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Post by justsomesonyfan on Dec 15, 2023 13:54:24 GMT
Got my npaudio modified wm1a, along with mrwalkman SW (bright/dmp, mx3, plus mode v2, high gain = 1, dac initialization = 1) Absolute endgame, can't get any better than this.. Just brilliant sound quality, everything is improved quite significantly, biggest changes are staging depth, resolution, micro details, seperation, coherence and extension on both ends. It's like I went from full HD to 2k-4k. This is the best audio device I've ever heard, I haven't dabbled too much with desktop gear but from the portable realm I've tried a good bunch of gear (Ifi diablo, Cayin N6ii with all motherboards except a02, Ibasso Dx320, some dongles, Hifiman Hm1000, R2r2000 red and modded black), Modded 1a trumps them all and reveals details I've never heard along with damn near pitch black background (the smallest hiss is heard when using sensitive 4ba iems) If anyone is looking for a totl portable for local files, do yourself a favor and get your 1a modded. Steve also went out of his way to mod the backplate and fw to add pictures of my cat as her memorial, he is truly an exceptional guy! ibb.co/JzcnVWFibb.co/94p5W00ibb.co/gghKx00
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Post by NPAudio on Dec 16, 2023 23:42:46 GMT
justsomesonyfan , fantastic news buddy, super glad your enjoying your WMika1A 😁👍
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Post by justsomesonyfan on Dec 17, 2023 0:02:52 GMT
justsomesonyfan , fantastic news buddy, super glad your enjoying your WMika1A 😁👍 Thank you my friend!!
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Post by magicguy on Dec 27, 2023 22:38:05 GMT
Hi there,
This may be a stupid question… But shame did not kill me yet… 😅 As the Nayparm mod change all wiring, caps… Is there a difference between 1A and 1Z mod, sonically I mean…
Another question, but this is not on the mod. Is there a way to avoid automatic library scan on boot ?
Thx
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Post by NPAudio on Dec 27, 2023 23:18:03 GMT
magicguy, An NPAudio WM1A and WM1Z are essentially the same apart from the extra memory and copper chassis of the WM1Z. The WM1A does get a lump of copper with the new backplate which becomes part of the ground. With stock firmwares they will still sound different as Sony tune the DSP differently for each model (and each region) When both are upgraded to the Walkman One firmware and using all the same settings then they will be very hard to tell apart, if at all. It may be possible to disable the startup library scan and the thought had also crossed my mind too but I just haven't had chance to devote the time to any attempts.
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Post by magicguy on Dec 28, 2023 23:48:12 GMT
Thank you for your answers. Is it possible to put 1Z DSP on 1A ?
BTW, what are differences between EXPMv3 and EXPMv5 ?
I do hesitate between selling my 1A for an 1Z or keep my 1A for modding it if there is no sonic differences after mod between 1A and 1Z.
Thx again
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Post by nc8000 on Dec 29, 2023 8:36:41 GMT
Thank you for your answers. Is it possible to put 1Z DSP on 1A ? BTW, what are differences between EXPMv3 and EXPMv5 ? I do hesitate between selling my 1A for an 1Z or keep my 1A for modding it if there is no sonic differences after mod between 1A and 1Z. Thx again The fw is identical for the 2 players but with Walkman one you can chose the wm1z signaturen on the 1A
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Post by magicguy on Dec 29, 2023 9:33:06 GMT
Thanks, I know MrWalkman firmware since a long time. I was on FeV2+. I love the switch with hold button. I wondered if 1Z software mod was really the same sound than 1Z stock.
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Post by nc8000 on Dec 29, 2023 11:33:04 GMT
Thanks, I know MrWalkman firmware since a long time. I was on FeV2+. I love the switch with hold button. I wondered if 1Z software mod was really the same sound than 1Z stock. It’s supposed to be very close but there are still supposed to be small differences
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Post by justsomesonyfan on Dec 29, 2023 12:22:13 GMT
Thanks, I know MrWalkman firmware since a long time. I was on FeV2+. I love the switch with hold button. I wondered if 1Z software mod was really the same sound than 1Z stock. It's probably close enough that with nayparm mods the 1a will sound better, plus the fw is said to get another update sometime soon with even more upgrades.. Overall tinkering with the firmware I found a combo that imo far exceeds what the wm1z signature can do, I'd suggest trying it and then seeing if you still want to try the original wm1z fw or just stick to mrwalkman and get your 1a modded. Bright(dmp z1) mx3 plus mode v2 gain = 1 (high gain) dac initialization = 1 I also like to keep dsee ai + standard vinyl processor on
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Post by justsomesonyfan on Jan 6, 2024 11:34:56 GMT
Went from 100 to 0 battery last 2 days on my expmv5 wm1a, did a test to see how long it'll last. Using all DSP (Dsee AI, Vinyl processor standard, dc linearizer type A high), High gain, 4.4mm, 16/44.1 wav files and up only, 47 on volume using headphones, and 26 in brightness, battery lasted for 27 hours. Very impressive Today I'll test the direct source, high gain, 4.4mm, 16/44.1 wav files only, 27 on volume using all BA iems, lowest brightness, will come back with results in 2 days.
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Post by justsomesonyfan on Jan 9, 2024 12:17:03 GMT
Direct source results are in, it died somewhere between 53-54 hours, was asleep and put a timer on to wake up hourly to see if wm1a survives haha. Insane battery performance, truly
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Post by NPAudio on Jan 9, 2024 12:22:50 GMT
justsomesonyfan, Thank you for posting your findings, a truly impressive DAP all round!
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Post by gerelmx1986 on Apr 4, 2024 12:48:21 GMT
I am very excited for some weeks I sent my WM1A to steve for molding. I always wanted to watch my WN 1A for sometime ago.. however, I am not able to listen to it right on time as in May I travel and I am on vacation the whole month so expect me to pause the impressions maybe between July and August
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Post by gerelmx1986 on Apr 4, 2024 12:50:56 GMT
And since sending my WM 18 to sleep, I am kind of missing it... but my mind, Sony DMP-Z1 is reliving this feeling
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