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Sony made a $5,900 gold-plated Walkman MP3 player
Publication: The Verge
Author: Terrence O’Brien
Source published: 15/10/2026, 17:48:57 UTC
Briefing created: 15/10/2026, 18:02:50 UTC
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Briefings
Sony unveiled three new portable media players in October 2026, with the gold-plated NW-WM1ZM3 costing $5,899. These devices feature Sony's DSD Remastering Engine, converting standard PCM audio to an 11.2MHz DSD stream. The products target the audiophile market, with prices ranging from $1,899.99 to $5,899.99, and all units feature gold-plated exteriors.
Key points
- Sony announced a trio of portable media players in October 2026, with the gold-plated NW-WM1ZM3 priced at $5,899.
- All three devices utilize Sony's DSD Remastering Engine to convert standard PCM audio into an 11.2MHz DSD stream.
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