New ModWright Mod for the Sony HAP-Z1ES


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Modwright has a mod for the new Sony HAP-Z-ES player.

http://www.modwright.com/blog/post.php?s=2014-04-01-new-sony-hapz1es-truth-mod
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mitch4t
It appears the Sony is not capable of playing from popular streaming services like Pandora, Spotify, MOG, etc. Only an internet radio tuner. True? If so, a deal breaker for me and probably many others.
Mtuong, I can't tell you for sure, but if there is a way to connect with anything other than the stations provided it is not obvious to me at this time. A call to the Sony would get you a fast and definitive answer.
I don't use Pandora etc, so for me this is a non issue. I know these services are extremely popular, so I don't doubt that the ability to utilize those services would be an attractive feature for many people.
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The unit does not play Rhapsody, Pandora, Spotify, MOG or any similar services.
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brownsfan,
 I am considering an upgrade to my HAP-Z1ES purchased Jan 2017.  Would you upgrade your HAP-Z1ES again knowing what you know now?
Please share any additional thoughts.  The posting you already provided was a good read.