Specifications

Frequency range

10 Hz – 100 kHz (analog section)

Supported impedance

8 Ω - 600 Ω

Maximum output (when using the built-in lithium-ion rechargeable battery)

Balanced connection
Approx. 320 mW + 320 mW (32 ohms, 1% distortion)
Normal connection
Approx. 100 mW + 100 mW (32 ohms, 1% distortion)

Output jack

Headphone jack (Balanced standard)

Headphone jack (stereo mini)


Connect a 5-pole balanced standard plug to the headphone jack (Balanced standard) or connect a 3-pole stereo mini plug to the headphone jack (stereo mini). The unit does not support other plugs.

Input jack/port

Xperia/WALKMAN®/computer connecting port

iPhone/iPad/iPod connecting port

Operating temperature

0 °C to 40 °C

Charging temperature

5 °C to 35 °C

Power source

DC 3.7 V: built-in lithium-ion rechargeable battery

DC 5 V: when charging via USB

Rated power consumption

7 W

Battery life

When using a digital (balanced) connection: Approx. 5 hours


When using the unit at 1 mW + 1 mW output (24 Ω). Time may vary, depending on the immediate environment or conditions of use.

Charging time

When connected to a computer: Approx. 8 hours*1

When connected to an AC outlet using the recommended USB AC adaptor (commercially-available): Approx. 5 hours*1

*1Time required for empty battery to recharge while the unit is off.

Dimensions

w/h/d, projecting parts not included: Approx. 80.0 mm × 23.0 mm × 133.0 mm

w/h/d: Approx. 80.0 mm × 24.0 mm × 133.5 mm

Mass

Approx. 290 g

Supported sampling frequencies/bit

Xperia/WALKMAN/PC port
PCM: Max. 192 kHz/32-bit*2 (When connected to a MAC, Max. 192 kHz/24-bit)
DSD: 2.8 MHz, 5.6 MHz*2 (5.6 MHz is Windows-only.)
iPhone/iPad/iPod port
PCM: Max. 96 kHz/24-bit*3

*2When using Hi-Res Audio Player (computer); when connected to Xperia/WALKMAN®, it depends on the specifications of the connected device.

*3To play back 96 kHz audio, an application compatible with Hi-Res playback is necessary.

Recommended accessory

USB AC adaptor (5 V, at least 1.5 A)

Charging via other types of adaptors is not covered by the warranty.

Operating environment

Compliant OS:
Windows 10 Home / Pro
Windows 8.1 / Windows 8.1 Pro / Windows 8 / Windows 8 Pro
Windows 7 Starter (SP1 or later)/ Home Basic (SP1 or later)/ Home Premium (SP1 or later)/ Professional (SP1 or later)/ Ultimate (SP1 or later)
Mac OS X (v10.8 or later)

CPU: Intel Core 2 Processor 1.6 GHz or better

Memory: 1 GB or better

USB port (USB 2.0 High Speed)

  • One of the above OS need to be installed to the computer at the factory.
  • The unit is not guaranteed to operate with all computers.
  • The unit is not guaranteed to operate with home built computers, operating systems that are personally upgraded, or multiple operating systems.
  • The unit is not guaranteed to operate with functions such as standby, sleep, or hibernation, on any computer.


Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.