[gerelmx1986]

I would hope there's a HUGE difference in sound signature/quality to justify the $2k difference in price.

same here, prob getting the 1A my wallet can't bleed 67K Mexican pesos

 

[zachchen1996]

http://headpie.blogspot.jp/2016/09/sony-signature-series-wm1z-impressions.html?m=1

Thanks for the impressions Mike, my SE5 Ult and MASS-kobo 404 should expect a new friend soon! (Good bye ZX2 xD)

Only hassle is going to be getting those balanced 4.4mm cables.

Regarding streaming, we have 2 potential options:
1. Petition Sony to implement it in a firmware update
2. We get a root exploit

 

[musicday]

http://headpie.blogspot.jp/2016/09/sony-signature-series-wm1z-impressions.html?m=1

Thanks for the impressions Mike, my SE5 Ult and MASS-kobo 404 should expect a new friend soon! (Good bye ZX2 xD)

Only hassle is going to be getting those balanced 4.4mm cables.

Regarding streaming, we have 2 potential options:
1. Petition Sony to implement it in a firmware update
2. We get a root exploit

How to get streaming if there is no WiFi module inside the player?
From my understanding there is only Bluetooth capable.

 

[bmichels]

How to get streaming if there is no WiFi module inside the player?
From my understanding there is only Bluetooth capable.

 
you are correct ...unfortunatly ! 

     Does SONY realize we are in 2016 ? 

 

[Whitigir]

They e pected us to live in 216 years BC. Anyways, get a zx2 if u care

 

[zachchen1996]

How to get streaming if there is no WiFi module inside the player?
From my understanding there is only Bluetooth capable.

 
Then the only way to access the internet would be through bluetooth / usb tethering.

 

[thatonenoob]

Well at least it's a touch screen!

 

[musicday]

Is there any way to pre-order it in UK?
Still have to be careful where to get it from as i don't like the volume limiter.

 

[gerelmx1986]

Is there any way to pre-order it in UK?
Still have to be careful where to get it from as i don't like the volume limiter.

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Safe Bet No.1 amazon marketplace where 3rd party sellers sell, I got there my XBA-A3 from a seller called Japanese Lady
Safe bet No.2 AccessoryJack, from there I got my ZX100 and now my XBA-Z5

 

[nc8000]

Is there any way to pre-order it in UK?
Still have to be careful where to get it from as i don't like the volume limiter.

You could probably get one through PriceJapan

 

[FenderP]

You could probably get one through PriceJapan

 
But assuming the Sony Walkman OS, it'll be all in Japanese which will not work for some. The only real advantage to getting the Japanese at this point is ATRAC support if you still need it.

 

[gerelmx1986]

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But assuming the Sony Walkman OS, it'll be all in Japanese which will not work for some. The only real advantage to getting the Japanese at this point is ATRAC support if you still need it.

AccessoryJack sells the HK version which has English (the case of my ZX100)

 

[FenderP]

I was commenting on the PriceJapan mention since it would be the Japanese version from them.

 

[masterpfa]

Updated japanese report stated Onkyo and Pioneer stick to use the fagile 2.5 mm balanced socket on their new DAPs.

 

 

[Rlocksley]

   
Here's a start--a short video showing the three playback screens available in the pre-production UI / software currently in the Sony Walkman NW-WM1Z:

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Things to note:

1. The audio is (as shown) being recorded from the headphones using a Shure MOTIV MV88 microphone on my iPhone.
2. I eq'd the music in the Sony NW-WM1Z to boost bass and cut treble, to help it sound a little better using our less-than-ideal music recording method. I note this because the spectrum analyzer reflects the adjustments made in the equalizer.
3. IMPORTANT: This version of the Sony NW-WM1Z software and user interface is pre-production, and so may or may not reflect what will be available in the production version of the Sony NW-WM1Z.

 
We'll post more video bits and pieces of the new Walkman's user interface next week.

Jude, ALAC?  for shame!!@  (then i saw how much this thing costs, and it is way WAY WAY out of my budget.)