Sony NW-A306 Walkman A Series High-Resolution Digital Audio Player (Black). Building upon the revolution the original Sony Walkman started, the. NW-A306 Walkman A Series High-Resolution Digital Audio Player. Is geared towards those who don't want to sacrifice quality for portable convenience.
Every part of the NW-A306 Walkman is engineered to deliver clean, high-resolution audio; from the aluminum chassis to the gold-infused solder connecting internal components, such as the S-MASTER HX hi-res audio amplifier. The result is support for DSD audio up to 11.2 MHz, Hi-Res Audio/Hi-Res Audio Wireless, and LDAC processing, MQA support, and more. Everything is easily managed through the 3.6 touchscreen and Android 12 OS.
Up to 36 hours of hi-res playback is possible via Wi-Fi streaming or local PC library access, or from files loaded in the Walkman's 32GB of internal memory or on an optional microSD card. The use of the S-MASTER HX hi-res audio amplifier allows for compatibility with the Native DSD format, providing balanced and high power output. It also helps reduce distortion and noise across a wide range of frequencies. Thanks to high-quality PCM conversion, DSD audio formats up to 11.2 MHz are possible.
When playing back 360 Reality Audio-supported tracks with the NW-A306 Walkman, music comes alive all around you, centering you in an immersive experience that makes it feel like you're at a live concert, or in the recording studio itself with the artist. With DSEE Ultimate using Edge-AI, your digital music is upscaled in real time to restore acoustic subtleties and dynamic range, giving you a more complete listening experience. With the vinyl processor, the warmth heard when playing records is added to your digital files for a more authentic sound by reproducing the low-frequency resonance, tonearm resistance, and surface noise of vinyl. The rigid aluminum chassis is designed to assist in the playback of clear, stable, low-impedance sound reproduction. Within the aluminum frame are a host of other components that are similarly designed to expand the acoustic capabilities of the NW-A306 Walkman.
Delivers voltage with a linear response across frequencies, resulting in reduced distortion and noise. Ensures even, effective distribution of power to the circuit components for consistent sound quality. The exceptional conductivity of gold is used to minimize signal loss for a clearer sound and vocals. This is used to connect the circuit of the NW-A300 to the battery, and it is used in reflow solder across the circuit-board surface, for improved sound localization and a wider soundstage.
Optimized to ensure sound is unaffected by digital interference. A playful nod to the Walkman's heritage, this UI and screensaver features the image of a cassette tape that will vary based on the codec of the music you're listening to. Wi-Fi access to streaming services and local network music files. Hi-Res Audio, Hi-Res Audio Wireless, and LDAC processing/codec support.
Expand local storage with an (optional) microSD card. Sustainable packaging uses no plastics. DSDNative: 2.8224 11.2896 MHz / 1-Bit. MP3, WMA, FLAC, WAV, AIF, AIFF, AFC, AIFC, DSF, DFF, APE, and MQA. USB-C 3.0 / 3.1/3.2 Gen 1 (Input/Output).1/8 / 3.5 mm Headphone (Output). Built-in Rechargeable Lithium-ion Battery Providing up to 36 Hours per Charge for Audio Playback. 20 Hz to 40000 Hz (Headphone Out). 3.6 LCD (1280 x 720 Resolution). AAC, aptX, aptX HD, LDAC, SBC.
Dimensions (W x H x D). 2.2 x 3.9 x 0.5 / 56.5 x 98.4 x 11.8 mm.