Sony Walkman custom firmware (non-Android)

[hamhamhamsta]

Guilty pleasure

 

[proedros]

Guilty pleasure

there is nothing to have guilt about good OG disco

only guilt should be for hearing plastic , soul less , garbage music

70s disco is far from it

cheers

 

[proedros]

those of you with wm1a and bright/reference iems

what's your best setup with walkman one ?

 

[ColdsnapBry]

Can anyone link me per chance to an in depth overview of what the additional settings do ie 'Bright' 'plusv2' 'alt dac'?

 

[Steen Pihl]

Can anyone link me per chance to an in depth overview of what the additional settings do ie 'Bright' 'plusv2' 'alt dac'?

The absolute best way, would be to read this tread from start! I have saved some “highlights” that I think are gold!
The question is: "Do you like the original WM1A sound signature ?"

1 If the answer is YES. WM1Z + (MX3 or J). Choose the region based on whether you want a relaxed warm sound(J) or a fast, a bit energetic but controlled, high resolution sound (MX3)

2 If the answer is NO, what do you want to improve ?

2.1 If you want sparkling treble: Bright + Alt DAC + V2 + (MX3 or J or J2) (J2 will give you AKM sound which is full sound and vocal focused and sweet, using MX3 will make it sound similar to WM1Z but with a bit more sparkle, J will make it sound like Astell SE 300, analog but a bit blurry sound but enjoyable, no need to analyze each sound)

2.2 If you want more warmth: Warm + Alt DAC + V2 + J3 (turn on Vinyl Processor Arm Resonance + DC Phase Linearization Type A Low for better sound [similar to SP 2000T tube mode])

2.3 If you want a flat sound but with deep strong bass like Sony Discman D-EJ725: Bright + Alt DAC + E (Turn Vinyl Processor Surface Noise + DC Phase Linearization Type A Standard for better sound)



If you need new region's explanation, in a nutshell

J2 has a bit of increased upper mid and a bit of extended treble compared to J, but the way upper mid behaves is like taming a bigger upper mid. It does not sound warmer or leaner but because upper mid gets a bit bumped, there is a feel that it is less warm than J but the sound is still full and still warm. It is a good choice for anyone that feels J is too relaxed

J3 has extended treble, higher upper mid than J2, it is like untamed J2. It has deeper bass. But it does not sound like ESS. Applying this will put more weight on the notes, there is a feeling of majestic due to extended treble and deeper stronger bass



J2 vs U is like AKM vs ESS

J2 vs J3 is like AKM 4493 vs AKM 4497

J is like common R2R DAP (any R2R DAP not made by Hiby, sounds similar to this, tamed upper mid, tamed treble, warmth coming from a bump on low mid to bass, but not reaching sub-bass)



Alt dac removes the upper mid bump that always there, it makes the sound cleaner, but by using that we will lose the vintage analog feel as well



wm1z, j3, pm2, dac = 1

dsee Ai + vinyl turntable resonance.



true that is J's characteristic, a bit veiled upper mid to high, resulting the warm feels like a bit overemphasized but it still feels nice, not recommended if you are looking for a linear sound

best region is MX3 if you want a fast sound, and CEV for a relaxed neutral sound

U is too fast and the presence region is overly boosted

E has a good upper mid to high, the lower mid until bass region is a bit boosted resulting in a warm sound, so warm that vinyl processor has so little effect whether it is turned on or not, if it doesn't matter then go for it.



There are no magic involved in the integration between them. Basically new walkman DAP or settings has a bump in low mid, while new Sony IEM has a bit recessed low mid which resulted in thin sounds when used with neutral DAP, but combined with WM1A / WM1Z, the sound is full. This applies to both Z1R and M9 only.
Try the J3 combo with plus v2. That will increase the treble presence

There’s more no doubt, but it’s a start!

 

[ColdsnapBry]

The absolute best way, would be to read this tread from start! I have save some “highlights” that I think are gold!
The question is: "Do you like the original WM1A sound signature ?"

1 If the answer is YES. WM1Z + (MX3 or J). Choose the region based on whether you want a relaxed warm sound(J) or a fast, a bit energetic but controlled, high resolution sound (MX3)

2 If the answer is NO, what do you want to improve ?

2.1 If you want sparkling treble: Bright + Alt DAC + V2 + (MX3 or J or J2) (J2 will give you AKM sound which is full sound and vocal focused and sweet, using MX3 will make it sound similar to WM1Z but with a bit more sparkle, J will make it sound like Astell SE 300, analog but a bit blurry sound but enjoyable, no need to analyze each sound)

2.2 If you want more warmth: Warm + Alt DAC + V2 + J3 (turn on Vinyl Processor Arm Resonance + DC Phase Linearization Type A Low for better sound [similar to SP 2000T tube mode])

2.3 If you want a flat sound but with deep strong bass like Sony Discman D-EJ725: Bright + Alt DAC + E (Turn Vinyl Processor Surface Noise + DC Phase Linearization Type A Standard for better sound)



If you need new region's explanation, in a nutshell

J2 has a bit of increased upper mid and a bit of extended treble compared to J, but the way upper mid behaves is like taming a bigger upper mid. It does not sound warmer or leaner but because upper mid gets a bit bumped, there is a feel that it is less warm than J but the sound is still full and still warm. It is a good choice for anyone that feels J is too relaxed

J3 has extended treble, higher upper mid than J2, it is like untamed J2. It has deeper bass. But it does not sound like ESS. Applying this will put more weight on the notes, there is a feeling of majestic due to extended treble and deeper stronger bass



J2 vs U is like AKM vs ESS

J2 vs J3 is like AKM 4493 vs AKM 4497

J is like common R2R DAP (any R2R DAP not made by Hiby, sounds similar to this, tamed upper mid, tamed treble, warmth coming from a bump on low mid to bass, but not reaching sub-bass)



Alt dac removes the upper mid bump that always there, it makes the sound cleaner, but by using that we will lose the vintage analog feel as well



wm1z, j3, pm2, dac = 1

dsee Ai + vinyl turntable resonance.



true that is J's characteristic, a bit veiled upper mid to high, resulting the warm feels like a bit overemphasized but it still feels nice, not recommended if you are looking for a linear sound

best region is MX3 if you want a fast sound, and CEV for a relaxed neutral sound

U is too fast and the presence region is overly boosted

E has a good upper mid to high, the lower mid until bass region is a bit boosted resulting in a warm sound, so warm that vinyl processor has so little effect whether it is turned on or not, if it doesn't matter then go for it.



There are no magic involved in the integration between them. Basically new walkman DAP or settings has a bump in low mid, while new Sony IEM has a bit recessed low mid which resulted in thin sounds when used with neutral DAP, but combined with WM1A / WM1Z, the sound is full. This applies to both Z1R and M9 only.
Try the J3 combo with plus v2. That will increase the treble presence

There’s more no doubt, but it’s a start!

Epic! Thank you so much. I'll go through this and test a bit with my Wm1a / Wm1z.

 

[proedros]

The absolute best way, would be to read this tread from start! I have saved some “highlights” that I think are gold!
The question is: "Do you like the original WM1A sound signature ?"

1 If the answer is YES. WM1Z + (MX3 or J). Choose the region based on whether you want a relaxed warm sound(J) or a fast, a bit energetic but controlled, high resolution sound (MX3)

2 If the answer is NO, what do you want to improve ?

2.1 If you want sparkling treble: Bright + Alt DAC + V2 + (MX3 or J or J2) (J2 will give you AKM sound which is full sound and vocal focused and sweet, using MX3 will make it sound similar to WM1Z but with a bit more sparkle, J will make it sound like Astell SE 300, analog but a bit blurry sound but enjoyable, no need to analyze each sound)

Alt dac removes the upper mid bump that always there, it makes the sound cleaner, but by using that we will lose the vintage analog feel as well

best region is MX3 if you want a fast sound, and CEV for a relaxed neutral sound

great points , i agree that MX3 and CEV seem the most enjoyable regions to me (don't have J3 and have not heard all the other)

currently back on WM1Z / MX3 / plusv2 / alt dac , will probably try something this combo with Bright when i will recharge my wm1z

i decided to change settings when i plug the wm1a for recharging that way i am not putting extra stress on the usb port

does the alt dac points stands for others too ? does it make the sound cleaner ?

the Nayparm mod is the real thing folks , if you like your wm1a but not LOVE it then this is the only way forward (or sell it and buy something else ?)

 

[gerelmx1986]

The absolute best way, would be to read this tread from start! I have saved some “highlights” that I think are gold!
The question is: "Do you like the original WM1A sound signature ?"

1 If the answer is YES. WM1Z + (MX3 or J). Choose the region based on whether you want a relaxed warm sound(J) or a fast, a bit energetic but controlled, high resolution sound (MX3)

2 If the answer is NO, what do you want to improve ?

2.1 If you want sparkling treble: Bright + Alt DAC + V2 + (MX3 or J or J2) (J2 will give you AKM sound which is full sound and vocal focused and sweet, using MX3 will make it sound similar to WM1Z but with a bit more sparkle, J will make it sound like Astell SE 300, analog but a bit blurry sound but enjoyable, no need to analyze each sound)

2.2 If you want more warmth: Warm + Alt DAC + V2 + J3 (turn on Vinyl Processor Arm Resonance + DC Phase Linearization Type A Low for better sound [similar to SP 2000T tube mode])

2.3 If you want a flat sound but with deep strong bass like Sony Discman D-EJ725: Bright + Alt DAC + E (Turn Vinyl Processor Surface Noise + DC Phase Linearization Type A Standard for better sound)



If you need new region's explanation, in a nutshell

J2 has a bit of increased upper mid and a bit of extended treble compared to J, but the way upper mid behaves is like taming a bigger upper mid. It does not sound warmer or leaner but because upper mid gets a bit bumped, there is a feel that it is less warm than J but the sound is still full and still warm. It is a good choice for anyone that feels J is too relaxed

J3 has extended treble, higher upper mid than J2, it is like untamed J2. It has deeper bass. But it does not sound like ESS. Applying this will put more weight on the notes, there is a feeling of majestic due to extended treble and deeper stronger bass



J2 vs U is like AKM vs ESS

J2 vs J3 is like AKM 4493 vs AKM 4497

J is like common R2R DAP (any R2R DAP not made by Hiby, sounds similar to this, tamed upper mid, tamed treble, warmth coming from a bump on low mid to bass, but not reaching sub-bass)



Alt dac removes the upper mid bump that always there, it makes the sound cleaner, but by using that we will lose the vintage analog feel as well



wm1z, j3, pm2, dac = 1

dsee Ai + vinyl turntable resonance.



true that is J's characteristic, a bit veiled upper mid to high, resulting the warm feels like a bit overemphasized but it still feels nice, not recommended if you are looking for a linear sound

best region is MX3 if you want a fast sound, and CEV for a relaxed neutral sound

U is too fast and the presence region is overly boosted

E has a good upper mid to high, the lower mid until bass region is a bit boosted resulting in a warm sound, so warm that vinyl processor has so little effect whether it is turned on or not, if it doesn't matter then go for it.



There are no magic involved in the integration between them. Basically new walkman DAP or settings has a bump in low mid, while new Sony IEM has a bit recessed low mid which resulted in thin sounds when used with neutral DAP, but combined with WM1A / WM1Z, the sound is full. This applies to both Z1R and M9 only.
Try the J3 combo with plus v2. That will increase the treble presence

There’s more no doubt, but it’s a start!

That's why mine sounds close to my DMP-Z1... i have it on my signature (J3/plus v2/alt dac/wm1z€. DMP has 2z AKM 4497 and mine is region CEV

 

[raif71]

Hi guys,i'm using the lastest custom software on my a55. Days before i bought a cable that is wm port to micro usb(NOT DAC) which i can use USB AUDIO and using my external dac. However,when i connected it to my modded a55.It turned out that i can only play dsd2.8 to dsd11.2 correctly, any other file like mp3 alac flac aiff and so on are all unplayable.And causes my a55 to crash multiple times like froze,unable to click,shut down.
So is it my dac problem and should i downgrade to stock firmware in order to use USB AUDIO?
@MrWalkman sorry for the tag

Is the cable by any chance the Fiio L27 ?

 

[Hinomotocho]

changed my mind

 

[RONJA MESCO]

its been a few years since I had Mr. Walkman mods on my 1A...just getting back in here. Wanted to know if there are mods for the Mk.2 versions, or is that totally unnecessary now with these?

 

[nc8000]

its been a few years since I had Mr. Walkman mods on my 1A...just getting back in here. Wanted to know if there are mods for the Mk.2 versions, or is that totally unnecessary now with these?

The M2 models are hard locked down Android devices so no mods exist for these

 

[Lookout57]

The M2 models are hard locked down Android devices so no mods exist for these

Or ever will, thank you Google.

 

[MrWalkman]

Or ever will, thank you Google.

Also thank you Sony, they even have Secure Boot on, which if I'm not mistaken makes flashing a modified boot.img impossible.

 

[RONJA MESCO]

The M2 models are hard locked down Android devices so no mods exist for these

thanks for your response...having mods for the O.G. 1A and 1Z were a beautiful thing. Dammit Google....smh