Product category MP3 players
Product NWZ-ZX1 Pros
Seriously good sound with layers of detail and subtlety; Great timing and strong dynamics; Lovely design with buttons Cons
Pricey; No expandable memory or DSD support; Mediocre screen Abstract We Say
Sony seriously impresses us with its first attempt at a premium high-res audio player Verdict
Sony seriously impresses us with its first attempt at a premium high-res audio player Images ![Sony NWZ-ZX1]( "Sony NWZ-ZX1")
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For a lot of people, smartphones have become the default choice for portable music.
They’re convenient, after all, and not everyone wants to carry multiple devices. But some of us still want music to go on a dedicated device that places audio playback above all else.
That’s where the Sony NWZ-ZX1 Walkman comes in. It is Sony’s latest flagship Walkman, capable of playing high-res music as well as your standard CD-ripped tunes.
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Sony seriously impresses us with its first attempt at a premium high-res audio player
