Walkman 40th anniversary this year marks the 40th anniversary of walkman. The first walkman tps-l2 launched in 1979 and became a design and engineering icon, changing the way people listen to music forever. For the first time, it was possible to enjoy your favourite tracks, albums and artists in high quality sound, anytime, anywhere and weve been doing so ever since. every note as the artist intended take your digital music collection to another level with high-resolution audio. By capturing and reproducing digital audio at a higher rate than cd (24-bit/96khz and beyond), high-resolution audio allows you to get closer to the original studio recording. hi-res audio wireless enjoy high-resolution audio quality music streaming thanks to ldac, our premium wireless codec. With 3x the bitrate of standard bluetooth technology, you can enjoy a superior listening experience for all your music. balanced output a 4.4mm balanced connector supplies compatible headphones with fully-discrete left and right channels for less noise and clearer sound. mqa files played and decoded master quality authenticated is an audio format that compresses large studio quality files without audible loss so you can easily enjoy high-resolution audio music on your walkman. wi-fi compatible for direct download and streaming supported by android and compatible with wi-fi, the nw-zx500 offers you even more ways to listen to your music. Enjoy your favourite streaming and music apps right on your walkman or connect to a pc to access your music collection. usb type-c port the nw-zx500 features a usb type-c port for easy connectivity with a range of devices4.