The legendary Sony Walkman NW-WM1AM2 HiFi Digital Audio Player!

[@RX-rd4sc]

Great review Sony z1r makes great pair with this dap, you should also review those with wm1am2

[@TheSourceAVDesignGroup]

Stay tuned 🙌

[@floriangopel3909]

This thing is way , way , way better for real emotional music listening than any high end dap from other brands i testet

[@halobayd9612]

For example, which devices are superior? Is it better than dx320?

[@namkhanhpham2126]

Did u try the cayin n7? Im considering between these two options

[@floriangopel3909]

@@halobayd9612 yes its superior because it capures the emotions, the decays Not just technical aspects of the sounds, the dx 3 series are the second best daps for this that i testet👍

[@floriangopel3909]

@@namkhanhpham2126 did not try, but it cant be better, i have c9 with high end dacs, and sony is better ,just Updated the Firmware to 1.09 and its even better 😂😂 but you also have to go to settings and help the processor and disable the Android nonsense that kills the sound bcs of background tasks to free the sony 👍

[@chronometa]

This will be my secondary DAC to an r2r, music library, and streamer.

[@TheSourceAVDesignGroup]

Great choice!

[@istanbul-Tr]

Thank you review the sound of my Sony Walkman NW-WM1AM2 is amazing

[@TheSourceAVDesignGroup]

You bet!

[@waitingforrender]

for me is really awesome. o just turn on dont disturb all the time to prevent notifications. but is a really good dap

[@hulmemane.t.1108]

I bought the WM1ZM2, but very begrudgingly had to return it due to the model I had having no gain options. The sound signature is otherworldly, but the lack of power made it impossible to ignore for a device at this price point! The HiBy RS8 has helped me get over the heartbreak of having to return the Sony, and easily beats it for sound signature, and power IMHO.

[@TheSourceAVDesignGroup]

What country are you in? Why didn't it have a high-gain option?

[@hulmemane.t.1108]

@@TheSourceAVDesignGroup I'm going to be in the EU for a while so took the plunge. I was beyond disappointed when I had to return the Sony, but the RS8 has proved itself to be a far better and more versatile purchase!

[@natanquirino5400]

@@hulmemane.t.1108 The m1am2 and m1zm2 come both with high gain. Maybe CANADA might not have it enabled, but anywhere else its high gain. If you could order it nearest state to you.

[@ewattersonknows]

You needed to buy the us version. The eu version has a volume cap. No power

[@hulmemane.t.1108]

@@ewattersonknows In my humble opinion, the Sony doesn't come close to the HiBy RS8 by any metric.

[@HiFiInsider]

I hate the Android UI / OS but the WM sounds good.

[@LIL-MAN_theOG]

It's better than the Sony os on the first version of this...I had it and using it to download songs made it a nightmare

[@Mr1stcat]

I'm saving up to buy the wm1zm2 ❤😎👍 unabashed Sony fanboy lol

[@TheSourceAVDesignGroup]

Hell yeah!

[@capitanlevi203]

Hello, I have the same model. I wonder if you can activate LDAC 990 in settings? Whenever the active returns to "best effort" I don't think it is limited by Sony being the same codec. I wonder if there is a solution?

[@TheSourceAVDesignGroup]

Give Wayne a call at the store I shipped it back to them so I don't have it around to access.

[@ecodelta3732]

I have this Sony NW WM1AM2 and I am trying to connect to my Burson DAC with usb c audioquest cable and the audio does not pass ,what can it be ? I've changed wires setup and nothing

[@blitzer25blitz62]

somehow i wish Sony could update its Android OS to the latest.. yes I know a DAP don't need much updates as a regular phone do but those streaming apps do need it especially for futureproofing, as Sony don't make new gens of these flagships as frequent as Chinese phone companies.

[@jesseedgell8698]

So my question is it LOUD just like the old school walkmans that thay hurt your ears for instance not that i will have it that loud but i do like music loud as long as its much much louder than my phone ill be happy but my next question is dose it have location like the phones because if it dose have location then i will not buy one please and thank you

[@RD-kv8hm]

A question - with dongle dacs being more and more capable why would someone buy a DAP over just using their phone + dongle dac/amp like the M15?

[@TheSourceAVDesignGroup]

There are several reasons, and I will let others chime in, too. For me, listening around the house or office is a big one. You free yourself from any phone attachment or distraction. You reduce the cables between the phone and the dongle dac which can be annoying for some users, user experience is usually much better with a dedicated DAP vs. A phone.

[@RD-kv8hm]

Interesting. The biggest barrier that I have with DAPs over a phone is actually the software and user experience. Phones are much more snappy and performant and also already have all my apps so I would think that its more convenient over a DAP. Curious why the UX on a DAP is better than a phone

[@chronometa]

@@RD-kv8hm you actually should strip the DAP of as many features as possible.

[@TheSourceAVDesignGroup]

Give one a shot and see if you like it.

[@gerritfridericksohn4627]

That's a valid question. Just don't include M-15. A Mojo2 Poly Hotspot to phone works very well. Much better than M15. I prefer Bit Perfect so I don't need extras. Generally speaking. A Dap can just give you more options.

[@oneonlynono]

Which type of SD card goes in Sony WM1AM2 and what's the highest Capacity that goes in it , 128GB , 256 GB , 512GB or 1TB ? What would be the Recommendation of SD Card? Please urgent reply... thank you in advance

[@thisisit.7480]

MINE 1 TB SANDISK

[@jondonnelly3]

Does it really sound a lot better than Sony WH-1000XM5 which use existing phone (LDAC capable) and can be found for under 300 pounds UK pounds. UK/Europe customers need to be aware this device is hamstrung by severe power/volume limitations, to comply with regulations.

[@TheSourceAVDesignGroup]

It sounds far better than those headphones with a proper pair of headphones.

[@capitanlevi203]

Hello... I am using a 5v 1a charger to charge the walkman and I noticed that it takes 2 hours and 30 minutes from zero unlike the computer where it took the 4 hours advertised. Is it normal that it lasts less or is the charger inadequate?

[@jorgeluisfernandez2560]

Does it have open Android? Can i download loseless music from Apple Music? Its bitperfect? Thanks a lot bro

[@davidwalton2428]

You will have to go through settings and bypass the internal DAC settings of the Sony NW-WM1-AM2 when you connect it to an external DAC & use it only as a digital transport to play & access your music files

[@santhoshp9032]

What is the name of black headphones 🎧?

[@TheSourceAVDesignGroup]

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[@abdainawi]

very nice video . well presented

[@rayneforrest7582]

For the price it costs and inclusion of WiFi I'm actually surprised they didn't include a sim tray to make it the audiophiles smartphone of choice. I mean it shouldn't have costed much more to make it a more versatile device for day to day use. They could also improve their customer base by making a decision like this. Not everyone can afford a $1399 smartphone and a $1300 walkman as a separate purchase but if they increased the price to $1500 to add the additional hardware required to make it a phone it can add a useful amount of product placement. If people are making phone calls on it it will be in view of the public eyes giving the device a bit more publicity and the hybrid design of Cellphone and high quality music device make it the go to choice as it's a all in one price rather than making the public pay for a cellphone and a music device separate.

[@rayneforrest7582]

I understand it may be an unpopular opinion but personally I find the price range of this device an upper class device while an iPod Touch is more Middle class. If it was a combination device of a cellphone and quality audio player I find it to be more of an accessible option for the middle class leading to a higher level of sales overall. I'd love to see the exact hardware in this combined with a cellphone. I'd hate to see the company cut corners to make a hybrid phone/music player with lower tier audio to be clear. By New Jersey income index I would be considered middle class and can't see this being a feasible option in the near future. I mean I might pick one up on eBay used at some point but as it stands the devices cost I could use on more important things to me at the time being like upgrading my home PC to make it faster for work and gaming, having a safety net if things happen to my car. With the modern day economy this is more of a luxury item rather than an obtainable one as much as I want it. Giving the public a device which meets multiple needs will surely boost sales. I mean it may not not be the most popular decision amongst audiophiles but from a sales perspective would you rather have your market aimed at the thousands of people who take music seriously or the millions of people who own cellphones. I honestly think it would be a bold move trying out the waters in the market but as long as the device delivers I'm sure it will gain traction. Although if they had a phone variant it may need to be a bit thicker for camera modules and electromagnetic shielding from the audio components to eliminate electromagnetic interference but it's definitely an obtainable goal to offer a product to the wider public. I'm not too concerned about convincing the general public they need a bulkier phone option. I think the target audience should be audiophiles who have a (One device to rule them all) budget. Probably make a different model of this product within the same lineup.

[@michaelfreund]

i dont understand the power output. i run DCA D3s (purchased with you!) and my current headphone amp is the macintosh MHA50, which has 200mW, which is not enough. paring with iphone 14 promax. if this walkman has only 1mW, as you state, how would i be able to hear anything? clearly, i dont understand enough about power outputs and the terminology employed. i'll give you a call. thanks!

[@TheSourceAVDesignGroup]

Give the store a call Wayne can help you out.

[@voyager4491]

Dap N1

[@gamerfinn3634]

I wish buttons were more pronounced.

[@JohnSmith-zl8rz]

I hate they add android and streaming, I don't need a phone! I want just add my own files.

[@TheCujo1956]

Bottom line cost way too much