead of Sony specific.

Huh, It’s not that simple. Basically, adding ground pin to your DAP can give the darker and cleaner background, and the sound also improves. If you have a chance to auditon venom cable, you should know what I mean.

 

[bflat]

Huh, It’s not that simple. Basically, adding ground pin to your DAP can give the darker and cleaner background, and the sound also improves. If you have a chance to auditon venom cable, you should know what I mean.

I don't dispute what ground can do, I am simply stating that the cable which utilizes said ground can just connect directly to the 3.5mm port making this adapter completely unnecessary. As you point out Venom already offered such a cable and it does come with a separate 3.5mm plug for ground

Here is a pic from the Venom review on Headphone List:

 

[Sonywalkmanuser]

For those interested, the mathematics complexity behind digital signal processing and low pass filtering of waveforms. It also interactively shows how waveform have amplitude, frequency spectrum and time domains(17min 40sec mark)

 

[proedros]

I found out that for my Z7M2, using WM1A/Z++ on WM1A this way sounds the best yet:

1. Switch WM1A to WM1Z
2. Reinstall WM1A/Z++ firmware
3. Switch back to WM1A but do not install the firmware again

The WM1Z sound is a bit too warm for my taste when paired with the Z7M2, but having it in the way I described above is really good.

Edit: With low gain

we use the exact same setup , nice

 

[Vitaly2017]

we use the exact same setup , nice

Me to I got the Z7M2 with my wm1a I like but its a little on the natural neutral side a bit too much

 

[gerelmx1986]

 

[RobertP]

Discovered critical problem when deploying Cerberus. The issue is now fixed. Sorry, it's my bad!

If anyone want to try Cerberus with stock v3.02 base >> Here. I have them in Universal, Japan, and Euope version so check the unit certificate sticker and choose the right version for your Walkman. ( Updated 8/19/20 12:00am )
Recommend to run official update first before reinstall Cerberus again. (If you can factory reset too, that's even better. but be aware, the total play time will be reset also.) This method does work for me.

If you see extra batch windows open, don't be alarm. Just run update like normal.

Cheers!

 

[MrWalkman]

Discovered critical problem when deploying Cerberus. The issue is now fixed. Sorry, it's my bad!

Buddy, what is your problem? Why do you keep sharing the XML swapping method when it doesn't actually work?

More importantly, what sound differrence are you hearing when the Cerberus XML is not actually used? Incredible.

There is absolutely no logic in what you're doing, but you're still doing it for some reason. Maybe you think I'm lying or something - man, I beg you, please check this for yourself, I shared a link to the Microsoft website for the tool. It's really sad seeing someone living in such a lie, and just continuing believing that lie without fact checking it.

Ignoring the facts so you could live in your own fantasy - this is not right, man!

https://www.head-fi.org/threads/sony-nw-wm1z-wm1a.815841/post-15786181

https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/sysinternals/downloads/procmon

 

[gerelmx1986]

I was looking into astell and kern DAPs, their marketing is outdated and.looks BS.

A&K
32-bit file --> CPU --> 32-bit delivery --> DAC --> MQS

OTHER DAPS
32-bit file --> CPU --> 24-bit downsample --> DAC --> No MQS

Same was when DACs were 24-bit lol
AK
24-bit file --> CPU --> 24-bit delivery --> DAC --> MQS

OTHER PLAYER
24-bit file --> CPU --> 16-bit downsample --> DAC --> No MQS

 

[tq959]

I was looking into astell and kern DAPs, their marketing is outdated and.looks BS.

A&K
32-bit file --> CPU --> 32-bit delivery --> DAC --> MQS

OTHER DAPS
32-bit file --> CPU --> 24-bit downsample --> DAC --> No MQS

Same was when DACs were 24-bit lol
AK
24-bit file --> CPU --> 24-bit delivery --> DAC --> MQS

OTHER PLAYER
24-bit file --> CPU --> 16-bit downsample --> DAC --> No MQS

sony smaster hx is also 32bit processs

 

[Sonywalkmanuser]

sony smaster hx is also 32bit processs

The S-Master power amplifier generates a 1-bit pulse stream to switch pairs of MOS FET power output transistors on and off

 

[mwhals]

I have completed some more evaluation. I think this is my order now.

1. WM1A
2. LP6K
3. LPGT
4. WM1Z

WM1A floats to the top, because it has sort by genre, which the Lotoos do not have. I also used my album and artist sort tags, which the Lotoos apparently do not. The battery is also insane, comparatively.

WM1Z is at the bottom, because I think and have heard that it is too warm for Phantom and Legend X. Synergy is important. I think the WM1A will have synergy with more IEMs than the WM1Z. I also do not want to spend that much on a dap that might be replaced in the next year. The WM1A is a reasonable price comparatively.

Any additional insights from those owning any of these daps?