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Sony - NW-A306

Hi-Res Digital Audio Player
Sale price₹ 25,990 Regular priceMRP: ₹ 29,990
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In case you receive the Sony - NW-A306 with a manufacturing defect, please raise a return request within 7 days of delivery.

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Why Sony is Special

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Designed in Japan
Established & Reputed

Trust us, our reputation in the audio world speaks for itself!


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Revered by Audiophiles

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Specialist

A masterpiece from the experts who know audio inside and out!


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Born in 1946

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Ideal for Beginners

Lost in the Audio Maze? Let Us Guide Your Beginner Audiophile Journey!


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Use Wirelessly with Bluetooth

Enjoy the convenience of seamless wireless connectivity


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If you see products marked as “✂️ Use Wirelessly with Bluetooth”, enjoy the freedom to stream music, make calls, and more, all without being tethered to your device, giving you the flexibility to move around and multitask with ease.
Battery Life

No need to be connected to the power socket with these devices.


This headphone or gear promises long-lasting battery performance, ensuring your device keeps up with your adventures without missing a beat.


If you see products marked as “⏳ Battery Life”, be rest assured that you'll enjoy extended usage time, whether it's for uninterrupted music playback, extended gaming sessions, or all-day productivity, keeping you powered up throughout your day.
Storage

Storage is important. Even in this era of streaming music, you’d want to make sure you have enough space to store your amazing collection of music on your player. Imagine a long flight, it’s your offline files you’re going to be listening to.


Keeping your entire collection of Hi-Resolution music in one place is the most convenient way of carrying your music library. However, Hi-Resolution files are heavy. Most songs in a FLAC format can be about 100mb per track. So more space is always better.


Most players support both internal storage and expandable storage via an external memory card. Make sure you check both - the internal memory on players, and consider the maximum supported size of the expandable storage. It’s best to keep your library of offline files in expandable storage and use the internal storage for saving files from streaming apps.




At the time of writing this article, MicroSD cards for 256 GB were easily available and affordable for less than Rs. 2000. Higher capacity cards are also available, but that seems to be the sweet spot.

Why it Sounds Amazing

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Presenting An All-New Digital Audio Player In Sony's Walkman® A Series - The NW-A306

In the late 1980s and early 1990s, the Sony Walkman® series is credited with revolutionising the music industry. In 1979, Sony introduced the first cassette-based Walkman. Sony completely transformed the portable music market and altered how people listen to music. Sony is pleased to unveil the NW-A306 in their Walkman® series, an entirely new digital audio player that builds on the company's rich history. It results from the design & development of portable sound. You can enjoy your music wherever you are, thanks to the NW-A306's outstanding sound quality, just as the artist intended. Even the pickiest music fan will find it appealing and portable because of its longer battery life, compact 3.6-inch display, and straightforward downloading and streaming features. With the brand-new and magnificent NW-A306, listen to music with a hint of audiophile-grade sound!

Features S-Master HX™ Hi-Res Audio Digital Amplifier And High-End Components For Exceptional Audio

Sony features S-Master™ HX digital amp technology, independently developed for Walkman®, is compatible with the Native DSD format and supports high power output. It reduces distortion and noise across a wide range of frequencies for rich and full-bodied sound, further enhanced by new high-quality sound lead-free solder. The Sony NW-A306 also hosts a rigid aluminium milled frame that improves audio quality. The premium aluminium milled frame provides superior rigidity for low impedance. It provides clear and stable sound and thunderous bass response. The high-quality film capacitors deliver voltage with a linear response across frequencies resulting in reduced Electromagnetic interference, distortions, and noise. The surface-mounted Fine Sound Resistor ensures effective power distribution to the circuit components for consistent sound quality. This design architecture allows the NW-A306 a perfect bass response that is accurate and clear, and the vocals are soothing.

Perceive Music Differently With DSEE Ultimate Technology

Sony, with their NW-A306, has mastered unique sound processing technology to enable Hi-Res music playback. Take your digital music collection to another level with Hi-Res audio. By capturing and reproducing digital audio at a higher rate than CD (24-bit/96kHz) and beyond, Hi-Res Audio allows you to get closer to the original studio recording. 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. Using Edge-AI (Artificial Intelligence), DSEE Ultimate™ (Digital Sound Enhancement Engine) upscales compressed digital music files in real-time. Additionally, the advancing algorithm now provides even more advantages for lossless music in CD quality (16-bit 44.1/48kHz). The Sony NW-A306 delivers a richer, more complete listening experience by restoring acoustic subtleties and dynamic range.

Experience Hi-Res Audio Wirelessly With Bluetooth 5.0 And 360 Reality Audio

Enjoy Hi-Res Audio quality without wires thanks to LDAC, Sony's premium wireless codec. With 3x the bitrate of standard Bluetooth® technology, you can enjoy a superior listening experience for all your music. Immerse yourself in the audio as if you were at a musical concert or a studio session with the artist. The Sony NW-A306 lets you enjoy 360 Reality Audio. With 360 Reality Audio, music has never been so immersive and life-like. Connect wirelessly with Bluetooth, and you are ready to go with support for Bluetooth codecs like LDAC, aptX HD, aptX, AAC and SBC.

Enjoy Music From Your Favourite Streaming Apps And MQA Support Fused With A Vinyl Processor

The Sony NW-A306 is Wi-Fi® compatible for direct download and streaming. Supported by Android™ and compatible with Wi-Fi®, the NW-A306 offers you even more ways to listen to your music. Enjoy your favourite streaming and music apps on your Walkman® NW-A306, or connect to a PC to access your music collection. It also has an updated DSEE Ultimate for enhancing streaming music quality; you can enjoy DSEE Ultimate for upscaling your music, whether it is Wi-Fi® streamed or downloaded. Now you can also enjoy DSEE Ultimate with wireless headphones. The Sony NW-A306 Walkman® also includes MQA technology, which enables you to play back MQA audio files. Give the warmth and character of vinyl back to your digital tracks. Enjoy reproduction of the low-frequency resonance, tone-arm resistance and surface noise to deliver an authentic listening experience.

NOTE: To know more about MQA and how it improves or enhances the listening experience, refer to the FAQ section.

Elegant Touchscreen Display And Longer Battery Life For Uninterrupted Listening

The 3.6-inch display gives you easier access to your music without compromising comfort. With the Walkman® Home Screen, you can customise the home display to suit your needs. With longer 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 Hi-Res Audio playback, or even up to 26 hours with using the music service app. The NW-A300 series features a USB Type-C™ port for quick charging and easy connectivity with a range of devices. With 32GB integrated memory and an SD card slot, the NW-A300 series Walkman lets you take music collections on the go.

Eye-Catching Rippled Wave Design With Cassette Tape UI And Single-Ended Headphone Output

The Sony NW-A306 has a classic design that elevates the look and feel of this beautiful Digital Audio Player. With the comfort and function of both a 3.6-inch touch screen and tactile physical music controls, the NW-A300 series is dedicated to delivering exceptional music experiences right from your pocket. An eye-catching rippled wave design covers the rear of the unit, which looks stylish and provides a better grip. As a playful nod to the Portable music revolution, Sony began with the iconic TPS-L2. The NW-A300 series features a cassette tape user interface and screensaver. The cassette tape visual appearing on your Walkman® display varies depending on the codec of the music you’re playing. As for the headphone outputs, the NW-A306 offers a 3.5mm Single-Ended headphone output for easy connectivity and compatibility.

Features S-Master HX™ Hi-Res Audio Digital Amplifier And High-End Components For Exceptional Audio

Sony features S-Master™ HX digital amp technology, independently developed for Walkman®, is compatible with the Native DSD format and supports high power output. It reduces distortion and noise across a wide range of frequencies for rich and full-bodied sound, further enhanced by new high-quality sound lead-free solder. The Sony NW-A306 also hosts a rigid aluminium milled frame that improves audio quality. The premium aluminium milled frame provides superior rigidity for low impedance. It provides clear and stable sound and thunderous bass response. The high-quality film capacitors deliver voltage with a linear response across frequencies resulting in reduced Electromagnetic interference, distortions, and noise. The surface-mounted Fine Sound Resistor ensures effective power distribution to the circuit components for consistent sound quality. This design architecture allows the NW-A306 a perfect bass response that is accurate and clear, and the vocals are soothing.

Perceive Music Differently With DSEE Ultimate Technology

Sony, with their NW-A306, has mastered unique sound processing technology to enable Hi-Res music playback. Take your digital music collection to another level with Hi-Res audio. By capturing and reproducing digital audio at a higher rate than CD (24-bit/96kHz) and beyond, Hi-Res Audio allows you to get closer to the original studio recording. 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. Using Edge-AI (Artificial Intelligence), DSEE Ultimate™ (Digital Sound Enhancement Engine) upscales compressed digital music files in real-time. Additionally, the advancing algorithm now provides even more advantages for lossless music in CD quality (16-bit 44.1/48kHz). The Sony NW-A306 delivers a richer, more complete listening experience by restoring acoustic subtleties and dynamic range.

Experience Hi-Res Audio Wirelessly With Bluetooth 5.0 And 360 Reality Audio

Enjoy Hi-Res Audio quality without wires thanks to LDAC, Sony's premium wireless codec. With 3x the bitrate of standard Bluetooth® technology, you can enjoy a superior listening experience for all your music. Immerse yourself in the audio as if you were at a musical concert or a studio session with the artist. The Sony NW-A306 lets you enjoy 360 Reality Audio. With 360 Reality Audio, music has never been so immersive and life-like. Connect wirelessly with Bluetooth, and you are ready to go with support for Bluetooth codecs like LDAC, aptX HD, aptX, AAC and SBC.

Enjoy Music From Your Favourite Streaming Apps And MQA Support Fused With A Vinyl Processor

The Sony NW-A306 is Wi-Fi® compatible for direct download and streaming. Supported by Android™ and compatible with Wi-Fi®, the NW-A306 offers you even more ways to listen to your music. Enjoy your favourite streaming and music apps on your Walkman® NW-A306, or connect to a PC to access your music collection. It also has an updated DSEE Ultimate for enhancing streaming music quality; you can enjoy DSEE Ultimate for upscaling your music, whether it is Wi-Fi® streamed or downloaded. Now you can also enjoy DSEE Ultimate with wireless headphones. The Sony NW-A306 Walkman® also includes MQA technology, which enables you to play back MQA audio files. Give the warmth and character of vinyl back to your digital tracks. Enjoy reproduction of the low-frequency resonance, tone-arm resistance and surface noise to deliver an authentic listening experience.

NOTE: To know more about MQA and how it improves or enhances the listening experience, refer to the FAQ section.

Elegant Touchscreen Display And Longer Battery Life For Uninterrupted Listening

The 3.6-inch display gives you easier access to your music without compromising comfort. With the Walkman® Home Screen, you can customise the home display to suit your needs. With longer 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 Hi-Res Audio playback, or even up to 26 hours with using the music service app. The NW-A300 series features a USB Type-C™ port for quick charging and easy connectivity with a range of devices. With 32GB integrated memory and an SD card slot, the NW-A300 series Walkman lets you take music collections on the go.

Eye-Catching Rippled Wave Design With Cassette Tape UI And Single-Ended Headphone Output

The Sony NW-A306 has a classic design that elevates the look and feel of this beautiful Digital Audio Player. With the comfort and function of both a 3.6-inch touch screen and tactile physical music controls, the NW-A300 series is dedicated to delivering exceptional music experiences right from your pocket. An eye-catching rippled wave design covers the rear of the unit, which looks stylish and provides a better grip. As a playful nod to the Portable music revolution, Sony began with the iconic TPS-L2. The NW-A300 series features a cassette tape user interface and screensaver. The cassette tape visual appearing on your Walkman® display varies depending on the codec of the music you’re playing. As for the headphone outputs, the NW-A306 offers a 3.5mm Single-Ended headphone output for easy connectivity and compatibility.

Display Screen

Sony NW-A306 features display screen to display the playback details.

Headphone Output

Sony NW-A306 offers a 3.5mm single-ended headphone output for easy connectivity and compatibility.

Control Button

Sony NW-A306 embeds control buttons to control the device seamlessly.

Accessories to Get you Started

1. USB Type-C Cable(USB-AUSB-C) (1)
2. Operating Instructions
3. Reference Guide

All You Need To Know About The Sony NW A306

Terminal
USB: Type-C (USB 3.2 Gen-1 Compliant)
Headphone: Stereo Mini-Jack
External Memory: MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Wireless Capabilities
Communication System: Bluetooth® Specification Version 5.0
NFC: No.
Supported Bluetooth Profiles: A2DP, AVRCP, SPP, OPP, DID,
Supported Codecs (Transmission): SBC, LDAC, aptX, aptX HD, AAC
Supported Codecs (Reception): No
Playback & Display
Music Play Mode:
Shuffle Playback, Repeat Off, Repeat 1 Song, Repeat All, All Range, Selected Range
Sound Effects:
Direct Source (Direct), 10-Band Equaliser, DSEE Ultimate, DC Phase Lineariser, Dynamic Normaliser, ClearAudio+, Vinyl Processor
Audio Playback:
MP3: 32–320 kbps (supports VBR)/32, 44.1, 48 kHz
WMA: 32–320 kbps (supports variable bitrate (VBR))/44.1 kHz (STEREO), 32–48 kbps/44.1 kHz (MONO)
FLAC: 16, 24 bit/8–384 kHz
WAV: 16, 24, 32 bit (Float/Integer)/8–384 kHz
AAC: 16–320 kbps/8–48 kHz
HE-AAC: 32–144 kbps/8–48 kHz
Apple Lossless: 16, 24 bit/8–384 kHz
AIFF: 16, 24, 32 bit/8–384 kHz
DSD: 1 bit/2.8224, 5.6448, 11.2896 MHz
APE: 8, 16, 24 bit/8–192 kHz (Fast, Normal, High)
MQA: Supported Display Resolution:
9.1 cm (3.6-inch) ,HD (1280 x 720 Pixels)
Display Type:
TFT Colour Display with White LED-Backlight
Drag And Drop:
Yes
Music Searching Method:
All Songs, Artist, Release Year, Playlists, Album, Genre, Composer, Hi-Res, Recent Transfers, Folder, Cue Sheet
Power
Battery Life - Continuous Playback Music(W.Music App):
MP3 (128 kbps)/Stereo mini-jack: Approx. 36 hrs, FLAC (96 kHz/24 bit)/Stereo mini-jack: Approx. 32 hrs, FLAC (192 kHz/24 bit)/Stereo mini-jack: Approx. 32 hrs, DSD (2.8224 MHz/1 bit)/Stereo mini-jack: Approx. 28 hrs, DSD (5.6448 MHz/1 bit)/Stereo mini-jack: Approx. 22 hrs, DSD (11.2896 MHz/1 bit)/Stereo mini-jack: Approx. 14 hrs
Battery Life - Continuous Playback Music (Other Music App):
MP3 (128 kbps, offline mode)/Stereo mini-jack: Approx. 26 hrs
Battery Life - Bluetooth (Transmitter Mode/W. Music App):
MP3 (128 kbps)/SBC-Connection pref: Approx. 22 hrs
Battery Life - Bluetooth(Transmitter Mode/Other. Music App):
MP3 (128 kbps)/LDAC Connection pref (Auto): Approx 10 hrs
Charging Time (Full Charge):
Approx. 3.5 hrs
Built-In Battery:
Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery
Charging And Power Supply:
USB Power (From A Computer Via a USB)
USB DAC Mode
Yes
Headphone Out (Stereo Mini Jack)
Frequency:
20–40,000 Hz
Maximum Power Output (JEITA 16Ω/mW):
35 mW + 35 mW


1 Year Warranty

Don't sweat it, this Sony - NW-A306 comes with a 1 Year warranty from Sony that covers manufacturing defects. All products featured on Headphone Zone are backed by an original manufacturer's warranty.

Read more about Sony's warranty in India.

A Legacy of Innovation in Personal Audio

Founded in 1946 and headquartered in Minato City, Tokyo, Sony stands as a Japanese multinational giant with a diverse portfolio ranging from consumer electronics to entertainment and financial services. The company made a significant mark on the audio landscape in 1979 with the introduction of the world's first portable music player, the legendary Sony Walkman®. This groundbreaking device sparked a revolution, redefining personal audio experiences and setting the stage for Sony's ongoing impact on the industry.

Sony's influence extends far beyond the Walkman® era, with its headphones and earphones becoming iconic choices for users worldwide. Products like the Sony WH-1000XM4 and Sony WF-1000XM4 exemplify the brand's commitment to audio excellence, featuring cutting-edge technologies such as adaptive sound control and top-tier noise cancellation. Sony continues to lead not only in headphones but across various domains, maintaining a reputation for innovation, quality, and responsiveness to evolving consumer needs.

Explore Collection
Sony’s S-Master HX digital amp and native DSD (Direct Stream Digital codec) support, Sony claims this will let the NW-A306 offer significantly better audio, with less distortion and noise, than most flagship smartphones.
Firstly, you’re assured of uninterrupted music while you’re scrolling on the phone next to you. Spotify, Instagram, TikTok and other time-wasters can scroll before your eyes while music streams from the music player next to you.
Sony has loaded an AI-assisted version of its proprietary DSEE software into the NW-A306’s Bluetooth playback engine, which aims to restore lossy compressed audio files (like MP3) to their former lossless glory
Sony unveils a new Walkman with enhanced sound quality, longer battery life and a lower price tag. A much more affordable incarnation of the new streaming Sony Walkman, the iconic name lives on!
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DAC Chip

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ESS Sabre ES9069Q

Dual ESS Sabre ES9219C

Battery

Battery Life: Upto 36 Hours

Battery Life: Upto 24 Hours
Battery Capacity: 2100 mAh

Battery Life: Upto 35 Hours
Battery Capacity: 4500 mAh

Headphone Output

3.5mm (Single-Ended)

3.5mm (Single-Ended)
4.4mm (Balanced)

3.5mm (Single-Ended)
4.4mm (Balanced)
2.5mm (Balanced)

Power Output

Upto 35mW+35mW

Upto 661mW @ 32 Ohms

Upto 450mW @ 32 Ohms

Storage

Upto 32 GB of Internal Storage

Upto 2 TB Storage

Upto 2 TB Storage


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Other Details

Generic Name Digital Audio Player
Country Of Origin China
Importer Details Importers Name: Sony India Pvt.Ltd.
Address: A-18, Mohan Co-operative Industrial Estate, Mathura Road, New Delhi-1100444, India
Contact No: 1800-103-7799
Net Quantity 1
Manufacturer Details Name: Sony Corporation
Address: 1-7-1 Konan Minato-ku Tokyo, 108-0075 Japan
Package Contents Sony NW-A306
USB Type-C Cable(USB-AUSB-C) (1)
Operating InstructionS, Reference Guide

Manuals & Guides


Help Guide | NW-A306

Hi-Res Digital Audio Player

Operating Instructions | NW-A306

Digital Audio Player

Reference Guide | NW-A306

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  • Storage

    Storage is important. Even in this era of streaming music, you’d want to make sure you have enough space to store your amazing collection of music on your player. Imagine a long flight, it’s your offline files you’re going to be listening to.


    Keeping your entire collection of Hi-Resolution music in one place is the most convenient way of carrying your music library. However, Hi-Resolution files are heavy. Most songs in a FLAC format can be about 100mb per track. So more space is always better.


    Most players support both internal storage and expandable storage via an external memory card. Make sure you check both - the internal memory on players, and consider the maximum supported size of the expandable storage. It’s best to keep your library of offline files in expandable storage and use the internal storage for saving files from streaming apps.


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Customer Reviews

Based on 52 reviews
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Justin sudhakar (Ranipet)
Excellent service. Satisfied.

Super team. Wonderful service. Issac from the team gave me appropriate suggestion th choose my first IEM, and I'm now using the sony a306 even while taking my food. 😊 I'm unable to keep the player down. May be I'm addicted.

The price is lesser for the player and IEM than amazon.

Thank you for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear you’re enjoying the product. Your support means the world to us!

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lakshmanan (Chennai)
super sound Experience

The Walkman is A lot of clearly sound, But Starting trouble problem and WIFI connect very slow, But Everything sound good, Very Difference between mobile and walkman, i love this, but get correctly IEM attached.

We’re delighted that you loved the product! Thank you for sharing your experience with us!

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Vikas (Gurugram)
Tiny Sony NW-A306 walkman

I recently purchased the Sony NW-A306 Walkman from Headphone Zone, and I couldn't be happier with my experience! I placed my order on Tuesday, as I was set to leave for Poland on Saturday. I reached out to the team requesting an early delivery, and they truly went above and beyond to fulfill their promise. Despite the shipment coming all the way from Chennai to Gurgaon, it arrived on Thursday, well in time for my trip. Incredible service and efficiency! A huge thanks to the Headphone Zone team for their prompt support and seamless experience.

The build quality feels premium, and the sound clarity is exceptional, especially for the price. While the battery life could be better, it still lasted me a solid 8 hours of listening, which is decent for a device of this caliber

Hi there! Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us such a wonderful review.

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Pritam Vaidya (Bengaluru)
Decent player

agar tumhare paas ek decent IEM or Decent Dac hai to is player ki koi jarurat nahi hai...
isko leke muze ek hi fayda hua ki in hand feeling best hai itna chota hai ki maza hi aa jata hai mere paas fiio btr15 hai muze is player me or usme btr15 best laga...
ise vahi log purchase kare jinko sirf music player chahiye nahi to ek chota device chahiye nahi to aapka kaam ek IEM or DAC se bhi ho jayega or isase badhiya ho jayega.

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s.E. (Kolkata)
Walkman is ❤️

Walkmans hold a special place in my heart. Back in 2009, I had an NWZ B135 Walkman, which was the first piece of tech I ever owned, and I used it until 2014. Although it no longer works, I still have it.

I'm really excited to try the new Android-based Walkman.

I'm thrilled and impressed with the sound quality. Thank you, Headphone Zone.

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Thank you for sharing your experience with the Sony NW-A306 Walkman. We are delighted to hear that it has evoked such fond memories of your past Walkman use.

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Kavin Thangavel (Chennai)

Sony - NW-A306

Hey there, thank you for your awesome ratings!

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Sangeeta Puri (New Delhi)
Worth A Buy!

Great sound quality, compact, responsive and excellent battery life when used with offline flac files and the Walkman App. I haven’t tried any streaming apps.

Hey there, thank you for the great review and ratings! So delighted that you are loving your purchase.

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RUDRA MISHRA (Bhubaneswar)
Nice little Music Player

Sony engineers in fact have done their homework, to provide the most satisfactory experience to the beginner audiophiles. The hardware tricks in fact give the cleanest possible sound. The software sauce options add more spice to that to provide a complete package. What is more exciting that, all these features also work while streaming from apps. Sony music player app works like a chram. All in all, a nice player to have.

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Hey there,

This makes us really happy and we really appreciate the genuine feedback! Your review will definitely help fellow audiophiles to make an informed decision.

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