It supports usb hab, and an external hard drive and dac can be connected simultaneously. But most users will probably want to use sonys new dedicated app with the hapz1es. The hapz1es upsamples all audio files to dsd2 level highresolution prior to decoding. If the version number is 19226r, the firmware update was successful. Mar 16, 2015 but considering that the sony hap z1es looks great, sounds superb, has a slick smart phonetablet app that serves as an interface for a remote, youve got yourself a winner. The hapz1es is designed as a turnkey music server that includes 1tb of hard disk storage, a builtin color lcd display to show albumsong information and graphics, a big dial that lets you navigate from song to song, a remote control and an app that lets you control the. 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. It seems to me i get the result of the sony and much more with my pcs itunes app. Feb 12, 2016 interesting firmware upgrade for the hap z1es.
Our site is not optimized for your current browser. The next time you download a new track, it will automatically be transferred, and track names, album art, and more are checked against the online database, gracenote for accuracy. Firmware update version 19226r for hap s1 z1es release date. The hapz1es is also using the lastest firmware 0018444r thanks in advance, gary. Create playlists, search stored music and full track control. After the upgrade is completed, the hap s1 z1es will automatically restart dont use or turn off the hap s1 z1es until the update is complete. Drivers and software updates for hapz1es sony latvia. New sony hapz1es firmware out today audiogon discussion forum.
After the download is complete, the upgrade starts and you see the upgrade screen on the lcd. The sony hapz1es is a music server without digital input or output and without any cd tray. The ud501 dac worked straight right with the z1es but again not tested with latest firmware i think ive not tested with the ud503 dac, which was better, but support for this dac has been slowly added in linux kernel, did not work with other diy systems, and i had to sell it. The player sounds fantastic and holds its own with some of the more expensive dacs in existance. On tangophorias selftitled album bis, 9624 download via, jens lundbergs bandoneon in buenos aires winter sounded warmer and more human played through the hapz1es than through the 340is builtin dac, with more space and air. If anyone has the haps1 update haps1 hdd audio player firmware upgrade release date 11242015 version 16152r file size 1 bytes. Buying sony hapz1es in 2019 steve hoffman music forums. The hapz1es is a serious statement of intent from sony. The hap z1es is designed as a turnkey music server that includes 1tb of hard disk storage, a builtin color lcd display to show albumsong information and graphics, a big dial that lets you navigate from song to song, a remote control and an app that lets you control the server remotely using an apple ios or android tablet. May 02, 2014 the box i received from sony contained the hapz1es and a sony xperia tablet, along with documents and accessories. I bought hap z1es to play highres files, which i do with great pleasure, but its sound quality from files 44,1 16 bit are so good that i have ripped cd disks lossless uncompressed much more than i expected that i would, and listen to them in hap z1es even though i have an excellent cd player.
At any rate, theres a plethora of ways to instantly enjoy anything thats ever been recorded in the history of recorded music today. The hapz1es firmware could be rolledback to the previous version press and hold the home button while turning the unit on, you will see the light above the power button flash a few times and then hear a click and it will stop flashing, it will turn on the special mode in the display menu, choose the 3rd option down and it will rollback to. Your question may be answered by sellers, manufacturers, or customers who. I have for sale a sony hap z1es media server transport with a dsd dac. For audiophiles and music lovers who want to listen to highquality digital music files without the hassles of keeping another computer working optimally, the hap z1es is an attractively priced, yet fully featured option. Hdd audio remote is an application that makes operating the hdd audio player even easier by allowing you to operate it using your smartphone or tablet. It takes all your cds and upconverts them thru a dsd engine. Firmware update version 19226r for haps1 z1es sony uk. Reason for sale is lack of use i just dont use it i have not got a large library of mp3s and not many. I have the remote, instruction booklet, power cord and original box.
Modwright instruments sony hapz1es truth modification. The hap music transfer for windows is an application that transfers music files stored in your computer to the hdd audio player. I was surprised by the hapz1ess 32 lbsit reminded me of a similar experience i had a decade ago with sonys scdxa9000es sacdcd player. I dont see it listed on the change log for that device, whereas its on the list for the haps1. The shostakovich download included an mp3 of the same tracks, and though it suffered in ab comparisons with the dsd version, it sounded reasonably clear and fairly open on its own.
The hap z1es upsamples all audio files to dsd2 level highresolution prior to decoding. A 1 tb hard disc, has space for all your music, letting you hear it all as it was meant to be heard. Heres where the hapz1ess dsee was advantageous in converting the closedin sound of mp3 to something more natural. Hdd audio remote supports the following hdd audio player models. On top of that, lets not forget that firmware upgrades from sony there has already been one are available via download. Find firmware updates, drivers and software downloads for hapz1es. After the upgrade is completed, the haps1 z1es will automatically restart dont use or turn off the haps1 z1es until the update is complete. Download the hap music transfer application to your pc to sync and copy all your tracks onto the hapz1es over wifi. Heres where the hapz1ess dsee was advantageous in converting. A dedicated app to control your listening experience with the hapz1es. After the upgrade is completed, the player will automatically restart dont use or turn off the player until the update is complete.
Hap z1es is rigorously tested to ensure its wifi signal strength. But considering that the sony hapz1es looks great, sounds superb, has a slick smart phonetablet app that serves as an interface for a remote, youve got yourself a winner. With the sony hap music transfer application owners can not only transfer current music files over to the hapz1es, but also periodically and automatically copy over any new music to their hapz1es. The functions of hdd audio remote may vary depending on the hdd audio player model.
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. This real world testing is to certify it will work under the most extreme conditions. 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. If you subscribe to spotify premium and have the spotify app on your apple ios or android smartphone, you can stream the spotify online music service to the sony hdd audio player. Sony expects the average hap z1es owner already has a library or even multiple libraries of music. Sonic upgrades for sonys hapz1es high resolution audio. Always update to the latest software firmware version to enjoy the latest features. The hapz1es also comes with a small wand remote that supports basic functions including play, pause, jump forward, jump back, and select tracks for play. In both cases, sony has clearly invested a lot in constructing a remarkably stable and. For audiophiles and music lovers who want to listen to highquality digital music files without the hassles of keeping another computer working optimally, the hapz1es is an attractively priced, yet fully featured option.
Hi guys, its with a heavy heart i have decided to sell my sony hapz1es i think i have had this for just over a year i still have boxes and packaging i have never used the remote so new. This topic provides information on the download site. I bought hapz1es to play highres files, which i do with great pleasure, but its sound quality from files 44,1 16 bit are so good that i have ripped cd disks lossless uncompressed much more than i expected that i would, and listen to them in hap z1es even though i have an excellent cd player. The box i received from sony contained the hapz1es and a sony xperia tablet, along with documents and accessories. A dedicated app to control your listening experience with the hap z1es. Firmware update version 19226r for haps1 z1es sony ap.
I have for sale a sony hapz1es media server transport with a dsd dac. Copy the music files from the hdd audio player to the desired folder in your computer by drag and drop. The sony hap z1es is a music server without digital input or output and without any cd tray. Mar 30, 2015 hi guys, its with a heavy heart i have decided to sell my sony hap z1es i think i have had this for just over a year i still have boxes and packaging i have never used the remote so new. Find firmware updates, drivers and software downloads for hap z1es. Sony hapz1es usb external dac music servers audiophile style. New sony hapz1es firmware out today audiogon discussion. 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 increase the storage with the usb port. Get notifications about the latest firmware updates, product alerts, and more. All the upscaling and dsps are the same but you also gain two stereo analogue rca inputs, a coaxial digital audio input, and an optical digital. Spotify connect firmware update will be available the summer of 2016.
Hdd audio remote for ios and android phones and tablets. It can store as much as 1tb of music on the stock internal hd. We recommend downloading and installing the latest version of one of the following browsers. 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 increase the storage with the usb port. Hapz1es is rigorously tested to ensure its wifi signal strength. I just purchased a new auralic vega with the latest firmware 4. Sony expects the average hapz1es owner already has a library or even multiple libraries of music. 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. We are pleased to announce our latest mod for the sony hapz1es dsd music server. Sony hapz1es hard drive upgrade tutorial steve hoffman. Firmware update version 19226r for haps1 z1es release date. The hap z1es firmware could be rolledback to the previous version press and hold the home button while turning the unit on, you will see the light above the power button flash a few times and then hear a click and it will stop flashing, it will turn on the special mode in the display menu, choose the 3rd option down and it will rollback to. I tested today streaming to my marantz sacd player and it works well. We are pleased to announce our latest mod for the sony hap z1es dsd music server.
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