[gsiu33]

I honestly have no disappointment or negative feelings towards the new models. I am sure there will be a small but noticeable improvement in sound like the 1Z > 1A but the side by side spec sheet highlights how minor the upgrades are.
For me:
*Having used Walkmans for many years and only playing local files the efficient Sony OS serves me well.
*As eye candy as a larger screen would be for album art I only briefly browse so a larger screen would only eat more battery.
*Likewise I only use direct source, so as much as the DSD mastering might be a good thing I probably wouldn't use it to preserve battery life. You can never have enough battery life but it is already very generous and I'm always at home so can charge at any time so the increased battery capacity isn't a major one as I see it.
*The larger size would be less than ideal as I am perfectly confident navigating my hefty 1Z with one hand and after the recent 1Z purchase, doubling the weight of my 1A I wouldn't appreciate even a few more grams.
*USB-C would be handy but an extra cable is no bother to me, and having the dock and conversion cable already there is little to really gain.

One surprise is the same onboard storage, after 6 years storage has dropped in price dramatically, either they could have offered only dual microSD card slots or at least upped it to 512gb. I like everything on 1 SD card so the storage provided goes to waste.
For others I understand it may tick all the boxes - one day I may be listing these as selling points myself

Both DMP-Z1 and TA-ZH1ES have DSD Remastering, I seldom to use it as there is not too much difference in listening. Instead, I would prefer to source a better recording of the album.

 

[gerelmx1986]

Both DMP-Z1 and TA-ZH1ES have DSD Remastering, I seldom to use it as there is not too much difference in listening. Instead, I would prefer to source a better recording of the album.

I still love my 6 year WM1A… but after liatening for five months straight to my DMP… upon hitting play on high gain while on mt way to berlin on the train… was schoked how mid1fi and holliw and distant the sound of wm1A is.

That i said this thing needs both @MrWalkman CFW and a Hardware mod to maximize potential

 

[purk]

I still love my 6 year WM1A… but after liatening for five months straight to my DMP… upon hitting play on high gain while on mt way to berlin on the train… was schoked how mid1fi and holliw and distant the sound of wm1A is.

That i said this thing needs both @MrWalkman CFW and a Hardware mod to maximize potential

Do you have the hardware mod on your 1A? If you don't, I suggest to get it done.

 

[gerelmx1986]

Do you have the hardware mod on your 1A? If you don't, I suggest to get it done.

I will get it done after o recover from paying the DMP-Z

 

[Redcarmoose]

Jude mentions the WM1Z as “one of his favorite portable players” in the new CanJam video!

 

[Gamerlingual]

I will get it done after o recover from paying the DMP-Z

How much is the monthly payment on that?

 

[Redcarmoose]

How much is the monthly payment on that?

Nov 3, 2021 at 4:36 PMPost #2,680 of 3,264

Like buying a car!

 

[Gamerlingual]

Nov 3, 2021 at 4:36 PMPost #2,680 of 3,264

Like buying a car!

Maybe about 9,000 Euros?

 

[Redcarmoose]

Well, Amazon doesn't maybe offer them anymore?

Maybe about 9,000 Euros?

 

[gerelmx1986]

Maybe about 9,000 Euros?

1596,72€ x 5 months this march is the last

 

[chewyR]

Sony in Japan is offering 0% on a DMP-Z1 for 24 months

 

[purk]

Sony in Japan is offering 0% on a DMP-Z1 for 24 months

What they should do is making the price a little more affordable. Maybe $1500 or $2000 cheaper?

 

[Alien HP]

What they should do is making the price a little more affordable. Maybe $1500 or $2000 cheaper?

Why not give it away for free?

 

[Andricop]

Why not give it away for free?

Hum... DMP-Z1 is $9000 so $1500-$2000 cheaper is just a little more affordable and not even close to free

 

[Hinomotocho]

https://addictedtoaudio.com.au/products/sony-dmp-z1r-high-end-digital-audio-player

AU$1500 cheaper, includes free burn in hours, the catch - demo unit