I've been listening to the reloaded+ on my NW45 for a while now and really like it
I wasn't that fond of the NW45 in stock form before to be honest and wasn't using it much, my phone was actually not worse, so the stock nw45 was ignored... until I tried the reloaded+ fw. I can't name the changes but everything just sounds better now than stock. I use the Bluetooth receiver mode most of the time with spotify and i like it more than the same songs played directly from the stock nw45. The LDAC format seems to be really good it seems, at least I can't see any loss in the bluetooth transmission.
I also compared the reloaded+ nw45 to the chord mojo and prefer the nw45 to the mojo. Everything sounds more relaxed and smoother on the nw45, it seems to play the music at a slower, more mellow pace. The Mojo sounds faster but also harder in comparison. Of course the nw45 doesn't have the resolution of the mojo, but it has more subbass and sounds more forgiving and "analogue" than the mojo. It became my first choise player now, thanks a lot @MrWalkman, you have done an amazing thing here!
Now I'm wondering if I should buy a used ZX300 and try the DMP fw on it. Is the ZX300 much better than the nw45 soundwise? The nw45 reloaded+ seems to be based on the ZX300 firmware so they may sound very similar, don't they?
Actually, the ZX300 should sound better. The Reloaded and Reloaded+ mods for the A40/A30 may receive a little modification, to make the sound even better, hinting towards the WM1Z sound.
Also, I would suggest waiting to try the DMP-A40 mod that will come, before buying the ZX300.
Well, that's why it would be better if I won't give ETAs next time. I already mentioned it should arrive sometimes this week. This thing is not my main priority in life, so it will arrive when it will arrive
Edit: @aceedburn is talking about something extra for the WM1A/WM1Z's DMP-WM1 MK2 by the way.
A45/A35 will first receive the equivalent of DMP-WM1 (MK1), so the hype is not directed at A45/A35 for now anyway. Also, I never asked anyone to hype these things by the way, just if anyone thought otherwise.
I noticed it too, but I'm not really sure what could cause it. I will look into it later in time, as it's not really bothering me. It's still a lot better than how earlier firmwares were.
I noticed it too, but I'm not really sure what could cause it. I will look into it later in time, as it's not really bothering me. It's still a lot better than how earlier firmwares were.
It's not an issue for me, I've had it installed since the moment you released it, I just noticed it yesterday and wanted to know if anyone else experienced it.
It's all about the sound
A bit belatedly but moved to DMP-WM1 II -
what can I say?
Outstanding - tibres, scene, everything, right now listening to Ry Cooder "Jazz" in speakers.
Awesome, my friend! Thank you so much for all your time and efforts. A+++++++++++
This custom firmware aims to bring the DMP-Z1 sound signature to the Sony NW-A40Series Walkman player,
while also bringing additional DSP options, features, and visualizations, similar to the previous Reloaded/Reloaded+ mods.
Features:
- sound signature aimed at resembling the one of the DMP-Z1
- DSEE AI (present on DMP-Z1)
- progressive JPEG and interlaced PNG album covers are supported
- Bluetooth Receiver function
- 10 band equalizer
- Tone Control (while in the EQ display, tap the bottom right button to switch to Tone Control)
- DC Phase Linearizer with 6 selectable modes
- Vinyl Processor with 4 selectable modes
- Visualizers: Spectrum Analyzer/Analog VU Meter/Digital Peak Meter (while in the playback screen, tap the bottom right button, and then tap "Change playback screen")
- Direct Source replacing ClearAudio+ (cannot play DSD and MQA files while this is enabled)
Missing features:
- FM Radio
- Noise cancelling
- Language study
- VPT Surround
Please read all the information below!
• The installation doesn't require the model switcher anymore,
and you won't have to do a factory reset. The player will do the factory reset itself.
• You need to be on the stock firmware before you will be able to install this firmware. If you currently have installed the Reloaded or Reloaded+ firmware, on the page linked
below you can also find a package that will restore your A40 to the stock firmware.
• If the region of the player is J, it will be changed to U, in order to avoid the "Japanese"
language that cannot be changed. At the end of the installation, the region of the player will be J
anyway, but you can change it to any other region, using the destination tool.
Installation:
1. Install DMP-A40 and close the installer afterwards
2. Install DMP-A40_Ext_Tuning
To revert to the stock firmware:
1. Install StockRevert_(DMP_A40) and close the installer afterwards
2. Install StockRevert_Ext_Tuning
Upon installing this firmware, all settings will be reset
and everything in the internal storage will be deleted!
The firmware can be found here. (updated on Nov. 9th*) * you need to go back to the stock firmware using StockRevert (DMP-A40), if you want to be able to install the latest version
This custom firmware aims to bring the DMP-Z1 sound signature to the Sony NW-A40Series Walkman player,
while also bringing additional DSP options, features, and visualizations, similar to the previous Reloaded/Reloaded+ mods.
Features:
- sound signature aimed at resembling the one of the DMP-Z1
- DSEE AI (present on DMP-Z1)
- progressive JPEG and interlaced PNG album covers are supported
- Bluetooth Receiver function
- 10 band equalizer
- Vinyl Processor with 4 selectable modes
- Visualizers: Spectrum Analyzer/Analog VU Meter/Digital Peak Meter
- Direct Source replacing ClearAudio+ (cannot play DSD and MQA files while this is enabled)
Missing features:
- FM Radio
- Noise cancelling
- Language study
- VPT Surround
• The installation doesn't require the model switcher anymore,
and you won't have to do a factory reset. The player will do the factory reset itself.
• If the region of the player is J, it will be changed to U, in order to avoid the "Japanese"
language that cannot be changed. You can change the region back to J afterwards if you
wish, with the destination tool.
Installation:
1. Install DMP-A40 and close the installer afterwards
2. Install DMP-A40_Ext_Tuning
To revert to the stock firmware:
1. Install StockRevert_(DMP_A40) and close the installer afterwards
2. Install StockRevert_Ext_Tuning
Upon installing this firmware, all settings will be reset
and everything in the internal storage will be deleted!
If you want to try this firmware and you currently have installed the Reloaded or Reloaded+ firmware,
on the page linked below you can also find a package that will restore your A40 to the stock firmware.
If you want to try this firmware and you currently have installed the Reloaded or Reloaded+ firmware,
on the page linked below you can also find a package that will restore your A40 to the stock firmware.
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