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Hi-Res Audio Player (Macintosh)

Connect your computer and USB DAC device and enjoy high quality sound files, create and edit your playlists

Applicable Models

This information is for the following models:

  • CAS-1
  • CMT-SX7
  • MAP-S1
  • MDR-1ADAC
  • NW-A45
  • NW-A45HN
  • NW-A55HN
  • NW-WM1A
  • NW-WM1Z
  • NW-ZX300
  • PHA-1A
  • PHA-2
  • PHA-3
  • RSX-GS9
  • SRS-HG1
  • SRS-X88
  • SRS-X9
  • SRS-X99
  • SRS-ZR7
  • TA-ZH1ES
  • UDA-1
  • DMP-Z1

IMPORTANT: This file is only for use with the models identified. Not all models are sold in all countries.

About this download

Benefits and Improvements

Do I need to download it? Hi-Res Audio Player is a music playback software to be able to enjoy the playback of high-quality sound files such as DSD files. Features of the software.

  • Play high-res sound source with a simple operation
  • Playlist function
  • Play set of high-quality sound and more

System Requirements

Operating Systems

Hi-Res Audio Player is compatible with the following Macintosh versions:

  • Mac OS X 10.6, 10.7, OS X 10.8, 10.9, 10.10, 10.11, macOS 10.12
    Note: Intel CPU models, 64 bit (10.6, 10.7, 10.8, 10.9, 10.10, 10.11, 10.12) and 32 bit (10.6, 10.7) are supported.
    Note: We do not guarantee operation for all computers even if they meet the above system requirements.
    Note: TA-ZH1ES model does not support Mac OS X 10.6.

The following systems are not supported:

  • Personally constructed computers or operating systems
  • Upgraded operating systems
  • Multi-boot environments
  • Multi-monitor environments

Computer Hardware

Hi-Res Audio Player is compatible with the following hardware:

  • Screen resolution: 1,024 x 768 pixels or higher

File Info

File Name

  • Hi-ResAudioPlayer_1.2.6.pkg

File Version

  • Version 1.2.6

Release Date

  • 01-17-2017

Before You Start

  • Do not turn off the computer until after the update is complete.
  • Failure to follow the instructions, or an interruption in the update process, may cause issues with the software operation.
  • "Windows needs your permission to continue” message appears in the User Account Control dialogue box. Click [Continue] to proceed, and follow the announcements.

Download & Install

Step 1: Download the update

  1. Make sure that you are logged on as a user with administrative rights.
  2. Read and agree to the terms and conditions.
  3. Download the file to your computer.

Once the file has downloaded successfully, you're ready to install Hi-Res Audio Player.

Step 2: Install the update

Once the file has downloaded successfully, you're ready to install Hi-Res Audio Player.

  1. Quit all software running on your PC.
  2. Double-click the installer file "Hi-ResAudioPlayer_1.2.6.pkg" saved in your computer. Installer package will be unpacked.
  3. Welcome to the Hi-Res Audio Player installer screen is shown. Click [Continue].
  4. Software License Agreement screen is shown. After you confirm the text of the agreement, Click [Continue].
  5. When you accept the agreement, Click [Agree].
  6. Select a Destination screen is shown. Select a disk and Click [Continue].
  7. Specify the installation type. For standard install, internal hard disk drive is selected automatically. If you want to install to another drive, Click [Change install location...]. After you select the destination, Click [Install].
  8. Installing Hi-Res Audio Player screen is shown and installation is started.
  9. When login password is required, type your password and Click [Install Software].
  10. After installation is completed, The installation was completed successfully screen is shown. Click [Close] to exit installer.

After the update

To start Hi-Res Audio Player, click [Hi-Res Audio Player] icon in Applications folder.

Note: If Hi-Res Audio Player screen is not shown, click the icon in the Dock.

Questions & Answers

  • Cannot install Hi-Res Audio Player.
    • Make sure that Hi-Res Audio Player is compatible with your operating system. Check the system requirements and install Hi-Res Audio Player on a computer with a compatible operating system installed.
    • Make sure that there is enough free space on the hard disk drive of your computer. If not, delete any unnecessary files from your computer.
  • Hi-Res Audio Player does not start. Or, Hi-Res Audio Player window is not displayed correctly.
    • Your computer may not be functioning normally. Start other software to check if your computer is functioning normally.
    • Your computer may not be functioning normally. Restart your computer.
    • Hi-Res Audio Player may not be installed correctly. Uninstall Hi-Res Audio Player, and then install it again.