Can I play audio in High-Resolution format with the Walkman?

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• NW-A100/ZX500 Series:
  These Walkman® players do not support High-Resolution audio over a wireless connection. To play audio in High-Resolution format, you need to update the Walkman player to Version 2.0.0 (or later) and use the following settings and connection:

  • Open the Settings menu, select Sound, and set High-Res streaming to ON.
  • Use headphones or speakers that support High-Resolution and make a wired connection to the Walkman player.
• NW-A300 Series:
  These Walkman players support High-Resolution playback over a wireless connection with devices that support LDAC. To play audio in High-Resolution format, you need to use the following settings and connection:

  • Open the Settings menu, select Sound, and then set Use High-Res streaming to ON.
  • Connect a device that supports LDAC to the Walkman player via Bluetooth.
• NW-WM1AM2/WM1ZM2:
  These Walkman players support High-Resolution playback over a wireless connection with devices that support LDAC. To play audio in High-Resolution format, connect a device that supports LDAC to the Walkman player via Bluetooth.
• NW-WM1AM3/NW-WM1ZM3/NW-ZX700 Series/NW-ZX900:
  These Walkman players support High-Resolution playback over a wireless connection with devices that support LDAC. To play audio in High-Resolution format, check the following settings and connection:

  • Open the Settings menu, select Sound, and then set Use High-Res streaming to ON.
  • In order to enjoy music with better sound quality, we recommend using a wired connection.