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SA-Z1 Signature Series Hi-Res Near Field Powered Speaker System
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- 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
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Can the SA-Z1 be used as a standalone audio system?
Yes. The SA-Z1 is an active near field powered speaker system with built-in amplification, so you simply connect a source such as a laptop, PC, Walkman, Xperia, or a dedicated digital music player to start listening.
What audio formats and resolutions does the SA-Z1 support?
The SA-Z1 supports High-Resolution Audio up to PCM 32-bit/768 kHz and DSD 22.4 MHz through its internal processing, delivering exceptional playback of very high-quality digital files.
What inputs are available on the SA-Z1?
Analog-In connections include RCA, stereo mini, and balanced XLR, while digital inputs include USB-B, optical, and a micro-USB connection dedicated to Walkman.
What is special about the SA-Z1's driver layout?
Each speaker uses a coaxial driver layout combined with I-ARRAY tweeters and horizontally opposed 'Tsuzumi' woofers, which delivers phase coherence, reduces enclosure vibration, and achieves precise stereo imaging for near field listening.
What are the I-ARRAY tweeters and what do they do?
Sony's I-ARRAY high-resolution tweeter system combines a main balanced dome tweeter with two smaller assist tweeters, expanding off-axis response and extending high-frequency reproduction up to 100 kHz for the acoustic realism of High-Resolution Audio.
Does the SA-Z1 include sound enhancement or upscaling technology?
Yes. The SA-Z1 features Sony's new DSEE HX processing, which uses AI to recognize instruments, voices, and musical genres and rebuild audio detail lost during digital compression for a fuller fidelity experience.
What is the 'Tsuzumi' woofer layout?
Inspired by a traditional Japanese Tsuzumi drum, the SA-Z1 places dual woofers back-to-back so the vibration from each cancels the other, dramatically reducing enclosure resonance for supreme resolution and a precise sound image.
Is the SA-Z1 designed for near field listening?
Yes. The SA-Z1 is meticulously crafted to sit on your desk and provide a reference listening experience at close distance, where room acoustics have less impact on the sound.
What tuning adjustments does the SA-Z1 offer?
The SA-Z1 lets you tailor the sound with adjustments such as D.A. Assist blending, Assist Woofer Motion and Frequency settings, and Assist TW Time Alignment to suit your tastes, music, and listening environment.
How much does the SA-Z1 cost?
MSRP is listed as $7,999.99. 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.