Sony - NW-A55
Portable Digital Audio Player (DAP)Unfortunately, even if we desire to, we won't be able to resurrect this product. The Museum is where we pay our respects to end-of-life, old, archived, but not forgotten products. This page was made with a lot of love and will live on for posterity. What to say, we're sentimental people. 😔
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Designed in
Japan
Warm & Smooth Sound Signature
Museum with a Warm & Smooth sound signature deliver a relaxed sound that does not overwhelm. This type of sound signature typically reproduces a sound that gives your music a distinctly warm and soothing quality. Vocals and instruments like the saxophone, cello, and piano sound particularly good with this sound signature and is pleasant to listen to music for extended periods. This sound signature is well suited for music listeners who prefer something easy on the ears and listen to genres like Jazz, Blues, R&B and rock sub-genres.
Ideal for Audiophiles
Best Suited for Portable Use
Ideal For Casual Music Listening
Bluetooth with aptX HD
& AAC
Battery Life
Wireless Range
You must have most likely noticed that wireless signals do not travel an infinite distance. The farther a wireless signal goes, the weaker it gets. This loss is known as path loss, and it defines the range of connectivity. This range of connectivity is dependent on the wireless protocol in use like Bluetooth. Three classes offer standard ranges of connectivity with Class 1 devices transmitting at 100 mW with a range of 100 meters or 328 feet. Most Bluetooth headsets and headphones are Class 2 devices that transmit at 2.5 mW with a range of 10 meters or 33 feet. Lastly, Class 3 devices transmit at 1 mW with a range of fewer than 10 meters.
Upto 16 GB
of Storage
DESCRIPTION
RIGID ALUMINIUM BUILD
The premium aluminium milled frame provides superior rigidity for low impedance, clear, stable sound and solid bass. Moreover, The exceptional conductivity of gold ensures absolute minimum signal loss. For clearer sound and vocals, a premium, audio-grade, lead-free solder with a small amount of gold connects the circuit to the battery.
LDAC CODEC OVER BLUETOOTH® AND NFC FOR LOSSLESS MUSIC
Go wireless with NFC Technology that helps you get rid of wires, pair with your Bluetooth or NFC compatible headphones and conveniently listen to your favourite songs on the go! And don't just expect ordinary Bluetooth quality, with this Sony audio player, you can enjoy DSEE HX's upscaling, their Vinyl Processor and equaliser. The NW-A55 experience allows you to enjoy premium quality audio at 990kbps of transmission speed. You can now enjoy music at the highest possible quality.
45 HOURS OF MUSIC PLAYBACK
With an amazing battery life, The Sony NW-A55 lets you enjoy longer music listening hours by providing 45 Hours of playback on One Quick Charge. Now have those long hours of listening sessions just on a single charge.
SEAMLESS HI-RES WIRED AUDIO
Now listen to your favorite music the way it was meant to be heard. High-Resolution Audio Compatibility lets you listen to high-quality music without any alterations. The S-Master HX digital amplifier reduces distortion and noise, letting you enjoy all the subtleties in your music.
DSEE HX PROCESSOR FOR UNALTERED AUDIO REPRODUCTION
Upscale your audio with the new DSEE HX processor which smartly recognizes instrumentation and musical genres. The DSEE HX sound enhancing engine restores the high range sound lost in compression and reproduces your digital music files with rich, natural sound.
VINTAGE VINYL PROCESSOR FOR NATURAL, WARM SOUND
Get lost in the rich melodies of your favourite music with the Sony NW-A55's advanced vinyl processor that adds warmth to the sound. Enjoy an authentic listening experience with the accurate reproduction of bass resonance and surface noise.
DOUBLES UP AS A USB DAC HIGH QUALITY DESKTOP PLAYBACK
Pair your Sony NW-A55 with your PC or Mac Desktop computer using the USB DAC function. Whether you're on the move or at home, make the most of your computer audio playback by using the USB DAC function that replaces the desktop's regular sound processing with Sony's highly tuned audio processing.
SPECS
| BUILT-IN BATTERY | Built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery |
| CHARGING AND POWER SUPPLY | USB power (from a computer via a USB) |
| CHARGING TIME (FULL CHARGE) | Approx. 4 hrs |
| MEMORY SIZE | 16 GB, Micro SD, Micro SDHC, Micro SDXC |
| MUSIC SEARCHING METHODS | All Songs, Artist, Release, Year, Playlists, Album, Genre, Composer, Hi-Res, Recent Transfers, SensMe Channels, Folder |
| FM TUNER | Yes |
| AUDIO PLAYBACK | AAC (.mp4, .m4a, .3gp), AIFF (.aif, .aiff, .afc, .aifc), APE (.ape), Apple Lossless (.mp4, .m4a), DSD (.dsf, .dff), FLAC (.flac), HE-AAC (.mp4, .m4a, .3gp), MP3 (.MP3): 32–320 kbps (Supports variable bitrate (VBR))/32, 44.1, 48 kHz, MQA (.mqa.flac): Supported, WAV (.WAV), WMA (.WMA): 32–192 kbps (Supports variable bitrate (VBR))/44.1 kHz |
| MUSIC PLAY MODE | Shuffle Playback, Repeat Off, Repeat 1 Song, Repart All, All Range, Selected Range |
| DRAG AND DROP | Yes |
| DISPLAY RESOLUTION | 7.8 cm (3.1), WVGA (800 x 480 Pixels) |
| DISPLAY TYPE | TFT colour display with white LED-backlight |
| DIGITAL NOISE CANCELLING | Digital Noise Cancelling Select NC Environment: Full-auto AINC, Bus / Train, Airplane, Office |
| TERMINALS | Headphone: Stereo mini-jack, WM-PORT (multiple connecting terminal): 22 pins, Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0 compliant) |
| WIRELESS CAPABILITIES | Communication system: Bluetooth Specification Version 4.2, NFC: Yes, Supported Bluetooth profiles: A2DP, AVRCP, Supported Codecs (Reception): SBC, LDAC, AAC, Supported Codecs (Transmission): SBC, LDAC, aptX, aptX HD |
| DIMENSIONS (W X H X D) | Approx. 55.7 mm x 97.3 mm x 10.8 mm (2.20 x 3.84 x 0.43) |
| WEIGHT | Approx. 99 g (3.50 oz) |
| BOX CONTENTS | 1. Sony - NW-A55 Walkman |
| 2. USB Cable | |
| 3. Startup Guide | |
| 4. Instruction Manual |
RIGID ALUMINIUM BUILD
The premium aluminium milled frame provides superior rigidity for low impedance, clear, stable sound and solid bass. Moreover, The exceptional conductivity of gold ensures absolute minimum signal loss. For clearer sound and vocals, a premium, audio-grade, lead-free solder with a small amount of gold connects the circuit to the battery.
LDAC CODEC OVER BLUETOOTH® AND NFC FOR LOSSLESS MUSIC
Go wireless with NFC Technology that helps you get rid of wires, pair with your Bluetooth or NFC compatible headphones and conveniently listen to your favourite songs on the go! And don't just expect ordinary Bluetooth quality, with this Sony audio player, you can enjoy DSEE HX's upscaling, their Vinyl Processor and equaliser. The NW-A55 experience allows you to enjoy premium quality audio at 990kbps of transmission speed. You can now enjoy music at the highest possible quality.
45 HOURS OF MUSIC PLAYBACK
With an amazing battery life, The Sony NW-A55 lets you enjoy longer music listening hours by providing 45 Hours of playback on One Quick Charge. Now have those long hours of listening sessions just on a single charge.
SEAMLESS HI-RES WIRED AUDIO
Now listen to your favorite music the way it was meant to be heard. High-Resolution Audio Compatibility lets you listen to high-quality music without any alterations. The S-Master HX digital amplifier reduces distortion and noise, letting you enjoy all the subtleties in your music.
DSEE HX PROCESSOR FOR UNALTERED AUDIO REPRODUCTION
Upscale your audio with the new DSEE HX processor which smartly recognizes instrumentation and musical genres. The DSEE HX sound enhancing engine restores the high range sound lost in compression and reproduces your digital music files with rich, natural sound.
VINTAGE VINYL PROCESSOR FOR NATURAL, WARM SOUND
Get lost in the rich melodies of your favourite music with the Sony NW-A55's advanced vinyl processor that adds warmth to the sound. Enjoy an authentic listening experience with the accurate reproduction of bass resonance and surface noise.
DOUBLES UP AS A USB DAC HIGH QUALITY DESKTOP PLAYBACK
Pair your Sony NW-A55 with your PC or Mac Desktop computer using the USB DAC function. Whether you're on the move or at home, make the most of your computer audio playback by using the USB DAC function that replaces the desktop's regular sound processing with Sony's highly tuned audio processing.
| BUILT-IN BATTERY | Built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery |
| CHARGING AND POWER SUPPLY | USB power (from a computer via a USB) |
| CHARGING TIME (FULL CHARGE) | Approx. 4 hrs |
| MEMORY SIZE | 16 GB, Micro SD, Micro SDHC, Micro SDXC |
| MUSIC SEARCHING METHODS | All Songs, Artist, Release, Year, Playlists, Album, Genre, Composer, Hi-Res, Recent Transfers, SensMe Channels, Folder |
| FM TUNER | Yes |
| AUDIO PLAYBACK | AAC (.mp4, .m4a, .3gp), AIFF (.aif, .aiff, .afc, .aifc), APE (.ape), Apple Lossless (.mp4, .m4a), DSD (.dsf, .dff), FLAC (.flac), HE-AAC (.mp4, .m4a, .3gp), MP3 (.MP3): 32–320 kbps (Supports variable bitrate (VBR))/32, 44.1, 48 kHz, MQA (.mqa.flac): Supported, WAV (.WAV), WMA (.WMA): 32–192 kbps (Supports variable bitrate (VBR))/44.1 kHz |
| MUSIC PLAY MODE | Shuffle Playback, Repeat Off, Repeat 1 Song, Repart All, All Range, Selected Range |
| DRAG AND DROP | Yes |
| DISPLAY RESOLUTION | 7.8 cm (3.1), WVGA (800 x 480 Pixels) |
| DISPLAY TYPE | TFT colour display with white LED-backlight |
| DIGITAL NOISE CANCELLING | Digital Noise Cancelling Select NC Environment: Full-auto AINC, Bus / Train, Airplane, Office |
| TERMINALS | Headphone: Stereo mini-jack, WM-PORT (multiple connecting terminal): 22 pins, Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0 compliant) |
| WIRELESS CAPABILITIES | Communication system: Bluetooth Specification Version 4.2, NFC: Yes, Supported Bluetooth profiles: A2DP, AVRCP, Supported Codecs (Reception): SBC, LDAC, AAC, Supported Codecs (Transmission): SBC, LDAC, aptX, aptX HD |
| DIMENSIONS (W X H X D) | Approx. 55.7 mm x 97.3 mm x 10.8 mm (2.20 x 3.84 x 0.43) |
| WEIGHT | Approx. 99 g (3.50 oz) |
| BOX CONTENTS | 1. Sony - NW-A55 Walkman |
| 2. USB Cable | |
| 3. Startup Guide | |
| 4. Instruction Manual |
Don't sweat it, this
Sony - NW-A55 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.
