DMP-Z1

[energyi]

Any Moode solutions approach the promised Sony DMP-Z1 sound quality?

https://www.sony.com/electronics/walkman/dmp-z1

[Tim Curtis]

Based on the marketing hype this should be the greatest sounding audio device ever made, but you would think that for $8000 USD it would include more than just a 3" touch screen :-0

[FizzyTea]

I'd want a few more gigabytes for the money tbh.

[energyi]

... for $8000 USD it would include more than just a 3" touch screen :-0

That is why I was opening up a discussion, thinking that people on this forum have better sound with bigger screens or valuable additional functionality. Thanks.

[DRONE7]

Ah, though I'm betting very few of us have "Gold-plated volume control "..... what sonic wonders we may be missing...

Fear not, I'm here to rectify that.... for a large fee I am prepared to use my considerable skills and knowledge as a working Artist-Goldsmith to gold-plate your current inferior anodised volume knob.... PM me for  a quote..  ROFL!

and...

" Premium, audio-grade lead-free solder containing gold.

The exceptional conductivity of gold ensures the absolute minimum signal loss possible, for full dynamic range delivery. ."

A complete and utter lack of knowledge about the physics of materials.... Gold is 'exceptionally' resistant to oxidisation and tarnish but is beaten out by copper and silver for conductivity.

[Tim Curtis]

moOde users would have to actually buy this $8000 headphone amp to be able to compare its SQ and features to their moOde / Raspberry Pi devices.

[TheOldPresbyope]

Finally, a Walkman I can respect.

[DRONE7]

I wonder, Kent, if it can be called a Walkman ?....
perhaps for such a price and exulted description it may be more apt as a .... Palanquin-man"

[rhizomusicosmos]

I can imagine that getting all scuffed up rattling around with the other stuff in my Barney Rustle Blanket . . .

[rikardo1979]

Why not go for the great Astell?