High-resolution digital music player with 1TB storage drive
Sony HAP-Z1ES Digital Music Player
Product highlights:
1TB built-in hard drive for storing digital music files (expandable via USB port)
built-in Wi-Fi for easy connection to a wireless home network
4.3" LCD display with on-screen guide
plays high-resolution digital music files, including DSD (up to 5.6448 MHz) and FLAC (up to 24-bit/192 kHz)
compatible file formats: DSD (.dsf, .diff), WAV, AIFF, FLAC, ALAC (Apple Lossless), MP3, AAC, WMA, ATRAC, (unprotected, 2-channel files for all formats)
supports Spotify Connect for streaming music from Spotify Premium accounts (requires firmware update)
stream thousands of free Internet radio stations through TuneIn
Digital Sound Enhancement Engine (DSEE) restores high-frequency signals to compressed digital formats like MP3 for more natural, expansive sound (settings: Auto and Off)
free music transfer software (click here for download link) allows easy transfer of digital music files from a computer to the player's internal hard drive (compatible with Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows Vista, Windows XP SP3, and Mac OS 10.6 and higher)
DSD remastering engine converts all signals to DSD for superior audio performance (feature is selectable)
USB output can be used with a powered USB hub for adding an external hard drive, DAC, and CD drive
supports gapless playback (WAV, AIFF, FLAC, ALAC, and WMA Lossless files)
adds artist, album, and song info to files without ID3 tags by automatically accessing Gracenote® (Internet connection required)
free HDD Audio Remote app for iOS and Android lets you control the player with your smartphone (Wi-Fi network required)
If you don't have Wi-Fi, you can connect your laptop via USB and control the HAP-Z1ES with "Hi-res Audio Player" PC software
independent digital and analog circuits with separate power supplies reduces digital noise
robust internal frame and solidly-mounted components minimizes vibration and distortion for cleaner sound
Connections and Dimensions:
stereo 3-pin XLR (balanced) outputs
stereo RCA (unbalanced) outputs
remote output for use with IR flasher (included)
rear-panel USB port (Type A) for connecting an external hard drive, DAC, and/or CD drive for ripping
Ethernet port
detachable power cord
remote control
17"W x 5/18"H x 15-3/8"D
weight: 32 lbs.IN BOX:
Sony HAP-Z1ES owner's manualHDD Audio Player
6.5' AC power cord
Remote control (RM-ANU183)
2 "AAA" batteries
8' Ethernet cable
39" Stereo RCA cable
58" IR blaster
6.5' Minijack cable
Reference Guide
Quick Start Guide
Warranty Information
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