Sony has recently rolled out two new premium music players – the NW-WM1ZM2 & NW-WM1AM2, aiming to deliver a better immersive High-Resolution Audio listening for audiophiles.
The NW-WM1ZM2 was fine-tuned from years of audio mastery and crafted from the very best materials to allow users to immerse in sublime, nuanced sound. While the NW-WM1AM2 allows you to completely lose yourself in high-quality audio with a richer, smoother and more expansive sound field compared to its predecessor. Both music players let users to download and stream from endless catalogues of music with Wi-Fi compatibility, taking your listening enjoyment to the next level.
Now, let’s find out how and why NW-WM1ZM2 & NW-WM1AM2 offers the best listening experience you can get today. Starting off, Sony uses a combination of meticulous assembly of exceptional components for their premium range music players and the NW-WM1ZM2 and NW-WM1AM2 are no exception. The NW-WM1ZM2 has a 99.99% purity (4N) Gold-plated Oxygen-Free Copper (OFC) Chassis. This realises a stronger digital ground and higher rigidity, enabling clear, expansive sound, so you can experience each instrument as if it were performing live. The NW-WM1AM2 uses an aluminium alloy frame which provides a highly rigid case that’s resistive to electrical noise and other interference creating a stable, high quality sound.
For stunning faithful sound reproduction, the NW-WM1ZM2 and NW-WM1AM2 uses S-Master HX digital amp technology which is developed exclusively for Walkman. The full digital amplifier further creates a rich and full-bodied sound, with the help of a high-quality lead-free solder. Both music players also has stronger power supply which is inspired by the DMP-Z1.
Another new upgrade for NW-WM1ZM2 and NW-WM1AM2 is the use of fine-tuned capacitors – various FT CAP3 capacitors (High polymer Capacitor) and a large solid high polymer capacitor which offers large capacitance and low resistance. While an OFC milled block covering the digital block, allows both music players to bring you sound that appears to rise-up from silence.
In order for the perfect and powerful sound quality, Sony uses a thick KIMBER KABLE to run from the amp base to the balanced headphone jack on the NW-WM1ZM2. Meanwhile, NW-WM1AM2 uses a low-resistance OFC cable which offers low distortion and superior channel separation. In addition, a dual clock and fine sound register have been precisely placed within each Walkman for even better sound experience. To realise both music player’s evolutionary sound, a dual clock and fine sound register have been precisely placed within each Walkman®. For the first time, Sony has begun using a reflow solder containing gold, whose effect is significant in the overall improved sound localisation and wider sound space.
The NW-WM1ZM2 and NW-WM1AM2 both integrate a DSD Remastering Engine where PCM (Pulse Code Modulation) audio is resampled into an 11.2 MHz DSD (Direct Stream Digital), giving you even more ways to enjoy your music.
With the NW-WM1ZM2 and NW-WM1AM2 you can also inject more life into your music by upscaling compressed music files in real time with DSEE Ultimate. This evolving algorithm now offers even more benefits for CD-quality (16 bit 44.1/48kHz) lossless audio. By restoring acoustic subtleties and dynamic range, where a richer, the user can experience more complete listening experience.
Both models are also compatible with Balanced Connection and High-Resolution Audio, allowing you to experience your most loved tracks, just how the artist intended. It is also worth mentioning both models are now Wi-Fi compatible and run Android 11.
The display on both models are using an upgraded 5.0” (12.7cm) HD (High Definition) resolution display. There is also personalise for home display on the Walkman Home Screen to suit your style. Sony claimed both models provides up to 40 hours of non-stop 96kHz FLAC High-Resolution Audio playback. The USB Type-C port on both models also allows user for fast music file transfer and easy connectivity with a range of devices.
In the storage department, NW-WM1ZM2 offers 256GB of integrated memory and a microSD card slot, while the NW-WM1AM2 offers 128GB of integrated memory and a microSD card slot. Last but not least, both models’ packaging material are zero plastic used.
According to Sony Malaysia, the NW-WM1ZM2 and NW-WM1AM2 will be available in Malaysia from April 2022. Malaysians can pre-order both models on 17 March 2022.