[raif71]

Sony released a new firmware. Be cautious if you have the Japanese version on the european device installed looks like it will install the European firmware again.

The link to the japanese firmware package is: http://info.update.sony.net/PA001/N...tents/0002/NW-A100_0001_V1_10_04_NW_WM_FW.UPG you can manually download the file. Put it on the internal storage and then start the updater (with WIFI disabled)

WOW, such a big file (800MB). Any changes log or release notes?

 

[djselbeck]

WOW, such a big file (800MB). Any changes log or release notes?

It is a compressed full disk image. That is comparable small for Android nowadays.

The only listed change is communication improvements with Sony's Computer Applications

 

[djselbeck]

I have not finished conclusive testing, but I think the battery usage slightly improved.

 

[xnpu]

Received one of these a few days ago. Ordered the Hong Kong version to avoid the EU volume limit, which worked out to be cheaper as well.

Pairs great with my MDR-1AM2 while listening at about ~30-35%. Cranking that up to ~85-90% it drives my DT770/250ohm reasonably well too.

Unexpectedly (to me) I noticed it appears to support some kind of fast charging? Connected to my laptop it claims to need 1 hour and 18 minutes to charge the remaining 23%, more or less in line with Sony's 5.5 hours. Connecting it to my desktop computer (Intel NUC) this drops to just 19 minutes, quite a bit faster. (While writing this I realize this may be a cable difference, not necessarily a laptop/desktop issue. I'm using existing cables, not the Sony provided one. Will experiment more.)

Really liking that the EQ applies to all apps, not just the Walkman app. Some of the streaming/podcast apps I used don't EQ very well, or at all.

The ClearAudio+ feature sounds horrible though. A bit like an IEM dropped into a pringles can to me. Its description it pretty cryptic too. Not sure what the intended effect of ClearAudio+ is?

 

[iClysz]

Hey have anyone tried both the nwa105 and the zx507 ?
What's your take on the diff

 

[Vitandus]

Does the update allow for higher resolution playback with third party apps like Deezer, Tidal, etc?

 

[davidcotton]

What sort of battery life are people getting with bluetooth now? Got a hiby r6 but fed up with the wifi and the size of the thing and looking for a smaller player. Need to stick with android so I can install audiobook support as this is sadly lacking in pretty much all non apple mp3 players now. Also can I get more than 8 hours a day out of a single charge?

Thanks

 

[Damz87]

Hey have anyone tried both the nwa105 and the zx507 ?
What's your take on the diff

Ive used both. If you don’t need a balanced port and only using easy to drive IEM’s/headphones, go with the 105. To me it sounds a little better in the soundstaging than the single ended output on the 507.

 

[rx79ez08]

Ive used both. If you don’t need a balanced port and only using easy to drive IEM’s/headphones, go with the 105. To me it sounds a little better in the soundstaging than the single ended output on the 507.

Out of curiosity did you buy the 507 in Australia? Wondering if the 507 is available here yet.

 

[Damz87]

Out of curiosity did you buy the 507 in Australia? Wondering if the 507 is available here yet.

I bought a Japanese import but they are now available in Australia from Addicted to Audio

 

[rx79ez08]

I bought a Japanese import but they are now available in Australia from Addicted to Audio

Thanks. Got to make a trip to A2A then.

 

[iClysz]

Ive used both. If you don’t need a balanced port and only using easy to drive IEM’s/headphones, go with the 105. To me it sounds a little better in the soundstaging than the single ended output on the 507.

Cool thanks ! I'm using a JH Roxanne, I reckon the 105 will suffice right ?c

 

[Sunova]

Cool thanks ! I'm using a JH Roxanne, I reckon the 105 will suffice right ?c

I think that will be a solid match!

 

[Beda]

I know this is not the best solution, but at least this will extend the battery time of this little guy...

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07QXZ6DJL/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_A3AkEbYE0N8VC

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01CZVEUIE/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_m4AkEbEJ74Y27

 

[jmills8]

I know this is not the best solution, but at least this will extend the battery time of this little guy...

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07QXZ6DJL/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_A3AkEbYE0N8VC

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01CZVEUIE/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_m4AkEbEJ74Y27

How many hrs you use it in say two days ?