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Brand | Sony |
Model Name | NWA306/B |
Special Feature | Hi Res Audio |
Connectivity Technology | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, USB |
Memory Storage Capacity | 32 GB |
Color | Black |
Screen Size | 3.6 Inches |
Compatible Devices | Headphone, Smartphone |
Media Type | SD Card |
Included Components | Player, USB Type-C Cable |
About this item
- Wi-Fi compatible for direct download and streaming
- Made with a rigid aluminum frame and gold solder inside a precisely engineered chassis
- Up to 36 hours of 44.1KHz FLAC playback
- Supported by Android
- Connect to a PC to access your music collection
- Lightweight and designed for pockets
- NW-A300 series high-quality PCM conversion
- DSD audio formats up to 11.2MHz
- The NW-A306 lets you enjoy 360 Reality Audio.
- Rigid aluminum milled frame for improved sound quality
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NW-A306
Experience music as the artist intended
Walkman A Series Digital Music Player
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Hi-Res Audio
Take your digital music collection to another level with High-Resolution Audio. By capturing and reproducing digital audio at a higher rate than CD (24-bit/96kHz and beyond), High-Resolution Audio allows you to get closer to the original studio recording.
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High-end components
Made with a rigid aluminum frame and gold solder inside a precisely engineered chassis to deliver clear, stable sound and solid bass.
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Wi-Fi compatible
Supported by Android and compatible with Wi-Fi, the NW-A306 offers you even more ways to listen to your music. Enjoy your favorite streaming and music apps right on your Walkman or connect to a PC to access your music collection.
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Long battery life
With a long battery life, you can immerse yourself in more of your music, with up to 36 hours of 44.1KHz FLAC playback, up to 32 hours of 96kHz FLAC High-Resolution Audio playback, or even up to 26 hours with a music service app.
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3.6" (diag.) display and Walkman Home Screen
The 3.6 inch (diag.) display gives you easier access to your music without compromising comfort. With the Walkman Home Screen, you can customize the home display to suit your needs.
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An eye-catching rippled wave design covers the rear of the unit, which looks stylish and provides better grip.
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DSD playback
Experience the natural sound and intense detail of DSD audio formats up to 11.2MHz, thanks to the NW-A300 series' high-quality PCM conversion.
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Hi-Res Audio wireless
Enjoy High-Resolution Audio quality without wires thanks to LDAC, our premium wireless codec.
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360 Reality Audio
Immerse yourself in sound all around you with 360 Reality Audio. As real as if you were there at a live concert.
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USB Type-C port
The NW-A300 series features a USB Type-C port for quick charging and easy connectivity with a range of devices.
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Expandable storage
With a 32GB integrated memory and an SD card slot, the NW-A300 series Walkman lets you take even the biggest music collections on the go.
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DSEE Ultimate
Using Edge-AI (Artificial Intelligence), DSEE Ultimate (Digital Sound Enhancement Engine) upscales compressed digital music files in real time.
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Bluetooth and aptX HD
Connect wirelessly with Bluetooth and you’re ready to go. aptX HD audio compatibility is available.
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Cassette tape UI
As a playful nod to the portable music revolution, the NW-A300 series features a special cassette tape user interface and screensaver.
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display size | 3.6 inches | — | 2.4 inches | 2 inches | 1.77 inches | 5 inches |
memory capacity | 32 GB | 32 GB | 32 GB | 32 GB | 8 GB | 128 GB |
supported standards | FLAC | FLAC | MP3 | MP3;FLAC;WAV;WMA;AIFF;DFF;OGG;DSF;APE | MP3 | MP3 |
connectivity tech | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, USB | Bluetooth | Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.2 | USB | Wireless |
media type | SD Card | SD Card | Audio | SD Card | Micro SDXC | SD Card |
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Product Dimensions | 3.56 x 1.81 x 6.5 inches |
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Item Weight | 3.99 ounces |
ASIN | B0BS8493WY |
Item model number | NWA306/B |
Batteries | 1 Lithium Ion batteries required. (included) |
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3.6 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #31,599 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics) #152 in MP3 & MP4 Players |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | January 26, 2023 |
Manufacturer | Sony |
Country of Origin | China |
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Enjoy a high-quality sound from this stylish and compact music player that lets you download and stream more of the music you love. With full Wi-Fi® compatibility, a long-lasting battery and a stylish and sleek design, you can play and find new music wherever you want to go.
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Customers appreciate the build quality and music playback of the mp3 player. However, they mention issues with slow performance like booting up, a clunky screen, and buttons that are not responsive. There are mixed opinions on sound quality, functionality, battery life, ease of use, and Bluetooth connectivity.
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Customers appreciate the mp3 player's build quality. They say it feels solid and well-constructed. The hardware and operating system are described as responsive.
"...operating system, long battery life, high quality hardware, and durability. This does not fit the bill for the price Sony is asking for...." Read more
"...This Walkman is a solid device. It is a little pricey but for the quality, it's hard to beat unless you move up in price...." Read more
"...to say about this item, save for the fact it's very cute, and it is well built...." Read more
"...The device also feels solid and well put together and It also doubles as a USB DAC making other devices sound quality way better if you're into that..." Read more
Customers like the music playback on the mp3 player. They say it's easy to transfer music files from their computer to the device, runs any music app from the Play Store, and has good battery life. The setup is simple, and transferring the music is as simple as dragging and dropping files on the device. It supports all major music files like MP3, AAC, FLAC, ALAC, WAV, and can import iTunes library. Streaming apps download easily and operate smoothly.
"...No complaints. There is a built in EQ in the native player app as well as other sound filters...." Read more
"...FLAC files play and can be advanced on any album/playlist/track smoothly...." Read more
"...The device also supports all major music files like MP3, AAC, FLAC, ALAC, WAV and MQA(lmao) just to name a few off the top of my head...." Read more
"...The only other knock I have against it is not able to listen to songs on it through my car stereo when it is connected...." Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the sound quality of the mp3 player. Some find it great and responsive, with good volume and ability to play high-resolution music. Others mention issues with low sound output, volume limitation, loud volume warning, and toned down volume curve in the mid-volume range.
"...On the road, I just want everything to be there. A nice, tight thump when the bass drum kicks, clean midrange that isn't harsh and extended highs...." Read more
"...I just wanted a music player with fast startup, high quality audio, fast and responsive operating system, long battery life, high quality hardware,..." Read more
"...The wired connection from the 3.5mm jack to my stereo sounds excellent. No complaints...." Read more
"...The volume curve is a bit toned down in the mid volume range, but its easily overcome by either bumping all your EQ settings or just listening on a..." Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the functionality of the mp3 player. Some say the apps work well overall, the sound is great, and the aluminum enclosure works well for adding music streaming services. Others mention it makes the device unusable in almost any situation, there is huge lag, and it barely works because of huge lag.
"...files, connect to any of my Bluetooth devices except for a crappy google dongle...." Read more
"...I mainly use them in the car with a portable USB DAC. The apps work well "overall" - barring cell phone reliability...." Read more
"...ranging from TVs, Playstations, earbuds, etc, this is the most meh device I've seen go for this money...." Read more
"...The touch screen works fine but could be a bit more responsive. I do like that I can lock the screen with a passcode...." Read more
Customers have different experiences with the mp3 player's ease of use. Some find it simple and easy to operate, with a great interface and responsiveness. Others find the controls confusing and cumbersome to use, with a klunky software interface that makes it difficult to delete files.
"...It's not very complicated. And we won't even get into the 'you can't tell the difference between an mp3 and a DSD file in the car' rubbish...." Read more
"...because the software that it suggest to use to upload music to it really sucks bad...." Read more
"...player with fast startup, high quality audio, fast and responsive operating system, long battery life, high quality hardware, and durability...." Read more
"...drive a pair of Sennheiser 58X Jubilee headphones and they are very easy to drive. I doubt this player could handle any high impedance headphones...." Read more
Customers have different opinions about the battery life of the mp3 player. Some say it has good battery life, lasting over 8 hours on an airplane. Others mention subpar battery life, slow operating system, and that the Android function drains the battery.
"...high quality audio, fast and responsive operating system, long battery life, high quality hardware, and durability...." Read more
"...it for extended periods of time with a Bluetooth Headset the battery will be depleted. How long?..." Read more
"...that went belly-up The battery life is great and, it lasts much longer then its predecessor. The biggest issue is the slow startup time...." Read more
"...I just don't understand the corporate greed. The Android aspect is a battery killer. Be warned." Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the Bluetooth connectivity of the mp3 player. Some say it connects to bluetooth devices without any issues, has WiFi connectivity to maintain system updates, and pairs nicely with Sony wireless earbuds. The quality of the Bluetooth connection is pretty decent, well in excess of 50 feet outdoors. However, others mention that the connectivity is almost useless and tedious to have the Bluetooth headphones connected every time it is turned on.
"...The quality of the Bluetooth connection is pretty decent, well in excess of 50 feet outdoors...." Read more
"...It might pop up a 'Poor Connection' error or it will just pause what you're playing and then start to buffer...." Read more
"...It pairs nicely with my Sony wireless earbuds. Makes it easy to do my walks without the cord interference...." Read more
"...since I have limited hearing anyway and the bluetooth connectivity is almost useless! I'm going to try a software update and see what happens!..." Read more
Customers have issues with the mp3 player's performance. They mention it's slow and laggy, the screen is clunky and not very responsive, the touch screen and buttons are very slow, and the device takes minutes to boot up when powered down.
"...Can go to 120 in-car. - Can be a little slow to react. But not as bad as some of the reviews say. -..." Read more
"...It takes over 1 minute to boot and another 10 seconds for the music player app to load...." Read more
"...The Android OS may be a little sluggish compared to what one would find on smartphones, but I’m going to avoid using extraneous apps as much as..." Read more
"...The biggest issue is the slow startup time. It takes a couple of minutes to turn on and connect to the internet. Overall it is a great device. ." Read more
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- Reviewed in the United States on March 18, 2024I have, for decades, owned Android devices and never one thing labeled Apple. Not even an iPod. So reading the reviews and seeing people complain that this Sony WM is Android-based is what led me to purchase one. Having first bought a Shanling, I couldn't even get it to recognize the same 1TB memory that is working fine in the Sony. So I returned the Shanling without hesitation...
I have used Roon ARC since release and before that, PlexAmp while on the go. I mainly use them in the car with a portable USB DAC. The apps work well "overall" - barring cell phone reliability. ARC runs into minor issues nearly once a day. It might pop up a 'Poor Connection' error or it will just pause what you're playing and then start to buffer. Can become very annoying... This is especially true in heavy traffic because I prefer all of my music files to be in their native format and resolution. So CD rips - 16/44.1 wav, SACDs DSD 1x (dsf) and hi-rez downloads, DVD-As and Bluray audio at their native bit rates and sampling rates. So this takes some bandwidth off my cellular provider and they fail miserably at times. PlexAmp is far more reliable but you're only getting mp3 quality. They transcode everything, as far as I can tell, when on cellular data. Such a shame...
And so began my search for a capable but reasonably priced DAP. I am a hi-fi home audio guy, so I pick my battles. On the road, I just want everything to be there. A nice, tight thump when the bass drum kicks, clean midrange that isn't harsh and extended highs. I know I will never get the imaging and 'air' that my expensive home system provides, so I don't fret. It's not very complicated. And we won't even get into the 'you can't tell the difference between an mp3 and a DSD file in the car' rubbish.
Before I get into the good and the bad, I will say that the complaints about Sony's Music app are very spot on. What a piece of horse dung. It is ugly, poorly implemented and slow as all heck. When I first mounted my memory card, I had to figure out how to get things onto it. And Sony said you had to add their Music app for Windows 11 to do this. Fine, I did it. Then I started moving files over (8800+ songs) and Sony was taking an eternity! It would have literally taken between 3 and 4 whole days to transfer all of them. I did not want to leave my gaming PC running for that long. My GPU alone would probably make my electric bill sky high this month! So I figured I would remove the Micro SD and put it in my old, slow-as-heck card reader and transfer the music that way. And slow it was. But it still happened sometime while I was sleeping. I would guess 8-10 hours compared to 48-72 for the Sony. That is just unacceptable. Anyway, here are some of the good and bad about it so far:
The Good:
- Android OS
- Google Play Store
- Compact chassis
- Good function/button location (once you get used to them)
- All the connections you should need - including Micro SD slot up to 2TB
- USB C charge/transfer port
- Sound Quality from top to bottom is good. Clear, extended highs, clean midrange and kick drums well,
kick.
- Sound great through car speakers or my IEMs.
- programmable auto-off
The Bad:
- Volume, volume, volume. Where is it?? It is limited on IEMs. Sounds plenty loud in car
stereo though, and that is the main reason for buying it. Can go to 120 in-car.
- Can be a little slow to react. But not as bad as some of the reviews say.
- Sony Music App - really, just get rid of it and use VLC player. You'll thank me.
Can't think of anything else at the moment but will update if/when I find more. I can say it's a good buy if you love Android OS.
- Reviewed in the United States on May 24, 2024Hardware and OS are very snappy and responsive. However, if you're looking for a music player, look elsewhere.
It takes over 1 minute to boot and another 10 seconds for the music player app to load. This is a full blown Android smart device like a phone but without phone features. Depending on certain features or desire to install productive apps like Tasker, you need to log in with your Google account.
The volume automatically adjusts itself back to 50 out of 120 upon boot.
I just wanted a music player with fast startup, high quality audio, fast and responsive operating system, long battery life, high quality hardware, and durability. This does not fit the bill for the price Sony is asking for. Returning device after 2 days of function testing.
- Reviewed in the United States on April 6, 2024I’ve literally spent months reading reviews of all manner of digital audio players and eventually settled on the Sony NW A306 which is the current entry level “budget” Walkman.
I was sorely tempted by fancier audio players which cost four to five times what this one does. But in most cases those are built with a lot of power to drive expensive high impedance headphones. This isn’t really my use case.
I’m more interested in using it as a source for other components: Bluetooth speakers, wired connection to the living room stereo hi-fi, and ultimately my insane PA system for when it’s time to rock all the acres. I haven’t tested the last one yet, but it’s coming 🙂
The quality of the Bluetooth connection is pretty decent, well in excess of 50 feet outdoors. Less inside but good enough for streaming to an amp in the next room.
The wired connection from the 3.5mm jack to my stereo sounds excellent. No complaints. There is a built in EQ in the native player app as well as other sound filters. I haven’t played with these very much but it’s nice to know they’re there.
The Android OS may be a little sluggish compared to what one would find on smartphones, but I’m going to avoid using extraneous apps as much as possible. I will experiment with a few streaming platforms and network WiFi features (nugs dot net, Tidal, Roon, etc…) but I’m not too worried if the results aren’t ideal. I still have my phone if needed.
If you pick up this model, make sure the firmware is up to date. Supposedly there was a low bass response issue with the original software. Also, those sold in the US and Europe have a capped volume level- a safety regulation thing. If you want the full power version look for a Japanese import. You’ll have a louder player but will likely forego any warranty protection. I almost went this route but decided against. Again, I’m not interested in driving headphones and figured my components can push the volume as loud as needed. So far this has been the case.
For my purposes I feel this little player offers fantastic bang for the buck.
5.0 out of 5 starsI’ve literally spent months reading reviews of all manner of digital audio players and eventually settled on the Sony NW A306 which is the current entry level “budget” Walkman.A very competent source device…
Reviewed in the United States on April 6, 2024
I was sorely tempted by fancier audio players which cost four to five times what this one does. But in most cases those are built with a lot of power to drive expensive high impedance headphones. This isn’t really my use case.
I’m more interested in using it as a source for other components: Bluetooth speakers, wired connection to the living room stereo hi-fi, and ultimately my insane PA system for when it’s time to rock all the acres. I haven’t tested the last one yet, but it’s coming 🙂
The quality of the Bluetooth connection is pretty decent, well in excess of 50 feet outdoors. Less inside but good enough for streaming to an amp in the next room.
The wired connection from the 3.5mm jack to my stereo sounds excellent. No complaints. There is a built in EQ in the native player app as well as other sound filters. I haven’t played with these very much but it’s nice to know they’re there.
The Android OS may be a little sluggish compared to what one would find on smartphones, but I’m going to avoid using extraneous apps as much as possible. I will experiment with a few streaming platforms and network WiFi features (nugs dot net, Tidal, Roon, etc…) but I’m not too worried if the results aren’t ideal. I still have my phone if needed.
If you pick up this model, make sure the firmware is up to date. Supposedly there was a low bass response issue with the original software. Also, those sold in the US and Europe have a capped volume level- a safety regulation thing. If you want the full power version look for a Japanese import. You’ll have a louder player but will likely forego any warranty protection. I almost went this route but decided against. Again, I’m not interested in driving headphones and figured my components can push the volume as loud as needed. So far this has been the case.
For my purposes I feel this little player offers fantastic bang for the buck.
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- Reviewed in the United States on June 5, 2023I bought this to replace my NW-105 Walkman that went belly-up The battery life is great and, it lasts much longer then its predecessor. The biggest issue is the slow startup time. It takes a couple of minutes to turn on and connect to the internet. Overall it is a great device. .
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HectorReviewed in Mexico on November 20, 2024
5.0 out of 5 stars Pequeño pero con muy buen sonido
Probé varios DACs y el dap hiby R6, este se los lleva por mucho, mientras balance en general con el audio, buen bajo!!! Lo uso con unos IEM sennheiser 100
- KostasReviewed in Canada on June 15, 2024
5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome device
As a weekend audiophile, I'm 100% satisfied with the device. I previously owned Fiio M3pro which was ok, but lagged like a 2000s smartphone. Sony's sound is significantly better, well known tunes sound like the first time. Android allows to use streaming servises which also sound amazing. Seems like most cons in the feedbacks are exaggerated. It does lag at times, but not enough to bother. It does heat during charging, library update, software update, but never when used as a player, not an android device. Considering its music playback features, I definitely recommend it.
- AmazoncustomerReviewed in India on August 12, 2024
5.0 out of 5 stars Runs on Android 13! ( with latest firmware update)
Mine came with Android 13 out of the box. Nonetheless, felt little laggy in response, but not a deal breaker.
Little greedy on the battery consumption side with bluetooth and wifi on.
Matches well with my Sennheiser Momentum 3. The bass is just to be felt, beyond explanation.
Bought plainly for nostalgic reasons. I already own Sony NW-A55. In my personal opinion, look and feel and build quality of NW-A55 was much more elegant and better.
The real differentiator with NW-A306 is the rolling cassette screen saver, that is just irresistible. It's so peaceful, so mind soothing to look at it while music being played. There's something magical about it. What's more, it changes skin with different songs with different source quality. The song title is printed automatically on the cassette label area.
Just to be noted, the screensaver works only when the physically stored songs are played via the already installed Sony Music player App. Will not work with streaming music.
If price was little lower ( around 20k), this would be an easy recommend. The problem these days is it's hard to squeeze value from any one music product as there are so many alternatives and options, bluetooth powered speakers, stereo amps, hi-fi headsets and hi res streaming via your smartphone, that ROI is helplessly low. We buy more, but fail to settle on just one good quality thing.
- disco Drive*Reviewed in Australia on November 24, 2024
3.0 out of 5 stars Small compact - slow to boot, control buttons too close together
Very slow boot up -close to 40+ seconds. Wish I bought next bigger model
Small compact buttons close together on RHS - OK for a small hand that I dont have
Nice features and well made - but too compact for my use.
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Hector Iratzio Gutierrez ValenciaReviewed in Mexico on August 1, 2024
5.0 out of 5 stars Excelente reproductor
Muy buen reproductor excelente calidad en la música podría mejorar la batería y sobre todo el almacenamiento interno ya para estas épocas 32 gigas es muy poco Considero que podría mínimo tener 128