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Walkman in 1989

A guide introducing Sony's Walkman product line in 1989. The year when analog performance was maximized.

In 1989, the cassette mechanism and sound quality performance reached the highest level. The product was entirely based on cassette technology.

WM-DD9

WM-DD9

The WM-DD9 is a playback-only Walkman that employs a disc drive mechanism. It is compatible with AA batteries and gum-type rechargeable batteries. It uses a disc drive system and belongs to a lineage that prioritizes stable playback.

WM-150

WM-150

The WM-150 is a playback-only Walkman with an automatic inversion function. It features Dolby B and is compatible with AA batteries and gum-type rechargeable batteries. It is an early high-performance model that combines automatic inversion and noise reduction functions.

WM-170

WM-170

The WM-170 is a playback-only Walkman with an automatic inversion function. It features Dolby B and is compatible with AA batteries and gum-type rechargeable batteries. It is an early high-performance model that combines automatic inversion and noise reduction functions.

WM-171

WM-171

The WM-171 is a playback-only Walkman with an automatic inversion function. It features Dolby B and is compatible with AA batteries and gum-type rechargeable batteries. It is an early high-performance model that combines automatic inversion and noise reduction functions.

WM-172

WM-172

The WM-172 is a playback-only Walkman with an automatic inversion function. It features Dolby B and is compatible with AA batteries and gum-type rechargeable batteries. It is an early high-performance model that combines automatic inversion and noise reduction functions.

WM-F180

WM-F180

The WM-F180 is a Walkman with a built-in radio. It features Dolby B and auto-reverse. It belongs to the early Walkman lineage that integrated radio functionality.

WM-F181

WM-F181

The WM-F181 is a Walkman with a built-in radio. It features Dolby B and auto-reverse, and is compatible with AA batteries and gum-type rechargeable batteries. It belongs to the early Walkman lineage that integrated radio functionality.

WM-F501

WM-F501

The WM-F501 is a Walkman with a built-in radio. It features Dolby B, bass boost, and automatic reversal. It belongs to the early Walkman lineage that integrated radio functionality.

WM-506

WM-506

The WM-506 is a playback-only Walkman with an automatic inversion function. It features Dolby B. It is an early high-performance model that combines automatic inversion and noise reduction functions.

WM-F606

WM-F606

The WM-F606 is a Walkman with a built-in radio. It belongs to the early Walkman lineage that integrated radio functionality.

WM-607

WM-607

The WM-607 is a playback-only Walkman with an automatic reversal function. It features Dolby B and remote control operation, and is compatible with AA batteries and gum-type rechargeable batteries. It is an early high-end model that enhances convenience through the introduction of electronic control functions.

WM-609

WM-609

The WM-609 is a playback-only Walkman with an automatic inversion function. It features Dolby B. It is an early high-performance model that combines automatic inversion and noise reduction functions.

WM-701S

WM-701S

The WM-701S is a playback-only Walkman with an automatic reversal function. It is compatible with AA batteries and gum-type rechargeable batteries.

WM-702

WM-702

The WM-702 is a playback-only Walkman with an automatic reversal function. It features Dolby B and remote control operation, and is compatible with AA batteries and gum-type rechargeable batteries. It is an early high-end model that enhances convenience through the introduction of electronic control functions.

WM-F702

WM-F702

The WM-F702 is a Walkman with a built-in radio. It features Dolby B, remote control operation, and automatic reversal, and is compatible with AA batteries and gum-type rechargeable batteries. It belongs to the early Walkman lineage that integrated radio functionality.

WM-703C

WM-703C

The WM-703C is a playback-only Walkman with an automatic reversal function. It features remote control operation and is compatible with AA batteries and gum-type rechargeable batteries.

WM-F707

WM-F707

The WM-F707 is a Walkman with a built-in radio. It features Dolby B and auto-reverse, and supports recording and both AA batteries and gum-type rechargeable batteries. It belongs to the early Walkman lineage that integrated radio functionality.

WM-R707

WM-R707

The WM-R707 is a Walkman with recording capabilities. It features Dolby B, remote control operation, and automatic reversal, and is compatible with AA batteries and gum-type rechargeable batteries. It belongs to the early lineage of portable devices that incorporated recording functionality.

WM-3000

WM-3000

The WM-3000 is a playback-only Walkman equipped with an automatic reversal function.

By 1989, analog technology had reached a stage of completion. It became clear that this structure would be difficult to adapt to new technologies.

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