[DrKrFfXx]

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Hi all!!

I wld like advice on which walkman to choose: Z or F? (getting it from jpn!) Or any other recommendations?

I wld use the player mostly for music. (genre: pop, dance, trance etc.) So audio quality is impt. I wld also probably use it for some light reading but rarely.

I wld pair the player with my Shure se315. Wld there be a need for amp?

Thanks in adv! 

I have the Z and the A865 and I love them... But I recommend you getting a FIIO X3 if they are available on your country. It surpasses the quality of both aforementioned, by far.

 

[AUDIOBREEDER]

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I have the Z and the A865 and I love them... But I recommend you getting a FIIO X3 if they are available on your country. It surpasses the quality of both aforementioned, by far.

Fiio X3 surpasses both Z & A in quality? Are you sure about that?

 

[DrKrFfXx]

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Fiio X3 surpasses both Z & A in quality? Are you sure about that?

 
Well, yeah, for me it feels crisper, more detailed, better instrument separation, and it is very fun and engaging sounding.
 
Admittedly, the device is horrendous, cheap build quality, awful screen, ancient UI, ****ty music library management, but it does a great job when it comes to audio quality.

 

[JackDiesel]

Fiio X3 surpasses both Z & A in quality? Are you sure about that?

Maybe he meant in terms of output sample rate since Sony's are limited to 16/44.1 because of Android. That's my only complaint about my F but I don't even know if I could notice the difference in ideal conditions, not to mention when on the move. You have to get into high end DAP's to beat the quality in a Sony.

 

[DrSheep]

The SQ of the X3 isn't exactly up to par with the Sony, so don't dis the Z and F so quickly just because the X3 is newer.

 

[purk]

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Well, yeah, for me it feels crisper, more detailed, better instrument separation, and it is very fun and engaging sounding.
 
Admittedly, the device is horrendous, cheap build quality, awful screen, ancient UI, ****ty music library management, but it does a great job when it comes to audio quality.

Is your unit a European unit?  If so that may explain the reason why.  Many have stated that the US & Jap have better sound than the Euro models.  I discovered this myself while comparing A867 Euro to A865 USA version.  I like the US & Japanese much better.
 
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The SQ of the X3 isn't exactly up to par with the Sony, so don't dis the Z and F so quickly just because the X3 is newer.

See my reply above.  When I had the Z & F together with the DX100, I didn't feel that the two walkman were noticeably inferior in a direct comparison the DX100 playing 16bit 44.1khz material.  In fact, the sound is quite close.  The DX100 did show its muscle power when playing hi-rez though as it was noticeably better than the two Sony then.
 
BTW, I am on the first batch of the Ibasso DX50.  I'll compare the DX50 against my walkman and post my findings then.

 

[DrKrFfXx]

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Is your unit a European unit?  If so that may explain the reason why.  Many have stated that the US & Jap have better sound than the Euro models.  I discovered this myself while comparing A867 Euro to A865 USA version.  I like the US & Japanese much better.

 
Yes, I own both A and Z euro versions.

 

[DrSheep]

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BTW, I am on the first batch of the Ibasso DX50.  I'll compare the DX50 against my walkman and post my findings then.

Can't wait on your feedback about the DX50.

 

[Migou67]

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BTW, I am on the first batch of the Ibasso DX50.  I'll compare the DX50 against my walkman and post my findings then.

 
I also look forward too, thank you very much 

 

[hcky91]

Thank you for your advice Very much appreciated.. im leaning towards the F now..
 
Just a question, can you explain on what you said (quoted below) as I have nv owned a sony walkman before.
 
"However, you may want to consider getting the Sony WM-PORT to mini-USB adapter or a WM-PORT LOD for it."

 

[hcky91]

Hi! thank you for your advice! 
 
I will definitely look into Fiio X3..
 
But i am keen to get the sony because my friend is in Japan now! And im asking a favour from my friend to get one from Japan.

 

[hcky91]

Hi! 
Thanks for your advice
 
Sony in my country has alr phased out the Z in the local stores, so i cant test out the difference and find out which one do i prefer.
 
But i think with your advice i wld probably choose the F.
 
THanks!

 

[MeltedWelly]

I'm having this strange problem with my NWZ-F806 32gb where by the music player will just start playing randomly when idol and keeps on playing till I stop it or the battery goes flat and was wondering if anyone else has experienced this issue?
 
I guess I'm just gonna have to do a factory reset but thought I'd throw it out here in case anyone else had this and managed to fix it without a format.

 

[DrSheep]

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Thank you for your advice Very much appreciated.. im leaning towards the F now..
 
Just a question, can you explain on what you said (quoted below) as I have nv owned a sony walkman before.
 
"However, you may want to consider getting the Sony WM-PORT to mini-USB adapter or a WM-PORT LOD for it."

WM-PORT LOD Adapter (for any 3.5mm cable): http://www.bing.com/images/search?q=sony+WM-PORT+adapter&qpvt=sony+WM-PORT+adapter&FORM=IGRE#view=detail&id=0ACF170E230D6B3F145E2A7BD6E9758CB7509C07&selectedIndex=11
WM-PORT to micro-USB Adapter (SONY WMP-NWM10, for charge and data): http://www.sony.jp/walkman/products/WMP-NWM10/
LOD Interconnect (FiiO L5 and the like, I got a better one from eBay): http://www.amazon.com/FiiO-L5-Line-Cable-Walkman/dp/B003UCI2CI
 
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I'm having this strange problem with my NWZ-F806 32gb where by the music player will just start playing randomly when idol and keeps on playing till I stop it or the battery goes flat and was wondering if anyone else has experienced this issue?
 
I guess I'm just gonna have to do a factory reset but thought I'd throw it out here in case anyone else had this and managed to fix it without a format.

No, but it seems some app or short from the controls trigged it.

 

[hcky91]

Thank you! your comments have been of a great help to me. Appreciated it )
 
I am going for the walkman F-806. hopefully my decision is right!
 
Thank you