Sony Walkman NW-WM1ZM2 is Priced at RM14,999

Behold the Copper Golden Sony Walkman NW-WM1ZM2 which is Priced at RM14,999. Is this the digital best media player for audiophile?

Behold the return of Sony Walkman. First off! Look at the beautiful Sony Walkman NW-WM1ZM2 which is priced at RM14,999! The Sony Walkman has been reintroduced in two variants (NW-WM1AM2 and NW-WM1ZM2), both of which feature Hi-Res Audio, DSD, LDAC, and MQA. Both are aimed at audiophiles in need of a standalone MP3 player, and both support modern streaming services and formats, with the more expensive NW-WM1ZM2 featuring copper and gold parts for best audio fidelity.

Sony Walkman NW-WM1ZM2 is Priced at RM14,999

Throughout the Sony Walkman's history, various versions have stood out from the colour-popping plastic mass-market units. For example, in 1983, the WM-20 had the same same size as a cassette case (and which came in a beautiful gold finish). Audio quality was also highly regarded. The WM-D6C Professional Walkman was first unveiled in 1984 (a year before I was born). It was really a decent music player that will set you back several times the initial $250 price tag. Initially, it was still in production when Sony released its very first all-digital player the iconic Network Walkman, in the year 1999.

Sony Walkman NW-WM1ZM2 Copper Golden Build

The epitome of class and beauty!

Sony's digital Walkman series may have been the first, but it did not win the prize. When Apple iPod made its debut appearance back in 2001, mp3s became instantly popular; granted that as you were using Apple. Despite the fact that the NW models have been constantly refined over the last 23 years, they have always been seen as relatively specialised. Since 2014, all Walkman models have been 'high-resolution' players, capable of playing codecs such as 24-bit FLAC and the ubiquitous mp3. The NW-WM1ZM2 and NW-WM1AM2 are two new premium music players from the firm.

Sony Walkman NW-WM1AM2 In Black!

The "cheaper" alternative to the golden walkman!

The astute observer will have observed a noticeable difference between the two. The WM1ZM2 Walkman Signature Series elevates the audiophile community's gold infatuation to new heights. While the AM2 has a standard black case, the Sony Walkman NW-WM1ZM2 has a chassis constructed of oxygen-free copper that has been gold-plated. According to the firm, the purity and strength of this material results in 'clear and strong bass notes' and a more spacious atmosphere.' If you feel you can discern such minute acoustic distinctions, go for it. Regardless, it's gorgeous.

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The flagship model also offers a few notable technological advantages, such as higher-quality components, such as the thick American-made Kimber Kable internal connector connecting the amp to the headphone socket. Yes, pricey speaker cabling is frequently the most contentious area of hi-fi magic, but Sony argues that the handful of centimetres of this high-spec wiring adds a further boost to signal quality. There's also 256GB of onboard storage, up from 128GB on the AM2, while both versions offer a microSD card to expand that capacity even further. For more information, head over to Sony Malaysia's official Facebook page.