Portable Audio Player

Portable Audio Player

Portable Audio Player
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Sound processing

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DSD Remastering Engine

PCM (Pulse Code Modulation) audio is resampled into an 11.2MHz 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 analogue, giving you even more ways to enjoy your music.

With further progress from its predecessor model, the ZX700 series, you can enjoy DSD Remastering Engine, whether it is Wi-Fi® streamed or downloaded.

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[A] Expanded audio dynamics (strings and whisper-quiet subtleties)
[B] Restored high frequencies (acoustic and vocal instrument realism)

DSEE Ultimate

Using Edge-AI (Artificial Intelligence), DSEE Ultimate™ (Digital Sound Enhancement Engine) upscales compressed digital music files in real time. And the evolving algorithm now delivers even greater benefits for CD-quality (16 bit 44.1/48kHz) lossless codec audio. Restoring acoustic subtleties and dynamic range, it provides a richer, more complete listening experience.
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Vinyl Processor

Give the warmth and character of vinyl back to your digital tracks. Enjoy subtle reproduction of the low-frequency resonance, tone-arm resistance and surface noise to deliver an authentic listening experience.
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DC Phase Lineariser

Our DC Phase Lineariser works to effectively replicate a wide variety of sonic signatures. It applies digital-signal processing to match the phase characteristics of various types of analogue amplifiers to deliver a purer, more analog-like sound. Choose from six phase character settings.
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Every note as the artist intended

Take your digital music collection to another level with High-Resolution Audio. By capturing and reproducing digital audio at a higher rate than CD (24-bit/96kHz and beyond), High-Resolution Audio allows you to get closer to the original studio recording.
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11.2 MHz DSD Native / PCM 384kHz

Supreme quality with 11.2MHz DSD native using balanced headphones and PCM 384KHz/32-bit support.
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Hi-Res Audio wireless

Enjoy High-Resolution Audio quality without wires thanks to LDAC, our premium wireless codec. With 3x the bitrate of standard Bluetooth® technology, you can enjoy a superior listening experience for all your music.
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So immersive.
So real.

Immerse yourself in sound all around you. As real as if you are there at a live concert or with the artist recording in a studio. With 360 Reality Audio, music has never been so immersive and so real. The ZX900 lets you enjoy 360 Reality Audio.
 
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MQA™

The Walkman® includes MQA technology, which enables you to play back MQA audio files.
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Bluetooth® and aptX™ Adaptive

Bluetooth® gives you the freedom of wireless listening on speakers and headphones, and supports aptX™ Adaptive audio for exceptional sound.

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