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Sony Debuts $5,900 Gold-Plated Walkman Music Player for Enthusiasts

Bloomberg Technology Thursday 15 October 2026, 16:00 UTC By Chris Welch 1 min read
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Sony Group Corp. introduced a trio of premium digital music players priced from $1,900 to $5,900, marking the first new hardware in several years carrying the storied Walkman name.

Sony Group Corp. introduced a trio of premium digital music players priced from $1,900 to $5,900, marking the first new hardware in several years carrying the storied Walkman name.
Sony (ORG) Gold-Plated Walkman Music Player (ORG) Enthusiasts Sony Group Corp. (ORG)
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