It is a brick isn’t it?
@rattlingblanketwoman have you checked Mr. Walkman firmware? For me they (A55 and ZX300) sound basically the same with the same FW on (said to be “WM1Z” like). Though I admit I can’t hear shit 
Sorry it was the A45 with Mr Walkman firmware that I really didn’t like.
A55 should be 1:1 like A45, so quite interesting to be honest
Interesting… I was looking at a second hand ZX507 on head-fi so I would love some Sony DAP impressions
Is there a big sound difference between the two with Mr. Walkman loaded?
A brick?
Bro, you’re special. This is like 1/3 of my cellphone…
I do not like Sony’s implementation of android on the newer DAPs such as the zx507. I much prefer the previous models with just the dedicated music player app.
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First Impressions of the Sony ZX300
(very quick ~10 min, Mr. Walkman Firmware loaded)
Sounds amazing with Zen Pro plugged in.
Zero noise floor, warm sound but tastefully done. Sounds like a keeper for end-game collection and washes away my hate torwards A105 (f*** android on Sony DAPs). UI so far is easy to navigate, good form factor and quick loads.
Low power output, not so big screen and the cherry on the cake: proprietary connectors 
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I used to have the mod on my WM1A but it’s currently rocking in its factory settings. It’s been a long time so I forgot what it sounded like with the mod.
WM1A has better sound separation and slightly better clarity compared to my ZX-300 but I enjoy them both.
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I tell you man Sony’s own UI/ music launcher is a gem. I just wish the newer models didn’t use android and kept the old UI.
ZX300 is so portable, it’s my go-to outdoors DAP.
Seems the upcoming ones will be using Android. And judging by the CPU, I assume they wont be cheap. One around 500 usd and the other at least 1k usd I would guess…
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Bro, if I would like to have a second phone size DAP I would use my phone with/without dongle. Usability above everything else. Screen size is the reason I hate modern phones, this is why I went with the smallest size Android ZenFone 8 which is still on large side for me. And I have proper size male hands in 80th percentile of European Population
As zeos said about Fiio Q7 - it is so heavy it pulls my pyjama pants down while I am cooking (this is true story…)
But I like it a lot no matter what, physical buttons and disconnection from everything else is nice to have near bed. Just the memory of A55 being so much more nicer in hand…
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Haha I love this, it is the perfect day to day life example of something being too bulky, that I would never think to use but communicates perfectly.
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i can feel you on this man, im rocking the oneoplus 6 for 4-5 years (still has headphone jack) and if i would upgrade it , it will be to a foldable phone like the Z flip 4 so i can enjoy both worlds of big screen for usability while having small size in my pocket for music and carrying
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There’s a difference between what you describe and a brick 
But I get your point. I still don’t think it is that big, as I found A105 too small.
A critique I do have is the mitter cases. I hated 105’s and this one also came with it. Needless to say I won’t use it. Either naked or grabing a silicone one on Aliexpress asap.
Too small? How big are your hands man?
Not that big actually. Smaller than the rest of my body in comparison. I just like bigger daps 
but not big as kilobuck bricks.
Ive used portable amps like the NX7, gryphon, xd-05 bal and others so, im used to the bulk.
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Yes, I think my problem is because of the leather flip cover/wallet case I have that adds substantial volume (width and thickness). I won’t use that expensive device without one, so for me it is must have, you are right - I would grab a better case and live happier 
without a case it is quite sleek, though still thick
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