New Sony NW-WM1A Walkman Black
Treat your ears to incredibly real sound with the nwwm1a premium walkman from sony. Designed to deliver optimal sound quality, this walkman ensures that you not only listen to the musical notes, but also feel them to the core of your heart. A part of sony’s signature series, the nwwm1a is made for producing high-resolution audio, so that you can discover the unexplored depths of natural sound. high-resolution audio sony nwwm1a streams high-resolution audio that is even higher in quality than what a cd delivers. By bringing the minutest of the details to your ears, it makes you feel as if you are sitting at the centre of a live concert, with no one around to disturb. The unit supports most recent 384 khz/32-bit rate and dsd playback. Dsd audio files are those that come into the existence very early during the production process. The result is that you get to hear the music enriched with all the details and nuances of original recording. full of technologies s-master hxdigital amp technology in the nwwm1a makes sure that the sound is not only distortion-free, but is also spread over a wide range of frequencies, in order to provide the user with a crisp and clean output. Dsee hx upscaling technology in this walkman makes use of an algorithm for analysing the music listened by you so that any lost information may be replaced. This smart arrangement makes way for nothing but the best quality music. durability and ease of operations sony nwwm1a features a sturdy aluminium alloy frame. This frame provides strong resistance to electrical noise and other outside interferences. The walkman has ergonomically shaped and strategically positioned buttons for handy operations. This gadget has 128 gb of built-in memory that can be expanded with a micro sd memory card.
Treat your ears to incredibly real sound with the nwwm1a premium walkman from sony. Designed to deliver optimal sound quality, this walkman ensures that you not only listen to the musical notes, but also feel them to the core of your heart. A part of sony’s signature series, the nwwm1a is made for producing high-resolution audio, so that you can discover the unexplored depths of natural sound. high-resolution audio sony nwwm1a streams high-resolution audio that is even higher in quality than what a cd delivers. By bringing the minutest of the details to your ears, it makes you feel as if you are sitting at the centre of a live concert, with no one around to disturb. The unit supports most recent 384 khz/32-bit rate and dsd playback. Dsd audio files are those that come into the existence very early during the production process. The result is that you get to hear the music enriched with all the details and nuances of original recording. full of technologies s-master hxdigital amp technology in the nwwm1a makes sure that the sound is not only distortion-free, but is also spread over a wide range of frequencies, in order to provide the user with a crisp and clean output. Dsee hx upscaling technology in this walkman makes use of an algorithm for analysing the music listened by you so that any lost information may be replaced. This smart arrangement makes way for nothing but the best quality music. durability and ease of operations sony nwwm1a features a sturdy aluminium alloy frame. This frame provides strong resistance to electrical noise and other outside interferences. The walkman has ergonomically shaped and strategically positioned buttons for handy operations. This gadget has 128 gb of built-in memory that can be expanded with a micro sd memory card.
Treat your ears to incredibly real sound with the nwwm1a premium walkman from sony. Designed to deliver optimal sound quality, this walkman ensures that you not only listen to the musical notes, but also feel them to the core of your heart. A part of sony’s signature series, the nwwm1a is made for producing high-resolution audio, so that you can discover the unexplored depths of natural sound. high-resolution audio sony nwwm1a streams high-resolution audio that is even higher in quality than what a cd delivers. By bringing the minutest of the details to your ears, it makes you feel as if you are sitting at the centre of a live concert, with no one around to disturb. The unit supports most recent 384 khz/32-bit rate and dsd playback. Dsd audio files are those that come into the existence very early during the production process. The result is that you get to hear the music enriched with all the details and nuances of original recording. full of technologies s-master hxdigital amp technology in the nwwm1a makes sure that the sound is not only distortion-free, but is also spread over a wide range of frequencies, in order to provide the user with a crisp and clean output. Dsee hx upscaling technology in this walkman makes use of an algorithm for analysing the music listened by you so that any lost information may be replaced. This smart arrangement makes way for nothing but the best quality music. durability and ease of operations sony nwwm1a features a sturdy aluminium alloy frame. This frame provides strong resistance to electrical noise and other outside interferences. The walkman has ergonomically shaped and strategically positioned buttons for handy operations. This gadget has 128 gb of built-in memory that can be expanded with a micro sd memory card.
Treat your ears to incredibly real sound with the nwwm1a premium walkman from sony. Designed to deliver optimal sound quality, this walkman ensures that you not only listen to the musical notes, but also feel them to the core of your heart. A part of sony’s signature series, the nwwm1a is made for producing high-resolution audio, so that you can discover the unexplored depths of natural sound. high-resolution audio sony nwwm1a streams high-resolution audio that is even higher in quality than what a cd delivers. By bringing the minutest of the details to your ears, it makes you feel as if you are sitting at the centre of a live concert, with no one around to disturb. The unit supports most recent 384 khz/32-bit rate and dsd playback. Dsd audio files are those that come into the existence very early during the production process. The result is that you get to hear the music enriched with all the details and nuances of original recording. full of technologies s-master hxdigital amp technology in the nwwm1a makes sure that the sound is not only distortion-free, but is also spread over a wide range of frequencies, in order to provide the user with a crisp and clean output. Dsee hx upscaling technology in this walkman makes use of an algorithm for analysing the music listened by you so that any lost information may be replaced. This smart arrangement makes way for nothing but the best quality music. durability and ease of operations sony nwwm1a features a sturdy aluminium alloy frame. This frame provides strong resistance to electrical noise and other outside interferences. The walkman has ergonomically shaped and strategically positioned buttons for handy operations. This gadget has 128 gb of built-in memory that can be expanded with a micro sd memory card.
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The lowest price for New Sony NW-WM1A Walkman Black right now is $600.97 at eBay.com.au, compared across 2 retailers.
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Dear Sony, I love this player, thank you for making it. I use it with your Kimber cable and XBA-N3AP and cannot be happier save for 4 things.1. Please can the next firmware have an option for Right/Left channel swap? Rationale: Increasingly in classical orchestral recordings the bass/cello section is in the middle, but there are still those recordings which persist in placing the cello/bass on the right. Therefore, my right ear gets lovely low-end and my right ear misses out. You may say: "swap the earphones, or swap the cables" - however, with a premium product like XBA-N3AP etc its not ergonomic or possible and always changing the MMCX connections can cause damage in the long term. Therefore, please provide an option to swap audio channels in software.2. ... MoreDear Sony, I love this player, thank you for making it. I use it with your Kimber cable and XBA-N3AP and cannot be happier save for 4 things.1. Please can the next firmware have an option for Right/Left channel swap? Rationale: Increasingly in classical orchestral recordings the bass/cello section is in the middle, but there are still those recordings which persist in placing the cello/bass on the right. Therefore, my right ear gets lovely low-end and my right ear misses out. You may say: "swap the earphones, or swap the cables" - however, with a premium product like XBA-N3AP etc its not ergonomic or possible and always changing the MMCX connections can cause damage in the long term. Therefore, please provide an option to swap audio channels in software.2. Option to set a default delay between the end of one track and the start of another. When I'm listening to classical suites/sonatas/quartets/symphonies etc its nice to have a few seconds between the movements. Perhaps this might affect battery life or the capacitors, but if not, it would be nice to set a default gap between tracks ranging from 0-15 seconds. Please could you implement this?3. In some cases, the end of one track is to lead directly onto the next track (eg. from Beethoven's 5th symphony between the 3rd and 4th movements, or Beethoven's 5th piano concerto between movements 2 and 3). In these cases, it should be possible for the user to specify a custom delay (or none) between tracks which is different from the default.4. Improved battery longevity - I wish the battery didn't die out after a published 500 charge cycles. I understand its not easy to replace and must be sent away to a service centre. I'd like to keep this device for a lifetime, but the battery element is problematic. Please can you research an alternative battery which has greater longevity?I love this player all things said and the above would make it perfect.
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As a very seasoned music lover and user of top end DAPs (Hifiman 901s being a direct comparator), I took a chance on Sony's WM1A (and also bough Questyle QP2R at the same time). I am delighted with the Sony for its excellent sound (-I much prefer it to A&K models I tried out), very easy and clear functionality (-having got used to absolutely no frills in the superb HM901s, the Sony gives you Bluetooth pairing and various sound options which are quite adequate for me and work as described), and enjoy unexpectedly good battery power (-having been used to swappable batteries for long air trips). The build quality is excellent, it feels heavy (-much lighter than the coveted gold model I would have instantly bought after trying but for the price!) and the touch screen ... MoreAs a very seasoned music lover and user of top end DAPs (Hifiman 901s being a direct comparator), I took a chance on Sony's WM1A (and also bough Questyle QP2R at the same time). I am delighted with the Sony for its excellent sound (-I much prefer it to A&K models I tried out), very easy and clear functionality (-having got used to absolutely no frills in the superb HM901s, the Sony gives you Bluetooth pairing and various sound options which are quite adequate for me and work as described), and enjoy unexpectedly good battery power (-having been used to swappable batteries for long air trips). The build quality is excellent, it feels heavy (-much lighter than the coveted gold model I would have instantly bought after trying but for the price!) and the touch screen (-after the updates) works perfectly fine...no lags in my 300GB + of jazz albums (600+ albums) in flac/a few in DSD. The OS handles everything without burden, a previous concern. The only irritant is a) it comes with no cover, b) more important the 4.4 balanced output is a pain as one has to match my JH Audio 13R2 Pro (recommended for quality sound) with new plugs etc. and I wish Sony had a more compatible socket or gave some suitable accessories with the player, c) no dock to my advanced amps...so only plain lineout from 3.5mm headphone socket seems possible - big flaw for me as I want to use it also plugged into my extremely expensive headphone amp. The Sony has a wider soundstage to my faithful HM901s which has gorgeous sound but is much less practical than the Sony. All in all, thoroughly satisfied with with 1A as a dedicated portable and hope Sony will keep up with software updates and occasional decent new models. Five stars also (unlike with other manufacturers including Chinese) for the UK Customer Service from Sony - they actually respond professionally to my query, thank you in a marketplace of thousands of MP3/DAP players.
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I have had this player for 2 years now. Yeah, it's expensive but I cannot dispute the quality of playing Hi-Res Vinyl 24bit/96 & 192Khz recordings - they are outstanding. Naturally a set of Hi-Res headphones is necessary - I am hearing/learning music I know really well, all over again. It is amazing and it has no successor, it is the bees knees. The only gripe I have it it has a long start-up procedure where it does a file update, every time you turn it on. This takes a minute, and I use it nearly every night in bed. Sometimes it tricks you and you open your music folder but then it cuts off and does the update again. If it wasn't for this, I would have given it 5 stars. In saying this, knowing what I know, would I still buy it? Absolutely!
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Dear Sony, I love this player, thank you for making it. I use it with your Kimber cable and XBA-N3AP and cannot be happier save for 4 things.1. Please can the next firmware have an option for Right/Left channel swap? Rationale: Increasingly in classical orchestral recordings the bass/cello section is in the middle, but there are still those recordings which persist in placing the cello/bass on the right. Therefore, my right ear gets lovely low-end and my right ear misses out. You may say: "swap the earphones, or swap the cables" - however, with a premium product like XBA-N3AP etc its not ergonomic or possible and always changing the MMCX connections can cause damage in the long term. Therefore, please provide an option to swap audio channels in software.2. ... MoreDear Sony, I love this player, thank you for making it. I use it with your Kimber cable and XBA-N3AP and cannot be happier save for 4 things.1. Please can the next firmware have an option for Right/Left channel swap? Rationale: Increasingly in classical orchestral recordings the bass/cello section is in the middle, but there are still those recordings which persist in placing the cello/bass on the right. Therefore, my right ear gets lovely low-end and my right ear misses out. You may say: "swap the earphones, or swap the cables" - however, with a premium product like XBA-N3AP etc its not ergonomic or possible and always changing the MMCX connections can cause damage in the long term. Therefore, please provide an option to swap audio channels in software.2. Option to set a default delay between the end of one track and the start of another. When I'm listening to classical suites/sonatas/quartets/symphonies etc its nice to have a few seconds between the movements. Perhaps this might affect battery life or the capacitors, but if not, it would be nice to set a default gap between tracks ranging from 0-15 seconds. Please could you implement this?3. In some cases, the end of one track is to lead directly onto the next track (eg. from Beethoven's 5th symphony between the 3rd and 4th movements, or Beethoven's 5th piano concerto between movements 2 and 3). In these cases, it should be possible for the user to specify a custom delay (or none) between tracks which is different from the default.4. Improved battery longevity - I wish the battery didn't die out after a published 500 charge cycles. I understand its not easy to replace and must be sent away to a service centre. I'd like to keep this device for a lifetime, but the battery element is problematic. Please can you research an alternative battery which has greater longevity?I love this player all things said and the above would make it perfect.
As a very seasoned music lover and user of top end DAPs (Hifiman 901s being a direct comparator), I took a chance on Sony's WM1A (and also bough Questyle QP2R at the same time). I am delighted with the Sony for its excellent sound (-I much prefer it to A&K models I tried out), very easy and clear functionality (-having got used to absolutely no frills in the superb HM901s, the Sony gives you Bluetooth pairing and various sound options which are quite adequate for me and work as described), and enjoy unexpectedly good battery power (-having been used to swappable batteries for long air trips). The build quality is excellent, it feels heavy (-much lighter than the coveted gold model I would have instantly bought after trying but for the price!) and the touch screen ... MoreAs a very seasoned music lover and user of top end DAPs (Hifiman 901s being a direct comparator), I took a chance on Sony's WM1A (and also bough Questyle QP2R at the same time). I am delighted with the Sony for its excellent sound (-I much prefer it to A&K models I tried out), very easy and clear functionality (-having got used to absolutely no frills in the superb HM901s, the Sony gives you Bluetooth pairing and various sound options which are quite adequate for me and work as described), and enjoy unexpectedly good battery power (-having been used to swappable batteries for long air trips). The build quality is excellent, it feels heavy (-much lighter than the coveted gold model I would have instantly bought after trying but for the price!) and the touch screen (-after the updates) works perfectly fine...no lags in my 300GB + of jazz albums (600+ albums) in flac/a few in DSD. The OS handles everything without burden, a previous concern. The only irritant is a) it comes with no cover, b) more important the 4.4 balanced output is a pain as one has to match my JH Audio 13R2 Pro (recommended for quality sound) with new plugs etc. and I wish Sony had a more compatible socket or gave some suitable accessories with the player, c) no dock to my advanced amps...so only plain lineout from 3.5mm headphone socket seems possible - big flaw for me as I want to use it also plugged into my extremely expensive headphone amp. The Sony has a wider soundstage to my faithful HM901s which has gorgeous sound but is much less practical than the Sony. All in all, thoroughly satisfied with with 1A as a dedicated portable and hope Sony will keep up with software updates and occasional decent new models. Five stars also (unlike with other manufacturers including Chinese) for the UK Customer Service from Sony - they actually respond professionally to my query, thank you in a marketplace of thousands of MP3/DAP players.
I have had this player for 2 years now. Yeah, it's expensive but I cannot dispute the quality of playing Hi-Res Vinyl 24bit/96 & 192Khz recordings - they are outstanding. Naturally a set of Hi-Res headphones is necessary - I am hearing/learning music I know really well, all over again. It is amazing and it has no successor, it is the bees knees. The only gripe I have it it has a long start-up procedure where it does a file update, every time you turn it on. This takes a minute, and I use it nearly every night in bed. Sometimes it tricks you and you open your music folder but then it cuts off and does the update again. If it wasn't for this, I would have given it 5 stars. In saying this, knowing what I know, would I still buy it? Absolutely!
This player surpassed my expectations! I purchased for the hi fidelity sound. I only play flac hrs files for the sound quality is 100 times better than MP3. The player comes with 128 Gig of internal storage, I added a 256 gig micro sd card so I have tons of storage space. If you want the best portable HR player under 1000 bucks, this is the one.
Before buying the WM1A I had the Questyle QP2R which I bought bundled with the Focal Utopia headphones. While the QP2R excelled in technicalities and speed, I found its sound signature to be overly aggressive for the dynamic Utopia. So I decided to sell it and get the WM1A instead. Apart from being better built and with a much nicer user interface (including touchscreen), the Sony is extremely musical (something the QP2R lacks) and its bass is simply superb to any other DAP offering I have heard thus far. The soundstage is wide and airy, even through the overall signature is on the warm side. Acting as a server to the Sony TA-ZH1ES headphone amp/DAC (through the Sony BCR-NWH10 doscking station and Lush^2 USB cable), I am in sonic paradise. Just waiting for the Kimer ... MoreBefore buying the WM1A I had the Questyle QP2R which I bought bundled with the Focal Utopia headphones. While the QP2R excelled in technicalities and speed, I found its sound signature to be overly aggressive for the dynamic Utopia. So I decided to sell it and get the WM1A instead. Apart from being better built and with a much nicer user interface (including touchscreen), the Sony is extremely musical (something the QP2R lacks) and its bass is simply superb to any other DAP offering I have heard thus far. The soundstage is wide and airy, even through the overall signature is on the warm side. Acting as a server to the Sony TA-ZH1ES headphone amp/DAC (through the Sony BCR-NWH10 doscking station and Lush^2 USB cable), I am in sonic paradise. Just waiting for the Kimer Axios Cu balanced headphone cable to arrive, and then I will have a complete package for many years to come.
I've had the WM1A for a few months now. Physically it is well crafted, very robust, and in my opinion a beautiful HiRes DAP. The external buttons are well placed and the hold button (to disengage functions) is simple and well positioned. There are two gorgeous gold jack sockets one for standard 3.5mm and a 4.4mm for balanced cable. To get the most out of the WM1A it is recommended to invest in a balanced cable.The touch screen works fine perhaps lacking a little fluidity when scrolling but I don't find it an issue. There are a number of sound settings. The only disappointment with this device is the 'Gain' limiter incorporated in European version. This prevents the device from being used with some high end headphones (for me Sennheiser HD 800). The Direct Source ... MoreI've had the WM1A for a few months now. Physically it is well crafted, very robust, and in my opinion a beautiful HiRes DAP. The external buttons are well placed and the hold button (to disengage functions) is simple and well positioned. There are two gorgeous gold jack sockets one for standard 3.5mm and a 4.4mm for balanced cable. To get the most out of the WM1A it is recommended to invest in a balanced cable.The touch screen works fine perhaps lacking a little fluidity when scrolling but I don't find it an issue. There are a number of sound settings. The only disappointment with this device is the 'Gain' limiter incorporated in European version. This prevents the device from being used with some high end headphones (for me Sennheiser HD 800). The Direct Source setting for HiRes music requires IEMs such as Westone W60 to be played at volume between 70-110 with the standard jack but is improved slightly with balanced. To boost sound I use a personal setting with the equaliser.Overall once personal sound settings are set the quality of music is astounding. Well balanced bass, mids and highs, a wide sound stage and excellent clarity/detail. The reproduction for both modern and classical music is very impressive.Apart from the sound 'Gain' issue I am very pleased with this purchase.
I bought the NW-WM1A a few weeks ago and am delighted with it overall.Firstly, the build quality is exceptional - no visible screws, just high grade brushed metal and solid buttons with an excellent non-marking touchscreen. The leather back stops slippage on surfaces but is obviously not a good choice for vegetations. Synthetic leather would've been a better choice there.I'm not good with computers so was relieved to find the bundled Media Go software was genuinely easy to use. I've imported CDs, downloaded tracks from Hi-Res music stores and MP3s from Bandcamp too and it was all very simple to do.The User Interface is not as snappy as my iPhone 6+ but it has a certain charm in being unrushed! The options are intuitively laid-out and you have a choice during ... MoreI bought the NW-WM1A a few weeks ago and am delighted with it overall.Firstly, the build quality is exceptional - no visible screws, just high grade brushed metal and solid buttons with an excellent non-marking touchscreen. The leather back stops slippage on surfaces but is obviously not a good choice for vegetations. Synthetic leather would've been a better choice there.I'm not good with computers so was relieved to find the bundled Media Go software was genuinely easy to use. I've imported CDs, downloaded tracks from Hi-Res music stores and MP3s from Bandcamp too and it was all very simple to do.The User Interface is not as snappy as my iPhone 6+ but it has a certain charm in being unrushed! The options are intuitively laid-out and you have a choice during playback of Album cover art, spectrum analyser or analogue level meters. The EQ and other sound-enhancement options are comprehensive and effective. The ability to play so many file formats is great - even DSD downloads work faultlessly and an SD card slot really cokes in handy with these big files.The sound via the 3.5mm output driving my B&O H6 is the best I've ever heard them. I usually think headphones make the biggest difference to sound quality but here the WM1A delivers a definite boost. I suspect the amplifier quality has a lot to do with this. The music is big and precise, with good deep bass and uncoloured midrange for vocals. The highs seem to be perfectly balanced too.I've not yet been able to try the new Balanced 4.4mm output which promises more power output. I have a pair of Audeze LCD-3 here which should benefit from Balanced drive once I get the necesssry cable. Having said that the LCD-3 still sound great with the 3.5mm output.Complaints? Not many and mainly focused on accessories I'd like to see for the WM1A:There's no docking cradle available in the UK. The BCR-NWH10 works great but is available in Japan only. The digital output cable WMP-NWM10 is also deprived from UK customers. I'd really like to see these accessories released outside Japan to make the most of the WM1A. Also, as the new 4.4mm connector becomes more common, hopefully more Sony headphones and In Ear Monitors will be available with this connector. The range is currently only two models plus after-market cables which, again, are kept from UK customers. Hopefully it's just a matter of time for Sony to deliver here.So overall I'm very pleased with the WM1A. It's my first taste of true high-end portable music players and it does everything I want whilst sounding great and being of superb build quality. Recommended for people who love great sound and portable luxury. It's a real pleasure to carry around with you.
This little powerhouse of a digital audio player provides incredible detail, power and subtlety to my ever expanding digital music collection. The ability to play DSD and FLAC files up to extremely high resolution as well as many other file types (AIFF, WAV, MP3 etc) makes this player very flexible. It sounds fantastic to my ears on the go and the LDAC bluetooth is especially good with a pair of suitably equipped Sony headphones (eg. Sony MDR1000X). When using uber headphones like the Focal utopias with a black Dragon cable and the balanced 4.4mm cable from the Sony TA-ZH1ES headphone amplifier/DAC the uncoloured detail is amazing! This player has enough power from the balanced output for the Focal Utopias, but it gets better with when attached to the desktop amp. I ... MoreThis little powerhouse of a digital audio player provides incredible detail, power and subtlety to my ever expanding digital music collection. The ability to play DSD and FLAC files up to extremely high resolution as well as many other file types (AIFF, WAV, MP3 etc) makes this player very flexible. It sounds fantastic to my ears on the go and the LDAC bluetooth is especially good with a pair of suitably equipped Sony headphones (eg. Sony MDR1000X). When using uber headphones like the Focal utopias with a black Dragon cable and the balanced 4.4mm cable from the Sony TA-ZH1ES headphone amplifier/DAC the uncoloured detail is amazing! This player has enough power from the balanced output for the Focal Utopias, but it gets better with when attached to the desktop amp. I recommend purchasing a 256GB memory card (the Samsung microSD XC EVO+worked fine for me) which allows about 3500 Hi res songs. The recent firmware update (v2.0) means the player can unpack and convert MQA files to a high resolution 24bit/352kHz which sound great. The interface is fast and I haven't experienced any sluggishness or problems. The DSEE upscaler makes the low-res audio files sound better as well. This is a very solid piece of kit with a fantastic sound that plays virtually every audio file you throw at it. I am impressed.
This is an absolutely fantastic music player. Everything from the build quality of the unit through to the minimal user interface. The sound quality is exemplary-I listen on some balanced 5 driver custom IEMs and literally everything sounds better through this player. It has a slightly more bass forward profile than other devices I’ve listened to but I like that.I like that the Bluetooth features can be toggled. It works well with an Astell & Kern XB10 for wireless listening.What could be improved?I wish there was a way to suggest improvements to the UI. The ability to group music in compilations separately from the main categories would be good (like iTunes does). Right now any compilations just clutter up the artist view with hundreds of entries I just don’t ... MoreThis is an absolutely fantastic music player. Everything from the build quality of the unit through to the minimal user interface. The sound quality is exemplary-I listen on some balanced 5 driver custom IEMs and literally everything sounds better through this player. It has a slightly more bass forward profile than other devices I’ve listened to but I like that.I like that the Bluetooth features can be toggled. It works well with an Astell & Kern XB10 for wireless listening.What could be improved?I wish there was a way to suggest improvements to the UI. The ability to group music in compilations separately from the main categories would be good (like iTunes does). Right now any compilations just clutter up the artist view with hundreds of entries I just don’t need. In this regard, iTunes is better. I believe this is available in the metatata so should be an easy feature to add.I would like to improve the Podcast genre - e.g. controls for skip/go back 15s, remember position, mark as played, speed up etc.The startup time is a little slow.The Mac ‘Content Transfer’ app is very basic
had an NW A-45, which had a better sound than my iBasso DX90. Reviews were correct that this WM 1a sounded even better than the A-45. it does. Using Sony MDR Z7's, Sennheiser HD 800's and Sony WH1000mx3's. Got the sony kimber-based aftermarket cable ( i'm very into cable for opening up and smoothing sound. ) cable a quarter-better over stock, and that's more than i'd hoped for.listening to classical music -- string quartets and symphonic pieces. some opera and art song. some '50's jazz and '30's movie music and pop. i don't have any modern pop or rock, so i can't speak on that.using bluetooth while i'm out in the world. the sony's are very good and the bluetooth on this and on the NW A-45 is excellent. the sound i'm getting from the WM-1a for-sure exceeds the ... Morehad an NW A-45, which had a better sound than my iBasso DX90. Reviews were correct that this WM 1a sounded even better than the A-45. it does. Using Sony MDR Z7's, Sennheiser HD 800's and Sony WH1000mx3's. Got the sony kimber-based aftermarket cable ( i'm very into cable for opening up and smoothing sound. ) cable a quarter-better over stock, and that's more than i'd hoped for.listening to classical music -- string quartets and symphonic pieces. some opera and art song. some '50's jazz and '30's movie music and pop. i don't have any modern pop or rock, so i can't speak on that.using bluetooth while i'm out in the world. the sony's are very good and the bluetooth on this and on the NW A-45 is excellent. the sound i'm getting from the WM-1a for-sure exceeds the home-fi vinyl setups i had back in the day. in fact, it would have been many thousands of dollars to approach it, if it would have been possible at all. and, later, would have died to have this good a sound even in 1990, or even with what i thought was a decent iBasso DX90 sound, even last year.a very satisfying purchase.
