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About the HAP-Z1ES
The Sony HAP-Z1ES is a flagship ES-series high-resolution digital music player featuring a built-in 1TB hard drive for storing up to 20,000 music titles, expandable via USB external HDD. It supports a wide range of formats including DSD (DSF, DSDIFF up to 5.6MHz), PCM up to 192kHz/24-bit (WAV, AIFF, FLAC, ALAC), MP3, AAC, WMA, and ATRAC. Key technologies include DSD Re-mastering Engine for converting files to DSD quality, DSEE for enhancing compressed audio, gapless playback, 12-tone analysis, and volume normalization. Network features comprise Wi-Fi (802.11b/g/n), Gigabit Ethernet, Network Standby, and automatic music sync from PC. It offers both balanced XLR and unbalanced RCA line outputs at 2.0Vrms, with a 4.3-inch LCD display, tone controls, and mobile app control for iOS/Android. Power-efficient with 35W operation and 0.3W standby. Released in 2013, it is no longer manufactured but available used.
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