Sony Walkman Returns With Premium Gold-Plated Model

Key facts

• The NW-WM1ZM2 Walkman with 256GB storage starts at $3,200.
• The NW-WM1AM2 model comes with 128GB storage and sells for $1,600.
• New models feature WiFi connectivity and a 5-inch touchscreen display.
• Gold plating and an oxygen-free copper body are used to improve sound quality by reducing electronic noise.

Sony has launched a new line of premium Walkman digital music players, including a gold-plated model aimed at audiophiles. The high-end NW-WM1ZM2, featuring WiFi and a 5-inch touchscreen, is priced at $3,200, while a more affordable aluminum alloy version, the NW-WM1AM2, costs $1,600. Shipments of previous models ended this summer. The gold plating and oxygen-free copper body are intended to improve sound quality by reducing electronic noise. The devices support high-resolution audio formats like Flac and Apple Lossless, in addition to MP3s.