Overview: The Sony NW-ZX507 is a Walkman ZX-series digital music player, capable of playing high-resolution audio files up to 32-bit / 384kHz. The NW-ZX507 has Wi-Fi for direct downloads, and Bluetooth Audio Streaming. The device is equipped with two headphone outputs -- a 3.5mm mini jack for standard headphones, and a 4.4mm balanced output for high-end audiophile grade headphones. The unit features a 3.6" high-definition LCD screen, and an internal 64 GB flash memory. You can add even more memory by inserting up a microSD card.
Supported Audio Formats: The NW-ZX507 Hi-Res Walkman can support multiple digital audio formats:
MP3 (.mp3) | 32-320 kbps (incl. VBR) at 32, 44.1, and 48 kHz |
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WMA (.wma) | 32-192 kbps (incl. VBR) at 44.1 kHz |
FLAC (.flac) | 16-bit, 24-bit at 8 kHz - 384 kHz |
WAV (.wav) | 16-bit, 24-bit, 32-bit at 8 kHz - 384 kHz |
AAC (.mp4, .m4a, .3gp) | 16-320 kbps at 8 kHz - 48 kHz |
HE-AAC (.mp4, .m4a, .3gp) | 32-144 kbps at 8 kHz - 48 kHz |
Apple Lossless (.mp4, .m4a) | 16-bit, 24-bit at 8 kHz - 384 kHz |
AIFF (.aif, .aiff, .afc, .aifc) | 16-bit, 24-bit, 32-bit at 8 kHz - 384 kHz |
DSD (.dsf, .dff) | 1 bit at 2.8224, 5.6448, and 11.2896 MHz |
APE (.ape) | 8-bit, 16-bit, 24-bit at 8 kHz - 192 kHz (Fast, Normal, High) |
MQA (.mqa.flac) | Supported |
Construction: The NW-ZX507 is precision-engineered and constructed with high-quality materials and components for superior sound quality. It has a rigid aluminum milled frame which shields the internal circuitry from electrical noise. The components are mounted to a copper milled block for lower resistance and improved electrical grounding. Internally, the NW-ZX507 uses newly developed FT CAP high polymer capacitors to support the power to the balanced output's amplifier, helping the unit to deliver powerful bass and wide expansive instrumentals and vocals. To minimize signal loss, the circuit board uses audio-grade, lead-free solder with a small amount of gold for optimal signal transfer.
Display: The digital audio player has a high-definition 3.6" TFT color display (1280 x 720 pixels) with touch screen controls. The unit even features a special Cassette Tape user interface to commemorate the 40th Anniversary of the Walkman portable.
Android Operating System: The user interface of the NW-ZX507 is supported by Android 9.0. You can set up a Google Account, or use an existing account, to use services provided by Google. When connected to a Wi-Fi network, you can purchase music content, including hi-res audio, from other online music services. The Home Screen has a "dock" for displaying shortcuts to up to 5 apps. Swiping up from the bottom of the screen displays the All Apps screen. The unit features the following pre-installed apps:
Memory: The NW-ZX507 has a 64 GB built-in internal memory for storing your high-resolution music files. If more storage is needed, there is a slot for an optional microSD memory card. Cards up to 128 GB are compatible. Using a higher capacity memory card may work, but isn't guaranteed. Based on an average of 4 minutes per song, the built-in memory can hold the following number of songs:
NW-ZX507 (64 GB) | |
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MP3 (128 kbps) | 13,000 songs |
AAC (256 kbps) | 6,600 songs |
FLAC (44.1 kHz/16-bit) | 1,200 songs |
FLAC (96 kHz/24-bit) | 360 songs |
FLAC (192kHz/24-bit) | 180 songs |
DSD (2.8224 MHz/1-bit) | 300 songs |
Bluetooth/NFC: With built-in Bluetooth 5.0, you can stream your music files wirelessly to compatible devices up to 30 feet away. Devices, such as a Bluetooth headphones and speakers, that have the NFC (Near-Field Communication) function, can be automatically turned on, and paired with the player, by simply touching the device to the N-mark on the back of the player. The NW-ZX507 is equipped with LDAC, which uses the conventional Bluetooth connection, but transfers data at up to 999 kbps. That's three times the transfer rate of other audio profiles, which results in higher fidelity. In addition, the unit supports aptX and aptX HD.
Sound Quality Settings: You can adjust the sound quality with the following Sound Quality Settings:
Rechargeable Battery: The NW-ZX507 has a built-in Lithium-Ion rechargeable battery for exceptional stamina. After a 6.5-hour full recharging time (via USB power), the unit's estimated battery life is as follows:
Music Format | Approximate Battery Life | |
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Balanced Jack | Unbalanced Jack | |
MP3 128 kbps | 19 hours | 20 hours |
AAC 256 kbps | 19 hours | 20 hours |
WAV 44.1kHz/16-bit | 19 hours | 20 hours |
FLAC 44.1kHz/16-bit | 18 hours | 20 hours |
FLAC 96kHz/24-bit | 17 hours | 18 hours |
FLAC 192kHz/24-bit | 15 hours | 16 hours |
DSD 2.8224 MHz/1-bit | 9 hours | 10 hours |
DSD 5.6448 MHz/1-bit | 7.5 hours | 8 hours |
DSD 11.2896 MHz/1-bit | 4 hours | 6.5 hours |
Bluetooth MP3 128 kbps | 11 hours | |
Bluetooth FLAC 96kHz/24-bit | 8.5 hours |
USB-C Port / System Requirements: The side-mounted USB-C port lets you connect the player to your computer for charging the battery, and transferring music content (using the included USB Type A to USB-C cable). Downloadable software is available for use with the NW-ZX507: Music Center for PC (Windows 7, 8.1, 10) or Android File Transfer for Mac (macOS 10.7 and higher).
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