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title: "Sony HAPS1/B 500GB Hi-Res Music Player System, Black"
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# Hi-Res Audio Support 500GB Storage 40W Amplifier Power Sony HAPS1/B 500GB Hi-Res Music Player System, Black

**Brand:** sony
**Price:** € 78.38
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## Summary

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## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Sony HAPS1/B 500GB Hi-Res Music Player System, Black by sony
- **How much does it cost?** € 78.38 with free shipping
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## Best For

- sony enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted sony brand quality
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## Key Features

- • **Massive Storage:** Store up to 500GB of your favorite tracks for endless listening.
- • **Seamless Control:** Easily manage your music with intuitive app control.
- • **Unleash Your Sound:** Experience music like never before with Hi-Res audio support.
- • **Powerful Performance:** Feel the beat with a robust 40W x 2 Class AB amplifier.
- • **Versatile Compatibility:** Connect effortlessly with laptops and other devices via Wi-Fi and USB.

## Overview

The Sony HAPS1/B is a cutting-edge 500GB Hi-Res Music Player System designed for audiophiles. It supports a wide range of audio formats, features a powerful 40W amplifier, and allows for seamless app control, making it the perfect addition to any home audio setup.

## Description

Hi-Res Audio shelf-top player with 500 GB hard drive and amplifier built-in, supports DSD and the full range of Hi-Res file formats, Intuitive playback via front panel, iOS and Android mobile phones and tablets plus Wi-Fi built in for easy transfer from your PC.

Review: The Sony HAP-S1 is a gift from the music gods - While it can be a bit shocking to discover just how jumbled, messed up or broken the existing metadata may be in your music files, once you get that straightened out, the HAP is great. The bottom line for the HAP is this: having a thousand CDs worth of music at your fingertips is a beautiful thing. I know there are a dozen other audio file players that do essentially the same thing, but I like the way the HAP does those things, so to me it was worth the slightly higher cost. The app to control the HAP from a tablet (or phone) works perfectly, so I don't really use the dial and buttons on the unit itself. File transfer has worked well via wifi, though for the initial setup I wired the HAP into the network for a quicker transfer. It seems like some people don't like the way files are transferred, but it's really been a non-issue for me. Updates and new additions upload automatically from a folder on your computer, so you don't even have to think about it (you can also manually start the transfer if you prefer). At first I thought the 500GB storage drive was going to be kind of small, but I have about a thousand albums worth of lossless FLAC files on the HAP, and I think it will hold about 500 more. If you've got more than 1,500 albums, you can add an external hard drive to expand the storage (and if you use a smaller file format, like MP3, you can fit many times more albums, but I don't know why anyone would buy this and not use lossless files - if you only use MP3s there are cheaper network devices you can buy that don't have or require the same quality D/A conversion as the HAP). Speaking of D/A conversion, the sound quality of the HAP is excellent. Indistinguishable from my TEAC PD-H600 Reference Series CD player, and that uses Burr-Brown 24-bit/192kHz Delta-Sigma DACs. I couldn't hear any difference at all between the units when I compared them. I run the HAP direct (no EQ) through an 80w Marantz amp into ELAC Debut F6 speakers (great speakers - buy them for yourself for Christmas or your birthday or President's Day, or just because you like loud things!) and a Polk Audio sub. About that broken metadata - the HAP organizes your music based on the metadata in the files, so at first, things weren't exactly falling into the artist groups or categories I wanted. But that's not a problem inherent to the HAP, any file player would have the same issue (if you've ever uploaded files to Google music you've probably seen what a mess bad metadata can result in). If you need a program to sort out your metadata in bulk, Google "TagScanner." It's a free download, and it made the metadata organization job infinitely easier than it might have been. I don't use the built-in amplifier so I can't comment on that. I like having the amp there though, since theoretically you could unplug the HAP and take it anywhere. Just plug it into a pair of speakers and be good to go. I also never tried the basic remote that is included, so I can't say anything about that either.
Review: Finally, Quality Audio Without a Computer... - The Sony HAPS1 Hi-Res Music System is fantastic. The unit itself is incredibly heavy for its size and speaks well of the build quality. Sony loaded this system with just about every hi-res audio codec available. I loaded the unit with FLAC and DSD audio files that I had on my MAC desktop wirelessly; copy times were very acceptable. The Sony decoded the files perfectly. Playback was outstanding. The unit puts out about 40w per channel into 4 Ohm speakers. I used it to drive 4 Ohm PSB bookshelf speakers. Initially, I was concerned that the amplifier may be a bit under-powered (being use to home theater systems that pump out 150w per channel). I was pleasantly surprised to discover that the unit easily handles complex audio passages with ease. Setup is very simple. It offers both wired and wireless Ethernet -- so you can place the Sony just about any where you want without having to maintain close proximity to a router. The display on the front of the unit is very nice but it is not touch screen. The controls for the screen are a bit dated, but they get the job done without too much trouble. The built-in link to Gracenote is very handy; it does a nice job of automatically loading cover art for your audio files which the Sony displays on the screen for each song. I loaded about twenty hi-res albums on the Sony and barely put a dent in its 500GB storage capacity. The disk should take quite a while for me to fill up, and when I do, I can extend storage by adding external USB drives as needed. Fantastic. Overall, it is finally a pleasure to separate my hi-res music from my computer. Sony has a winner with this system. If hi-res audio is your forte, give this Sony player a listen -- you won't be disappointed. Highly recommended!

## Features

- Playback of DSD, LPCM, WAV, AIFF, FLAC, ALAC, ATRAC Advanced Lossless, ATRAC, MP3, AAC, WMA music files
- 40W x 2 Class AB amplifier
- 500GB hard drive for local music playback and storage

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B00FFZCZE4 |
| Audio Driver Type | Dynamic Driver |
| Batteries | 2 AAA batteries required. |
| Color | Black |
| Compatible Devices | Laptop |
| Control Method | App |
| Customer Reviews | 4.0 4.0 out of 5 stars (55) |
| Date First Available | September 25, 2013 |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00027242871656 |
| Included Components | Speakers (2), remote control, and possible mounting accessory |
| Indoor/Outdoor Usage | Indoor |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Is Waterproof | FALSE |
| Item Weight | 1 pounds |
| Item model number | HAPS1/B |
| Manufacturer | Sony |
| Model Name | HAPS1/B |
| Number of Batteries | 2 AAA batteries required. |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Number of Power Levels | 1 |
| Power Source | Corded Electric |
| Product Dimensions | 14.7 x 13.11 x 8.23 inches |
| Recommended Uses For Product | music |
| Shape | rectangular_prism |
| Speaker Type | Computer |
| Special Feature | Hi Res Audio |
| Specific Uses For Product | personal music listening, home audio entertainment |
| Style | modern" or "sleek |
| Subwoofer Connectivity Technology | Wireless |
| Surround Sound Channel Configuration | 2.0 |
| UPC | 027242871656 |
| Warranty Type | Limited |
| Water Resistance Level | Not Water Resistant |
| Wireless Communication Technology | Wi-Fi |

## Product Details

- **Audio Output Mode:** Stereo
- **Brand:** Sony
- **Connectivity Technology:** USB
- **Mounting Type:** Tabletop Mount
- **Speaker Maximum Output Power:** 40 Watts

## Images

![Sony HAPS1/B 500GB Hi-Res Music Player System, Black - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71FGbdEiwHL.jpg)
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![Sony HAPS1/B 500GB Hi-Res Music Player System, Black - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/617n-B7VMtL.jpg)
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## Available Options

This product comes in different **Color** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: does it  have a cd  drive to record to hard drive?**
A: With the firmware update you can connect an external CD drive and copy a CD to the hard drive in WAV or FLAC format.

**Q: No Remote stopped me from purchasing this.  Why only an App?**
A: You can always download the HDD app and that greatly expands the remote control features.

**Q: I know the unit has a built in amplifier, but can I connect to it my Denon 3313 home theatre receiver to use my fronts and sub?**
A: Thanks for your question. Your 3313's internal amplifiers will be a better choice to run your front speakers for a variety of reasons including that the amp on the Sony is only 40 watts. This is a fantastic sounding unit. World Wide Stereo is 35 years old and a very proud Sony dealer.

**Q: Why would I spend $1998 for the HAP-Z1ES, when I could buy this one and add a 1TB HDD for $125 or less?  Are there other differences?**
A: Thanks for your question. The biggest difference is that the new one will play DSD format music files. This is a fantastic sounding unit. World Wide Stereo is 35 years old and a very proud Sony dealer.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The Sony HAP-S1 is a gift from the music gods
*by H***H on November 27, 2017*

While it can be a bit shocking to discover just how jumbled, messed up or broken the existing metadata may be in your music files, once you get that straightened out, the HAP is great. The bottom line for the HAP is this: having a thousand CDs worth of music at your fingertips is a beautiful thing. I know there are a dozen other audio file players that do essentially the same thing, but I like the way the HAP does those things, so to me it was worth the slightly higher cost. The app to control the HAP from a tablet (or phone) works perfectly, so I don't really use the dial and buttons on the unit itself. File transfer has worked well via wifi, though for the initial setup I wired the HAP into the network for a quicker transfer. It seems like some people don't like the way files are transferred, but it's really been a non-issue for me. Updates and new additions upload automatically from a folder on your computer, so you don't even have to think about it (you can also manually start the transfer if you prefer). At first I thought the 500GB storage drive was going to be kind of small, but I have about a thousand albums worth of lossless FLAC files on the HAP, and I think it will hold about 500 more. If you've got more than 1,500 albums, you can add an external hard drive to expand the storage (and if you use a smaller file format, like MP3, you can fit many times more albums, but I don't know why anyone would buy this and not use lossless files - if you only use MP3s there are cheaper network devices you can buy that don't have or require the same quality D/A conversion as the HAP). Speaking of D/A conversion, the sound quality of the HAP is excellent. Indistinguishable from my TEAC PD-H600 Reference Series CD player, and that uses Burr-Brown 24-bit/192kHz Delta-Sigma DACs. I couldn't hear any difference at all between the units when I compared them. I run the HAP direct (no EQ) through an 80w Marantz amp into ELAC Debut F6 speakers (great speakers - buy them for yourself for Christmas or your birthday or President's Day, or just because you like loud things!) and a Polk Audio sub. About that broken metadata - the HAP organizes your music based on the metadata in the files, so at first, things weren't exactly falling into the artist groups or categories I wanted. But that's not a problem inherent to the HAP, any file player would have the same issue (if you've ever uploaded files to Google music you've probably seen what a mess bad metadata can result in). If you need a program to sort out your metadata in bulk, Google "TagScanner." It's a free download, and it made the metadata organization job infinitely easier than it might have been. I don't use the built-in amplifier so I can't comment on that. I like having the amp there though, since theoretically you could unplug the HAP and take it anywhere. Just plug it into a pair of speakers and be good to go. I also never tried the basic remote that is included, so I can't say anything about that either.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Finally, Quality Audio Without a Computer...
*by C***S on February 8, 2014*

The Sony HAPS1 Hi-Res Music System is fantastic. The unit itself is incredibly heavy for its size and speaks well of the build quality. Sony loaded this system with just about every hi-res audio codec available. I loaded the unit with FLAC and DSD audio files that I had on my MAC desktop wirelessly; copy times were very acceptable. The Sony decoded the files perfectly. Playback was outstanding. The unit puts out about 40w per channel into 4 Ohm speakers. I used it to drive 4 Ohm PSB bookshelf speakers. Initially, I was concerned that the amplifier may be a bit under-powered (being use to home theater systems that pump out 150w per channel). I was pleasantly surprised to discover that the unit easily handles complex audio passages with ease. Setup is very simple. It offers both wired and wireless Ethernet -- so you can place the Sony just about any where you want without having to maintain close proximity to a router. The display on the front of the unit is very nice but it is not touch screen. The controls for the screen are a bit dated, but they get the job done without too much trouble. The built-in link to Gracenote is very handy; it does a nice job of automatically loading cover art for your audio files which the Sony displays on the screen for each song. I loaded about twenty hi-res albums on the Sony and barely put a dent in its 500GB storage capacity. The disk should take quite a while for me to fill up, and when I do, I can extend storage by adding external USB drives as needed. Fantastic. Overall, it is finally a pleasure to separate my hi-res music from my computer. Sony has a winner with this system. If hi-res audio is your forte, give this Sony player a listen -- you won't be disappointed. Highly recommended!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great sound and good value
*by B***L on June 28, 2019*

I chose this product because I needed a music streamer that had a built in headphone amp. I also wanted the unit to have built in storage and storage expandability. As a bonus, it also has a built in amplifier of modest power that will suffice for efficient speakers but not for power hungry speakers. The first thing you will notice about the Sony HAP S1 is its size and weight. Its size is smaller than expected and it is quite heavy for its size. The build quality is extremely good. My HAP is black in color. Beware, the black surface smudges easily. The silver might be better in this regard. There is no functional difference in the two colors. Un-boxing is simple as the units are packaged very well and unlikely to experience shipping damage. Included in the package are the HAP unit, the remote (batteries included), power cord, USB and ethernet cables. The HAPs used to ship with a USB drive containing sample music files. The files on my unit were pre-loaded on the unit’s hard disk drive. Included in the samples are a variety of music types in DSD, WAV, and FLAC formats. They all sound great on headphones. Preparing the unit to use is really easy. It you like immediate gratification, just plug it in to power, switch it on, and insert a set of headphones into the headphone jack. The controls are about as intuitive as they can be. They are clearly marked as to their use. After an initial listen, it was time to load some music onto the hard drive. In order to put music on the HAP, you install the ‘HAP Transfer Software’ onto your computer. There is software available for both the Mac and PC. There are two transfer options: WiFi or Ethernet. I plugged the unit into a spare ethernet port on my router. I was also able to access the unit using WiFi on the computer, it took a few tries to get the WiFi network recognized. The HAP will be recognized as another device in your list of devices. Once connected, you can browse your computer and tell the Transfer Software where to find the files to send to the HAP. You can also let the software search for music files on its own. Be warned, the transfer can take a very long time, esp. if you have a lot of music. Transfer can be broken up into several sessions if you wish. You can also import music from a powered CD drive. You can expand the storage by attaching an external drive into the USB port. Beware, the external drive will be re-formatted and you will lose anything on the drive before the unit will start using the drive. I don’t know how big of a drive you can use. I’ve already ordered a drive to attach for more storage. There is a limit of how many titles the unit will handle, but it’s a lot of music. The iOS app is phenomenal. It does everything from the convenience of wherever you are with your phone. It works without any hiccups. Likely, the Android app is well done too. How does it sound? It sounds very, very good to me on headphones. I never realized what I was missing in my music until I listened with this product. I have not evaluated the power amplifier, therefore, can’t comment on it. I’ll leave others to comment on this. I suspect it will sound great - with the proper speakers and at reasonable volumes. There is a big brother to this unit that has more storage, but it lacks the headphone port and the power amplifier. It’s twice the price, however. Would I buy this again, absolutely. It’s a lot of bang for the buck and ,hopefully, it will last a long time and continue to provide great sound.

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