Sony NW-WM1ZM2 Signature Series Premium Walkman®

Features

Overview: The Sony NW-WM1ZM2 is a Signature Series Walkman digital music player, capable of playing high-resolution audio files up to 32-bit / 384kHz. The NW-WM1ZM2 has dual-band Wi-Fi for direct downloads, and Bluetooth Audio Streaming. The device is equipped with two headphone outputs -- a 3.5mm mini jack for standard headphones, and a 4.4mm balanced output for high-end audiophile grade headphones. The unit features a large 5" high-definition LCD screen, and an internal 256 GB flash memory. You can add even more memory by inserting up a microSD card.

Supported Audio Formats: The NW-WM1ZM2 Hi-Res Walkman can support multiple digital audio formats:

Construction: The NW-WM1ZM2 is precision-engineered and constructed with high-quality materials and components for superior sound quality. It features a gold-plated, oxygen-free copper (OFC) chassis like its predecessor, the NW-WM1Z, with an upgrade to 99.99% OFC purity. The WM1ZM2 also has a stronger power supply than the WM1Z on both the analog and digital sides. The components are mounted to an OFC milled block for lower resistance and improved electrical grounding. Internally, the NW-WM1ZM2 uses newly developed FT CAP3 high polymer capacitors to support the power to the balanced output's amplifier, helping the unit to deliver powerful bass and wide expansive instrumentals and vocals. To minimize signal loss, the circuit board uses audio-grade, lead-free reflow solder with a small amount of gold for optimal signal transfer. The wiring from the amp to the balanced headphone jack was upgraded to thick Kimber Kable®, just like the flagship DMP-Z1 music player. It delivers smooth and powerful sound quality while blocking external noise.

Display: The digital audio player has a large 5" high-definition TFT color display (1280 x 720 pixels) with touch screen controls and a white LED backlight.

Android Operating System: The user interface of the NW-WM1ZM2 is supported by Android 11.0. You can set up a Google Account, or use an existing account, to use services provided by Google. When connected to a Wi-Fi network, you can purchase music content, including hi-res audio, from other online music services. The Home Screen has a "dock" for displaying shortcuts to up to 5 apps. The unit features the following pre-installed apps:

• Music Player: The Music Player app lets you play music content stored on the player, either transferred from your computer or purchased from online music services. It can also assist you in transferring music from your computer to the player.
• Sound Adjustment: This app lets you adjust the sound coming from the headphone outputs. This app is particularly useful when playing music from apps other than Music Player.
• Sony Headphones Connect: The app can be used to register and set up your headphones.
• Google Play Store: You can use this app to purchase and/or download third party apps from the Google Play Store:
• Chrome: This app launches the Google Chrome internet browser to let you view websites.

Memory: The NW-WM1ZM2 has a 256 GB built-in internal memory for storing your high-resolution music files. If more storage is needed, there is a slot for an optional microSD memory card. Using a higher capacity memory card may work, but isn't guaranteed. Based on an average of 4 minutes per song, the built-in memory can hold the following number of songs:

Note: The actual usable memory is approximately 215 GB. A portion of the memory is used for data management functions.

Bluetooth: With built-in Bluetooth 5.0, you can stream your music files wirelessly to compatible devices up to 30 feet away. The NW-WM1ZM2 is equipped with LDAC, which uses the conventional Bluetooth connection, but transfers data at up to 999 kbps. That's three times the transfer rate of other audio profiles, which results in higher fidelity. In addition, the unit supports SBC, AAC, aptX and aptX HD codecs.

Wi-Fi: The NW-WM1ZM2 can connect to your home Wi-Fi network (802.11a/b/g/n/ac). It supports both 2.5GHz and 5GHz bands, and has WEP/WMA/WPA2 encryption. While connected to Wi-Fi, you can listen to your favorite streaming and music apps, or connect to a PC to download tracks and playlists from your digital music collection.

S-Master HX Headphone Amplifier: The NW-WM1ZM2's S-Master HX digital headphone amp cuts distortion and noise across a wide range of frequencies for rich, full-bodied sound. It features an unbalanced 3.5mm and a 4.4mm stereo balanced (Pentaconn) headphone jack to connect your headphones. The 4.4mm balanced headphone jack reduces noise picked up from the wire to the amplifier, resulting in superior sound & clarity. Many high-end headphones have the 4.4mm balanced headphone plug, including the Sony Signature Series MDR-Z1R.

Sound Quality Settings: You can adjust the sound quality with the following settings:

• 10-band Equalizer/EQ Presets: You can adjust the sound at 10 individual EQ bands at 31Hz, 62Hz, 125Hz, 250Hz, 500Hz, 1kHz, 2kHz, 4kHz, 8kHz, and 16kHz. The adjustment can be made from -10 to +10dB, and saved as Custom 1 or Custom 2 presets. Other EQ presets include: Bright, Excited, Mellow, Relaxed, Vocal, and Off.
• DSEE Ultimate: DSEE Ultimate uses an algorithm to analyze the music, and automatically replace the "lost" information. DSEE Ultimate (Digital Sound Enhancement Engine) gives your highly-compressed music files new life so they sound almost as good as true Hi-Res Audio quality. DSEE Ultimate can be turned on or off, as desired.
• DC Phase Linearizer: This function makes low frequency phase characteristics more similar to a traditional analog amplifier. You can select Type A (low, standard, high) or Type B (low, standard, high).
• Dynamic Normalizer: The Dynamic Normalizer can moderate the change in volume between tracks to minimize the difference in volume level. It can be turned on/off , as desired.
• Vinyl Processor: The Vinyl Processor can add the character of vinyl recordings to your digital recordings with subtle reproduction of the low-frequency resonance, tone-arm resonance, and surface noise.
• DSD Remastering: Converts a PCM signal to a DSD signal to reproduce sound quality close to analog. This setting is most effective when you listen with headphones with a balanced connection.
• Direct Source: This setting lets you turn off the above sound adjustments and activate the Direct Source function. The current file's original sound quality is heard without any audio processing. The "Direct" toggle switch icon can be found on any of the above Sound Quality Setting pages.

Rechargeable Battery: The NW-WM1ZM2 has a built-in Lithium-Ion rechargeable battery for exceptional stamina. After a 4.5-hour full recharging time (via USB power), the unit's estimated battery life is as follows:

USB-C Port / System Requirements: The bottom-mounted USB-C port lets you connect the player to your computer for charging the battery, and transferring music content (using the included USB Type A to USB-C cable). The USB-C port is compatible with USB 3.2 Gen1 for fast music file transfer. Downloadable software is available for use with the NW-WM1ZM2: Music Center for PC (ver. 2.4 or later) or Android File Transfer for Mac.

Specifications:

• Frequency Response: 20 Hz to 40 kHz (3.5mm unbalanced or 4.4mm balanced jack)
• Maximum Power Output (16 ohms):
  • 3.5mm unbalanced: 60mW + 60mW (High gain setting)
  • 4.4mm balanced: 250mW + 250mW (High gain setting)
• Dimensions: Width 3.213", Height 5.692", Depth 0.826"
• Weight: 17.3 ounces