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Old 10-08-2014, 10:11 PM
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Yes, I also have a SACD player that costs $1500 more than the HAP-Z1ES, and I haven't listened to it much since purchasing the Of course, it's probably not surprising that the Native DSD downloads sound better than SACD discs on the CD player. The surprise for me was all my 16-bit discs and downloads also sound better as well without exception on the Sony.
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Old 10-08-2014, 11:21 PM
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I took this pic of the Sony at the NYC Audio Show a couple of weeks ago. It was impressive with the Sony SS AR1's. I returned to the room a couple of times to sit and listen.


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Old 10-09-2014, 06:04 AM
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[quote=Mahalo;642969]
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The software is painful... especially on a Mac. BUT....QUOTE]


What is the Sony component to the right of the HAPS component?
it's a Sony SCD-1 SACD player form back in year 2000.


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I took this pic of the Sony at the NYC Audio Show a couple of weeks ago. It was impressive with the Sony SS AR1's. I returned to the room a couple of times to sit and listen.


under the hood of the preamp is impressive.
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Old 10-09-2014, 11:12 AM
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it's a Sony SCD-1 SACD player form back in year 2000.


Ahh. Thank you.
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Old 10-17-2014, 02:04 AM
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really enjoying this thing. So much so I bought one for personal use. Putting money where my mouth is. LOL... Thanks Sony for leaning me one to use and now my wallet is empty.
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Old 10-17-2014, 10:20 AM
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Mine upgraded software again yesterday. So far it seems to have been a painless process.
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Old 10-17-2014, 03:27 PM
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Here's a description of the latest firmware upgrade:

HAP-Z1ES/HAP-S1 HDD Audio Player System Firmware Upgrade
Article ID:588162(modified 15 Oct 2014)

What does this download do?
This firmware upgrade is currently available which provides the following benefits:

Support FAT External HDD.
Support Jacket picture display on track list for Playlists and Favorites.
Support 32bit WAV playback.
Support DSD gapless playback.
Support manual edit for SensMe channels.
Add Oversampling setting to select Normal/Precision mode (only for HAP-Z1ES).
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Old 10-17-2014, 03:36 PM
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Still a crazy good seller, that is constantly on back order.
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Old 10-17-2014, 09:05 PM
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I can tell you that I am enjoying this thing a LOT. You guys should check out the new Sony XBA-Z5 in-ear. Those are the real deal.
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Old 10-18-2014, 08:55 AM
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I want to get this sony hap z1 player. Can I use it to stream services like spotify tidal wimp Pandora?
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