Sony has announced two new music players, the NW-ZX707, and the NW-A306 to the Walkman series family. Both players are designed for listeners to enjoy music the way the artist intended with high-quality sound with a sleek design. Sony Malaysia has confirmed that the NW-ZX707 and NW-A306 will be available in Malaysia from February 2023. RRP is RM3,699 and RM1,599 respectively.
The NW-ZX707 is built with updated components of high-end models, offering astonishing sound quality. With enhanced battery life, balanced connection, a larger 5″ display, Wi-Fi compatibility for easy downloading and streaming functions, it is also portable and stylish for the most demanding music lover.
The NW-ZX707 is also packing upgraded fine-tuned capacitors and a FTCAP3 (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 the NW-ZX707 to bring listeners sound that appears to rise-up from silence. Additionally, a large 8mm coil for balanced output creates an improved sound resolution across all frequencies. All four kinds of components stated here are also used in the latest Signature Walkman model.
NW-ZX707 integrates a DSD Remastering Engine where PCM (Pulse Code Modulation) audio is resampled into an 11.2 MHz DSD (Direct Stream Digital), offering even more ways to enjoy music.
Meanwhile, the NW-A306 is designed for discerning users looking for high quality sound and style. It allows users to download and stream more of the music they love. With full Wi-Fi compatibility and weighing just 7 ounces and with the comfort and function of both a 3.6” touch screen and tactile physical music controls, the NW-A306 series is dedicated to delivering exceptional music experiences right from the users’ pocket.
The premium aluminium milled frame on the NW-A306 provides superior rigidity for low impedance and clear, stable sound and solid bass.
Both NW-ZX707 and NW-A306 has common features. Firstly, they are equipped with S-Master HX digital amp technology, independently developed for Walkman is compatible with the native DSD format. It reduces distortion and noise across a wide range of frequencies, for rich and full-bodied sound, further enhanced by new high-quality sound lead free solder.
Both models apply a reflow solder containing gold, whose effect is significant in the overall improved sound localisation and wider sound space. Not only that, they also has a dual clock, film capacitor and fine sound register have been precisely placed within each Walkman.
Updated DSEE Ultimate for Enhancing Streaming Music Quality
The NW-ZX707 and the NW-A306 both use Edge-AI (Artificial Intelligence), DSEE Ultimate (Digital Sound Enhancement Engine) which upscales compressed digital music files in real time. The latest algorithm will offer even greater benefits for CD-quality (16 bit 44.1/48kHz) lossless codec audio. Restoring acoustic subtleties and dynamic range provides a richer, more complete listening experience.
With further progress from its predecessor models, consumers can enjoy DSEE Ultimate for upscaling their music, whether it is Wi-Fi® streamed or downloaded. Now listeners can also enjoy DSEE Ultimate with wireless headphones.
The NW-ZX707 and NW-A306 will comes with a longer battery life compared to previous models . The NW-ZX707 has a battery life of up to 25 hours of 44.1kHz FLAC playback, up to 23 hours of 96 kHz FLAC High-Resolution Audio playback, or up to 22 hours even when streaming. The NW-A306 has a battery life of up to 36 hours of 44.1kHz FLAC playback, up to 32 hours of 96kHz FLAC high resolution audio playback, or even up to 26 hours with the streaming service apps to meet the demand of consumers.