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Walkman Returns with $5,899 Gold-Plated Player
15 Oct
Summary
- Sony launches new Walkman players starting at $1,899.
- Top model features gold-plating and costs $5,899.
- Players use DSD Remastering Engine for analog-like sound.
Sony has reintroduced its iconic Walkman brand with a new series of high-fidelity portable media players, catering to the discerning audiophile market. The latest lineup features three models, with prices beginning at a substantial $1,899.99 for the NW-ZX900. The offerings ascend to the lavish $5,899 NW-WM1ZM3, a device notable for its gold-plated construction.
A mid-tier option, the NW-WM1AM3, is available at $2,999.99 and shares many premium features with its more expensive counterpart, differing primarily in its chassis material. Central to all new Walkmans is Sony's DSD Remastering Engine, designed to upsample standard audio to a DSD stream, promising a richer, more analog-like listening experience.
The higher-end NW-WM1ZM3 and NW-WM1AM3 incorporate enhanced internal components, including hand-soldered oxygen-free copper wiring and upgraded power circuitry, aimed at minimizing noise and interference. The top-tier NW-WM1ZM3 further distinguishes itself with its chassis entirely crafted from gold-plated oxygen-free copper.
