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Sony - NW-A306 Walkman A Series - Black

Model: NWA306/B
SKU: 6531351
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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.
  • Key Specs
    • Bluetooth Enabled: true (The device is capable of communicating with another device via Bluetooth, provided they are within the required range of each other. A Bluetooth-enabled device must also be the same Bluetooth version or higher than the accessory it is intended to pair with.)
    • Storage Capacity: 32 gigabytes (Measured in megabytes (MB), gigabytes (GB) and terabytes (TB), this is the amount available for storing files, music, movies, photos and more. The total includes the capacity of the hard disk drive and solid state drive if both are included on the computer.)
    • Video Playback: false
  • General
    • Brand: Sony
    • Model Number: NWA306/B
    • Product Name: Sony NW-A306 Walkman A Series
    • Color: Black
  • Connectivity
    • Wi-Fi Compatible: true
  • Display
    • Screen Size: 3.6 inches (Size of the screen, measured diagonally from corner to corner.)
    • Display Screen: true
    • Touch Screen: true (Touch-screen devices make navigating more intuitive. Using a touch-screen display, you can do things such as tap to select, hold and drag to move items, swipe to scroll, and pinch to zoom.)
  • Power
    • Charging Interface(s): USB-C (The connection for transmitting power to charge the device.)
    • Battery Chemistry: Lithium-ion
  • Included
    • Cable(s) Included: true
  • Dimensions
    • Product Height: 6.5 inches (The out of box height of the item. Height is measured as the vertical distance from the bottom of the item to the top as it would be primarily used or placed.)
    • Product Width: 3.5 inches (The out of box width of the item. Width is measured as the horizontal distance from one side of the item to the other as it would be primarily used or placed.)
    • Product Length: 1.8 inches (The out of box length of the item. Length is measured as the longest dimension of the item.)
    • Product Weight: 0.53 pounds (The out of box weight of the item.)
  • Warranty
    • Warranty - Parts: 1 year
    • Warranty - Labor: 1 year
  • Other
    • UPC: 027242924994

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.

  • Wi-Fi compatible for direct download and music streaming: 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.
  • High-end components: The S-Master HX digital amp technology, independently developed for Walman, is compatible with the Native DSD format, and supports balanced and high power output.
  • Stunning new design: An eye-catching rippled wave design covers the rear of the unit, which looks stylish and provides better grip.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 360 Reality Audio: Immerse yourself in sound all around you. As real as if you were there at a live concert or with the artist recording in a studio. With 360 Reality Audio, music has never been so immersive and so real.
  • 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.
  • Wi-Fi compatible for direct download and music streaming: 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.
  • High-end components: The S-Master HX digital amp technology, independently developed for Walman, is compatible with the Native DSD format, and supports balanced and high power output.
  • Stunning new design: An eye-catching rippled wave design covers the rear of the unit, which looks stylish and provides better grip.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 360 Reality Audio: Immerse yourself in sound all around you. As real as if you were there at a live concert or with the artist recording in a studio. With 360 Reality Audio, music has never been so immersive and so real.
  • 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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Q: What is the storage capacity of this Sony Walkman?

A: This Sony Walkman has a storage capacity of 32GB.

Q: Does the Sony Walkman have a touch screen?

A: Yes, this Walkman features a touch screen.

Q: What type of charging port does the Sony Walkman use?

A: This Walkman uses a USB Type-C port for charging.

Q: Can I download music directly to this Walkman?

A: Yes, you can download music directly to the Walkman using Wi-Fi.

Q: Does this Sony Walkman support high-resolution audio playback?

A: Yes, it supports high-resolution audio playback up to 96kHz FLAC.

Q: How long does the battery last on this Walkman?

A: The battery lasts for up to 36 hours of 44.1KHz FLAC playback, up to 32 hours of 96kHz FLAC High-Resolution Audio playback, or up to 26 hours with a music streaming service.

Q: With the new iPods I can not download CD’s i own onto the iPod, only music purchased on the Apple Store. With my old iPod I could, Can I download these CD’s to the Walkman and is it a simple process?

A: Yes it is very simple. I had a lot of songs in my itunes library but didn't want to use itunes anymore so I converted my purchases to mp3, then you just use file explorer on your computer and move the files from your computer to the device. For cds you own, you can use media player or still itunes will let you rip a CD to your computer, and then move those songs to the player.

Q: Does this product have any audio outputs? Like a component level type output so I can connect this to and listen to it through a PA system?

A: I think so. When you connect to a device it ask 3 questions. 1 connect to transfer data . 2 connect to charge only. And 3 connect as an output ...ie to a speaker

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Customers are positive about the NW-A306 Walkman A Series's sound quality, Bluetooth connectivity, ease of use, and expandable storage. Many appreciate its compact size and convenient portability. However, customers are negative about the device's battery life and volume, with some expressing concerns about the user interface and price point. The volume level and interface speed were common points of criticism.

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