Sony Wants Audiophiles to Pay $5,900 for Its New Gold-Plated Walkman
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Sony’s latest Walkman costs nearly $6,000, comes wrapped in gold-plated copper, and is designed for people who believe a smartphone isn’t enough for serious music listening.
The company has introduced three premium portable music players, led by the $5,899.99 NW-WM1ZM3. The lineup also includes the $2,999.99 NW-WM1AM3 and the $1,899.99 NW-ZX900, all aimed at audiophiles seeking high-quality audio from dedicated hardware.
All three are available for preorder in the US, although Sony has not confirmed a shipping date. The new devices are the first Walkman hardware refresh in several years.
But with smartphones already capable of playing lossless music, Sony faces a familiar question: how much better can a dedicated music player sound, and is that improvement worth...
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