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Post by Gamerlingual on Oct 2, 2020 16:13:28 GMT
When I wake up from Japan time I will. Need to sleep. But let’s just say it’s like 0.5% of a difference between the two. If any! My desire for the DMP-Z1 has been kicked to the curb and the holographic soundstage is amazing!!
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Post by gerelmx1986 on Oct 2, 2020 18:13:27 GMT
When I wake up from Japan time I will. Need to sleep. But let’s just say it’s like 0.5% of a difference between the two. If any! My desire for the DMP-Z1 has been kicked to the curb and the holographic soundstage is amazing!! hope the new WM1Z mk 2 has the new S-master from SA-Z1, 100kHz playback, made of GaN-FET instead of MOS-FET
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Post by maxx134 on Oct 3, 2020 6:59:54 GMT
Following the thread over there on the firmware mods. I tend to not believe anyone that posts about other tunnings, as it comes off as BS, especially when I tried them and just installed the latest dmp-z1 firmware. There really is a noticable increase in resolution and detailing, also sounding more refined. Those are only initial impressions.
Then you have posters that try play down the moded Sony, either firmware or hardware, but then not have optimal hardware upgrade. It becomes hard to believe, when your lucky to already know how summit-fi setups sound, on music you know. So you already know when a unit is at that level. I believe the Sony now is definitely and easily at summit-fi level..
I am of opinion that romi upgrade is not optimal, when there using 4v caps, then using old stock blackgate. I am off opinion that it is way overrated, and actually tend to give a darker presentation, from what I know of them. Yet I can agree it was one of best.
Anyways, it becoming kind of obvious when you see same posters sidetrack the thread with inferior tunnig mods.
Oh well, enough venting. I will be comparing both the 1a &1z on latest firmware soon.
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Post by DietKokaine on Oct 3, 2020 9:00:41 GMT
KaseSei 1A is Summit-FI, 1000000000% And that DMP Firmware is just an absolute beast, perfect pairing. I can't tell you how happy I am listening to this player. Hardware mods are the flour to this amazing cake, firmware is the icing. Takes 2 to really tango.
4V Caps is a no go, especially 20 year old ones. and that wiring just does not do it for me.
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Post by frost15 on Oct 3, 2020 9:13:34 GMT
KaseSei 1A is Summit-FI, 1000000000% And that DMP Firmware is just an absolute beast, perfect pairing. I can't tell you how happy I am listening to this player. Hardware mods are the flour to this amazing cake, firmware is the icing. Takes 2 to really tango. 4V Caps is a no go, especially 20 year old ones. and that wiring just does not do it for me. You gotta stop man. My teeth are growing bigger with each comment. I know our host is swamped but... man I can't wait! haha
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Post by DietKokaine on Oct 3, 2020 9:18:29 GMT
KaseSei 1A is Summit-FI, 1000000000% And that DMP Firmware is just an absolute beast, perfect pairing. I can't tell you how happy I am listening to this player. Hardware mods are the flour to this amazing cake, firmware is the icing. Takes 2 to really tango. 4V Caps is a no go, especially 20 year old ones. and that wiring just does not do it for me. You gotta stop man. My teeth are growing bigger with each comment. I know our host is swamped but... man I can't wait! haha Have him use the Flat foil cable Trust me, you will thank me a million times over hahahaha So exciting, I can't wait to hear your take on it.
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Post by frost15 on Oct 3, 2020 9:28:56 GMT
You gotta stop man. My teeth are growing bigger with each comment. I know our host is swamped but... man I can't wait! haha Have him use the Flat foil cable Trust me, you will thank me a million times over hahahaha So exciting, I can't wait to hear your take on it. NPAudio If you are in time to use that cable please go for it. PM me for any cost +.
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Post by gerelmx1986 on Oct 3, 2020 9:43:31 GMT
DietKokaine can you post a picture from a normal cable vs a flat foil cable?
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Post by NPAudio on Oct 3, 2020 9:54:18 GMT
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Post by DietKokaine on Oct 3, 2020 10:28:02 GMT
DietKokaine can you post a picture from a normal cable vs a flat foil cable? The cable is flat, like a foil. Rectangular instead of a cylinder. Resolution is very high, details come alive, and bass is extremely tight. Solid Core, is better than Litz, but is not up to par wi th this design.
If you research foil cables, you will quickly find out why they are simply the best cables. I have tried pretty much every cable under the sun, including making my own foil cables, and this 20 gauge neotech cable is by far the best of the bunch as it pertains to the 1A/1Z. You will know why that is the case when you listen to player that is using them. Add:
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Post by frost15 on Oct 3, 2020 10:39:54 GMT
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Post by gerelmx1986 on Oct 3, 2020 10:59:27 GMT
DietKokaine can you post a picture from a normal cable vs a flat foil cable? View AttachmentThe cable is flat, like a foil. Rectangular instead of a cylinder. Resolution is very high, details come alive, and bass is extremely tight. Solid Core, is better than Litz, but is not up to par wi th this design.Â
If you research foil cables, you will quickly find out why they are simply the best cables. I have tried pretty much every cable under the sun, including making my own foil cables, and this 20 gauge neotech cable is by far the best of the bunch as it pertains to the 1A/1Z. You will know why that is the case when you listen to player that is using them. Add:  thanks as I googled it up, before asking you for a pic, the search came up with those flat ribbon cables like the ones used by Ak or to connect two boards together, also know ZIF connectors
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Post by Gamerlingual on Oct 3, 2020 13:20:26 GMT
All I can say is, the 1Z with the DMP mod goes toe to with the DMP-Z1. My own personal ears hear nary a difference in the holographic soundstage. This mod edges the gap closer by a spec of sand. It is THAT good!
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Post by kad998 on Oct 4, 2020 1:49:17 GMT
All I can say is, the 1Z with the DMP mod goes toe to with the DMP-Z1. My own personal ears hear nary a difference in the holographic soundstage. This mod edges the gap closer by a spec of sand. It is THAT good! Can’t wait!!!!! I’m out doing some training for work in the desert and left my sweet Z at home. A few more weeks and I’ll be able to give it a shot! 🥳🎉
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Post by Ghostsounds on Oct 4, 2020 8:06:46 GMT
All I can say is, the 1Z with the DMP mod goes toe to with the DMP-Z1. My own personal ears hear nary a difference in the holographic soundstage. This mod edges the gap closer by a spec of sand. It is THAT good! What headphones, iems were you using and how long did you have with the dmp? Out of interest, what tracks did you use. Thanks!
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