In addition to dragging files from a win 7 pc and external drive, i connected a cd player to the. A dedicated app to control your listening experience with the hap s1. Sony haps1 hires netzwerkplayer mit 500 gb festplatte. Whether highresolution audio, cds or mp3s listen to your music in the highest possible sound quality. Aug 07, 2015 hi i just got the hap s1 today and so far i love it. Sean killebrew spent some time with the hap s1 music player. Imagine hearing your favorite tracks in unmatched clarity and richness. The hdd audio player connects to the network and starts downloading the new version of the software. This is a 500gb hdd player with an unconservatively rated 40wpc integrated amplifier suitable for desktop systems or high efficiency speakers. It now does dsd over usb2 and there is a provision to turn it onoff. First, it can playand enhance the sound ofalmost any format, lossless, or lossy. When you transfer music files the next time, the hap music transfer transfers the changed files to the hdd audio player again if it detects changes to the files in the folder you have selected. I must say, having worked for sony years back 1990s, i still have a soft spot for.
A 1 tb hard disc, has space for all your music, letting you hear it all as it was meant to be heard. Compatible with both windows and mac computers, this simple music transfer software allows you to select your music folder and sync it with the hapz1es. If you are using commercially available firewall software, disable the software or add hap music transfer to the list of allowed programs. The next in the line is the hap s1 is the consumer level comparatively speaking here dsd machine from sony. A wide frequency range of 2 hz 80 khz a wellrounded sound, capable of reproducing the. We recommend downloading and installing the latest version of one of the following browsers. If the network connection is interrupted while hap music transfer is active, quit hap music transfer once, and then. If you missed yesterdays post, id recommend reading that before continuing with todays post.
We are pleased to announce our latest mod for the sony hap z1es dsd music server the sony hap z1es is a music server without digital input or output and without any cd tray. And some fix to have better performance on the wifi features. Sony haps1 500gb hdd player integrated amplifier in black. I think, the next genaration hi res player should contain this spotify streaming. Haps1 is rigorously tested to ensure its wifi signal strength. Firmware update version 19226r for haps1 z1es sony ap. Sony haps1 put the exact playback interface from the hapz1es into a very. Yes, the sony hap s1 is a well built, sharp looking, and wonderful sounding player for hiresolution aiff, alac, flac, and dsf files and other file types but after a week of annoyances hassles i decided to return the sony hap s1 for a full refund. Sony hap s1 the hap s1 is the younger brother to the hap z1, however, this brother has one important distinction muscle.
First, you need to install hap music transfer on a computer on which music files are stored. Features of hap music transfer 1 preparations sony. Hdd audio remote supports the following hdd audio player models. Its chief features are its compact size, easy file transfer software, and rock solid sony engineering. A detailed look at sony s hires music player, inside and out. Visit suess electronics in appleton wi to test one out for yourself. Help guide connecting an external hard disk drive sony. Adds a feature that allows sensme to analyze channels internally. The top two models are harddrivebased players with capacities of a full terabyte and half a terabyte, respectively. I know there are a few pages around the net showing how to upgrade the sony hap s1 z1 hdd, and theres even a z1 tutorial showing it running on a 2tb drive. With the hap z1es, additional memory can be added via usb. I have plugged a hap s1 to a sony receiver only like any other sound source.
My sony register your product for software updates and lifetime support or sign up for sony newsletter and exclusive offers register on my sony. I must say, having worked for sony years back 1990s, i. Modwright instruments sony hapz1es truth modification. The connected external hard disk drive can be used in the same way as the internal hard disk drive of the hdd audio player. Hdd audio remote for ios and android phones and tablets. The functions of hdd audio remote may vary depending on the hdd audio player model.
Whatever the acronym from pcm to dsd and beyond the sony haps1 is prepared to. Mar 16, 2016 i know there are a few pages around the net showing how to upgrade the sony hap s1 z1 hdd, and theres even a z1 tutorial showing it running on a 2tb drive. If music files do not contain id3 tags or if any of the information is missing, the hdd audio player automatically accesses the gracenote server on the web and obtains music information. 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. Sony hap z1es or tablet with dac audiogon discussion forum. This real world testing is to certify it will work under the most extreme conditions. Hap s1 is rigorously tested to ensure its wifi signal strength. The sony hap s1 is a music player with an integrated amplifier for an output of 32 watts only for the 2 speakers. Ive been playing most of today with new sony haps1 hdd audio player system. Review and measurements of sony haps1 streamerserver. But to say this cant resolve cd quality, let alone hi res audio is just plain wrong. The hap z1es supports highresolution audio formats such as dsd, flac, wav, and alac, as well as compressed formats like mp3, aac, atrac, and wma, restoring their quality closer to that of the original. Install this application on the computer to which you want to connect the hdd audio player. The key advantage is that youve got volume control at your fingertips from your smartphone or tablet.
Most people like me use their computer for much more than just music. While their servers are more than happy to play music from a nas network attached storage device, the sony isnt. The hdd audio player analyzes the id3 tag information, a type of music information metadata contained in music files, and registers the files to genres, artists, albums and tracks. However i just wanted to share that hap s1 will also work with a 2tb internal 2. Sony s ventured into streaming territory with impressive results the hap z1es is a smartly designed, superb sounding piece of kit. I appreciate allans honest look at the device, discuss realworld situations, benefits, blemishes and quirks encountered, and by the end, provide a thorough proscons evaluation. Confirm the current version of the software and the new version of the software, and then select ok. This is a constructive criticism from a sony audio fan. The haps1 supports highresolution audio formats such as dsd, flac, wav and alac, as well as formats like mp3, itunes aac, atrac, and windows wma restoring their quality closer to that of the original. Hap music transfer is a computer application that transfers music files stored on your computer to the hdd audio player. Hap music transfer is an application that transfers music files stored in your computer to the hdd audio player.
Review and measurements of sony haps1 streamerserver page. However, problems may occur in the music file management software if you are using that on your computer. It can store as much as 1tb of music on the stock internal hd. Download hap music transfer from the following sony service site. The hap z1es upsamples all audio files to dsd2 level highresolution prior to decoding this unit plays 2ch music only and requires that must be transferred. Download the hap music transfer application to your pc to sync and copy all your tracks onto the hap s1 over wifi.
May 02, 2014 basically, the sony hapz1es is a musicfile player like an ipod, but it improves on apples paradigm in every way but portability. Sony hapz1es hard drive upgrade tutorial steve hoffman. Sony haps1 upgrading internal hard drive hdd to 2tb. Firmware update version 19226r for hap s1 z1es release date. The sony hap s1 is great audio device, it has a great sound, i beg to sony make a firmware upgrade, including the feature of add usb device read and scan to play music files directly from the usb memory or hard disc without the need to format it, like pcs or other brands players. The hap z1es frees it up for homework, billpaying, videowatching, and web surfing. This limitation is a software limitation not a physical one, the system simply will not. Drivers and software updates for haps1 sony latvia. A dedicated app to control your listening experience with the hapz1es. High resolution audio by now youre probably familiar with the difference high definition has made to tv and, especially, movies on bluray. These present a nominal 6ohm load and a sensitivity rating of 84 db. In lieu of just inserting a new drive and having the unit format the drive to ext34 format, i thought of doing a hard drive clone bit for bit copy.
List of sony offices in asia pacific region that provide aftersales service activities. Feb 12, 2016 i purchased a 1tb samsung 850evo ssd to replace the stock laptop sony hd inside the hap z1es. The sony retrieves music files automatically from a computer, which in my case is located away from the music room. 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. Create playlists, search stored music and full track control.
Refer to the help of the firewall software or operating manual for more information. Sony haps1b integrated amplifier for sale online ebay. 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. Hi i just got the hap s1 today and so far i love it. Bristol hi fi show 2020 part ii, chord, monitor audio, roksan, wharfdale, audiolab, proac duration. Find firmware updates, drivers and software downloads for haps1. We are pleased to announce our latest mod for the sony hap z1es dsd music server. Help guide updating the software network update sony.
Software version 19226r if the version number is 19226r or higher, you already have the most recent firmware version. This topic provides information on the download site. The hap music transfer for windows is an application that transfers music files stored in your computer to the hdd audio player. If a newer version of the software is found, a software update notification screen appears. I have transferred to the sony hap s1 more than seven thousands tracks. Firmware update version 19226r for haps1 z1es release date. The sony hap z1es is a music server without digital input or output and without any cd tray. Imagine hearing your favourite tracks in unmatched clarity and richness. The hap s1 includes a 40 watt per channel amplifier. The hap s1 supports highresolution audio formats such as dsd, flac, wav and alac, as well as formats like mp3, itunes aac, atrac, and windows wma restoring their quality closer to that of the original. The music files copied from the cd can be played or viewed for music information on the screen in the same way as music files transferred from your computer. As a desktop system, the sony offers no subwoofer or variable analog output, so i ran the speakers without a sub. When an external cd drive is connected to the hdd audio player, you can use the import cd function to copy music files stored on a cd directly to the internal hard disk drive of the hdd audio player.
The sony hap s1 is a hifi separate with a builtin hard 500gb disk on which you can store high quality, highresolution audio tracks as well as regular cdquality mp3 and wav files. Ive loaded my cds to the computer, and the sony has relocated them to its hard drive. They can also be controlled via a simpletouse, free hdd audio remote app available for both android and ios tablets and smartphones. The hap z1es upsamples all audio files to dsd2 level highresolution prior to decoding. A dedicated app to control your listening experience with the haps1.
Apr 14, 2014 sony is one of the companies thats currently leading the charge to encourage music lovers to embrace hires music products and content. Apr 25, 2014 to check the haps1s amp, i connected it to the era design 4 now the peachtree d4 speakers on my desktop. Specifications ac power cord mains lead 1 quantization bits. For example, a multitb drive to expand the stock 1 tb hard drive. New sony hapz1es firmware out today audiogon discussion forum. It features a 500gb internal hard drive and also has a. It belongs in beta test but not on my dime, or more accurately my thousand bucks.
A dedicated app to control your listening experience with the hap z1es. Overall impression is that the hap s1 is a work in progress, without a whole lot of progress in the last couple of years. 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. Our site is not optimized for your current browser. Feb 26, 2019 i have owned a sony hap s1 since 2014 connected to ls35as in my living room for a long time. If youre looking for a less expensive option, sony s hap s1 is a scaleddown version of the z1es. Explains how to connect an external hard disk drive usb storage to the ext port on the rear panel of the hdd audio player. Also, there is a clear difference in sound with the cds they are in wav 44. Its allinone compact size and sturdy 3mmthick solid aluminum design. Apr 25, 2014 now sony wants to become the new apple. Im in the process of copying my cds and it is taking time. 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. 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.
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