# Sony high-end Walkman product launch

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> Updated: 2026-10-17T23:36:40.000Z. Sources: 41. Developments: 2.

Sony has announced a new generation of high-end Walkman digital music players aimed at the audiophile market. The lineup consists of three models: the flagship NW-WM1ZM3, the NW-WM1AM3, and the NW-ZX900.

The flagship NW-WM1ZM3 features a gold-plated, 99.99% pure oxygen-free copper chassis, Kimber Kable internal wiring, and a dual high-capacity solid polymer capacitor power supply. It supports high-resolution playback, including 11.2 MHz/1-bit DSD and 384 kHz/32-bit PCM, and includes a vinyl processor to simulate analog sound. The NW-WM1AM3 and NW-ZX900 utilize aluminum-alloy main chassis with gold-plated oxygen-free copper rear panels.

Technological updates across the series include the S-Master HX digital amplifier with a “look-ahead noise shaper” and a DSD Remastering Engine that converts PCM audio into an 11.2 MHz DSD stream. The devices run on Android 16 and include 4.4 mm balanced headphone outputs. In the United States, the flagship is priced at $5,899.99, the NW-WM1AM3 at $2,999.99, and the NW-ZX900 at $1,899.99. Pre-orders are currently available, with retail shipments expected to begin in late 2026 and early 2027.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-17: Sony unveils premium Walkman digital audio players

Sony has introduced three premium Walkman digital audio players, headlined by a gold-plated copper flagship priced at $5,899.

12 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sony-unveils-premium-walkman-digital-audio-player-lineup

### 2026-10-15: Sony announces new high-end Walkman lineup with flagship gold-plated model

Sony has unveiled three new high-end Walkman models, including the $5,899 gold-plated NW-WM1ZM3, featuring premium copper chassis and advanced DSD audio processing for audiophiles.

29 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sony-unveils-new-high-end-walkman-digital-music-players

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