NW-WM1A Signature Series Hi-Res Walkman Portable Digital Music Player

Hear your favorite tracks like never before with Sony’s Hi-Res Walkman that combines leading digital amplification and sound technologies for an uncompromised listening experience. From the groundbreaking digital amplifier, to the high-quality aluminum chassis and OFC cabling, each Hi-Res Walkman component elevates the high-resolution sound experience from one you listen to, to one you can feel.

$1,199.99

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Aluminum chassis with oxygen-free copper cabling
Enjoy pure sound from high quality parts.

An aluminum alloy frame provides a highly rigid case that’s resistive to electrical noise and other interference for stable, high-quality sound.

A low-resistance oxygen-free copper cable offers low distortion and superior channel separation.
32bit/384kHz PCM playback and Native DSD support (up to 11.2MHz)
The NW-WM1A Walkman® supports the very latest 384 kHz / 32-bit rate and DSD Native Playback2 to help retain all the authentic detail of the original recording.
Unbalanced and balanced connector for maximum sound quality and output
Enjoy clear, precise, dynamic sound with balanced audio. With a new 4.4mm balanced standard plug, noise picked up from the wire to the amplifier is reduced. The result: superior sound, delivered with clarity.
Enjoy 128GB built-in memory³, plus Micro SD
The NW-WM1A packs in 128GB of built-in file memory3, so that you never run out of music.

Plus, never run out of space for your music library and store files in the highest quality with the Micro SD slot.
Make compressed audio sound brilliant by restoring lost audio fidelity with DSEE HX
New DSEE HX builds on our proprietary DSEE technology, upscaling compressed audio files to a level that’s closer to High-Resolution Audio. By restoring the subtleties of the original recording that are lost during the compression process, DSEE HX delivers a rich, studio-quality audio experience for all your music.
Enjoy near Hi-Res quality wireless sound via Bluetooth® with LDAC.
The Sony Bluetooth® LDAC codec takes your music streaming to a new level1. With 3x that data transmitted, LDAC provides and enhanced wireless listening experience with near Hi-Res quality.

Footnotes

¹ 4K upscaling requires a 4K projector or 4K TV. ² Requires devices connected to the same wireless home network. ³ Broadband speed of at least 2.5 Mbps recommended (10 Mbps for HD). Content subject to change and may require fees. ⁴ iPod® and iPhone® support is limited to the following players: iPod touch®, iPod classic®, iPod nano® 1st, 2nd & 3rd generation, iPod® 4th & 5th generation & iPod mini and iPhone 3G, 3Gs and 4G models. ⁵ Requires HDMI® cable sold separately. ⁶ Requires HDTV with equivalent display and HDMI® cable sold separately. ⁷ Requires HDMI® cable and LPCM capable receiver. ⁸ Requires HDTV and HDMI® cable sold separately. ⁹ Syncs with BRAVIA® Sync or Theatre Sync™ products. ¹⁰ May require additional accessories. Check with your authorized Control4® dealer for details. ¹¹ Requires capable HDTV / video source and HDMI® cable sold separately. ¹² Requires 3D content, 3D glasses, and HDMI® cable (at least 10.2 Gbps). ¹³ Simulated 3D image will vary based on source content. ¹⁴ Requires an optional license purchase from an authorized Control4® dealer. ¹⁵ Requires home network and one device on network to be set up as a DLNA server. Streaming content, copy-protected content and certain formats are not supported. ¹⁶ Requires active internet connection and devices connected to the same WiFi® network. ¹⁷ Compared to normal viewing. Based on a 55-inch LED TV with Picture Setting Standard. ¹⁸ As of January 1, 2012. ¹⁹ Streaming content, copy-protected content and certain formats are not supported. ²⁰ Largest, highest resolution consumer television, as of August 2012. ²¹ 65 Watts total power (20+20+12.5+12.5). ²² '4K' is a resolution standard commonly used in the digital cinema industry that refers to images with a horizontal resolution of approximately 4,000 pixels. The actual panel resolution of 84" XBR-X900 is 3,840 x 2,160 pixels (in 16:9 aspect ratio). This corresponds to the so‐called "QFHD" (Quad Full High Definition) display standard. In practice, this is equivalent to the widely-accepted definition of "4K" resolution. ²³ 1.5m is recommended viewing distance for 4K (3840 x 2160) content with XBR-84X9000 to enjoy the most immersive experience. ²⁴ Ethernet connection required. Fees may apply for 4K networked video service. ²⁵ PS3 system and SimulView™ glasses sold separately. ²⁶ Actual panel resolution of XBR‐X900A 4K Ultra HD TV is 3,840 x 2,160 pixels (in 16:9 aspect ratio). HDTVs have a panel resolution of 1,920 x 1080 pixels. ²⁷ Simulated 4K image will vary based on source content. ²⁸ Ethernet connection required. Fees may apply for 4K networked video service. ²⁹ Broadband speed of at least 2.5 Mbps recommended (10 Mbps for HD). Content subject to change and may require fees. Wireless connectivity requires 802.11 home network (802.11n recommended). Skype requires CMU-BR100 or CMU-BR200 camera sold sep. Subject to Skype’s terms and conditions. ³⁰ Requires PS3 system, PlayMemories Studio™ software and HDMI® cable (at least 10.2 Gbps) sold separately. ³¹ Requires compatible Near Field Communication (NFC)-enabled Xperia™ smartphone. Certain formats are not supported. The video quality may be degraded due to environmental interference. ³² Requires smartphone with Wi-Fi® certified Miracast™ technology. Certain formats are not supported. The video quality may be degraded due to environmental interference ³³ Actual panel resolution of XBR‐X850A 4K Ultra HD TV is 3,840 x 2,160 pixels (in 16:9 aspect ratio). HDTVs have a panel resolution of 1,920 x 1080 pixels. ³⁴ Requires compatible Near Field Communication (NFC)-enabled Xperia™ smartphone. Certain formats are not supported. The video quality may be degraded due to environmental interference. ³⁵ 40 Watts total power (10+10+10+10)

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NW-WM1A Signature Series Hi-Res Walkman Portable Digital Music Player

Aluminum chassis with oxygen-free copper cabling

32bit/384kHz PCM playback and Native DSD support (up to 11.2MHz)

Unbalanced and balanced connector for maximum sound quality and output

Enjoy 128GB built-in memory3, plus Micro SD

Make compressed audio sound brilliant by restoring lost audio fidelity with DSEE HX

Enjoy near Hi-Res quality wireless sound via Bluetooth® with LDAC.

Enjoy 128GB built-in memory³, plus Micro SD