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Macoleco

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I am new into this and I am planning on buying a Sony NW-WM1A .I got a few questions:

  1. Besides the quality of the DAP, what else improves the sound? The earbuds and the type of music file?

  2. Is there a huge difference between a mp3 file and a FLAC file?

  3. What happens if I play a mp3 file on the DAP? Will it sound still better than listening the same file on a regular computer or device?

  4. Where do you guys buy music in Hi Res in general? I like japanese music so I would like find a place where I can get it (legal or illegal).

  5. Do all modern artists have FLAC versions of their music? Or is it only a few?

  6.  What headphones/earbuds do you recommend? Any budget is fine.

Thanks in advance.

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1) Earbuds/headphones will make a huge difference

2) yes, the best mp3 is a 320kbps file. A standard CD is 1411kbps. Once compressed into a lossy mp3, those missing bits can never be recovered. FLAC is a lossless compression scheme that allows the full 1411kbps to be resolved, or even more for higher resolution music.

3) I am sure it will play, and sound better, but not as good as a lossless file.

4)I have no idea where to get Japanese Music of any sort, sorry.

5) Probably not all, but a lot do.

6) no idea, what do you want to spend, do you have any preferences?

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13 minutes ago, AudioDoctor said:

4)I have no idea where to get Japanese Music of any sort, sorry.

 

 Even BluSpec and SHM  and numerous other items.

 

http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/

 

How a Digital Audio file sounds, or a Digital Video file looks, is governed to a large extent by the Power Supply area. All that Identical Checksums gives is the possibility of REGENERATING the file to close to that of the original file.

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31 minutes ago, Macoleco said:

 

I have been lurking cdjapan for a while but I cant find any digital music...  Only physical CDs

 

In which case, if there are no other alternatives, you may have to purchase physical media and rip them yourself

 

 

How a Digital Audio file sounds, or a Digital Video file looks, is governed to a large extent by the Power Supply area. All that Identical Checksums gives is the possibility of REGENERATING the file to close to that of the original file.

PROFILE UPDATED 13-11-2020

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9 hours ago, wakajazz said:

6) I use Shure SE535 IEM’s with my NW-WM1A and find the combination highly engaging... It is a highly personal choice however.

I dont doubt it.

 

I own the Shure SE435 IEM and find them excellent for travel purposes. Very good isolation, even on an airplane.

 

But for at home use, I step it up a bit using Mr Speakers Alpha Prime and a Benchmark DAC1 USB. The difference is night and day better but its not good a good choice for travel by any means.

 

I say get a set of Headphones for both occasions.

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