[Vitandus]

Did you try installing it manually?

https://www.apkmirror.com/apk/apple-inc/apple-music/

It’s the Authentication piece that doesn’t work.

 

[RicHappy]

I have a Japanese version ZX507 if anyone is interested. Comes with official leather case. https://www.canuckaudiomart.com/det...capped-version-official-genuine-leather-case/

 

[515164]

It’s the Authentication piece that doesn’t work.

It's about authentication in the Apple Music app?

 

[Kozwoz]

Would love to see USB DAC enabled on this device. Much cheaper DAP alternatives have this feature such as the Shanling M0 which has one of the smallest form factors. It would be a shame if Sony were holding this back just so it can be an exclusive feature on the WM1Z and WM1A. I think for the price it should be a feature enabled on this device.

 

[Vitandus]

It's about authentication in the Apple Music app?

Yup. Something to do with the Exynos SoC. Odd.

 

[515164]

Hmm, how does it manifest? Could you attach a screenshot? I have a guess, but I don't want to start providing details unless I'm sure.

This should probably be in a Fiio thread, hope nobody gets angry or something

 

[dohdough]

Just bought the zx500. Definitely an upgrade to the zx300. Just wondering what are the differences in sound between the different firmware updates? Im currently in 1.0. mines is the asia version

Any quick impressions on the differencea?

 

[ac67]

https://www.porta-fi.com/sony-nw-zx507-walkman-review/2/

Quote from the review below. This is good news concerning Android SRC.

"The Sony team has just shared with me that a new firmware is currently in beta, this firmware release will address the 48kHz/16-bit bottleneck and allow both music streaming and music playback apps to output at a resolution of 192kHz/24-bit on the NW-ZX507."

 

[Hanesu]

https://www.porta-fi.com/sony-nw-zx507-walkman-review/2/

Quote from the review below. This is good news concerning Android SRC.

"The Sony team has just shared with me that a new firmware is currently in beta, this firmware release will address the 48kHz/16-bit bottleneck and allow both music streaming and music playback apps to output at a resolution of 192kHz/24-bit on the NW-ZX507."

Cool! I am wondering whether they can/will also add USB-DAC and BT receiver function? Like with the „bigger brothers“ of the ZX family?

 

[Pro-Jules]

OMG this is huge if true.

Update: The Sony team has just shared with me that a new firmware is currently in beta, this firmware release will address the 48kHz/16-bit bottleneck and allow both music streaming and music playback apps to output at a resolution of 192kHz/24-bit on the NW-ZX507.

 

[Whitigir]

That would be an awesome update which I expected as bypassing SRC is Android things, and since they enabled it, it would eventually arrive at Sony. It takes them sometimes due to the differences in Hardware implementations and android compatibility, but Sony is Sony. The Covid outbreak may delay all of these firmware releases though. Hopefully you guys get it as soon as you can

 

[Pro-Jules]

So I have re bought it.

 

[Whitigir]

That was quick, and I also wouldn’t believe that claim of “Sony team has shared with”. Sony has never shared with anyone, it may have leaked out information, which and whom results would be severely punished. Sony has never allowed anyone to share “future information”. Even with “interviews”, there are only so much the engineers can respond to. But for all that said, I do expect firmware to have taken care of SRC issues

 

[supervisor]

https://www.porta-fi.com/sony-nw-zx507-walkman-review/2/

Quote from the review below. This is good news concerning Android SRC.

"The Sony team has just shared with me that a new firmware is currently in beta, this firmware release will address the 48kHz/16-bit bottleneck and allow both music streaming and music playback apps to output at a resolution of 192kHz/24-bit on the NW-ZX507."

WOW

 

[Pro-Jules]

That was quick, and I also wouldn’t believe that claim of “Sony team has shared with”. Sony has never shared with anyone, it may have leaked out information, which and whom results would be severely punished. Sony has never allowed anyone to share “future information”. Even with “interviews”, there are only so much the engineers can respond to. But for all that said, I do expect firmware to have taken care of SRC issues

I think a lot of people sent them back. (I did)