MDR-Z1R
Superior sound, tangible quality - discover our most advanced headphone listening experience.
Signature Series
One Signature Sound
Elevating the high-resolution sound experience from one you listen to, to one you can feel.
D.A. Hybrid Amplifier Circuit: a revolution in sound amplification
Our non-feedback S-Master technology maintains the purity of digital sound. Our new D.A. Hybrid Amplifier Circuit takes this one step further, enhancing its precision and sound quality with an analog feed-forward amp. The analog amplifier corrects the conversion error caused by switching amplification.
Achieving the ideal wave form
The analog amplifier compares the true signal with the digital amplifier output signal, identifying the error caused by the slow MOS FET switching speed. Then it produces an error correction signal to restore the headphone output signal, preserving the purity of the original sound, and reproducing the signal with absolute precision.
Preserving the feeling
Capturing every note and nuance with DSEE HXTM
Experience your music as the artist intended, in near High-Resolution Audio quality. Our new DSEE HX™upscaling technology features four additional modes to the standard: female vocal, male vocal, percussion and strings, for optimal sound reproduction.
Convert any source to DSD
Personalising sound with the new DSD Remastering Engine
Offering double the conversion accuracy of previous models, the new DSD Remastering Engine let you convert all PCM music sources into DSD 11.2MHz. The technology utilises FPGA (Field Programmable Gate Array) to convert any signal into the DSD sound format.
Advanced FPGA processing
Uncompromised music reproduction
To maximise the potential of the new D.A. Hybrid Amplifier Circuit, our engineers developed the amplifier using an advanced FPGA processor. This let them fully customise the technology and develop something truly unique.
DC Phase Linearizer
Familiar analog-like sound
Our DC Phase Linearizer works to effectively replicate the phase character of a typical analog amplifier. It matches the phase characteristics of the analog amplifier to deliver a more analog-like sound.
Structural integrity means audio precision
The TA-ZH1ES has been precision-crafted from the outside in, to maximise audio quality.
Discover the TA-ZH1ES
Learn about the technology and inspiration behind our most premium stationary headphone amplifier.
Supported sound formats
Enjoy up to PCM 32 bit/768kHz and DSD22.4 MHz sound formats.
Φ4.4mm balanced connection jack
Φ4.4mm single balanced jack is new standard for headphone balance connection. Its clear channel separation offers accurate reproduction and wide sound space.
Input connections
The amp features several terminals to support a variety of input devices, including Walkman®, TVs and Playstation® consoles.
Output connections
The amp utilises a variety of headphone output connections, including both balanced (4.4mm, 3-pole mini plug x2 & XLR4) and unbalanced (stereo standard plug, stereo mini plug).
Fill your world with transcendent sound
Discover the Signature Series
Settle for nothing less than immersive excellence with the full range of Signature Series products. Designed for ultimate sound quality, they transcend audio conventions to elevate every note.
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Specifications & Features
The TA-ZH1ES is the Signature Series premium headphone amplifier, designed to achieve a higher level of sound quality through headphone listening.
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