Sony Walkman custom firmware (non-Android)

[proedros]

I’ve been back & forth on 3.02 and the ONE. Currently, I’m totally enjoying WM1Z on J3 with V2 & high gain! With DC phase lineaizer on Type A low and arm resonance on. You will experience an extended performance from that mod.

i haven't bought anything hi end (excluding a few mid price cables) since 2017 , so i thought i deserve myself a brand new toy

expectations are sky high , will share some impressions over at the wm1x thread once i get it

 

[JoeHigan]

Well, I said it's fixable, and I'll PM him how to fix it.

As it's fixable, the DAP is not broken.

How should I fix boot loop In NW A55? Mine got stuck too

 

[justsomesonyfan]

i haven't bought anything hi end (excluding a few mid price cables) since 2017 , so i thought i deserve myself a brand new toy

expectations are sky high , will share some impressions over at the wm1x thread once i get it

you made the best audio-source decision you could make, seriously.

 

[dubudubutofu]

1A users, whats your most favorite bright setup mod ??

 

[Excavation]

Currently in the search for a mid range headphone, which one I've been looking at are the ATH-R70x, from reviews its a very natural, smooth, non fatiguing sound signature, but they come in at a large 480 Ohm with, comparative pull to the HD600.

Anybody used these headphones specifically or know the max output the 4.4 can do and if I'll need an amp to drive them with a WM1A?

Open to other recommendations too in that price bracket

 

[aceedburn]

Currently in the search for a mid range headphone, which one I've been looking at are the ATH-R70x, from reviews its a very natural, smooth, non fatiguing sound signature, but they come in at a large 480 Ohm with, comparative pull to the HD600.

Anybody used these headphones specifically or know the max output the 4.4 can do and if I'll need an amp to drive them with a WM1A?

Open to other recommendations too in that price bracket

I’ve tried many headphones to match with the 1A when I first got it and the best one for me was and still is the Sony 1AM2 using the balanced port. Doesn’t require an additional amp and the 1A drives it perfectly. It gives me a full bodied sound and for the genres that I listen to it sounds fantastic. IMO, the 1AM2 is a perfect match for the 1A.

 

[justsomesonyfan]

I’ve tried many headphones to match with the 1A when I first got it and the best one for me was and still is the Sony 1AM2 using the balanced port. Doesn’t require an additional amp and the 1A drives it perfectly. It gives me a full bodied sound and for the genres that I listen to it sounds fantastic. IMO, the 1AM2 is a perfect match for the 1A.

Even better, go for the MDR MV1

 

[mutolay]

Hello!
Does custom firmware also affect brightness settings - I find A55 screen too bright - even with lowest setting - for night use?

 

[Excavation]

Hello!
Does custom firmware also affect brightness settings - I find A55 screen too bright - even with lowest setting - for night use?

No, thats just limitations of the display/backlight. Firmware cannot make that lighter or darker. The screens absolutely were not a priority when these things were manufactured, even on the WM1A individual segments can be seen, but its all worth it for sound.

 

[nc8000]

Hello!
Does custom firmware also affect brightness settings - I find A55 screen too bright - even with lowest setting - for night use?

It does not, and yes I totally agree

 

[mutolay]

Thanks for answers, I will try anyway to see how sound will change on my Audioquest Nighthawks. As for now I find that best sound is with all enhancements turned off.

 

[aceedburn]

Even better, go for the MDR MV1

Haven’t tried that but since it’s designed for studio monitoring and accuracy, I may not like it. I like a little color and full bodied sound with decent rumble.

 

[nc8000]

Haven’t tried that but since it’s designed for studio monitoring and accuracy, I may not like it. I like a little color and full bodied sound with decent rumble.

It is tuned very much along the lines of the MDR-Z1R

 

[justsomesonyfan]

Haven’t tried that but since it’s designed for studio monitoring and accuracy, I may not like it. I like a little color and full bodied sound with decent rumble.

It's definitely on the more colored side, I prefer it over the mdr z1r

 

[aceedburn]

It's definitely on the more colored side, I prefer it over the mdr z1r

Hmm. I’ll give it a listen at my Sony store when I’m back in town next week. Thanks for the heads up!