Different sound I could understand for sure. That makes sense since having different sound can be either better or worse depending on the ears. No wonder this hobby is so unique with many perspectives. Thank you for your feedback.
What would you recommend?From what I have listened to the DMP-Z1 with Focal Utopia is the top one for me so far, but it is not a portable option. In my opinion, for this money you can find a more interesting stationary version.
The choice is quite large, for example T+A HA 200.
Long time now, however the player seriously impressed. It's more refined with more power and really brings music to life thx to it's holographic soundstage. I think it's OK to splash out on DMP, I considered one myself pre COVID. What I don't think is OK is to knock previous players that for many years one considered to be top class just because you step into the higher end desktop space that just happens to be transportable. Simply comes across as somewhat juvenile and lacking taste.
I ran the DMP FW (MrWalkman's) on my WM1A for a good while and thoroughly enjoyed it and may do so again If I bought a DMP-Z1 I'd likely speak about it here, equally I would still cherish my portable DAP's and not look to usurp the thread by nonsensically denigrating the actual topic...
DMP is a no go for me. Love Sony NW-WM1Z sound and am committed to 100% portable. I will never enter the desktop or home system rabbit hole.Long time now, however the player seriously impressed. It's more refined with more power and really brings music to life thx to it's holographic soundstage. I think it's OK to splash out on DMP, I considered one myself pre COVID. What I don't think is OK is to knock previous players that for many years were considered to be top class just because one steps into the higher end desktop space that just happens to be transportable. Simply comes across as somewhat juvenile and lacking taste.
End of the day if you opt for a DMP-Z1, the WM1A/Z doesn't automatically downgrade and turn into a base level DAP, they obviously sound just as good
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But it’s so NICE down here!
I have three beautiful DAPs. My wife nearly killed me over those.But it’s so NICE down here!
I have heard that at the bottom there is happiness. I am still falling, so far nothing
The trick is to be satisfied with what you've got and only upgrading on a significant change for the better. Spend more time with music, you'll be happier by a wide margin. Today it's more about differing flavours than substancial improvement in SQ.I have heard that at the bottom there is happiness. I am still falling, so far nothing
With my Sony NW-NW-WM1Z and my Shure SRH1540 headphones I just can't imagine being any happier.
Exactly, you find what works and stick with it
The rest is mostly sales & marketing BS to promote the next big thing. If you know your music your likely already there. I've got multiple DAP's and feel no reason to update until something actually meaningful is released... .
Yes, there is something about the synergy (sorry about the buzzword) between the WM-1Xs and the 1540…
Shure SRH1840 open back is harder to drive and sounds much drier with the NW-WM1Z and NW-WM1A. I use SRH1840 with my Lotoo Paw Gold Touch. SRH1540 is magical with Sony
Thank you- that is interesting (and of course I had the model number wrong)!
