Sony’s next-generation premium Walkman^® players deliver its finest portable sound experience, with upgraded hardware, software, and usability designed to reveal more of the artist’s original intent.

SAN DIEGO, Oct. 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Sony Electronics Inc. today announced new premium Walkman^® digital media players – NW-WM1ZM3, NW-WM1AM3, and NW-ZX900. Designed for music enthusiasts and audiophiles, the new Walkman models are engineered to deliver exceptional sound and incorporate a wealth of premium audio components throughout their design.

The NW-WM1ZM3 and NW-WM1AM3 bring together Sony’s most advanced audio technologies, including key components made from oxygen-free copper, for uncompromising sound quality. The WM1 Series is designed to convey the artist’s original intent, delivering detailed, high-resolution sound. Developed in pursuit of exceptional sound quality, it captures subtle nuances throughout a performance, while maintaining clarity, scale, and dynamics at higher volumes.

The NW-ZX900 inherits many of the same premium audio components used in Sony’s flagship model, the NW-WMZM3, delivering exceptional sound quality with a sleek design.

Class-leading components deliver the highest possible sonic performance

The NW-WM1ZM3 is built around a precision-machined, gold-plated oxygen-free copper (OFC) chassis, engineered specifically to further elevate the sound quality of this flagship model. It features a 99.99% (4N) purity OFC main chassis and an OFC rear chassis. These are secured with screws featuring a low-resistance gold-plated treatment applied exclusively for this model, providing a stable ground connection that delivers powerful bass, an expansive soundstage, and smooth, extended high frequencies. Thick KIMBER KABLE^® wiring, inherited from Sony’s DMP-Z1, further reduces noise and preserves signal integrity for rich, detailed sound.

The NW-WM1AM3 and NW-ZX900 adopt a similar design philosophy, combining an aluminium-alloy main chassis with a gold-plated OFC rear chassis to enhance rigidity and sound quality.

The NW-WM1ZM3 and NW-WM1AM3 further evolve Sony’s premium power circuitry with a significant enhancement to the power supply architecture: the previous single large solid high-polymer capacitor has been replaced by dual large solid high-polymer capacitors. Together with hand-soldered OFC wiring, this advanced configuration helps provide cleaner, more stable power with minimal interference.

A larger, high-purity 4N copper coil is used in the L-C filter to optimize the balanced output signal from the digital amplifier. Its flat conductive wire reduces resistance and distortion, enhancing clarity and detail across the frequency range. An OFC milled block covering the digital section also strengthens the digital ground. With approximately 34% greater mass than the previous model, it helps further reduce noise and reproduce sound with greater clarity and definition.

The NW-ZX900 also benefits from new premium parts, including an ultra-low noise LDO regulator and crystal oscillators that are the same as those used in the higher-end models.

Unique sound processing technology gives you more ways to enjoy different types of music

The S-Master™ HX digital amp technology, independently developed for Walkman, helps deliver powerful, detailed sound. It is compatible with support for Native DSD format and supports balanced and high-power output. It now also includes a look-ahead noise shaper that predicts quantization noise in advance and applies optimal processing, providing excellent responsiveness to fast transients and delivering clearer, faster sound reproduction.

 All three players run Sony’s DSD Remastering Engine, which resamples PCM audio into an 11.2MHz DSD ultra-high-frequency stream for a character closer to analogue. The new range has been updated so listeners can enjoy DSD Remastering Engine whether music is streamed over Wi-Fi^® or downloaded.

Long battery life

The NW-WM1ZM3 and NW-WM1AM3 deliver up to 35 hours^[1] of 128kbps MP3 playback and an improved streaming battery life of up to 31 hours^[2]. The NW-ZX900 has a battery life of up to 40 hours¹ of 128kbps MP3 playback, or up to 35 hours² with the streaming service apps^[3] to meet user’s demand.

The NW-WM1ZM3 and NW-WM1AM3 feature a larger 5.5″ screen, while the NW-ZX900 is available with a 5″ screen. These large screens are smooth and responsive, improving operability, and the Walkman^® Home Screen interface can be customised to suit your needs. The album cover, an integral part of the listening experience, is now larger and clearer.

Sustainability in mind

These new models are not only designed to be stylish but also with the environment in mind. No plastic is used in the packaging material for the NW-WM1ZM3, NW-WM1AM3 and NW-ZX900^[4], reflecting Sony’s commitment to reducing the environmental impact of our products and practices.

Pricing and availability

• The NW-WM1ZM3 is available for pre-order now from Sony, B&H, and Crutchfield with a suggested retail price of $5,899 USD / $8,259.99 CAN. Additional authorized dealers’ availability will follow.
• The NW-WM1AM3 is available for pre-order from Sony, B&H, Crutchfield, and Amazon now with a suggested retail price of $2,999.99 USD/ $4,199.99 CAN. Additional authorized dealers’ availability will follow.
• The NW-ZX900 is available for pre-order from Sony, Crutchfield, B&H, and Amazon now with a suggested retail price of $1,899.99 US / $2,659.99 CAN. Additional authorized dealers’ availability will follow.

For more information on the NW-WM1ZM3 https://electronics.sony.com/audio/walkman-digital-recorders/walkman-mp3-players/p/nwwm1zm3 

For more information on the NW-WM1AM3 visit https://electronics.sony.com/audio/walkman-digital-recorders/walkman-mp3-players/p/nwwm1am3 

For more information on the NW-ZX900 visit https://electronics.sony.com/audio/walkman-digital-recorders/walkman-mp3-players/p/nwzx900 

About Sony Electronics, Inc.

Sony Electronics is a subsidiary of Sony Corporation of America and an affiliate of Sony Group Corporation, one of the most comprehensive entertainment companies in the world, with a portfolio that encompasses electronics, music, motion pictures, mobile, gaming, robotics and financial services. Headquartered in San Diego, California, Sony Electronics is a leader in electronics for the consumer and professional markets. Operations include research and development, engineering, sales, marketing, distribution and customer service. Sony Electronics creates products that innovate and inspire generations, such as the award-winning Alpha Interchangeable Lens Cameras and revolutionary high-resolution audio products. Sony is also a leading manufacturer of end-to-end solutions from 4K professional broadcast and A/V equipment to industry leading 4K and 8K Ultra HD TVs.

^[1] When using Sony original music player app with balanced connection. Actual performance varies based on settings, environmental conditions, and usage. Battery capacity decreases over time and use.

^[2] When in offline mode with balanced connection. Actual performance varies based on settings, environmental conditions, and usage. Battery capacity decreases over time and use

^[3] *Download app at Google Play and the App Store. Network services, content, and operating system and software subject to terms and conditions and may be changed, interrupted or discontinued at any time and may require fees, registration and credit card information.

^[4] Coating and adhesive materials excluded. This varies by region.

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