Sony Electronics today announced the launch of two new personal audio products, the Walkman NWZ-ZX1 (S$899) and Liner Pulse-code modulation (PCM) Recorder PCM-D100 (S$999).
Available in Singapore from February onwards.
Sony Walkman NWZ-ZX1
Update (20 March, 2014):
Sony has just announced that 30 units of the NWZ-ZX1 can now be pre-ordered exclusively at Sony Stores and Centres in Singapore, whilst stocks last.
Audiophiles have from now till the end of the month (31 March 2014) to place their orders in person. Delivery will be from 11 April onwards.
For those who miss out on the first 30 units, they can purchase the NWZ-ZX1 in stores from May 2014 onwards.
The NWZ-ZX1 was originally planned to be available in Singapore in February but this has been pushed back to May due to high global demand of the Walkman.
Sony Recorder PCM-D100 (left) and Walkman NWZ-ZX1 (right).
The Walkman NWZ-ZX1 is Sony’s first music player that supports Hi-Res Audio, offering listeners up to seven times the audio quality of a CD.
Sony Walkman NWZ-ZX1 (S$899)
Powered by Android, it has a 4-inch TRILUMINOS Display for mobile touchscreen enables the easy viewing of music files, photos and videos on the device.
The new Walkman is carved out of a single piece of aluminum and has a molded base at its rear that acts as an amp block, with a rubberised back grip for added comfort and stability.
The ZX1 is the largest capacity Walkman ever created by Sony, with built-in memory of 128GB that is capable of storing High-Resolution Audio content equivalent to approximately 800 songs.
For more details and key specifications, here is the press release for the new Sony Walkman NWZ-ZX1.
Sony’s Linear PCM Recorder PCM-D100 is compatible with Direct Stream Digital (DSD) recording and playback equivalent to Super Audio CD (SACD), meaning that it is able to record and reproduce extremely high-quality sound, providing users with a natural and realistic sound experience.
Sony Recorder PCM-D100 (S$999)
The PCM-D100 also features a wide diameter 15 mm directional mic unit as well as a highly-sensitive directional stereo microphone, allowing the sound collection range to be adjusted according to the audio being recorded.
Furthermore, it possesses a newly-developed S/N 100dB mode that minimises internal noise when performing conversions from analogue to digital.
It has a built-in high-capacity 32GB flash memory, meaning that it is capable of continuously recording of approximately 6 hours 35 minutes when recording in Linear PCM (192 kHz/24-bit) or around 10 hours 50 minutes in DSD (2.8 MHz/1-bit).
For more details and key specifications, here is the press release for the new Sony Linear PCM Recorder PCM-D100.
Press release for the new Sony Walkman NWZ-ZX1.
Press release for the new Sony Linear PCM Recorder PCM-D100.
February has passed and it is already the 4th of March don’t promise something which cannot be delievered thank you
Sony has heard you, Kenneth. They’ve made 30 units available for pre-order until 31 March – to be delivered from 11 April onwards. Beyond the 30 units, they’ll be retailed in Singapore from May onwards. According to Sony, they had to push back the availability in Singapore of the ZX1 from February because of the high global demand of the model. Good luck at getting one now that it’s available in Singapore!