[audioxxx]

Damn it, this density and micro-sonic energies variation is already too good on Zx2, if they make it a further improvement, wow. That means 1A already sound much better than Zx2, and 1Z does it even better ? My ghost.....

This isn't possible and perhaps it's only a placebo affect?

With all that extra shine, and Maybe they got rid of the floor noise, but I can't believe it could get much better than the zx2 sound experience, and high end iem's combination (solar).

I'm already amazed by zx2. How can you make it even more amazing, really, are there levels of amazing in good audio, or I guess once you hear better, (and your brain perceives it as better) your old thoughts of amazing fly out the window. LOL


If the 1z is this good, I'm buying it. As soon as I win the lotto.

 

[thatonenoob]

This isn't possible and perhaps it's only a placebo affect?

With all that extra shine, and Maybe they got rid of the floor noise, but I can't believe it could get much better than the zx2 sound experience, and high end iem's combination (solar).

I'm already amazed by zx2. How can you make it even more amazing, really, are there levels of amazing in good audio, or I guess once you hear better, (and your brain perceives it as better) your old thoughts of amazing fly out the window. LOL


If the 1z is this good, I'm buying it. As soon as I win the lotto.

I'm really quite interested in RMAA'ing these two.  For me though, it will be the MDR-Z1R that comes first.

 

[audioxxx]

I'm really quite interested in RMAA'ing these two.  For me though, it will be the MDR-Z1R that comes first.

If it's anything like the ZX2 RMAA test results, then it will score really badly, but give you a great musical experience every time you use it. Which to me means we need a new testing procedure.

 

[thatonenoob]

If it's anything like the ZX2 RMAA test results, then it will score really badly, but give you a great musical experience every time you use it. Which to me means we need a new testing procedure.

Interesting.  While I don't think I'll be ignoring the results, if it is indeed like the ZX2 I will definitely try to spend more time reconciling the poorer measurements with a perceived "good sound".  I'm curious to see how all the Sony circuitry and S-Master stuff does too.

 

[gerelmx1986]

Already sold my zx100

 

[Whitigir]

I don't think S-Master can ever get the low noise floor and or the dynamic range as much as the DAC chip. That is why the new desktop amp is using a hybrid design.

 

[Mark2010]

I can't see anyone buying the gold version of this player unless they have cash to burn.

 

[gerelmx1986]

I can't see anyone buying the gold version of this player unless they have cash to burn.

agree

 

[thatonenoob]

  I can't see anyone buying the gold version of this player unless they have cash to burn.

Different strokes for different folks I guess.

 

[FenderP]

In Japan, the release date for the 1A is October 29. Hopefully elsewhere soon thereafter.

 

[thatonenoob]

  In Japan, the release date for the 1A is October 29. Hopefully elsewhere soon thereafter.

Oh wow that's actually fairly late...

 

[cjs001]

Oh wow, really Sony?
 
Gold-plated Oxygen-Free Copper Chassis (Purity 99.96%)... what's it gonna do?
 
Sony

 The NW-WM1Z is fully encased in a high-grade gold-plated oxygen-free copper chassis. Widely used in instrument manufacturing, the copper lends the player its unique natural, acoustic sound. Its conductivity and raw strength reinforce the Walkman® with unrivalled audio performance

 
Riiiiight. Because a conductive chassis doesn't sound like a disaster waiting to happen... There's a reason why circuitry are mounted on standoffs/spacers. Nuh uh, not buying snake oil.

 

[FenderP]

  Oh wow that's actually fairly late...

Considering Sony used to announce in September and usually release in December, it's not.

 

[thatonenoob]

Considering Sony used to announce in September and usually release in December, it's not.

Fair point. Guess I may be waiting for a while then.

 

[FenderP]

Fair point. Guess I may be waiting for a while then.

People have ADD Just because it was announced doesn't mean it comes within a week or two in most cases. Apple's stuff tends to be the exception.