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NW-WM1Z Signature Series Portable Digital Music Player

Reach the pinnacle of portable listening with Sony’s Signature Series Hi-Res Walkman that combines years of experience in digital amplification with our relentless pursuit of brilliant audio quality. From the groundbreaking digital amplifier, to the best-in-class gold-plated OFC chassis and Kimber cables, each Signature Series component elevates the high-resolution sound experience from one you listen to, to one you can feel.

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  • Discover the functional beauty of oxygen-free copper

    The NW-WM1Z is fully encased in a high-grade gold-plated oxygen-free copper chassis. Widely used in instrument manufacturing, the copper lends the player its unique natural, acoustic sound. Its conductivity and raw strength reinforce the Walkman® with unrivalled audio performance.

  • Faithful sound reproduction

    The new S-Master™ HX digital amp technology, independently developed for Walkman®, has evolved to be compatible with Native DSD, Balanced and high output power formats. It reduces distortion and noise across a wide range of frequencies for rich, full-bodied sound.

  • Advanced cable design with KIMBER KABLE®

    The NW-WM1Z is the world’s first digital music player to feature 4-wire braided cable wiring engineered with KIMBER KABLE® from the amp to the headphone jack. The wiring is handcrafted to seamlessly handle high power and deliver ultimate sound performance.

  • Lose nothing in translation

    The NW-WM1Z supports native DSD (Direct Stream Digital) audio files, which are sourced early in the production process. This means they retain all the authentic detail of the original recording. The NW-WM1Z also supports other major audio formats, including Linear PCM, FLAC, WAV, MP3 and more.

  • Balanced Audio Output

    The NW-WM1Z features a balanced single plug, designed for the new ø0.17" balanced connection cable. This separates left and right sound signals, while minimizing signal transmission loss and resulting sound deterioration.

  • Capture every note and nuance with DSEE-HX Technology

    Take the concert feeling home and experience your music as the artist intended, in near High-Resolution Audio quality. DSEE HX upscaling technology uses an algorithm to analyze your music and replace any lost audio fidelity, so that the quality is almost high-resolution level. Choose from 4 additional modes to the standard to bring out the best in your music.

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Additional Features Specifications

Up to 33-hours of High-Resolution music playback3

Keep the music playing as long as you are, with up to 33 hours of non-stop High-Resolution Audio playback3.

4.0” touchscreen with simple, intuitive navigation and side-key control

The fully responsive touchscreen and classic interface design have been tailored to meet the needs of the most passionate audiophiles. Simple side-key control enables you to control your music with ease.

Enjoy near hi-res quality wireless sound via Bluetooth with LDACTM1

The Sony Bluetooth® LDACTM 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.

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

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.

Large low-phase noise quartz oscillator precision clock reduces timing jitter

Timing jitter degrades the digital audio signal, creating an unevenness and introduces distortion into the sound. A large, low-phase noise oscillator precision clock provides a timing signal to all the parts of the digital audio system, so each process can be triggered at the right moment.

Exclusive Kimber Kable® options

Elevate an exceptional listening experience to new heights using cables engineered with Kimber Kable®. Aesthetically pleasing braided wire paired with precision hardware facilitates the noise-free delivery of your favorite good vibrations to your ears. Two models are available to suit on-the-go (MUC-S12SB1) or balanced audio listening styles (MUC-B20SB1) Consult your dealer for further information.
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