NW-A306 Walkman A Series Hi-Res Digital Music Player
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NW-A306 Walkman A Series Hi-Res Digital Music Player

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NW-A306 Walkman A Series Hi-Res Digital Music Player

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Web ID: 18144469

Enjoy high-quality sound from this stylish and compact music player that lets you download and stream more of the music you love. This set contains Sony NW-A306 Walkman A Series High-Resolution Digital Audio Player with 3.6 Display (Black), Operating Instructions, Reference Guide, and USB Type-C Cable (USB-A - USB-C) (1).

  • Product Features

    • Download and stream high-quality audio with this stylish and compact music player
    • Compatible with Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, the NW-A306 offers you even more ways to listen to your music
    • Long battery life provides up to 36 hours of 44.1KHz FLAC playback, up to 32 hours of 96 KHz FLAC High-Resolution Audio playback
    • S-Master HX digital amp technology reduces distortion and noise across a wide range of frequencies, for rich and full-bodied sound
    • This product has a manufacturer 1 year limited parts warranty
    • NOTE: This product contains a lithium battery and will be delivered by Standard Ground Shipping and is not eligible for Premium or Overnight Shipping
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  • Shipping & Returns

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    • This item may not be shipped to Alaska, American Samoa, Guam, Hawaii, Marshall Islands, U.S. Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico, Palau, or the Pacific Islands.
    • This product will be delivered by Standard Ground Shipping and is not eligible for Premium or Overnight shipping.
    • This item has a lithium battery. Return requires a hazmat label and special packaging. If there's an issue, bring the item in store for help with your return.
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Ratings & Reviews

Here's what customers think
  • The product offers excellent sound quality, especially when playing high-resolution audio files.
  • The compact and portable design is widely appreciated.
  • However, the user interface and navigation are reported to be sluggish and not very intuitive.
  • The limited internal storage and slow boot-up times are also cited as downsides.
  • Some users are disappointed by the volume limitations on the European model.
AI-generated summary from 118 customers reviews.

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Ponybrew
1 month ago
from USA

Solid player for the $$, but Volume is a pain

Don't buy the Europe/North America NW-A306 models. Just don't. Spend the extra time & money, and find a Japanese model. The Europe/NA models are neutered with "hearing safety" features. Less power, less volume, and a pesky Volume Alert pop-up every 20 hours of play (which drops the volume, until you click OK on the player). So if you're listening at the gym, or in your car, or at a party/pool/picnic -- you'll need to stop what you're doing, grab the player, and click OK. Just a massive inconvenience. Almost like it was designed by Sony Legal or Engineering, with zero consideration for the real-world user experience. It would be nice if Sony released an update, allowing users to opt-out of the Volume Alert. Until then, I have to deduct some points. Strictly as a player, I give it 4.5 stars. Then subtract 0.5 stars for Google bloat, and 1 star for the Volume issues.

Customer review from sony.com

Response from sony.com

Sony North America Support1 month ago

Hi Ponybrew, We appreciate your feedback regarding the volume notifications on the NW-A306. To help maximize your volume, please try these quick steps: Disable AVLS: Ensure the Automatic Volume Limiter System is turned off in your sound settings. Bluetooth Sync: Enable media volume sync if you are paired with external speakers or headphones. For more details on settings and specifications, please visit our official site at sony.com/am/support. Thanks for choosing Sony. Best regards, Eliab

bdfesq
2 months ago
from california

Very disappointed in Sony with this player

This is the worst music player I have ever owned. I think they used an Android system from 2010. It is clunky, slow as molasses and not intuitive. Skip this junk.

Customer review from sony.com

Response from sony.com

Sony North America Support2 months ago

Hi bdfesq, We're sorry to hear you're experiencing sluggish performance with your NW-A306 Walkman. Because the player runs on a modern Android platform, background apps and system caches can sometimes cause the device to feel slow or clunky. To help speed up your device, please try performing a simple system restart by holding down the power button for 2 seconds and selecting Restart. Additionally, ensuring your device is fully updated to the latest system software can significantly improve overall system stability and performance. For step-by-step instructions on updating your firmware or managing your device settings, please visit our support page: https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/digital-music-players-nw-nwz-a-series/nw-a306. Thanks for choosing Sony. Best regards, Eliab

DJRay
2 months ago

Good but……

Bought this a month ago to replace the older Walkman thinking it would be straightforward to fill up with music like the old one, unfortunately I am still struggling but I will keep trying

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External reviewer
3 months ago

Excellent sound

Excellent sound through bluetooth Airpod pro 2 compare to listen direct from iPhone 17 pro max.

Recommends this product

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Acuzika
4 months ago
from Malaysia

So best sound quality

Saya beli barang ni dan barang ni padu dari segi kualiti bunyi.. mmg puas hati

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Cheffette96
5 months ago

Really Love My New Walkman

Was finding using Music Streaming services a bit of a pain and didn’t like having to devote a lot of memory on the mobile to store music. Longed for the days of the old iPod. It was so much simpler, you chose the song you wanted, downloaded it to your iPod and it was yours - no monthly subscription. Thought it would never be possible until we found the Walkman A306. It’s complicated at first, as the instructions are hard to follow and understand but once you master these using the device becomes intuitive. Once you’ve added your music collection to the memory card it’s really easy to create different playlists. The sound quality is also good. Really enjoying using it.

Recommends this product

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Glen51
5 months ago

My new walkman

Excellent far better than my old nw45 which I had for over 10yrs

Recommends this product

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Zak 5
6 months ago
from Oakdale, MN

Walkman Review

So far I am enjoying this product. It is easy to use.

Recommends this product

Customer review from sony.com

Response from sony.com

Sony North America Customer Support6 months ago

Thank you for the review, Zak! We’re happy to hear you’re enjoying your NW-A306 Walkman and finding it easy to use. It's designed for high-quality sound and portability, so we're glad it's hitting the mark! Thank you for choosing Sony! Best regards, Gus, Sony North America Customer Support