Had this one for a couple of months now. The sound is sooooo good. I have a pretty high end system in my living room, but I keep playing music on this instead.

@GrimYak

2 жыл бұрын

hows battery life? i hear it is abysmal?

@thegrimyeaper

2 жыл бұрын

@@GrimYak Sony says up to 24 hours or something, in my experience it's more like 7 hours.

@putragunawanhosni5348

2 жыл бұрын

@@thegrimyeaper, how to you import songs to the player? There's itune for ipod but what about this one?

@yesterdaystech86

2 жыл бұрын

All the measurments show the sound on this is equal to a samsung or Apple dongle that costs 10 bucks. These are underpowered unless you have really easy to drive headphones but then your smartphone will give you the same quality

The first thing I did was to purchase a mid capacity 128 GB microSD card. Keep everything off the internal memory and store all your music in the expansion slot. The capacity can go high to 2TB. I read a review where a user stored 20,000 songs in his A105.

@gamergtx2602

Жыл бұрын

Yes 2tb using sdxc cards and 128 with micro sd cards

@richierich8334

Жыл бұрын

That's great until you want to store playlist songs on it. You can't add songs to playlists unless they are on the internal memory.

@AneudiD78

Жыл бұрын

@@richierich8334 I have 6 folders that are completely different genres, of course you can add additional songs to your playlists on the external SD card. Again, add all your songs to your SD card & don't bother with a internal memory. I have roughly 2000+ songs and they play without any problems.

@richierich8334

Жыл бұрын

@@AneudiD78 No you can't. You cannot add songs that are on the SD card onto a playlist which is on the internal hard drive. You're wrong.

@AneudiD78

Жыл бұрын

@@richierich8334 I do it all the time. I connect my Walkman to my computer via USB cable & I copy my songs in with no issue. I have no idea what you're doing wrong.

Because sitting in small area on Amtrak etc.or bus on long trip, I may use both phone and this tiny quality player at the same time Phone for web, email, texting, other apps and phone calls. Especially not wanting to drain phone battery with music player apps (which do not play hi res files anwya).

How well does it perform as a line level source to a DSP and external amplifier? I'm concerned that with it having built-in amplification that this may be an issue when connecting it to something other than headphones.

Help! I just re-formatted my player, and I cannot seem to find the setting that allows me to change the download location from the onboard memory to the SD card. In the past, I’ve been downloading all my music files via Wi-Fi to the SD card, and now I am either clueless, or it has disappeared. Any help would be greatly appreciated! Thank you!!

Love your Review. I just went to Sony's site and ordered one. I've been using the NW-A45.for years. I also have FIIO units as well as others. There's something about the Sony Sound .... and who needs something else interfering with your phone ... I'm using my nw-45 bluetooth to a Klark Teknik Bluetooth device (beyone phenomenal) which allow we to stream all my devices (TV, Walkman, Internet radio, phone, ham radio) to my new JBL Studio speakers. This is the sound i spent a fortune on over the last 50 years and I finally got it. Thanks for a great vid.

Hi, which is a better buy sony 105a or astell and kern sr25?

Can i use this one's usb c port for audio out for a dac?

you did not mention wifi. if the fm radio needs wifi. does it? I have no idea because you did not go in to detail about the product.

I have a question about the the Sony A105 that I can't find the answer to anywhere else since it is unrelated to the specs. I DJ for a hobby and I use a Pioneer DDJ200 which connects to a smartphone through bluetooth and uses local mp3 files on a smartphone in the WeDJ app. Since the A105 is android based I was wondering if the WeDJ app is available for download on this device and if it actually works. If it does I will get it for sure. I hope you can help me out.

@GramophoneMD

2 жыл бұрын

Given that it is Android I imagine that it should work. The device otherwise behaves like a typical Android phone.

@LegendaryMaoMao20

2 жыл бұрын

I'm happy to report that it works since it's Android, but you'll have to deal with the battery life because I've been getting around 3-4 hours of basic mixing and moderate usage, so what Gramophone said is correct, but the disadvantage of battery life does take it away

@manuel_winde

Жыл бұрын

Definitely worth getting a decent power pack to keep with it if you’re using it in that setting but otherwise will work great

Can you transfer mp3 files from your computer on it & can manage the files easily? I have been thinking of possibly upgrading from my old nine year old ipod classic.

@Kenbarlow51

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, you can either transfer content using a iTunes like program from Sony or simply drag and drop from your computer it's your choice.

@AneudiD78

Жыл бұрын

I created several folders for different music genres without any issues. Make sure that you purchase a microSD card because internally, you only get 8GB and with a microSD card, it can go high to 2TB of storage space.

Hi, I'd like to highlight your very good analysis of new NW A306 capabilities. I'm an owner of NW-A306 walkman. 1. Please let me know the required impedance range for the wired headphones connected directly to NW-A306. Could NW-A306 drive high impedance headphones ? I intend to use NW-A306 Walkman with the following headphones I already own: Sony WH-1000XM2 (wire connected), Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO 32 Ohm, Sennheiser HD 660 S 150 Ohm, Sennheiser Momentum Over-Ear (M2) 18 ohm, Fiio FH7 16 ohm, Campfire IO 26 Ohm ..... Which one of these headphones you recommend me to use together with NW-A306 Walkmans? 2. please let me know if I can use a third party USB power adaptor to charge the NW-A306 using the supplied USB cable. If yes please let me know the recommended specification. I have an USB charger with the following output: 5V, 1A. I already use it to charge an NW-A45 walkman. Should be better/faster a 2A Power Adaptor? Thankx

I was planning on getting this Sony model but wanted to ask…. I have about 800 albums in Apple lossless on my Mac mini - around 350gbs of music. I want to quickly get all these albums on a mobile device - would this Sony Walkman be a good choice?

@AlekAEMCRaven

Жыл бұрын

I think this supports from 1 Tb to 2 Tb Micro SD, so yeah. No problem there. The bad thing about this model is the Battery, Android consumes too much power, so you will have like 24 hours of listening for Lossless music. With Mp3 125 - 256 kbps you will have at least 35 hours of music.

Awesome smart phone....

Can you sideload android auto ?

@Gramophone is the battery any good with playing flac files that are on the micro sd card ? And also with streaming like spotify ?

@GramophoneMD

3 жыл бұрын

It supports FLAC, sounds pretty good. It's an Android device at heart so it will run Spotify.

@Jake-fm9qk

3 жыл бұрын

@Gramophone how is the battery life? With Bluetooth and WiFi both on and off?

@kinkaid25

2 жыл бұрын

@@Jake-fm9qk terrible it eats through battery life and the heat the device kicks off is hot 🥵 I had to hold the corners of the device so it wouldn’t burn my hands 🙌 but on the long run the sound is impeccable and literally blows you away whether if you’re using headphones or Bluetooth. I found the player works absolutely amazing on a JBL PARTYBOX 310. The operating system doesn’t lag especially when updated. I do find that if you switch off WiFi & Bluetooth and just use it as a Walkman, the battery life is better and cooler but what’s the point in having those features if you can’t use them. That’s just my opinion

@Jake-fm9qk

2 жыл бұрын

@@kinkaid25 whats the battery life like when just using the walkman app ? And with wi-fi and Bluetooth off ?

@kinkaid25

2 жыл бұрын

@@Jake-fm9qk Battery life is good with the W/App as the Screen, Bluetooth & WiFi are all turned off. This enables the battery to save power but all the features that are packed into the device that make the device a desirable buy, you can’t use because you’re constantly monitoring the battery life. I’d say with everything turned on you’d get a maximum 2 hrs battery life and remember it takes 5-5:30 hrs to fully charge back to 💯 I haven’t yet tried the Walkman app with everything turned off and calculated the battery life. I wreckon you’d get 6hrs playtime but it’s just a rough guess.

Unable to bluetooth pairing with Bose speakers. Please advise how to pair. Thanks!

@AneudiD78

Жыл бұрын

I found it simple to connect to my JBL 5. Once you enable the bluetooth on the walkman, there's a message stating which device you want to connect with, then you choose whatever it is. The cool thing is that once your walkman establishes a connection, every time you enable your bluetooth on your walkman, it automatically connects to your device.

I tried this one as my main audio source of a sound system. This is a portable beast. 1 thing I hate battery life

@fernandomagdalenoviolinist4657

2 жыл бұрын

How many running hours does it play?

@przemyslavpiotrovski

2 жыл бұрын

@@fernandomagdalenoviolinist4657 4 hours max on avion mode/battery save etc…:(

Streaming? Is it as good for listening locally stored flac music? I dislike that corporate streaming licencing issues that can make certain songs unavailable.

Sony is best electronic company in world. . Sony Japanese is mazing . Powerful. Good quality.to

Would I be able to transfer music from my Mac to this player without using additional software?

@GramophoneMD

Жыл бұрын

Yes, you'd just copy files to the appropriate directory using Finder.

I downloaded music from iTunes to my MacBook, Can i listen to that music in this walkman by just connecting it to my MacBook?

What apps can it download??? Most important

Sd card of max strength could be used or compatible with nw A 105 .please answer.

@GramophoneMD

3 жыл бұрын

I do not understand what you mean by "SD card of max strength." Are you referring to storage capacity, and how much the NW-A105 can recognize?

@MajidKhan-sx7te

3 жыл бұрын

Bro just stick to a maximum of 256gb micro Sd card. The processor ain’t great and anything above could have lag issues.

@HSNG10

2 жыл бұрын

I use 512GB on my ZX507 and also NW-a106 used by my son. ZX507 is more responsive but 106 is fine for music playback.

@laetileroi6966

2 жыл бұрын

On bluetooth he iis very hot Very btful.mp4 értors of heats..

New subscribers here👍

thank you for the video. can i download hi-res songs from apple music on the SD Card. Can i play downloaded hi-resolution songs while offline without downgraded to lower resolution. thanks

@gamergtx2602

Жыл бұрын

Yes you can. That’s what I do. Download everything and turn on airplane mode. Note that sd cards support only 128gb, if you want more storage you need to buy the expensive sdxc cards

Hi dear...what kind of headphones do you suggest me in order to exploit all the poker of triste walkman?

@GramophoneMD

Жыл бұрын

All kinds of thing really. Headphones and speakers are very preference focused.

Is there a size limit and/or card type limit for the Micro SD card?

@breakingdragon22

2 жыл бұрын

256Gb

@thorntonheath1311

2 жыл бұрын

Got 512 GB in mine

@manuel_winde

Жыл бұрын

This feels like an auction… 😄

@GlumpusMumpus

Жыл бұрын

The capacity as stated on the official website: 128gb for regular micro sd 2tb for SDXC (Even though it's not out yet) As of now, the max that's out on the market is 1tb.

Why they don't make it with stereo field microphones and audio interface support. It would tick a lot of boxes for professional and enthusiast musicians on the go. Polyend tracker already have minijacks. Just take a recording, plug it, in and sample right on the park bench or wherever you are.

is it possible to play youtube videos on sonny walkman A105?

@asotomayor

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, but why would you on such a small screen?

I think Sony should do something with the Sony Walkman NW-A105, it is supposed to be a high performance HI-RES DAP. Everything about connectivity with other devices, especially smartphones, needs to be reviewed, but especially the impedance and volume, It is abnormal that a normal device cannot drive headphones that require more power. It can't even move in-ear headphones like the Tripowin Mele that have almost normal OMS. Haber if they can do by an update, I can not believe a Chinese DAC of 50 dollars is more powerful than the Sony Walkman NW-A105.

How big of a memory card can it take?

@ulmwurttemberg1682

2 жыл бұрын

micro SD - 128GB, microSDXC - 2TB

Please make a Review of Sony nw a 106

How is the sound quality if we compare it with smartphone like S9 plus?

@GramophoneMD

2 жыл бұрын

Better than a smartphone.

@simranbindra4369

2 жыл бұрын

@@GramophoneMD even from Samsung S series?

@NuclearShot

2 жыл бұрын

@@simranbindra4369 Yes, phones concentrate on other features, not sound.

@simranbindra4369

2 жыл бұрын

@@NuclearShot thanks!

@simranbindra4369

2 жыл бұрын

@@NuclearShot S9 plus has dolby atmos. then also?

Can we download hi Res audio in it. If yes then how?

@AneudiD78

Жыл бұрын

Transfer from computer to the walkman. It's super easy.

How many volume levels does it have?

@GramophoneMD

3 жыл бұрын

I honestly cannot remember the exact count, but it certainly had a range that was plenty wide and precise.

@russelltobarretamal8133

2 жыл бұрын

120

Is there still an option for Bluetooth? I would like to connect this to my car

@GramophoneMD

9 ай бұрын

Hello Edwardo, yes, Bluetooth is on board, and Sony employs what they call LDAC technology for best sound.

Can it run headphones with 300ohms?

What is a good headphone to pair it with?

@GramophoneMD

Жыл бұрын

Lots of things really. It won't drive difficult headphones like the Susvara, or the Stealth, or other high impedance/low sensitivity cans too well though.

I have a question about this Sony Walkman NW-A105. Does it came with an AM/FM Radio App?

does it reproduce flac files?

@GramophoneMD

Жыл бұрын

Yup

Can i install spotify on it ?

@goodnightmoon

2 жыл бұрын

absolutely, it's android

where can i buy this product

@GramophoneMD

2 жыл бұрын

It has since been discontinued.

Hi Gramophone I buyed this SONY NW-A105 Walkman about 2,5 years ago. Honestly i think this is the best walkman what i can spend money for. BUT i made a mistake after 5 month of using this walkman. I setup a pattern password(you know the 9 circles), because my brothers always install stupid games on it. But beacuse sometimes i forgetting thinks fast i didnt remember to my pattern password anymore. Its the second year trying to do something with it.I dont want to put it in the trash.I HOPE that is possible the hard reset or factory reset the device without loggining in it. I still have warranty of it but beacuse i live in Hungary there are no Sony services so nobody can not help me. Can you help me please.?:) I find something:--- I find a method but without video tutorial i cant do it..IM STUPID i cant do a little thing like this without help: - Press and hold the skip forward button, and while continuing to hold that button, press and hold the Power button for several seconds. - When the WALKMAN logo appears, let go of both buttons. Then Android system recovery utility appears. - Use the Volume Down (-) button to highlight the wipe data/factory reset option. - Quickly press the Power button. - Use the Volume Down (-) button to highlight the YES -- delete all user data option. - Quickly press the Power button. Data will be wiped, and factory reset will be performed. - Quickly press the Power button when reboot system now is highlighted. Can i contact you in some way please.Maybe you can help me with my problem.IF you can please reply to my comment with some of your social media or anything else.

@GramophoneMD

2 жыл бұрын

The instructions you posted are correct. You need only hold down forward and power and wait for the menu to appear. Volume keys will scroll up and down and tapping power works as an "enter" key. Don't throw it away! These are completely unavailable now!

@pajdaniel1543

2 жыл бұрын

@@GramophoneMD thanks but i find a service now too so they gonna try it to factory reset because the pattern option doesnt work

2 TB capacity

get very hot when charging, the player is warm

What replaced this in 2022? I mean Android 9. If 1 can't update the device that alone makes it outdated.

@GramophoneMD

Жыл бұрын

Walkman products are basically in Limbo right now, everything has been out of stock at Sony for a while. I think with the chip shortage and supply chain issues these were one of the first things on Sony's chopping block. I haven't heard about anything new or starting back up yet.

@hamitcampos4989

Жыл бұрын

@@GramophoneMD Ah then perhaps I should wait. Cause then that thing happens where you buy something then something newer and cooler replaces it right away. So as these things have Android though can you actually put apps on them? I'd need to put TalkBack the screen reader on it because I'm blind.

@gamergtx2602

Жыл бұрын

@@hamitcampos4989 yes you can. It’s just an android phone without the phone functionality. I have it only for streaming music. But they output power is only 35mw, even my final e3000 needs more than half volume to shine. I removed almost all of google bloat except for play store and the battery life is decent but not great

@hamitcampos4989

Жыл бұрын

@@gamergtx2602 Ah thanks. So I guess as long as the jestures are the same a blind person could use this then with Talk Back.

@gamergtx2602

Жыл бұрын

@@hamitcampos4989 yes. Although one thing to note is the android version is 9 and that’s the last version to be supported. Sony gave up on updates.

All I wanted to see, even for a few seconds, was it being used to gauge how laggy or fluid the interface is. Oh well. Specs read-out.

@GramophoneMD

2 жыл бұрын

Workable and otherwise not annoying, but a tad below average compared to say a mid grade smartphone from last year.

It’s not all aluminum it. It’s plastic on the back only aluminum on the sides. Buttons are plastic. It does NOT give you 26 hours playback only 4. Battery gets zapped SO quick. It’s good but battery sucks. I’ve had it for 3 months and got a 256 FB card in it. This dude is overselling

@giuseppemontego8479

2 жыл бұрын

Will it play recognize and play all the songs on a 256gb card in full random shuffle mode? I have a hiby r3 that has a 20k song limit and a pioneer that also doesn't read all 38k-ish songs on my sound card. My 256gb ipod touch seems to read them all but it really does not have 256gb and I have basically hit full capacity.

A good DAP but overepriced

@GramophoneMD

3 ай бұрын

Thanks Stuart for your comment

Its a poor copy of a good dap the Hiby R5. Not great battery life, no class A internals, sony has not listed the THD numbers. Will not support the vast majority of google play apps. Only specific ones. I think at this point if it did not have usb c nobody would have bought it. They must give this a good review Gramo is selling it......

Wtf??? Who knows what the hell is inches????? KZreadrs make it in cm. The world is watching!!!

@sneakysnail9225

2 жыл бұрын

No

@GramophoneMD

2 жыл бұрын

Bruh, we are an American company serving the American market exclusively. IDK what or why you are expecting otherwise...

@jmcc2275

2 жыл бұрын

Me.

@depafeo

2 жыл бұрын

"sucks to be the world " -USA

Please check out System Audio speakers from Denmark, thanks.