This allows integrators to combine the power of an esgrade multichannel sound system with the flexibility of todays wireless multizone music systems. Sonys ventured into streaming territory with impressive results the hapz1es is a smartly designed, superb sounding piece of kit. The next in the line is the hap s1 is the consumer level comparatively speaking here dsd machine from sony. He got as far as the outskirts of boulder before he had to give up. Feb 12, 2016 interesting firmware upgrade for the hap z1es. Understanding and modifying audio components to your taste is the ultimate expression of being an audiophile. I just purchased a new auralic vega with the latest firmware 4. In both cases, sony has clearly invested a lot in constructing a remarkably stable and. Both the hap z1es and hap s1 enable music files stored on a pc or mac to be automatically synced, using the supplied hap music transfer software. It supports usb hab, and an external hard drive and dac can be connected simultaneously.
New sony hapz1es firmware out today audiogon discussion forum. Sony gets serious about highresolution audio, again cnet. Hdd audio remote for ios and android phones and tablets. Ive had mine for a little more than a year and i really like it. Mar 16, 2016 i know there are a few pages around the net showing how to upgrade the sony hap s1z1 hdd, and theres even a z1 tutorial showing it running on a 2tb drive. This past wednesday, at the time warner building in new york, sony electronics demonstrated a renewed interest in highresolution audio. The internal 1tb hard drive brings a slightly different approach to streaming compared with standalone products from the likes of naim and cyrus. At any rate, theres a plethora of ways to instantly enjoy anything thats ever been recorded in the history of. Hello, this software update stopped the application from connecting to the hapz on android tablet and made my iphone useless as a remote control without warning. Buying sony hapz1es in 2019 steve hoffman music forums.
While this is a bit of a stretch, the hapz1es could be considered the imac of hd music playerseverything you need to acquire, store, and reproduce hd music files, regardless of. Mar 31, 2015 the sony hap z1es is an excellent music player. Sony hapz1es usb external dac music servers audiophile. Then, with sonys hap music transfer application, you can select the computer directoriesfolders that contain the files you want to send to the hapz1es. Sony haps1 upgrading internal hard drive hdd to 2tb.
The latest version of the hdd audio remote application does not support the following operating system versions. I would recommend trying an hap z1es if you can, as it steps up the performance level from the s1 model but without the amp built in. The setup the original setup plan was for a sony technical expert to fly into denver from san diego and set up the hapz1es for me. I understand the z1 was built to a price point, but on the other hand its easy to get inside and upgrade the weak links. Poly wireless streaming module for the mojo chord electronics limited. Before you start to rip a cd you are also given a choice to rip it slowly with verification after ripping or quickly for speed. Get notifications about the latest firmware updates, product alerts, and more. Sony needs to upgrade their firmware on the player and their transfer software to resolve this. Firmware update version 19226r for haps1 z1es release date.
I was surprised by the hapz1ess 32 lbsit reminded me of a similar experience i had a decade ago with sonys scdxa9000es sacdcd player. Hapz1es highresolution audio hdd player haps1 high resolution. Create playlists, search stored music and full track control. The sony hap z1es must be connected to the same network as your windows or mac computer. I tested today streaming to my marantz sacd player and it works well. New sony hapz1es firmware out today i installed the newest firmware today and was pleasantly surprised that the player now supports an external dac via the usb connection. First, it can playand enhance the sound ofalmost any format, lossless, or lossy. The sony hap z1es hdd audio player supports the transfer and storage of the following highdefinition and standarddefinition music files 2ch only that are stored and managed on your windows or mac computer. I would recommend trying an hapz1es if you can, as it steps up the performance level from the s1 model but without the amp built in. Hdd audio remote supports the following hdd audio player models. This topic provides information on the download site. Alright, downloaded my itunes library into my sony hap z 1es high res player. A 1 tb hard disc, has space for all your music, letting you hear it all as it was meant to be heard.
The functions of hdd audio remote may vary depending on the hdd audio player model. However i just wanted to share that hap s1 will also work with a 2tb internal 2. While their servers are more than happy to play music from a nas network attached storage device, the sony isnt. Deleting music files from the hdd audio player when using the hap music. We are pleased to announce our latest mod for the sony hapz1es dsd music server the sony hapz1es is a music server without digital input or output and without any cd tray. Sony music classic artists to todays stars, local and global. The hapz1es is also using the lastest firmware 0018444r thanks in advance, gary.
They already have communicated with sony s technical support and sony respond back with the statement that they acknowledging the problem and that is a problem with gracenote. Modwright instruments sony hapz1es truth modification. I sampled highres and cdquality tracks to see how much of an upgrade the hapz1es represents over a more than respectable digital frontend. With the sony hap music transfer application owners can not only transfer current music files over to the hap z1es, but also periodically and automatically copy over any new music to their hap z1es. Undaunted, i set up the hapz1es by myself without any outside technical assistance. Sony pictures the hub for your favourite movies and tv shows. The hapz1es hdd audio player is the perfect addition to your hifi setup, with a direct stream digital dsd remastering engine that elevates all your music. Hap z1es is rigorously tested to ensure its wifi signal strength. Once i got it up and running, the hapz1es consistently surpassed them.
The hap z1es hdd audio player is the perfect addition to your hifi setup, with a direct stream digital dsd remastering engine that elevates all your music. While this is a bit of a stretch, the hapz1es could be considered the imac of hd music playerseverything you need to acquire, store, and reproduce hd music files, regardless of format, in one carefully thought out and powerful box. We are pleased to announce our latest mod for the sony hap z1es dsd music server. Firmware update 18444r for sony haps1 hapz1es audiogon. Sony hapz1es has arrived page 40 music servers audiophile. The hapz1es has all the same capabilities and lcd screen as the hapz1es but it loses the balanced outputs and only has a 500 gig hard drive you can still.
The sony hap z1es offers the richest, most intuitive and pleasurable interface i have seen to access and enjoy a digital music collection, particularly when used in conjunction with a tablet. Sonyhapz1es 1tb hires hdd playerhi res audio player. Would be ok for bookshelf speakers though, which seems to be its intended use. This real world testing is to certify it will work under the most extreme conditions. New sony hap z1es firmware out today i installed the newest firmware today and was pleasantly surprised that the player now supports an external dac via the usb connection. Help manual, user manual, service manual, reference manual, quick start manual. A dedicated app to control your listening experience with the hapz1es. Hapz1es highresolution audio hdd player haps1 highresolution. A dedicated app to control your listening experience with the hap z1es. Sony and the environment how were reducing our ecofootprint through energy efficiency and recycling initiatives. I really like the sony hapz1es mainly because i dislike everything to do with using a home computer to play music.
I never had a reason to take the included remote out of the box. Both the hapz1es and haps1 enable music files stored on a pc or mac to be automatically synced, using the supplied hap music transfer software. The hap z1es shows up in finder as a shared device, so you can simply draganddrop the music you want from the mac to the sony player. Basically, the sony hapz1es is a musicfile player like an ipod, but it improves on apples paradigm in every way but portability. They can also be controlled via a simpletouse, free hdd audio remote app available for both android and ios tablets and smartphones.
Sony hapz1es network audio player overview and full product specs on cnet. I compared it to my macbook which i paired with the sony pha2 dac an excellent device in its own right. The sony hapz1es offers the richest, most intuitive and pleasurable interface i have seen to access and enjoy a digital music collection, particularly when used in conjunction with a tablet. As when using a mobile player, one browses, buys, and downloads the music to a regular computer. Sony hapz1es highresolution file player specifications. They already have communicated with sonys technical support and sony respond back with the statement that they acknowledging the problem and that is a problem with gracenote. Find firmware updates, drivers and software downloads for hapz1es. High resolution audioby now youre probably familiar with the differen. The hap z1es has all the same capabilities and lcd screen as the hap z1es but it loses the balanced outputs and only has a 500 gig hard drive you can still.
The sony hapz1es hdd audio player supports the transfer and storage of the following highdefinition and standarddefinition music files 2ch only that are stored and managed on your windows or mac computer. Sony hapz1es manuals manuals and user guides for sony hap z1es. The hap z1es upsamples all audio files to dsd2 level highresolution prior to decoding. This means you use a utility to copy files to the sony. An especially vigorous snowstorm curtailed his visit. We have 8 sony hapz1es manuals available for free pdf download. You can now connect an external usb cddvd drive and rip cd to flac or aiff files. Download hdd audio remote and enjoy it on your iphone, ipad and ipod touch. It now does dsd over usb2 and there is a provision to turn it onoff. The hapz1es upsamples all audio files to dsd2 level highresolution prior to decoding this unit plays 2ch music only and requires that must be transferred. At any rate, theres a plethora of ways to instantly enjoy anything thats ever been recorded in the history of recorded music today.
The firmware never compatible to common dac, now using 19226r. The hapz1es shows up in finder as a shared device, so you can simply draganddrop the music you want from the mac to the sony player. Sonys unique music connect feature allows zseries av receivers to slave to the hapz1es hi res audio player and other networked music players. It can store as much as 1tb of music on the stock internal hd. New sony hapz1es firmware out today audiogon discussion. May 02, 2014 the box i received from sony contained the hapz1es and a sony xperia tablet, along with documents and accessories. I contacted sony support, although i dont believe it too much, i hope for a solution to get the 18033r firmware that seems to work for everyone. Imagine hearing your favorite tracks in unmatched clarity and richness.
However i just wanted to share that haps1 will also work with a 2tb internal 2. Then, with sony s hap music transfer application, you can select the computer directoriesfolders that contain the files you want to send to the hap z1es. So, i have to repurchase the songs using my account. I know there are a few pages around the net showing how to upgrade the sony hap s1z1 hdd, and theres even a z1 tutorial showing it running on a 2tb drive. It seems to me i get the result of the sony and much more with my pcs itunes app. The sony hap z1es is a music server without digital input or output and without any cd tray. Firmware update version 19226r for hap s1 z1es release date. Sony expects the average hap z1es owner already has a library or even multiple libraries of music. The sony hapz1es must be connected to the same network as your windows or mac computer. This file is only for use with the models identified. For the sony hapz1es owners sources digital canuck. If youre planning on buying one now however, you may want to consider holding off for a bit and possibly save yourself hours of frustrating time trying to get your music transferred from your computer to the music player.
Sony hapz1es hard drive upgrade tutorial steve hoffman. Sony cites it at 40 watts into 4 ohms, but its not really capable of that without high distortion levels. It is able to play all currently extant digital file types including dsd glorious. To do this, does he have to deauthorize my computer. Hapz1es is rigorously tested to ensure its wifi signal strength.
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