Sony has announced 3 new Walkman models overseas, with the WM1ZM3 reportedly priced at approximately ¥650,000 and the ZX900 at approximately ¥210,000. Official Japanese pricing has not been announced, but these figures have been reported based on information from sources familiar with the matter.
Sony has announced 3 new high-end Walkman models overseas and begun accepting preorders in the US. Pricing information for Japan has also been reported, with the top-end NW-WM1ZM3 said to cost approximately ¥650,000 and the ZX900 approximately ¥210,000.
The 3 models are the WM1ZM3, WM1AM3 and ZX900. On the features side, the S-Master HX digital amplifier now includes a function that anticipates and processes quantization noise, while the DSD Remastering Engine can now also be used during Wi-Fi playback.
The WM1ZM3 and WM1AM3 have been upgraded to 5.5-inch full-HD displays, while weight has increased to approximately 670g for the WM1ZM3 and approximately 345g for the ZX900. The WM1AM3 weighs approximately 425g. Battery life varies by model, with improvements including longer playback times in offline mode. Storage across the models is offered in 256GB, 128GB and 64GB configurations. According to information from sources familiar with Japanese pricing, the WM1ZM3 is expected to cost approximately ¥650,000, the WM1AM3 approximately ¥345,000 and the ZX900 approximately ¥210,000.
Domestic inventory information indicates that stock of the previous-generation models remains available, with the WM1ZM2 reportedly available from the ¥330,000 range and the WM1AM2 from the ¥190,000 range. The new models are expected to launch in November.