Sony Walkman custom firmware (non-Android)

[auronthas]

Not if you got them from America - the RC-EX1000 cable didn’t get shipped to the US

I got this used EX1000 from Japan , the stocked cable model is RK-EX1000

 

[MrWalkman]

The update of DMP-WM1 is gonna arrive shortly. Stay tuned!

 

[stersa]

The update of DMP-WM1 is gonna arrive shortly. Stay tuned!

Waiting for you're NEWS,mate

Tks

Sisco

 

[MrWalkman]

DMP-WM1 FE (Final Edition)

As the aim is to get the best sound possible, the previous DMP-WM1 and DMP-WM1 II custom
firmware versions are no longer available. DMP-WM1 FE replaces them both.

The name "Final Edition" was chosen instead of simply "DMP-WM1", so people would know that
they have installed this firmware, and not the first version.

Update:
- improved sound signature - fuller, deeper, and more impactful bass, natural and lifelike vocals,
and non-fatiguing and smooth highs, with impeccable details

Features:
- sound signature aimed at resembling the one of the DMP-Z1
- native DSD playback over the 3.5 mm output
- DSEE AI (present on DMP-Z1)
- progressive JPEG and interlaced PNG album covers are supported


Installation:
1. Install DMP-WM1_FE
2. Install DMP-WM1_FE_Ext_Tuning

To revert to the stock firmware:
1. Install StockRevert_(DMP-WM1_FE)
2. Install StockRevert_Ext_Tuning

When installing DMP-WM1_FE or when installing StockRevert_(DMP-WM1_FE), the player
should restart and go into update mode. The update bar on the player's screen should fill up
to the end. Otherwise, you won't be able to install the external tunings.


What should I do if I'm using one of the previous DMP-WM1 custom firmware versions?
1. Revert to stock using the StockRevert of the respective firmware (for example, use StockRevert of DMP-WM1 II if you have DMP-WM1 II installed)
2. Install DMP-WM1 FE
3. Install DMP-WM1 FE Ext. Tuning

You can find the StockRevert for the previous DMP-WM1 and DMP-WM1 II custom firmware versions on the link below.

I would recommend giving more listening time to DMP-WM1 FE first, in order to get accustomed to the different sound signature
before eventually deciding that it doesn't sound as good as DMP-WM1 MK2. "Brain burn-in" is a real thing.


Download DMP-WM1 FE here.


Feel free to leave your feedback, and enjoy!

 

[MrWalkman]

By the way, let me know if you still notice any stuttering issues while scrolling.

 

[stersa]

Many Tks,Mr Walman..

DONE

Best Sisco

I ll taste this weekend..

 

[Hinomotocho]

Successfully installed with ease.
Scrolling seems to be fine, but I actually can't remember now how smooth it originally was.
I have to go to work now so will listen to it later.
Thanks very much for all your time and efforts

 

[MrWalkman]

Successfully installed with ease.
Scrolling seems to be fine, but I actually can't remember now how smooth it originally was.
I have to go to work now so will listen to it later.
Thanks very much for all your time and efforts

Some users, including myself, noticed a little stuttering when scrolling on previous iterations of this firmware. For now I don't notice anything anymore.

 

[Hinomotocho]

Some users, including myself, noticed a little stuttering when scrolling. For now I don't notice anything anymore.

I think it was me that had first mentioned it it here, so far it seems to be looking good.

 

[Duncan]

(Cheating a little having been on the pilot, however...) I don’t think I can find any music that sounds bad - liquid bass response, lush mids, incredibly balanced treble and a soundstage I didn’t think was possible to get from a portable player with IEMs - PRaT in spades, cannot find fault.

The best benefit for me, if I have to pick one - is the much improved definition in the treble and it’s associated frequencies - call me insane, call me what you like, but I like listening up loud (85 on high gain) - this series of mods has steadily increased my satisfaction in this regard...

Now I only have one issue (other than my musical choice maybe!) - one that no mod can fix - that damned stuck green sub pixel just above left of the “T” on the track name - my OCD gets triggered by that!

 

[Hinomotocho]

(Cheating a little having been on the pilot, however...) I don’t think I can find any music that sounds bad - liquid bass response, lush mids, incredibly balanced treble and a soundstage I didn’t think was possible to get from a portable player with IEMs - PRaT in spades, cannot find fault.

The best benefit for me, if I have to pick one - is the much improved definition in the treble and it’s associated frequencies - call me insane, call me what you like, but I like listening up loud (85 on high gain) - this series of mods has steadily increased my satisfaction in this regard...



Now I only have one issue (other than my musical choice maybe!) - one that no mod can fix - that damned stuck green sub pixel just above left of the “T” on the track name - my OCD gets triggered by that!

The screens differ from TVs but have you tried the 'massage' technique to fix the stuck pixel, worth a try?

 

[Dtuck90]

downloading now. Is this truly the final version?

 

[MrWalkman]

downloading now. Is this truly the final version?

Yes, in regards of sound signature changes.

 

[Duncan]

The screens differ from TVs but have you tried the 'massage' technique to fix the stuck pixel, worth a try?

Afraid I have, it didn’t work - thanks for the thought

i must be a little cursed in that regard - my old Z1060 Walkman has a stuck green sub pixel too!

 

[tomwoo]

(Cheating a little having been on the pilot, however...) I don’t think I can find any music that sounds bad - liquid bass response, lush mids, incredibly balanced treble and a soundstage I didn’t think was possible to get from a portable player with IEMs - PRaT in spades, cannot find fault.

The best benefit for me, if I have to pick one - is the much improved definition in the treble and it’s associated frequencies - call me insane, call me what you like, but I like listening up loud (85 on high gain) - this series of mods has steadily increased my satisfaction in this regard...



Now I only have one issue (other than my musical choice maybe!) - one that no mod can fix - that damned stuck green sub pixel just above left of the “T” on the track name - my OCD gets triggered by that!

I feel your pain. I have one too but it's a little bit lower than yours. I wonder if Sony put their worst screens on their Walkmans...