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Sony SA-Z1 Signature Series Hi-Res Near Field Powered Speaker System

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Key Features

  • Experience pristine audio fidelity with these Sony powered speaker system, ideal for near-field listening.
  • Enjoy high-resolution audio up to 768kHz/32-bit PCM for nuanced sound with these active PA speakers.
  • These durable PA speakers feature a robust aluminum enclosure, ensuring longevity and premium sound.
  • Customize your sound with adjustable settings, including DSEE HX upscaling & DSD remastering engine.
  • Connect various devices via USB, Walkman, or analog inputs for versatile PA speaker system use.
  • Fine-tune your listening experience with assist tweeter time alignment for optimized sound quality.
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2020-10-06T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Sounds excellent great buy

I bought them a month ago and I'm happy that I did

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Sony SA-Z1 Specifications

Audio Input

Audio Input

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  • Analog Audio Input (RCA)

    1

  • Analog Audio Input (Stereo Mini)

    1

  • Analog Audio Input (XLR)

    1

  • Optical Input

    1

  • USB-B Input

    1

  • Walkman/Xperia Input

    1

Audio Setting

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  • 8x over sampling

    Yes

  • Assist Tweeter Time Alignment

    Yes (Sync/Delay/Advance)

  • Assist Woofer Frequency Range

    Yes (Standard/Narrow/Wide)

  • Assist Woofer Motion

    Yes (Active/Fixed)

  • D.A. Hybrid Amplifier Analog Assist

    Yes (Standard/Blended)

  • DSD Remastering Engine

    Yes (Convert to DSD 11.2 MHz)

  • DSEE HX

    Yes (Upscale to PCM 384 kHz/32 bit)

  • LR Balance Adjust

    Yes

  • Low Volume Mode

    Yes

  • Speaker Assign (L/R)

    Yes

Support Format

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  • Optical Input Jack

    PCM up to 96 kHz/24 bit

  • Sampling Frequency/Bit Depth

    DSD Native up to 22.4 MHz, DSD DoP up to 11.2 MHz, PCM up to 768 kHz/32 bit

  • Support Device for Walkman/Xperia Port

    Hi-Res compatible Walkman / Hi-Res compatible Xperia #Please see the support site of this product for more detailed information.

  • USB-B Port

    DSD Native up to 22.4 MHz, DSD DoP up to 11.2 MHz, PCM up to 768 kHz/32 bit

  • Walkman/Xperia Port

    DSD Native up to 11.2 MHz, DSD DoP up to 5.6 MHz, PCM up to 384 kHz/32 bit

System Features

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  • Color

    Black

  • Frequency Range

    51 Hz-100 kHz (-10 dB)

  • Front Speaker

    2

Amplifier

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  • Number of Amp. Channels

    Speaker A: 4, Speaker B: 4

  • Frequency Characteristics

    10 Hz-100 kHz (-3 dB)

  • Output Power (Assist Tweeter)

    Speaker A:18 W, Speaker B:18 W

  • Output Power (Assist Woofer)

    Speaker A: 35 W, Speaker B: 35 W

  • Output Power (Main Tweeter)

    Speaker A:18 W, Speaker B:18 W

  • Output Power (Main Woofer)

    Speaker A: 35 W, Speaker B: 35 W

  • Output Power (Total)

    Speaker A:106 W, Speaker B:106 W

  • Playing Frequency Range

    10 Hz-200 kHz

  • Signal-to-Noise Ratio (A Network)

    100 dB

  • Total Harmonic Distortion

    0.03% (1 kHz, 10 W)

Front Speaker

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  • Assist Tweeter

    9/16" (14mm) soft dome type

  • Assist Woofer

    4" (100mm) cone type

  • Enclosure Material

    Aluminum

  • Enclosure Type

    Acoustic suspension

  • Finish Type

    Blasting + Anodized

  • Front Grille

    No

  • Magnetically Shielded type

    No

  • Main Tweeter

    3/4" (19mm) soft dome type

  • Main Woofer

    4" (100mm) cone type

  • Speaker System

    2-way, 5-speaker system

  • Speaker type

    Active

Physical

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  • Dimensions (W x H x D)

    Speaker A: 7.8 x 8.1 x 12.8" (199 x 207 x 326mm)
    Speaker B: 7.8 x 8 x 12.8" (199 x 205 x 12.8mm)

  • Weight

    23.15 lbs (10.5kg) (Each)

  • AC Inlet

    Yes

  • Auto Standby

    Yes (default: OFF)

  • Dimmer

    Yes (Bright/Dark/Display Off)

  • Power

    120 V 50/60 Hz

  • Power Consumption

    Speaker A: 60 W, Speaker B: 50 W

  • Power Consumption (OFF Mode)

    Speaker A: 0.5 W or less, Speaker B: 0.5 W or less

  • Remote Commander

    Yes (RMT-AS504U)

  • Support Software for Music Playback

    Hi-Res Audio Player / Music Center for PC

  • Walkman Charge

    Yes (default: Off)

  • UPC Code

    27242916791

About Sony SA-Z1

FEATURED REVIEWS

Sounds excellent great buy

By Basslover111121555

I bought them a month ago and I'm happy that I did

SA-Z1 Hi-Res Near Field Powered Speaker System Signature Series
Part of the Signature Series, the SA-Z1 near field powered speaker system has been engineered to deliver a truly exceptional listening experience. By combining a coaxial driver units layout with time-alignment architecture, SA-Z1 overcomes the trade-off between frequency response and phase coherence - so you can explore a whole new world of sound.

The pinnacle of near field listening
The SA-Z1 is meticulously crafted to sit on your desk and provide you with a reference listening experience, whatever your choice of music. Play music from your laptop or PC, hook up your Walkman or Xperia, or use with a dedicated digital music player.

Sony expertise in precision-engineered powered speakers
The SA-Z1 brings together Sony's legendary audio expertise, with first-of-its-kind custom componentry and benchmark audio technologies. Thanks to a trio of accumulated acoustic, electronic and signal processing technology, SA-Z1 recreates music with exceptional presence and coherence.

Coherent impulse response
Well-designed multi-way speakers have a flat and broad frequency response, but disengaging the impulse response (time-coherence) risks a compromised soundstage. Conversely, single driver units offer excellent impulse response but sacrifice frequency response. The SA-Z1's custom digital processing and coaxial layout delivers both - the sonic realism of a precise impulse response, along with a wide soundstage and frequency presentation. [1. Input signal (impulse) 2. Accurate wave form 3. Incorrect wave form].

Time coherence
The SA-Z1's multi-amplifier system and unique Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) perfectly synchronizes the wave front between driver units. The precisely aligned wave front and broad frequency response are capable of delivering both the power of an expansive orchestral sound stage or the focus of an intimate solo.

Coaxial driver layout
For reference-quality near field listening, the SA-Z1 features a coaxial speaker layout. Combined with the FPGA for time coherence, this design offers ideal acoustic centering across the frequency range. The result is phase coherence - essential for clear stereo imaging.

Horizontally opposed woofers, 'Tsuzumi' layout
Inspired by a traditional Japanese 'Tsuzumi' drum, dual woofers are placed back-to-back. This layout hugely cuts unwanted vibration - the vibration from each woofer cancels out the vibration from the other. By reducing the enclosure resonance so significantly, SA-Z1 delivers supreme resolution and a precise sound image.

Bass expansion duct
The unique 'Tsuzumi' design also supports wide sound dispersion. Unlike conventional speakers, the rear bass expansion duct lets bass radiate to the sides as well as forward-just like sound sources in nature-so you experience a natural, realistic sound field that describes an even depth and height of sound space.

Innovative air control behind the woofer
For the SA-Z1 we developed our woofer from the ground up. Large aperture slits behind the diaphragm prevent turbulence that causes wind noise and disturbs the linear motion of the diaphragm. The breathable magnet layout is a new idea to suppress the turbulence around the voice coil. These structures deliver low distortion and faithful linearity for clear sound and tight response.

More linearity and purity
The woofer offers supreme linearity with very low distortion. The zinc die-cast basket holds the motor system firmly so that it can suppress vibrations from piston motion. Powerful neodymium magnets preserve the linearity and the copper sleeve reduces distortion.

I-ARRAY tweeters for wider frequency and off-axis response
Sony's acclaimed I-ARRAY high resolution tweeters combine a main tweeter with two smaller assist tweeters, for both impressive frequency extension and wider directivity. The large balanced dome main tweeter ensures excellent high-frequency realism, while the smaller assist tweeters expand the off-axis response, delivering high-frequency harmonic overtones up to 100 kHz for acoustic realism only possible with High-Resolution Audio.

New balanced dome tweeter unit
The balanced dome structure suppresses break-up mode-which disturbs high frequency response-so that it can reproduce 100 kHz to release the full potential of High-Resolution Audio. The voice coil drives at a point where the weight of the diaphragm and air load balance - which is why the structure is called 'balanced.'

Titanium sputtering diaphragm
The surface of the tweeter dome is coated with titanium sputtering for lightweight rigidity and a high-velocity rise. The high internal loss reduces resonance and results in a tightly defined transient response, even at high frequencies, for natural sound all the way up to 100 kHz.

Aluminum body
Featuring body parts using two different alloys of aluminum, the SA-Z1 effectively minimizes noise distortion caused by resonance from the enclosure.

FBW chassis
For the SA-Z1 we've updated our renowned frame and beam chassis with a new wall structure made from a solid aluminum block to isolate the circuit board from vibrations from the speaker. This suppresses structural resonance for a clean, uncolored sound with high-end audio authenticity.

Bridge arm structure
A precision-engineered bridge structure decouples the speaker enclosure from the amplifier and digital processing circuitry. The solid aluminum isolation links preserve sound purity for a remarkably focused and coherent presentation.

Composite enclosure structure
The enclosure of the SA-Z1 consists of six pieces of thick aluminum plate. While a monolithic enclosure is strong, it sustains resonance for a long time as a speaker enclosure. By jointing the six plates using a technique inspired by traditional Japanese construction methods, the SA-Z1 effectively suppresses the unnecessary audible resonance.

D.A. Hybrid Amplifier Circuit
Our original S-Master digital amplifier was a revolution with its non-feedback design for pure digital sound. The D.A. Hybrid Amplifier took this one step further, enhancing precision with an analog feed-forward amp to correct digital switching errors. Now, the introduction of a Gallium Nitride (GaN) power device evolves digital amplification to a whole new level.

Distortion reduction
To achieve ultimate sound reproduction, S-Master HX digitally amplifies the music signal without any resulting transmission loss. However, at the final stage of amplification, the physical limits of the semiconductor unavoidably cause distortion. So, to deliver both high power and accuracy, the D.A. Hybrid Amplifier Circuit combines a new ultra-speed power device, GaN, with an analog amplifier for error correction.

Gallium Nitride
MOSFET transistors are typically used for digital amplifier switching, however they can produce ringing distortion due to slow switching speeds. By using Gallium Nitride (GaN), we can suppress the ringing through high speed switching. This means that amplification errors are significantly reduced, even before the signal is error-corrected by the feed-forward analog amplifier. [1. Ideal 2. GaN 3. MOSFET].

Error correction
The analog amplifier compares the true signal with the digital amplifier output signal, identifying the error caused by switching. Then it produces an error correction signal to restore the output signal, preserving the purity of the original sound and reproducing the signal with absolute precision. [1. True signal 2. True signal + error 3. Error correction signal].

Custom architecture on FPGA processor
Sony's engineers realized early-on that typical, off-the-shelf DSPs could never draw optimal performance from their unique D.A. Hybrid amplifier and coaxial speaker design. So they built an original architecture on an FPGA (Field Programmable Gate Array) from scratch - the most advanced signal processing for the most advanced digital architecture.

L/R synchronization
The OFC cable that transmits the high speed differential signal between speakers is engineered to suppress signal reflection and loss, and shut out interference. This ensures accurate time alignment between the left and right speakers - crucial for reproducing spacious sound.

DSD Remastering Engine by FPGA
The DSD Remastering Engine lets you convert all PCM music sources into DSD 11.2 MHz. The technology uses the FPGA to convert any signal into the DSD sound format.

New DSEE HX analyzes song type by AI
Audio upscaling is improved even further by our new DSEE HX processing, which intelligently recognizes instruments, voices and musical genres. By identifying these and the relative energy of the audio, it can accurately rebuild audio lost during digital compression, for a full fidelity experience, even with compressed formats.

D.A. Assist
With hybrid amplification you get the best of both worlds - standard or blended sound. In the standard position, the analog amplifier works as just an error corrector. When you select the blended position, the analog amplifier starts to drive the speaker units with the digital amplifier. The blended position gives a slightly more analog sound to the digital amplifier. [1. Standard 2. Blended A. Digital B. Analog].

Assist Woofer Motion
You can choose to lock the assist woofer in place, rather than using it to complement the sound of the main woofer. This adjusts the sound stage to suit your tastes, music and listening environment. [1. Active 2. Fixed].

Sony SA-Z1 Features

  • Precise driver time-alignment with custom FPGA architecture
  • Coaxial layout drivers work as wide-range single driver unit
  • I-ARRAY tweeters, for up to 100-kHz frequency response and wide directivity
  • Horizontally opposed woofers and side ducts for wide and deep sound stage
  • D.A. Hybrid Amplifier Circuit with GaN power device

Warranty Information

This product has a limited warranty of 24 months for parts and 3 months for labor.

Key Features

  • Experience pristine audio fidelity with these Sony powered speaker system, ideal for near-field listening.
  • Enjoy high-resolution audio up to 768kHz/32-bit PCM for nuanced sound with these active PA speakers.
  • These durable PA speakers feature a robust aluminum enclosure, ensuring longevity and premium sound.
  • Customize your sound with adjustable settings, including DSEE HX upscaling & DSD remastering engine.
  • Connect various devices via USB, Walkman, or analog inputs for versatile PA speaker system use.
  • Fine-tune your listening experience with assist tweeter time alignment for optimized sound quality.

What's in the box:

  • Speaker A
  • Speaker B
  • Digital Cable for Walkman
  • Digital Sync Cable
  • Remote Control with Batteries
  • 2x AC Power Cords (Mains Leads)
  • USB Cable (USB-C/USB-B)
  • User Manual
  • Sony 2 Year Limited Warranty