Tell me how this is different than listening to music on my phone? In a move that Sony is calling “an iconic heritage revived,” the company has introduced the latest version of its Walkman, a portable music player that runs for more than $5,000. Sony released the flagship NW-WM1ZM3 Walkman Signature Series digital audio player for $5,899.99. Unlike vintage cassette models, this luxury audiophile device features a gold-plated copper chassis, an HD touchscreen, Android streaming, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth support

According to information provided by the company, the Walkman has been “meticulously refined from every possible angle in the service of peerless sound quality.” The WM1ZM3 model is currently available for $5,899.99.

Axel Lowe