[davidmthekidd]

When I connect the WM1Z to the TAZ via the Walkman port and it reaches full charge, it then stops charging. No trickle charging that I can detect either. So as long as it's kept connected, battery seems safe. I wonder if that's how Sony designed it. Whereas connecting via the rear USB means you're always having to manage the WM1Z's charge. I personally think if Sony designed the WM1Z to connect to the TAZ via the side port, that's how it should be done.

That's my dilemma, it does seem like they implemented some adaptive charging mechanism.

 

[davidmthekidd]

This one hits different on my 1Z + MDR-Z1R.

 

[davidmthekidd]

I wanted to ask, how durable or reliable is the 4.4MM socket? I wonder how well it will hold up overtime if I plug it and unplug it for transportation/stationary (TAZ/1Z). I would like to use the 1Z over the weekend or at night, but during work hours the TAZ, I am a bit concerned of the long term reliability of the 4.4mm pentacon connector.

 

[Quadfather]

I wanted to ask, how durable or reliable is the 4.4MM socket? I wonder how well it will hold up overtime if I plug it and unplug it for transportation/stationary (TAZ/1Z). I would like to use the 1Z over the weekend or at night, but during work hours the TAZ, I am a bit concerned of the long term reliability of the 4.4mm pentacon connector.

I have 3,500 hours on the NW-WM1A 4.4mm plug. It's still going strong.

 

[davidmthekidd]

I have 3,500 hours on the NW-WM1A 4.4mm plug. It's still going strong.

Sure, but do you connect it and unplug it often, thats my question.

 

[Quadfather]

Sure, but do you connect it and unplug it often, thats my question.

I unplug and plug frequently. I have had it four years and unplug and plug in multiple times daily. Probably 5,000 to 6,000 times, at least.

 

[davidmthekidd]

I unplug and plug frequently. I have had it four years and unplug and plug in multiple times daily. Probably 5,000 to 6,000 times, at least.

Excellent, all I wanted to know if others had reliability issues whenever you go from TAZ (Stationarty) / 1Z (Portable, on the go).

 

[Gamerlingual]

Excellent, all I wanted to know if others had reliability issues whenever you go from TAZ (Stationarty) / 1Z (Portable, on the go).

No

 

[Lookout57]

I wanted to ask, how durable or reliable is the 4.4MM socket? I wonder how well it will hold up overtime if I plug it and unplug it for transportation/stationary (TAZ/1Z). I would like to use the 1Z over the weekend or at night, but during work hours the TAZ, I am a bit concerned of the long term reliability of the 4.4mm pentacon connector.

The 4.4mm plug is much more reliable than the 2.5mm balanced connector that other players use.

 

[Quadfather]

The 4.4mm plug is much more reliable than the 2.5mm balanced connector that other players use.

I totally agree. I always get cut outs with 2.5mm. Any 2.5mm DAP is an immediate no.

 

[Gamerlingual]

I totally agree. I always get cut outs with 2.5mm. Any 2.5mm DAP is an immediate no.

I'll never use 2.5mm ever, period. 4.4mm mostly or occasional XL4 on the TA if no other connection comes with it.

 

[Hinomotocho]

I totally agree. I always get cut outs with 2.5mm. Any 2.5mm DAP is an immediate no.

I remember when I got the ZX300 when it first came out with the 'new' balanced 4.4mm and everyone moaned at a new connection. I was happy with the more solid 4.4mm jack as I've had a couple of 3.5mm get stress cracks after years of use so can't imagine that piddly 2.5mm for portable use. The downside was 4.4 > 3.5mm converters were very expensive, the only option I could get in Japan at the time was a high quality Musashino one for around US$75. I'm happy it has finally become a standard.

 

[ops V]

Thanks to Sony engineers for developing the 4.4 connector. If it wasn't for them, then we might still have used only one balanced 2.5 in players.

 

[Gamerlingual]

Been trying out the Edifier Stax Spirit S3 in aptxHD and boy does it sound wonderful with the 1Z in that mode!

 

[gLer]

Been trying out the Edifier Stax Spirit S3 in aptxHD and boy does it sound wonderful with the 1Z in that mode!

I didn't realise the 1Z supported AptX HD