Sony NW-WM1A 128GB Premium Walkman - Digital Music Player with Hi-Res Audio, Black (2017 Model)

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Aluminum chassis, with oxygen-free copper cabling. The NW-WM1A Walkman supports a wide range of file types, including DSD, WAV, AIFF, FLAC, ALAC, MP3, WMA, AAC, HE-AAC.
32bit/384kHz PCM playback and Native DSD support (up to 11.2MHz)
Unbalanced & balanced connector (4.4mm) for max sound quality & increased output
128GB built-in memory and microSD memory card slot
Make compressed audio sound brilliant by restoring lost audio fidelity with DSEE HX
Aluminum chassis, with oxygen-free copper cabling. The NW-WM1A Walkman supports a wide range of file types, including DSD, WAV, AIFF, FLAC, ALAC, MP3, WMA, AAC, HE-AAC.
32bit/384kHz PCM playback and Native DSD support (up to 11.2MHz)

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Brand

Sony

Manufacturer

Sony

Model number

NW-WM1A

Model Name

NW-WM1A

Model Year

2016

Part Number

NW-WM1A

Memory Storage Capacity

128 GB

Memory Slots Available

MicroSD

Digital Storage Capacity

128 GB

Mounting Hardware

Player

Number Of Items

Display Technology

LED

Standing screen display size

4 Inches

Display Type

LED

Battery Average Life

30 Hours

Batteries Included

Yes

Batteries Required

Yes

Battery Cell Composition

Lithium Ion

Wireless Type

Bluetooth

Supported Standards

MP3, AAC, ALAC, DSD, AIFF, FLAC, WMA, PCM, WAV

Memory Card Slot

MP3

Includes Rechargable Battery

Remote Control Included?

Product Dimensions

11.99 x 8.31 x 0.69 cm; 585.13 Grams

Item Weight

585 g

Manufacturer

Sony

ASIN

B01N1WFAI5

Item Model Number

NW-WM1A

Batteries

1 Lithium ion batteries required. (included)

Is Discontinued By Manufacturer

Date First Available

13 November 2017

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The NW-WM1A is a premium Walkman designed for Optimal sound quality. Feel every note and nuance with high-resolution audio and hear the difference in your music with balanced sound, anywhere you go.

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Aluminum chassis with oxygen-free copper cabling Enjoy pure sound from high quality parts. An aluminum alloy frame provides a highly rigid case that’s resistive to electrical noise and other interference for stable, high-quality sound. A low-resistance oxygen-free copper cable offers low distortion and superior channel separation.	32bit/384kHz PCM playback and Native DSD support (up to 11.2MHz) The NW-WM1A Walkman supports the very latest 384 kHz / 32-bit rate and DSD Native Playback to help retain all the authentic detail of the original recording.	Unbalanced and balanced connector for maximum sound quality and output Enjoy clear, precise, dynamic sound with balanced audio. With a new 4.4mm balanced standard plug, noise picked up from the wire to the amplifier is reduced. The result: superior sound, delivered with clarity.


Enjoy 128GB built-in memory, plus Micro SD The NW-WM1A packs in 128GB of built-in file memory, so that you never run out of music. Plus, never run out of space for your music library and store files in the highest quality with the Micro SD slot.	Make compressed audio sound brilliant by restoring lost audio fidelity with DSEE New DSEE HX builds on our proprietary DSEE technology, upscaling compressed audio files to a level that’s closer to High-Resolution Audio. By restoring the subtleties of the original recording that are lost during the compression process, DSEE HX delivers a rich, studio-quality audio experience for all your music.	Enjoy near Hi-Res quality wireless sound via Bluetooth with LDAC The Sony Bluetooth LDAC codec takes your music streaming to a new level. With 3x that data transmitted, LDAC provides and enhanced wireless listening experience with near Hi-Res quality.


Up to 30 hours Hi-Res music playback Keep the music playing as long as you are, with up to 30 hours of non-stop High-Resolution Audio playback.	4.0” touchscreen with simple, intuitive navigation and side key controls The fully responsive touchscreen and classic interface design have been tailored to meet the needs of the most passionate audiophiles.	New advanced S-Master HX digital amplifier with higher headphone output A groundbreaking, new full-digital S-Master HX digital amplifier helps bring out the best of your High- Resolution Audio with Native DSD format, balanced output and high output power compatibility.

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Visible screen diagonal

4" / 11 cm

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Audiophile quality playback; not as expensive as a lot of competitors

Reviewed in Canada on 31 August 2018

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This is a serious product which delivers true hi fidelity on the go. I imported my entire iTunes library to the Walkman and purchased a few hi resolution FLAC albums on line and the process was very simple with transfer software from Sony. The construction is first rate, not a surprise at the price point. The sound quality is clearly better than when you use your smartphone as a music player. The Walkman’s arrival has also decreased the amount I have to charge my phone since I’m not using the iPhone as an iPod anymore! When I have the Walkman set to random playback it actually seems to randomly play all songs, while the iPhone seemed to play the same 50 songs over and over - this is a major improvement!

4 people found this helpful

Wayne J.

Stunning masterpiece of audio technology

Reviewed in Canada on 21 August 2020

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First off, I have had Ipods and an Onkyo player in the past. This is my 1st time with a Sony. Let me first comment on the audio experience with this unit; it's on a whole other level of quality. I have never experienced audio quality with another DP. It pushes and takes my Beats wireless headphones to heights I never knew existed! For the first time I have felt bass in these headphones that reverberates through my head, treble and mids that are beyond amazing. You can hear vocals and parts of songs that I have never been able to hear before. Sony has truly produced something that is worth the money they charge when it comes to the sound quality. Remarkable is a humble word I use to describe this player! The interface is quite user friendly. Operating system when utilizing the playlist can be a tad slow. The program used to transfer music onto the player should be re-worked, as you cannot create a playlist from the computer; it must be done on the player itself, which can be time consuming which is a bit disappointing. However, in conclusion, I will say that if you can afford the money for this masterpiece, then go ahead and spoil yourself as you will be blown away. I will also lastly add in there that I am listening to my music right now wireless/Bluetooth and have yet to experience a balanced connection to the player (which I have ordered on Amazon). This floors me knowing that the sound experience can only get better!!!

One person found this helpful

stephane

Expensive but very good player

Reviewed in Canada on 24 February 2019

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I owned a lot of digital payer and this one its the Best so far
I'm into heavy metal music and its still working 😊🤘

2 people found this helpful

Hugo

The WM1A is great if you want to listen to FLAC music on the go. Awesome!

Reviewed in Canada on 16 March 2019

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I love this Walkman although I think it's a bit too expensive.

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Alex

This is a note from a musician and an avid music listener.

Reviewed in the United States on 21 July 2019

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My background is mainly in classical music, but I’ve dabbled in electronic and experimental acoustics here and there. My music tastes vary from very early forms of musical expression to the most progressive experimental sound. What I’m not a fan of, is current music. To me, most of what is being offered today, is devoid of any art, it’s superficial, the root cause for it is very wrong, hence the product has no value. To me.
That said, the music that I love and appreciate, I like to listen in abundance. The source for that listening experience plays a big role. Unfortunately, most current trends in portable digital audio, play in favor of convenience, not quality. While video has been pushed to its limits and beyond, constantly improving with every new iteration, audio has been kind of forgotten, neglected and sacrificed. I’m talking about our most common daily media consumption devices – our phones. That is why most lovers of quality sound, or “audiophiles” if you will, are left to look elsewhere for portable audio devices. Fortunately, the need for this segment is being recognized more and more by tech manufacturers lately. To name a few: Astell&Kern, Sony, iBasso, Cowon, Pioneer, Fiio etc.
Before I decided to purchase the Sony NW-WM1A, I was also considering the A&K Futura SE100 and the Cowon P2. They were pretty much in the same price range (even though lately, the pricing has changed quite a lot for the three). At the time, I did not have the opportunity to test all three. I was only able to get a taste of the Sony and the Cowon. This was exactly a year and a half ago. Since, I have been able to listen to the A&K as well. I stand by my choice.
Here is why.
Esthetics:
They all have completely different design philosophies. The A&K is the most eye catching. Contemporary and artistic form. The P2, which is probably my favorite design wise, is very structural and architecturally designed. The Sony has a more practical, functional and passive design language. All three are beautifully crafted devices, but the Sony slightly separates itself from the others by build quality and craftsmanship.
The Sony NW-WM1A is a premium product that is designed impeccably. There are no finicky plastics here. The unit is built with an aluminum frame and is very rigid. It oozes quality. The way it feels in your hand, the heftiness, the materials, the build quality, the finish…you can tell that this product has been tailored and designed with huge attention to detail and perfection. Japanese craftsmanship at its best. Kudos to the Sony engineers. They have always managed to put a smile on my face throughout the years. Thank you!
Ease of Use:
The Sony OS is very simple and easy to use. Make sure you update it to the latest version and you are good to go. In the year and a half that I’ve had it (1713 hours and 50 minutes playtime), I have never experienced any bugs or lags. For its purpose, it works perfect. The screen is decent, the physical buttons feel very good on touch, and the layout is very organic and easy to get used to. There is plenty of headphone amplification, so you will not have issues using your more demanding headphones.
The battery life is way above any other DAP on the market right now. Nothing comes even close.
Sound:
Oh boy, where to start…The Sony NW-WM1A sounds very relaxed, open and smooth. The sound is even throughout the sound stage and the bass is rich and controlled. Never too analytical or boring. It is very enjoyable and comfortable player to listen. All the details are there, masterfully separated, yet well rounded. The control is superb, there is no “in your face”, pushy, harsh sounds, what you hear is a very smooth textured sound. There are 120 volume levels, an upscaling technology, a lot of pre-set or customized equalizer settings, so you can control the tone to your liking. I will not even bother mentioning that this device is meant for hi-res audio. The player is capable of making any audio file sound better, but if you want to experience the full capabilities of the player, I recommend using a high quality digital format. Compared to other DAPs, the Sony NW-WM1A has a smoother, warmer sound signature, which I really like.
A few things I do not like about the player: the proprietary WM port, not being able to delete an album directly from the player, not being able to save EQ settings for a particular file.

Final Thoughts:
The main focus of this player is sound quality. There are no compromises there. And that is why the Sony NW-WM1A completely fulfils its purpose. There have been a lot of discussions about the pricing of these devices. To me, the price is justified. In today’s age, when it’s considered normal for the latest flagship phone, a device that you replace every couple of years to be priced from $1000-1500, a premium DAP, with all the engineering and the craft that goes into development of these devices, the cost of materials used, which will last for years, it is more than justified.
All of these devices that I have mentioned here are designed with a purpose of bringing you a premium level of audio experience. Both, the A&K and the Cowon are beautiful devices and you will not go wrong with choosing any of them. Do your research and find out which one is more suited to your tastes.
I just fell in love with the Sony.

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Features

Aluminum chassis with oxygen-free copper cabling

32bit/384kHz PCM playback and Native DSD support (up to 11.2MHz)

Unbalanced and balanced connector for maximum sound quality and output

Enjoy 128GB built-in memory, plus Micro SD

Make compressed audio sound brilliant by restoring lost audio fidelity with DSEE

Enjoy near Hi-Res quality wireless sound via Bluetooth with LDAC

Up to 30 hours Hi-Res music playback

4.0” touchscreen with simple, intuitive navigation and side key controls

New advanced S-Master HX digital amplifier with higher headphone output

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