Sony has announced two new models of portable music players from its Walkman brand, including the new NW-WM1ZM2 Signature Series and NW-WM1AM2, which are committed to high-quality sound, Android streaming and WiFi compatibility. The new devices, aimed at the most audiophile users, belong to the Signature Series range of Sonywith the ability to download and stream from music catalogs with WiFi compatibility.
The first of the models Walkman, NW-WM1ZM2, has a gold-plated Oxygen-Free Copper (OFC) chassis with a purity of 99.99%, which generates greater robustness. The second, NW-WM1AM2, features an aluminum alloy frame with a rigid housing, resistant to electrical noise and interference. Both players use S-Master HX digital amplifier technology, developed specifically for the Walkman, which is accompanied by the use of lead-free solder.
The new Walkman devices bet on high-quality sound
The new NW-WM1ZM2 is committed to high-quality sound
They are inspired by the DMP-Z1 to increase the power of the power supply, both in the analog and digital blocks. In the NW-WM1ZM2 and NW-WM1AM2, the capacitors have been improved and fine-tuned by using several high-polymer FT CAP3 capacitors and a large solid-polymer capacitor, with high capacitance and low resistance. On the other hand, an OFC chassis covers the digital block, which improves silences.
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To improve sound quality, Sony has used a thick KIMBER KABLE coaxial cable that connects the amplifier to the NW-WM1ZM2’s headphone jack, as on the DMP-Z1, while the NW-WM1AM2 player uses a low cable. OFC resistor with low distortion. Each Walkman is equipped with a double clock and superior sound resistance.
For the first time, Sony has started using gold reflow soldering to improve sound localization and the width of the sound space. Both the NW-WM1ZM2 and NW-WM1AM2 feature a built-in DSD remastering engine that converts PCM (Pulse Code Modulation) audio to 11.2 MHz DSD (Direct Stream Digital). real with DSEE Ultimate.
Each Walkman is equipped with a double clock and superior sound resistance.
The new devices belong to Sony’s Signature Series range
This evolving algorithm offers further benefits for CD-quality (16-bit 44.1/48kHz) lossless audio, restoring acoustic detail and dynamic range. In addition, both Walkmans support balanced connection and high-resolution sound. The NW-WM1ZM2 and NW-WM1AM2 are Wi-Fi compatible and run on Android 11, and the user can choose between streaming music and download services or connecting to a PC to download tracks and playlists.
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With a 5-inch (12.7 cm) screen, the two music players debut a touch screen that has been updated with High Definition. Both Walkmans offer the possibility to customize the main screen according to the needs. To ensure musical immersion, both premium models offer up to 40 hours of continuous Hi-Res 96kHz FLAC audio playback, as well as a USB Type-C port for charging and file transfer.
The NW-WM1ZM2 features 256GB of internal memory and a microSD card slot. On the other hand, the NW-WM1AM2 has 128GB of internal memory and a microSD card slot. None of the models use plastic in the packaging. The NW-WM1ZM2 will be available in April at a price of approximately €3,700, while the NW-WM1AM2 will also be available in April at a price of approximately €1,400.