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HAP-Z1ES HDD Hi-Res Audio Player
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- High-Resolution Audio compatible
- DSEE and DSD Remastering restores quality to compressed files
- 1 TB capacity to store thousands of songs
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- There is no single standard rate for High Resolution Audio, however the most commonly recognized measurements are 24 bit / 96 kHz and 24 bit / 192 kHz.
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- This product is also known as HAPZ1ES
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What audio formats does the HAP-Z1ES HDD Hi-Res Audio Player support?
The HAP-Z1ES supports a wide range of formats, including DSD (DSF, DSDIFF), lossless PCM formats like WAV, AIFF, FLAC, and ALAC, as well as compressed formats such as MP3, AAC, ATRAC, and WMA.
Does the HAP-Z1ES play high-resolution audio, and up to what quality level?
Yes, it is High-Resolution Audio compatible, playing PCM up to 24-bit/192 kHz and DSD files up to 2.8 MHz and 5.6 MHz (DSD64 & DSD128).
How much music can the HAP-Z1ES store, and can I expand the storage?
It features a built-in 1 TB hard drive that can store thousands of songs, and you can connect an external hard drive via the USB port to expand storage further.
How do I get my music onto the HAP-Z1ES?
You can automatically sync music from your PC over a wired or wireless network using Sony's HDD Audio software, and it can also import files from external USB drives and a connected USB CD drive.
What outputs and connections does the HAP-Z1ES have?
The player includes balanced XLR and unbalanced RCA analog stereo outputs, plus built-in Wi-Fi and Ethernet for networking and a USB port for external storage.
Can I control the HAP-Z1ES with a mobile app?
Yes, it has a 4.3" color LCD display on the front panel for browsing and playback, and it can also be controlled via the free HDD Audio Remote app for iOS and Android devices over Wi-Fi.
Does the HAP-Z1ES improve the sound of compressed audio files?
Yes, it uses DSEE (Digital Sound Enhancement Engine) to upscale compressed files like MP3 and AAC toward CD-like quality, and its DSD Remastering Engine converts sources to DSD for smoother, higher-quality sound.
Does the HAP-Z1ES help organize my music library?
Yes, it integrates Gracenote to automatically fetch artist, album, and song information along with cover art for untagged files, and offers 12-tone analysis for automatic playlist-style playback.
How much does the HAP-Z1ES HDD Hi-Res Audio Player cost?
MSRP is listed as $1,999.99. Given that, these models can go on sale from time to time, and there are several other opportunities to save on price like through their group discounts for education, healthcare and military/veterans (ID.me & Unidays) along with their free loyalty program that gives up to 5% back in points.
*FAQ generated on 07/23/2026. Financing, pricing and promotions may no longer apply.