Lossless compression formats such as FLAC and Apple Lossless retain CD audio quality of songs unlike with songs previously imported in compression formats such as MP3 and AAC. You will be able to hear every vocal and instrument sound distinctly. Import your favorite song at high sound quality and feel the difference by yourself.

• Compare CD audio quality with that of compressed audio (Windows users)
• Compare CD audio quality with that of compressed audio (Mac users)

High-Resolution music files are recorded at high resolution and high definition greatly exceeding that of CDs, bringing you even the nuances of performances and atmosphere at a recording studio. Get High-Resolution music files for your favorite songs from online music services, and feel the passion artists put into their songs.

• Feel High-Resolution Audio (Windows users)
• Feel High-Resolution Audio (Mac users)

Compressed audio files are upscaled to give rich sound of quality near that of High-Resolution sound thanks to Walkman’s processing technology to produce high sound quality¹⁾. Experience the richness of sound like never before.

¹⁾ Available with NWZ-F880 series Walkman software updated to Ver. 1.10 or later.

• Savor High-Resolution Audio with compressed audio files

Your music experience may differ depending on your choice of headphones. For example, some headphones are good at reproducing punchy bass sound and other headphones are good at expressing vocals. Expose yourself to different types of headphones to expand your musical horizons. Know what to look for in headphones and how to choose to find the headphones that will bring out your preferred style of sound.

• Enjoy your favorite music with a different set of headphones

A headphone amplifier allows you to fully experience the unique subtleties of an analog amplifier and delivers warm sound quality. The ample output capability unleashes the full potential of large headband headphones. Connect a portable headphone amplifier to your Walkman to enjoy sound with varieties of headphones.

• Enjoy sound with varieties of headphones by using a headphone amplifier

Connect to a UDA-1 USB DAC AMPLIFIER compatible with High-Resolution Audio to output High-Resolution music files on your Walkman at their original high sound quality. Savor with speakers the rich resonance that only comes from High-Resolution music files.

• Enjoy High-Resolution Audio with speakers

If you connect your Walkman wirelessly and use an Internet radio app, you can tune in to radio stations from all over the world. Moreover, by connecting your Walkman to a UDA-1 USB DAC AMPLIFIER, you can enjoy those radio programs as background music through your speakers in the comfort of your home to experience the distinct joys of radio.

• Enjoy radio from around the world in the comfort of your home

As you become better acquainted with your Walkman, eventually you will want to get even better life out of your batteries while on the go, enjoy even higher fidelity sound, and adjust the sound quality just how you like it. Armed with a few important tips, you can easily get more out of your device. Get proficient at using your Walkman to enjoy music to the fullest every day.

• Tips for enjoying every day