Sony NW-A306 Walkman Portable Music Player
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
Stunning new design
An eye-catching rippled wave design covers the rear of the unit, which looks stylish and provides better grip.
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.
Hi-Res Audio wireless
Enjoy High-Resolution Audio quality without wires thanks to LDAC, our premium wireless codec.
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.
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.
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.
DSEE Ultimate
Using Edge-AI (Artificial Intelligence), DSEE Ultimate (Digital Sound Enhancement Engine) upscales compressed digital music files in real time.
Bluetooth and aptX HD
Connect wirelessly with Bluetooth and you’re ready to go. aptX HD audio compatibility is available.
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.
Software | |
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Operating System | Android 12 |
Playback & display | |
Display Type | TFT color display with white LED-backlight |
Music Play Mode | Shuffle Playback, Repeat Off, Repeat 1 Song, Repart All, All Range, Selected Range |
Music Searching Methods | All Songs, Artist, Release Year, Playlists, Album, Genre, Composer, Hi-Res, Recent Transfers, Folder, Cue sheet |
Sound Effects | Direct Source (Direct), 10 Band equalizer, DC Phase Linearizer, Dynamic Normalizer, ClearAudio+, Vinyl Processor |
Audio Playback | MP3 ( .mp3): 32 - 320kbps (supports VBR) / 32, 44.1, 48kHz, WMA ( .wma): 32-320kbps(supports variable bit rate(VBR)/44.1kHz(STEREO) 32-48kbps/44.1kHz(MONO), FLAC ( .flac): 16, 24bit / 8-384kHz, WAV ( .wav): 16, 24, 32bit (Float/Integer) / 8-384kHz, AAC ( .mp4, .m4a, .3gp): 16-320kbps / 8-48kHz, HE-AAC ( .mp4, .m4a, .3gp): 32-144kbps / 8-48kHz, Apple Lossless ( .mp4, .m4a): 16, 24bit / 8-384kHz, AIFF ( .aif, .aiff, .afc, .aifc): 16, 24, 32bit / 8-384kHz, DSD ( .dsf, .dff): 1bit / 2.8224, 5.6448, 11.2896 MHz, APE ( .ape): 8, 16, 24bit / 8-192kHz (Fast, Normal, High), MQA ( .mqa.flac): Supported |
Touch Panel | Supported |
Display Resolution | Size: 9.1 cm (3.6-inch), Resolution: HD (1280 x 720 Pixels) |
Headphone Out (Stereo mini-jack) | |
Frequency | Frequency response: 20-40,000 Hz |
Maximum Power Output (JEITA 16Ω/mW) | 0.4-1.1mW (32Ω) |
USB DAC Mode | |
USB DAC Mode | Yes |
Size & Weight | |
Dimensions (W x H x D) | Approx. 56.5 mm x 98.4 mm x 11.8 mm Approx. 2.23 inchs x 3.88 inchs x 0.47 inchs |
Weight | Approx. 113 g 3.99 Oz |
Connectivity | |
Terminals | USB: Type-C (USB3.2 Gen1 compliant), Headphone: Stereo mini-jack, External Memory: microSD microSDHC microSDXC |
Playback & display | |
Wireless Capabilities | Communication system: Bluetooth Specification Version 5.0, Supported Bluetooth profiles: A2DP, AVRCP, SPP, OPP, DID, Supported Codecs (Transmission): SBC, LDAC, aptX, aptX HD, AAC |
Power | |
Built-in battery | Rechargeable lithium-ion Battery |
Charging and Power supply | USB Power (from a computer via a USB) |
Battery Life - Continuous Playback Music | MP3 (128kbps) / Stereo mini-jack: Approx. 36 hours AAC (256kbps) / Stereo mini-jack: Approx. 36 hours WAV (44.1kHz/16bit) / Stereo mini-jack: Approx. 36 hours FLAC (44.1kHz/16bit) / Stereo mini-jack: Approx. 36 hours FLAC (96kHz/24bit) / Stereo mini-jack: Approx. 32 hours FLAC (192kHz/24bit) / Stereo mini-jack: Approx. 32 hours DSD (2.8224MHz/1bit) / Stereo mini-jack: Approx. 28 hours DSD (5.6448MHz/1bit) / Stereo mini-jack: Approx. 22 hours DSD (11.2896MHz/1bit) / Stereo mini-jack: Approx. 14 hours |
BATTERY LIFE - Bluetooth (Transmitter mode) | MP3 (128kbps) / SBC-Connection pref: Approx. 22 hour, FLAC (96kHz/24bit) / LDAC Connection Preferred(Auto): Approx. 11 hour |
BATTERY LIFE - Bluetooth (Transmitter mode) Notes [1] | A Bluetooth connection will shorten the battery life by up to 50% depending on the following conditions. -Format of the content. -Settings of the connected device. |
BATTERY LIFE - CONTINUOUS PLAYBACK MUSIC NOTES | ・The values shown in this topic indicate the approximate battery life when the player is playing continuously with the default settings. ・Even if the player is turned off for an extended period, a small amount of battery power is still consumed. ・Battery life may vary depending on volume setting, conditions of use and ambient temperature. ・The battery is consumed considerably when the screen is on. ・The battery life may become about 40% shorter when some of the sound adjustments are active. ・The battery life may become about 30% shorter when the [High-Res streaming] function is active. |