Sony DMP-Z1 Signature Series

Item is in immaculate condition & virtually new with <50hrs of total usage.
Ships in original packaging/box (see images).
Includes carrying case and power adapter.

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Pure, pristine battery power

This heavy-duty player's built-in rechargeable battery array will provide up to 10 hours of music playback on a full charge.

You can listen when connected to AC power to save battery, but Sony wants you to avoid line noise and dirty power as much as possible. In "battery mode," you can recharge the DMP-Z1 while you simultaneously play music using your remaining battery power.

Solid build, familiar controls

The DMP-Z1 has a thick aluminum outer shell, with the top and bottom polished to a fine, mirror-like sheen. A 3.1-inch glass touchscreen display sits in the middle of the top panel.

Dual high-performance DAC chips

On the digital side, Sony chose AKM's AK4497EQ DAC chip. It's one of the best chips available on the market, known for its gripping dynamics. Now these are stereo DAC chips, meaning that one chip would be more than capable of handling both the left and right channel of sound.

Stores your digital files and streams

The DMP-Z1 is compatible with high-res DSD files up to 11.2MHz and PCM-based files up to 32-bit/384kHz. It can handle Apple Lossless, FLAC, WAV, and other high-res formats. And for compressed formats, such as MP3s, Sony's Digital Sound Enhancement Engine can help them sound fuller.

You can also play music wirelessly via Bluetooth. The player features Sony's LDAC technology, which allows the wireless signal to retain more musical detail with compatible devices.

Ins and outs

Along with its storage and streaming capabilities, the DMP-Z1 can also be used as a DAC. Use the included USB cable to connect your computer to the player, and it will bypass your computer's built-in audio processing. The audio signals will run through the player's incredible circuitry.

There are two headphone outputs, an unbalanced 3.5mm stereo mini output and a balanced 4.4mm headphone output. Sony developed this new industry standard balanced connection to help cut down on signal noise and distortion. Most of their top-of-the-line headphones can take advantage of this special connection.

Sony DMP-Z1 Signature Series

Product highlights:

• battery-operated high-resolution music player with built-in premium DACs and high-powered headphone amplifier
  • component sized aluminum housing with with mirror finish
• 3.1" polished glass LCD display (800 x 480 pixels)
  • touchscreen control over menu and music selection
• plays MP3, FLAC, APE, AAC, ALAC, AIFF, WMA, WAV, MQA, DSD, and LPCM audio files
• built-in Bluetooth® 4.2 receiver for wirelessly streaming music from compatible smartphones, tablets, and computer
  • LDAC, aptX® HD, and AAC decoding for high-quality music streaming from compatible devices

Build Quality:

• aluminum side panels with polished aluminum top and bottom panels
• large, gold-plated Alps Electric RK501 analog volume knob
  • customized for this player to provide precision volume control and extra electrical grounding
• rigid milled aluminum frame separates analog, digital, and power supply sections
  • lowers noise floor and provides a solid ground
  • H-shaped chassis helps reduce weight
• 4-wire braided, handcrafted KIMBER KABLE® connections for superb sound quality
• spacious circuit board layouts to avoid crosstalk between internal components and chips
• lead-free solder includes traces of gold for minimum signal loss and full dynamic range delivery

Built-in DC Power Supply:

• built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery with up to 10 hours of operation
  • dedicated battery cells power analog and digital circuitry separately
  • five total battery cells
• battery array isolates the player from AC power supply
  • completely avoids dirty power and line noise from power grid
• premium electric double-layer capacitors for stable power supply with no spikes or sudden drops
• recharges via included AC adapter
  • while recharging in "battery mode," player will draw from remaining battery power for operation
  • can also operate using AC power

Audio Performance Features:

• dual AKM AK4497EQ digital-to-analog converters for bit-perfect playback of high-resolution audio files
  • up to 32-bit/384Khz for PCM and 11.2MHz for DSD
  • one DAC each for the left and right channels for proper stereo separation
• built-in 1,500 mW headphone amplifier
• low-noise voltage regulator and DC/DC converter delivers battery power to analog audio circuit board
  • ensures clean power with enough headroom to drive high-impedance headphones
• DSEE HX audio upscaling restores appropriate high-frequency signals to compressed digital formats by identifying genres and instrumentation
• Vinyl Processor simulates low-frequency resonance, tonearm resistance, and discrete surface noise

Storage and Inputs:

• 256GB internal flash memory
• 2 microSD card slots accept microSD, microSDHC, or microSDXC cards (available separately)
• high-speed USB Type-C port (USB-A to USB-C cable included for file transfer and battery charging)
  • connect cable to your computer to use player as a USB DAC

Headphone Outputs:

• 3.5mm stereo minijack
  • 570mW output @ 16 ohms
• balanced 4.4mm output
  • 1,500mW @ 16 ohms