{"product_id":"sony-dmp-z1-digital-music-player-signature-series","title":"Sony Walkman DMP-Z1 Digital Music Player Signature Series - Discontinued","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\" class=\"t6 product-title\"\u003eSony DMP-Z1 Digital Music Player Signature Series\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOne Signature Sound\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eElevating the high-resolution sound experience from one you listen to, to the one you can feel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAudio perfection, wherever you are\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery component of the DMP-Z1 has been meticulously crafted to deliver power, fidelity, and purity of sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEvery note as the artist intended\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTake your digital music collection to a new level with High-Resolution Audio. By capturing and reproducing digital audio at a higher rate than CD (24-bit\/192 kHz and beyond), High-Resolution Audio allows you to get closer to the original studio recording.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLose nothing in translation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe DMP-Z1 supports files up to DSD native 11.2 MHz and PCM playback up to 384 kHz\/32-bit, which means all the authentic detail of the original recording is retained.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e0.17\" balanced connection and 0.14\" headphone jack engineered with KIMBER KABLE®\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClear stereo separation and soundstaging is delivered by a 0.17\" balanced headphone jack which is compatible with a broad range of premium headphones. Internal wiring for both the 0.17\" and standard, unbalanced, 0.14\" jacks use thick KIMBER KABLE® for signal integrity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGold-plated analog rotary volume controller\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEnjoy stereo channel precision right to the headphone output with the custom-crafted passive-balanced volume potentiometer. Copper and gold-plated brass ensures absolute sonic purity across all dynamic levels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePure audio everywhere with an independent power system and built-in battery\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFive battery cells drive both digital and analog amplification circuits independently for enhanced dynamics and reduced internal electromagnetic interference. By isolating the power delivery from conventional AC power supplies, you enjoy both a more open treble response and tighter bass delivery, without the harshness transmitted through AC line noise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIsolated circuit board reduces noise\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo keep sound transparent and minimize distortion, the analog board is separated from the digital board on the H-shaped chassis. This cuts noise and realizes solid ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter the aluminum is pushed out\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAluminum milling process\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eH-shaped chassis with Almite coating\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter the aluminum is pushed out\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRigid aluminum milled frame structure\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo ensure minimal resonance and vibration are transmitted between the isolated boards, all circuit boards of the DMP-Z1 are mounted on a solid, frame-based chassis. This lessens external electrical or seismic interference so each circuit can achieve optimal performance. The chassis is made using a milling and blasting process, and is finished with a coating of Almite.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGive all PCM music the DSD treatment with DSD Remastering Engine\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePCM (Pulse Code Modulation) audio is resampled into a 5.6 MHz DSD (Direct Stream Digital) ultra-high-frequency 1-bit audio stream. The single-bit stream delivered to the DAC has a character far closer to that of analog—so your music is delivered exactly as the artist intended.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGive every track the sound of vinyl with Vinyl Processor\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGet lost again in the richness of the melodies and dynamics of your favorite albums by giving back the character of vinyl to your digital tracks. Subtle reproduction of low-frequency tone-arm resonance, surface and scratch noise, and resonance on the vinyl deliver an authentic listening experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNew DSEE HX\u003csup\u003eTM\u003c\/sup\u003e analyzes song type by AI\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAudio upscaling is improved even further by our new DSEE HX\u003csup\u003eTM\u003c\/sup\u003e processor which intelligently recognizes 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eUSB DAC Function for higher-quality music\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen connected using the supplied USB cable, the DMP-Z1 replaces your computer's regular sound processing with its own highly-tuned hardware for premium sound quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBLUETOOTH® Receiver mode boosts smartphone music\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStream music through the DMP-Z1 via BLUETOOTH® connection and a smartphone connection to give all your music a DMP-Z1 boost. 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