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product_id: 507189853
title: "NW-A306 Walkman 32GB Hi-Res Portable Digital Music Player with Android, up to 36 Hour Battery, Wi-Fi & Bluetooth and USB Type-C – Black NW-A306/B, Black"
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# Hi-Res 11.2MHz DSD audio Wi-Fi & Bluetooth streaming 36-hour battery life NW-A306 Walkman 32GB Hi-Res Portable Digital Music Player with Android, up to 36 Hour Battery, Wi-Fi & Bluetooth and USB Type-C – Black NW-A306/B, Black

**Brand:** sony
**Price:** $817.79
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎶 Elevate your audio game with the NW-A306 — where style meets sonic perfection.

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** NW-A306 Walkman 32GB Hi-Res Portable Digital Music Player with Android, up to 36 Hour Battery, Wi-Fi & Bluetooth and USB Type-C – Black NW-A306/B, Black by sony
- **How much does it cost?** $817.79 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- sony enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted sony brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Android-Powered Freedom:** Access Google Play Store and customize your music experience with your favorite apps on the go.
- • **Pocket-Sized Powerhouse:** Lightweight, sleek design fits perfectly in your pocket without compromising premium sound quality.
- • **Seamless Streaming & Downloads:** Full Wi-Fi compatibility lets you grab and stream your favorite tracks anywhere, anytime.
- • **Audiophile-Grade Sound Engineering:** Rigid aluminum chassis with gold soldering delivers crystal-clear, immersive 360 Reality Audio.
- • **Endless Playtime, Zero Interruptions:** Up to 36 hours of high-res FLAC playback keeps your soundtrack alive all day and night.

## Overview

The Sony NW-A306 Walkman is a premium 32GB portable digital music player featuring Android OS, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity, and a robust 36-hour battery life. Engineered with a rigid aluminum frame and gold soldering, it supports high-resolution audio formats up to 11.2MHz DSD and immersive 360 Reality Audio. Compact and lightweight, it offers seamless streaming, direct downloads, and expandable storage via Micro SD, making it the ultimate choice for discerning audiophiles on the move.

## Description

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.

Review: Solid DAP for the price - I 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.
Review: This is a smart Android device with a music player app - Hardware 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.

## Features

- 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

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B0BS8493WY |
| Batteries | 1 Lithium Ion batteries required. |
| Best Sellers Rank | #16,507 in Electronics ( See Top 100 in Electronics ) #85 in MP3 & MP4 Players |
| Customer Reviews | 3.7 3.7 out of 5 stars (499) |
| Date First Available | January 26, 2023 |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Weight | 3.99 ounces |
| Item model number | NWA306/B |
| Manufacturer | Sony |
| Product Dimensions | 3.56 x 1.81 x 6.5 inches |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Sony
- **Color:** Black
- **Compatible Devices:** Headphone, Smartphone
- **Connectivity Technology:** Bluetooth, USB, Wi-Fi
- **Included Components:** Player, USB Type-C Cable
- **Media Type:** SD Card
- **Memory Storage Capacity:** 32 GB
- **Model Name:** Sony NWA306/B
- **Screen Size:** 3.6 Inches
- **Special Feature:** Hi-Res Audio

## Images

![NW-A306 Walkman 32GB Hi-Res Portable Digital Music Player with Android, up to 36 Hour Battery, Wi-Fi & Bluetooth and USB Type-C – Black NW-A306/B, Black - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51cfIa+kZPL.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Does this display lyrics embedded in music file tag?**
A: Yes with various success. If you have an app that displays them well I would advise you to stick with it on this Walkman. The built-in app is somewhat inconsistent but it's Android 12 so you can install one that works better for you.

**Q: Can the Sony do Airplay?**
A: Hi,
Thanks for the question! We are sorry but Airplay is not supported on the NW-A306 Walkman. However, the NW-A306 is 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. 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 96 KHz FLAC High-Resolution Audio playback, or even up to 26 hours with a music service app. Hope this helps! - Kris

**Q: What is the maximum size sd memory card supported?**
A: I've successfully used a 256gb card of which about 238gb was used. I am currently using a 512gb card, but in the process of cleansing my library metadata and reripping CDs as FLAC for higher quality with lossless compression.

**Q: I can't get the microsd to stay in the mp3 player. anyone else? what do i do? how do i play music from the sd card?**
A: I haven't had any connectivity issues. The music library should automatically recognize the SD card. Don't have to do anything additional on your end.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Solid DAP for the price
*by A***3 on March 18, 2024*

I 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.

### ⭐ This is a smart Android device with a music player app
*by B***E on May 24, 2024*

Hardware 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.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Not perfect, but excellent at this price point.
*by P***. on January 21, 2024*

Brief: I use this device in the car while driving, while walking the dogs, hooked up to my home stereo, and while at my desk at work. If I had to replace it, I'd likely get another one. Pros: - Battery life is great, compared to the more high end audiophile devices this will last way longer. - Sound is great. Really it does sound nice. There's decent EQ support and a vinyl simulator that's nice too. - Size is smaller than your phone and super portable. About the size of a pack of playing cards, or a tin of Altoids for comparison. - Physical buttons so if you have the device in your pocket it's easy to skip tracks, pause/play or adjust volume. - No issues with a large collection on an SD card. - Has a place for a wrist strap. This might sound like an odd pro, but when I take this in the car I can put the wrist strap over the shifter knob and when I drive the player doesn't go flying across the car. It's the little things. If I'm honest - this is what I really want in a portable player. Cons: - Lots of Android phone residue on this. It annoyingly still feels like a phone. Demanding I connect to WiFi to update, notifications I can't suppress, etc. The FIIO M11 I have (also Android and at twice the price!) doesn't seem to have this issue. - It's Android, so if you have issues copying files to/from and Android phone this would be a big con for you. If you plug it into your PC you can't use command line tools (rsync/robocopy) to update your files (the FIIO M11 also has this issue). You'll have to pull the SD card and mount that as a drive if you want to do this. - My library as a number of files in formats that aren't supported (OGG as an example) I'll have to convert all of them to use in this player. - I can't seem to get any variation of CUE files to work. This is a shame as I have a few older gap-less recordings that use CUE sheets. Interface: - There are some other improvements here that could be made, but these would be personal preferences I think. For instance a larger view of covers as an option, with UI elements like the "..." for settings rendered over it. Tapping on the album cover does nothing, maybe using that to swap between song details or a larger view of the album cover would be nice. There are no swipe gestures I see where you can swipe the screen left/right to change tracks. Directional swipes instead take you to different app views (playlist, library, eq, etc.), would be great to have an option to change this behavior and bury that under the "..." UI element. Other: - Audio levels capped for US/EU: You can read up on this online if you think it's a huge drawback. Unless you have really high impedance audiophile headphones, this isn't an issue at all. Volume is great for all the places I'm using it.

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