ZX500 Walkman® ZX Series

Model: NW-ZX507
RM 1,455.00
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  • Overview

    Compatible with High-Resolution Audio, the NW-ZX500 is precision-engineered to deliver truly authentic sound from a wide range of music sources. With Android™ and Wi-Fi you can enjoy your favourite streaming and music apps right on your Walkman®, or you can connect to your PC to access your music collection. Listening to your favourite sounds has never been easier.

  • Features
    Every note as the artist intended

    Every note as the artist intended

    Take your digital music collection to another level with High-Resolution Audio. By capturing and reproducing digital audio at a higher rate than CD (24-bit/96kHz and beyond), High-Resolution Audio allows you to get closer to the original studio recording.

    11.2 MHz DSD Native / PCM 384kHz

    11.2 MHz DSD Native / PCM 384kHz

    Supreme quality with 11.2MHz DSD native using balanced headphones and PCM 384KHz/32-bit support.

    S-Master HX™

    S-Master HX™

    The S-Master HX™ digital amp reduces distortion and noise across a wide range of frequencies for rich, full-bodied sound.

    DSEE HX™

    DSEE HX™

    Audio upscaling is improved even further by our DSEE HX™ processor which intelligently recognises instruments, voices and musical genres. By identifying these, and the relative energy of the audio, it can accurately rebuild audio lost during digital compression, for a full fidelity experience, even with compressed formats. The DSEE HX processor still works even when you’re streaming music.

    High-Resolution Audio wireless 

    High-Resolution Audio wireless 

    Enjoy High-Resolution Audio quality music streaming thanks to LDAC, our premium wireless codec. With 3x the bitrate of standard BLUETOOTH® technology, you can enjoy a superior listening experience for all your music. 

    Balanced output

    Balanced output

    A Ø4.4mm balanced connector supplies compatible headphones with fully-discrete left and right channels for less noise and clearer sound.

    Aluminium milled frame 

    Aluminium milled frame 

    A rigid aluminium milled frame provides strong resistance to electrical noise, helping the NW-ZX500 to deliver clear, powerful bass notes.

    Copper milled block

    Copper milled block

    Inside the Walkman’s compact body, components are mounted on a milled block crafted from copper. Thanks to its larger dimensions, compared to previous models, the block results in reduced resistance and improves electrical grounding for the digital section, enabling the NW-ZX500 to realise even clearer sound.

    Newly developed FT CAP

    Newly developed FT CAP

    Custom-made for Sony and tuned by Sony engineers, the newly developed FT CAP (high polymer capacitor) strengthens the power supply to the amp block for a balanced output. This helps the NW-ZX500 deliver expansive vocals and instrumentation, plus powerful bass notes.

    Advanced solder containing gold 

    Advanced solder containing gold 

    The exceptional conductivity of gold ensures absolute minimum signal loss. For clearer sound and vocals, a premium, audio-grade lead-free solder with a small amount of gold connects the circuit of the NW-ZX500 to the battery.

    Crystal oscillator

    Crystal oscillator

    Two compact low-phase-noise crystal oscillators ensure precision clock stability at sampling rate multiples of 44.1 kHz and 48 kHz. With the dual crystal oscillators, the NW-ZX500 is able to achieve audio quality with a good signal-noise ratio and faithful digital reproduction.

    POSCAP for enhanced low-range performance

    POSCAP for enhanced low-range performance

    The POSCAP within the NW-ZX500 are used to strengthen the power supply of the amp block for unbalanced output, enhancing low-range reproduction performance for a more expansive listening experience. 

    Electric double-layer capacitor

    Electric double-layer capacitor

    An electric double-layer capacitor has been used as the main power source for delivering power from the battery. Able to instantaneously supply large volumes of power, it can accurately output signals by preventing sudden falls in voltage. The result is clear, powerful bass.

    Optimised circuit board layout

    Optimised circuit board layout

    By dividing the Audio block (highlighted in red) and the Power/Digital block (in blue), the circuit board layout has been optimised to ensure sound quality is unaffected by digital noise.

    Film capacitors

    Film capacitors

    High quality film capacitors deliver voltage with a linear response across frequencies, resulting in reduced distortion and noise.

    NFC™ One-touch and Bluetooth® for instant connectivity

    NFC™ One-touch and Bluetooth® for instant connectivity

    Near Field Communication (NFC) and Bluetooth® technology make connecting to your music fast and easy. Just touch your NFC-enabled device to your NW-ZX500 Series for a quick, seamless connection, then start streaming. No NFC? No problem. Connect via Bluetooth and you’re ready to go. LDAC and aptX™ HD audio compatibility is available.

    Vinyl Processor

    Vinyl Processor

    Give the warmth and character of vinyl back to your digital tracks and get lost again in the richness of the melodies and dynamics of your favourite albums. Enjoy subtle reproduction of the low-frequency resonance, tone-arm resistance and surface noise to deliver an authentic listening experience.

    Wi-Fi compatible for direct download and streaming

    Wi-Fi compatible for direct download and streaming

    Supported by Android™ and compatible with Wi-Fi, the NW-ZX500 offers you even more ways to listen to your music. Enjoy your favourite streaming and music apps right on your Walkman or connect to a PC to access your music collection.

    Supported by Android™

    Supported by Android™

    The NW-ZX500 is supported by Android™, giving you easy access to a huge range of media apps and music services.

    USB Type-C™ port

    USB Type-C™ port

    The NW-ZX500 features a USB Type-C™ port for easy connectivity with a range of devices.

    Compact, handy size

    Compact, handy size

    The NW-ZX500 Walkman offers high-quality sound in a compact device – so you can take your favourite music with you anywhere. 

    Cassette Tape UI

    Cassette Tape UI

    The NW-ZX500 features a special Cassette Tape user interface and screensaver. The cassette tape visual that appears on your Walkman® display varies depending on the codec of the music you’re listening to.

    20hr battery life

    20hr battery life

    Enjoy up to 20 hours of 128 kbps MP3 playback, or up to 18 hours of 96 KHz FLAC High-Resolution Audio playback.

    Larger touch panel for easy operation

    Larger touch panel for easy operation

    The 3.6-inch touch panel on the NW-ZX500 is 16 per cent larger than the touch panel on its predecessor, the NW-ZX300. Managing and enjoying your music has never been easier.

    Expandable storage for endless playlists

    Expandable storage for endless playlists

    In addition to the 64GB integrated memory, there’s also an SD card slot, enabling you to take even the biggest music collections on the go.

    Premium design

    Premium design

    Finished in high quality aluminium, the curved body of the NW-ZX500 is designed to sit comfortably in your palm and slide easily into your pocket.

    Intuitive side key controls

    Intuitive side key controls

    Easily access play/pause, change music selection and adjust volume using conveniently positioned side panel controls.

    Walkman 40th Anniversary 

    Walkman 40th Anniversary 

    This year marks the 40th Anniversary of Walkman®. The first Walkman TPS-L2 launched in 1979 and became a design and engineering icon, changing the way people listen to music forever. For the first time, it was possible to enjoy your favourite tracks, albums and artists in high quality sound, anytime, anywhere – and we’ve been doing so ever since.

    Learn more about Walkman® history

    MQA™ files played and decoded

    MQA™ files played and decoded

    Master Quality Authenticated is an audio format that compresses large studio quality files without audible loss so you can easily enjoy High-Resolution Audio music on your Walkman®.

  • Highlight

    High-Resolution Audio compatible

    S-Master HX™ digital amplifier for pure sound quality

    DSEE HX™ upscaling restores quality to compressed files

    4.4 φ Balanced output for less noise and clearer sound

    Use Wi-Fi to stream and download music with your favourite Android apps

    Memory Size

    64GB

    Display Resolution

    3.6-inch (9.1 cm) ,HD (1280 x 720 Pixels)

    Battery Life - Continuous Playback Music

    MP3 (128kbps) / Stereo mini-jack: 20 hours,MP3 (128kbps) / Balanced standard-jack: 19 hours,AAC (256kbps) / Stereo mini-jack: 20 hours,AAC (256kbps) / Balanced standard-jack: 19 hours, FLAC (192kHz / 24bit) / Stereo mini-jack: 16 hours,FLAC (192kHz / 24bit) / Balanced standard-jack: 15 hours,DSD (2.8224MHz / 1bit) / Stereo mini-jack: 10 hours,DSD (2.8224MHz / 1bit) / Balanced standard-jack: 9 hours

    Weight

    Approx. 164 g

  • Specifications

    Size & Weight

    Dimensions (W x H x D)

    Approx. 57.9mm x 122.6mm x 14.8mm

    Weight

    Approx. 164 g

    Power

    Battery Life - Continuous Playback Music

    MP3 (128kbps) / Stereo mini-jack: 20 hours,MP3 (128kbps) / Balanced standard-jack: 19 hours,AAC (256kbps) / Stereo mini-jack: 20 hours,AAC (256kbps) / Balanced standard-jack: 19 hours, FLAC (192kHz / 24bit) / Stereo mini-jack: 16 hours,FLAC (192kHz / 24bit) / Balanced standard-jack: 15 hours,DSD (2.8224MHz / 1bit) / Stereo mini-jack: 10 hours,DSD (2.8224MHz / 1bit) / Balanced standard-jack: 9 hours

    Charging Time (full charge)

    Approx. 6.5 hrs

    Built-in battery

    Built-in Rechargeable lithium-ion Battery

    Charging and Power supply

    USB power (from a computer via a USB)

    Storage Media

    Memory Size

    64GB

    Playback & display

    Music Searching Methods

    All Songs,Artist,Release Year,Playlists,Album,Genre,Composer,Hi-Res,Recent Transfers,Folder,Cue sheet

    Music Play Mode

    Shuffle Playback,Repeat Off,Repeat 1 Song,Repart All,All Range,Selected Range

    Drag and Drop

    Yes

    Display Resolution

    3.6-inch (9.1 cm) ,HD (1280 x 720 Pixels)

    Display Type

    TFT colour display with white LED-backlight

    Sound Effects

    Direct Source (Direct) ,10 Band equalizer,DSEE HX,DC Phase Linearizer,Dynamic Normalizer,Vinyl Processor

    Audio Playback

    MP3 ( .MP3): 32 - 320kbps (supports VBR) / 32, 44.1, 48kHz ,WMA ( .WMA): 32 - 192kbps (supports VBR) / 44.1kHz,FLAC ( .flac): 16, 24bit / 8-384kHz,WAV ( .WAV): 16, 24, 32bit (Float / Integer) / 8-384kHz,AAC ( .mp4, .m4a, .3gp): 16-320kbps / 8-48kHz,HE-AAC ( .mp4, .m4a, .3gp): 32-144kbps / 8-48kHz,Apple Lossless ( .mp4, .m4a): 16, 24bit / 8-384kHz,AIFF ( .aif, .aiff, .afc, .aifc): 16, 24, 32bit / 8-384kHz,DSD ( .dsf, .dff): 1bit / 2.8224, 5.6448, 11.2896 MHz,APE ( .ape): 8, 16, 24bit / 8-192kHz (Fast, Normal, High) ,MQA ( .mqa.flac): Supported

    Headphone Out (Stereo mini-jack)

    Frequency

    20-40,000 Hz

    Maximum Power Output (JEITA 16Ω/mW)

    50mW+50mW (High Gain)

    Headphone Out (Balanced standard-jack)

    Frequency

    20-40,000 Hz

    Maximum Power Output (JEITA 16Ω/mW)

    200mW+200mW (High Gain)

    Software

    Operating System

    Android 9.0

    Footnotes

    Digital Noise Cancelling

    -

    USB DAC Mode

    -

    Connectivity

    Terminals

    Headphone: Stereo mini jack, Balanced standard-jack,External memory: Micro SD Micro SDHC Micro SDXC

    Wireless Capabilities

    Communication system: Bluetooth Specification Version 5.0,NFC: Yes,Supported Bluetooth profiles: Yes,Supported Codecs (Transmission): Yes,Supported Codecs (Reception): No

  • Support
  • Overview
    • Overview

      Compatible with High-Resolution Audio, the NW-ZX500 is precision-engineered to deliver truly authentic sound from a wide range of music sources. With Android™ and Wi-Fi you can enjoy your favourite streaming and music apps right on your Walkman®, or you can connect to your PC to access your music collection. Listening to your favourite sounds has never been easier.

  • specifications
    • Specifications

      Size & Weight

      Dimensions (W x H x D)

      Approx. 57.9mm x 122.6mm x 14.8mm

      Weight

      Approx. 164 g

      Power

      Battery Life - Continuous Playback Music

      MP3 (128kbps) / Stereo mini-jack: 20 hours,MP3 (128kbps) / Balanced standard-jack: 19 hours,AAC (256kbps) / Stereo mini-jack: 20 hours,AAC (256kbps) / Balanced standard-jack: 19 hours, FLAC (192kHz / 24bit) / Stereo mini-jack: 16 hours,FLAC (192kHz / 24bit) / Balanced standard-jack: 15 hours,DSD (2.8224MHz / 1bit) / Stereo mini-jack: 10 hours,DSD (2.8224MHz / 1bit) / Balanced standard-jack: 9 hours

      Charging Time (full charge)

      Approx. 6.5 hrs

      Built-in battery

      Built-in Rechargeable lithium-ion Battery

      Charging and Power supply

      USB power (from a computer via a USB)

      Storage Media

      Memory Size

      64GB

      Playback & display

      Music Searching Methods

      All Songs,Artist,Release Year,Playlists,Album,Genre,Composer,Hi-Res,Recent Transfers,Folder,Cue sheet

      Music Play Mode

      Shuffle Playback,Repeat Off,Repeat 1 Song,Repart All,All Range,Selected Range

      Drag and Drop

      Yes

      Display Resolution

      3.6-inch (9.1 cm) ,HD (1280 x 720 Pixels)

      Display Type

      TFT colour display with white LED-backlight

      Sound Effects

      Direct Source (Direct) ,10 Band equalizer,DSEE HX,DC Phase Linearizer,Dynamic Normalizer,Vinyl Processor

      Audio Playback

      MP3 ( .MP3): 32 - 320kbps (supports VBR) / 32, 44.1, 48kHz ,WMA ( .WMA): 32 - 192kbps (supports VBR) / 44.1kHz,FLAC ( .flac): 16, 24bit / 8-384kHz,WAV ( .WAV): 16, 24, 32bit (Float / Integer) / 8-384kHz,AAC ( .mp4, .m4a, .3gp): 16-320kbps / 8-48kHz,HE-AAC ( .mp4, .m4a, .3gp): 32-144kbps / 8-48kHz,Apple Lossless ( .mp4, .m4a): 16, 24bit / 8-384kHz,AIFF ( .aif, .aiff, .afc, .aifc): 16, 24, 32bit / 8-384kHz,DSD ( .dsf, .dff): 1bit / 2.8224, 5.6448, 11.2896 MHz,APE ( .ape): 8, 16, 24bit / 8-192kHz (Fast, Normal, High) ,MQA ( .mqa.flac): Supported

      Headphone Out (Stereo mini-jack)

      Frequency

      20-40,000 Hz

      Maximum Power Output (JEITA 16Ω/mW)

      50mW+50mW (High Gain)

      Headphone Out (Balanced standard-jack)

      Frequency

      20-40,000 Hz

      Maximum Power Output (JEITA 16Ω/mW)

      200mW+200mW (High Gain)

      Software

      Operating System

      Android 9.0

      Footnotes

      Digital Noise Cancelling

      -

      USB DAC Mode

      -

      Connectivity

      Terminals

      Headphone: Stereo mini jack, Balanced standard-jack,External memory: Micro SD Micro SDHC Micro SDXC

      Wireless Capabilities

      Communication system: Bluetooth Specification Version 5.0,NFC: Yes,Supported Bluetooth profiles: Yes,Supported Codecs (Transmission): Yes,Supported Codecs (Reception): No

  • highlight
    • Highlight

      High-Resolution Audio compatible

      S-Master HX™ digital amplifier for pure sound quality

      DSEE HX™ upscaling restores quality to compressed files

      4.4 φ Balanced output for less noise and clearer sound

      Use Wi-Fi to stream and download music with your favourite Android apps

      Memory Size

      64GB

      Display Resolution

      3.6-inch (9.1 cm) ,HD (1280 x 720 Pixels)

      Battery Life - Continuous Playback Music

      MP3 (128kbps) / Stereo mini-jack: 20 hours,MP3 (128kbps) / Balanced standard-jack: 19 hours,AAC (256kbps) / Stereo mini-jack: 20 hours,AAC (256kbps) / Balanced standard-jack: 19 hours, FLAC (192kHz / 24bit) / Stereo mini-jack: 16 hours,FLAC (192kHz / 24bit) / Balanced standard-jack: 15 hours,DSD (2.8224MHz / 1bit) / Stereo mini-jack: 10 hours,DSD (2.8224MHz / 1bit) / Balanced standard-jack: 9 hours

      Weight

      Approx. 164 g

  • features
    • Features
      Every note as the artist intended

      Every note as the artist intended

      Take your digital music collection to another level with High-Resolution Audio. By capturing and reproducing digital audio at a higher rate than CD (24-bit/96kHz and beyond), High-Resolution Audio allows you to get closer to the original studio recording.

      11.2 MHz DSD Native / PCM 384kHz

      11.2 MHz DSD Native / PCM 384kHz

      Supreme quality with 11.2MHz DSD native using balanced headphones and PCM 384KHz/32-bit support.

      S-Master HX™

      S-Master HX™

      The S-Master HX™ digital amp reduces distortion and noise across a wide range of frequencies for rich, full-bodied sound.

      DSEE HX™

      DSEE HX™

      Audio upscaling is improved even further by our DSEE HX™ processor which intelligently recognises instruments, voices and musical genres. By identifying these, and the relative energy of the audio, it can accurately rebuild audio lost during digital compression, for a full fidelity experience, even with compressed formats. The DSEE HX processor still works even when you’re streaming music.

      High-Resolution Audio wireless 

      High-Resolution Audio wireless 

      Enjoy High-Resolution Audio quality music streaming thanks to LDAC, our premium wireless codec. With 3x the bitrate of standard BLUETOOTH® technology, you can enjoy a superior listening experience for all your music. 

      Balanced output

      Balanced output

      A Ø4.4mm balanced connector supplies compatible headphones with fully-discrete left and right channels for less noise and clearer sound.

      Aluminium milled frame 

      Aluminium milled frame 

      A rigid aluminium milled frame provides strong resistance to electrical noise, helping the NW-ZX500 to deliver clear, powerful bass notes.

      Copper milled block

      Copper milled block

      Inside the Walkman’s compact body, components are mounted on a milled block crafted from copper. Thanks to its larger dimensions, compared to previous models, the block results in reduced resistance and improves electrical grounding for the digital section, enabling the NW-ZX500 to realise even clearer sound.

      Newly developed FT CAP

      Newly developed FT CAP

      Custom-made for Sony and tuned by Sony engineers, the newly developed FT CAP (high polymer capacitor) strengthens the power supply to the amp block for a balanced output. This helps the NW-ZX500 deliver expansive vocals and instrumentation, plus powerful bass notes.

      Advanced solder containing gold 

      Advanced solder containing gold 

      The exceptional conductivity of gold ensures absolute minimum signal loss. For clearer sound and vocals, a premium, audio-grade lead-free solder with a small amount of gold connects the circuit of the NW-ZX500 to the battery.

      Crystal oscillator

      Crystal oscillator

      Two compact low-phase-noise crystal oscillators ensure precision clock stability at sampling rate multiples of 44.1 kHz and 48 kHz. With the dual crystal oscillators, the NW-ZX500 is able to achieve audio quality with a good signal-noise ratio and faithful digital reproduction.

      POSCAP for enhanced low-range performance

      POSCAP for enhanced low-range performance

      The POSCAP within the NW-ZX500 are used to strengthen the power supply of the amp block for unbalanced output, enhancing low-range reproduction performance for a more expansive listening experience. 

      Electric double-layer capacitor

      Electric double-layer capacitor

      An electric double-layer capacitor has been used as the main power source for delivering power from the battery. Able to instantaneously supply large volumes of power, it can accurately output signals by preventing sudden falls in voltage. The result is clear, powerful bass.

      Optimised circuit board layout

      Optimised circuit board layout

      By dividing the Audio block (highlighted in red) and the Power/Digital block (in blue), the circuit board layout has been optimised to ensure sound quality is unaffected by digital noise.

      Film capacitors

      Film capacitors

      High quality film capacitors deliver voltage with a linear response across frequencies, resulting in reduced distortion and noise.

      NFC™ One-touch and Bluetooth® for instant connectivity

      NFC™ One-touch and Bluetooth® for instant connectivity

      Near Field Communication (NFC) and Bluetooth® technology make connecting to your music fast and easy. Just touch your NFC-enabled device to your NW-ZX500 Series for a quick, seamless connection, then start streaming. No NFC? No problem. Connect via Bluetooth and you’re ready to go. LDAC and aptX™ HD audio compatibility is available.

      Vinyl Processor

      Vinyl Processor

      Give the warmth and character of vinyl back to your digital tracks and get lost again in the richness of the melodies and dynamics of your favourite albums. Enjoy subtle reproduction of the low-frequency resonance, tone-arm resistance and surface noise to deliver an authentic listening experience.

      Wi-Fi compatible for direct download and streaming

      Wi-Fi compatible for direct download and streaming

      Supported by Android™ and compatible with Wi-Fi, the NW-ZX500 offers you even more ways to listen to your music. Enjoy your favourite streaming and music apps right on your Walkman or connect to a PC to access your music collection.

      Supported by Android™

      Supported by Android™

      The NW-ZX500 is supported by Android™, giving you easy access to a huge range of media apps and music services.

      USB Type-C™ port

      USB Type-C™ port

      The NW-ZX500 features a USB Type-C™ port for easy connectivity with a range of devices.

      Compact, handy size

      Compact, handy size

      The NW-ZX500 Walkman offers high-quality sound in a compact device – so you can take your favourite music with you anywhere. 

      Cassette Tape UI

      Cassette Tape UI

      The NW-ZX500 features a special Cassette Tape user interface and screensaver. The cassette tape visual that appears on your Walkman® display varies depending on the codec of the music you’re listening to.

      20hr battery life

      20hr battery life

      Enjoy up to 20 hours of 128 kbps MP3 playback, or up to 18 hours of 96 KHz FLAC High-Resolution Audio playback.

      Larger touch panel for easy operation

      Larger touch panel for easy operation

      The 3.6-inch touch panel on the NW-ZX500 is 16 per cent larger than the touch panel on its predecessor, the NW-ZX300. Managing and enjoying your music has never been easier.

      Expandable storage for endless playlists

      Expandable storage for endless playlists

      In addition to the 64GB integrated memory, there’s also an SD card slot, enabling you to take even the biggest music collections on the go.

      Premium design

      Premium design

      Finished in high quality aluminium, the curved body of the NW-ZX500 is designed to sit comfortably in your palm and slide easily into your pocket.

      Intuitive side key controls

      Intuitive side key controls

      Easily access play/pause, change music selection and adjust volume using conveniently positioned side panel controls.

      Walkman 40th Anniversary 

      Walkman 40th Anniversary 

      This year marks the 40th Anniversary of Walkman®. The first Walkman TPS-L2 launched in 1979 and became a design and engineering icon, changing the way people listen to music forever. For the first time, it was possible to enjoy your favourite tracks, albums and artists in high quality sound, anytime, anywhere – and we’ve been doing so ever since.

      Learn more about Walkman® history

      MQA™ files played and decoded

      MQA™ files played and decoded

      Master Quality Authenticated is an audio format that compresses large studio quality files without audible loss so you can easily enjoy High-Resolution Audio music on your Walkman®.

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