As a professional musician, I wanted a player that was portable enough for travel. I bought an A55 on ebay and was blown away by how good this player is. I have an astell&kern kann alpha to listen to at home. So I did put on the Mr Walkman firmware on the A55 and, truthfully, it was so close to my alpha, I listen to it most of the time, at home and on the road. I hope sony continues to make these non-android players with their great interface, and battery life.

@lolripalex

Жыл бұрын

hey, what was the price range when purchasing on ebay? i’m interested in ordering one of these but not sure if some of these listings are real at $198 or so. Thank you!

@dont4450

Жыл бұрын

@@lolripalex I paid 125.00.but the range was about 100.00-300.00. Let me also say that just before the holidays, so Ron was selling a brand new nw q45 for 200.00. I pulled the trigger on that too in case something happened to my a55. I put the Mr. Walkman firmware on that also and you can't tell the 2 apart. Whatever you buy, try the firmware. Very easy to install and uninstall. Takes just a minute.

@Kana0211

Жыл бұрын

@@lolripalex 125. I bought a special edition saekano version for 250

@francesschaefer

Жыл бұрын

Hey they have JUST discontinued this device I bought one very good condition (I hope) on Amazon from a 3rd party seller with very high customer reviews. So as each day goes by these middle type DAPs are disappearing! Writing this on 1/31/23 mine just arrived yesterday. I am a professional musician also, very bummed as I had an ipod classic that I loved but was only 1/4 full when Apple just cleared out any synching capabilities and I have a MacBook Air

@dont4450

Жыл бұрын

@@francesschaefer please keep in n mind the ipods were true MP3 players and not high resolution music players capable of playing high res files like flac, wave, or DSD. I'm not sure if you've ever heard a high res file being played on proper equipment, but it is absolutely mind blowing.

I purchased this a year ago and its the best choice for the price and the performance, so simple and yet so stylish

Finally a proper review of a genuinely nice DAP.

An excellent review. With this player Sony has added a number of improvements. The big one is the ability to completely manage playlists on the player, eliminating the need for a computer to put playlists on the player. The one disappointment with this player involves the SensMe Channels. In order to do song analysis for the SensMe Channels you have to use Sony's software. One of the features of this player's predecessor (A17) had was the ability to do SensMe analysis on the player, eliminating the need to do it on the computer. SensMe Channels are a great feature and I hope Sony restores on-player SensMe Analysis. One feature I like is the Learning Function. Not only does it allow you to do playback manipulation (such as slower, faster, and A-B repeat), it allows you to separate music tracks from non-music tracks. That is handy when I just want to listen to music. I think the function could be renamed "Spoken Word" to better indicate the kind of files it contains. I use it for podcasts and audiobooks, and also for files that I want separate from my music files (such as albums by comedians).

I'm very happy because your reviews came all true and they are the reason I bought the hi x55..No other reviewer can do that, give the full objective image about headphones and being actually like reviewer says, you consistently succeed doing this. I'm very proud of you! God bless you!

Thanks for the comprehensive review of this superb device. My primary use for MP3 players is for when I'm out walking on most days. I have had players going back to an Ipod, a couple of Creative Zens (great players while they lasted) a Fiio X1 and eventually a Fiio X3 2nd Generation. I've had the X3 for a number of years mated to a pair of old Sony MDR-X300 vertical earbuds which, to me, are one the best set of in ear cans I've ever had, especially when used with Comply Isolation foam tips. I've always loved the Fiio X3 and used its equalizer to create, what to my ears, was an excellent all around sound. I recently found myself wanting a player that was Bluetooth capable so that I could stream to a Stereo receiver. The Fiio had no Bluetooth capability so after looking at various players I ended up getting the Sony A55 brand new for a reasonable price. After loading up a 64gb SD card with all kinds of music, I began to listen to the various genres while playing with the sound settings. I eventually thought that the Clear Audio + setting resulted in the the best all around sound but it could feel a bit "thick" on the bottom end at times. I caught another video review of the A55 and it's creator echoed my thoughts about Clear Audio + so he experimented to be able to create a setting that replicated Clear Audio +'s sound but now was able to play with the equalizer to fine tune the sound. It involves turning on the DC Phase Linerizer and Surround set to Studio. The equalizer had 60Hz set at +6, 1Khz at +3, 6.3 Khz at -3 and 16Khz at +6. This did create a baseline exactly like Clear Audio +. I was then able to tweak the frequency settings to suit my my own taste and the capabilities of my Sony earbuds (took the 60Hz down to +4 and increased the mid-range a bit). Listening to the thumping, but not excessive, bass on Jenner Hudson's "Spotlight" and Mariah Carey's "Make it Happen" was something else. The overall sound was outstanding and, while I always thought that my Fiio X3 was as good as it gets, the Sony actually exceeded it. It's sound had more depth and body and seemed a bit smoother. Going out walking with my new A55 playing in my ears was an absolute pleasure. The A55 is a bargain for its price.

Great job thank you Im on SSA so poor but the Austrian Audio were a truly great turn on Thank You it helps to have a great headphone in Hospital or Doctors

This is the best review of Sony NW-A55. I’m planning to get one, hope apple can make NW-A55 working as a DAC. Keep it up!

@jacobfreeman7427

2 жыл бұрын

I've just ordered one and use a MacBook. Does this mean I can't listen to my audio files that are on my mac through the Sony?

Thanks, I cracked and just ordered it yesterday.

The best review I have seen so far.

Correct! the NW-a55 sounds real real good.

@Asthe599

3 жыл бұрын

Can it sound better than Sony Ericsson w550i/600 mobile phone???

It has just been discontinued BUT found one on Amazon. Higher price point than mentioned, I just got mine 2 days ago, and this video convinced me to get this DAP. after watching many many reviews for many different DAPS on the market these days such as Astell&Kern, FiiO, Hiby, etc

❤️d the detailed, honest, quite informative & Simple review indeed 🙂

Great comprehensive review. Thanks

My only pet peeve for this device. My biggest one. When you're adding a song to a playlist, it does not warn you if it's already in said playlist--so you end up with multiple of the same track in the playlist. When you have 1000+ songs, that's a hassle when you can't keep track of what you put where.

@NoThemeReviews

3 жыл бұрын

That is a pain. I organize my music on my SSD and transfer to the card, so I don’t mess around with that feature.

@sekritskworl-sekrit_studios

3 жыл бұрын

How many songs will it hold approx. and are you using losslesss audio? I am searching for my first Hi-Res player with on device storage.

Great video. Heres for hoping a A65 or similar coming soon with usb c.

After looking few weeks at Android DAPs I finally bought A55 after watching your review, upgrading my old A35 :-)

@hap9936

3 жыл бұрын

Can I buy your old one?

you are awesome, thank you for the review

Awesome video. I love mine!

I still have my Sony Walkman AM/FM radio that wraps around my arm. Good player.

Like a VW in the 60s it looked the same but had lots of improvements .The Sony is 384 32 Bit where the Sony NW-A35 was 96 kHz 24 bit , I really hear the difference from 8 years ago to today ,I still have my A-35 but the extra DAC helps , my tweaking it on Equalizer is only thing I use except it does seem to upconvert Mp3 320 or Its because I changed all my mp3 files to 320 kbps but most of my files are Flac ,it is easy for someone who might be in Hospital and the new A-55 works much like my a-35

Love, Love, Love !!

Seems like an excellent value, save for lack of third party streaming. Question, off subject, if I connect a stand alone DAC to a DAC/amp combo unit, will the stand alone unit become the default DAC? Or with the built DAC continue to be the one used? How can I tell which DAC is being used? Did this make any sense at all? Thanks!

@NoThemeReviews

3 жыл бұрын

DACs receive signal digitally-through USB, optical or TOSLINK. If you have a Dac plugged into your PC through USB, and have that Dac connected to an amp via RCA or XLR, then obviously that’s the primary Dac. If you have an amp with a built-in Dac, and that product has an analogue input (RCA or XLR), then you can connect another Dac via one of those two options, and bypass the internal Dac of the Dac/amp combo. If you have a Dac/amp combo connected via USB to your PC, and you have another Dac separately connected to the PC, then you select the audio output device through Windows. If you want to use the separate Dac, select that within windows, plug that Dac to the analogue input of your combo, and you can listen while bypassing the internal amp of the combo unit.

@DC-mm9zo

3 жыл бұрын

@@NoThemeReviews Thanks!

Does this work with tidal and qobuz via Bluetooth transmitter mode to my iPhone or Samsung?

I purchased one of these last year around Christmas I'm a technically inclined person I have built lots of stuff from stereos to pi consoles always been a tune nut and am anal about what I used to listen to my music I had a few Ipods over the years and just was sorta unimpressed with them then I found the 55 and oh my never did I think I'd find a player that made me think there was such a thing as a reasonably priced DAP that looked good worked good and check all the boxes for the most part so I paired this lil nug with sum IEMs and well I got keep this PG EDIT I snagged mine off Amazon in a bundle with a case and a 32g sd card for 178$

is it possible connect Bluetooth headphone with this NW A55 instead of 3.5 headphone jack?? as it is a Bluetooth transmitter hopefully i can any Bluetooth headphone

How about the japanese version sony nwa55 with only japanese language can it be change or add english language to it???

Hello No Theme Reviews! I finally just got the hi x55 and first words coming out from my mouth are: Audeze didn't have the guts to make the EL8s like these! soundwise and buildwise! THEY ARE FAR SUPERIOR!(meaning the x55) I can understand the weight the EL8s had cause of the planar drivers but sound really lacked in dynamics. They were very smooth in a bad way, to the point they were lacking in sound dynamics, somewhat lifeless they were.. For this little time I have the hi x55, I can tell they are very much source depended, much more than my k550 mk2, they are much more detailed at all frequencies and they have somewhat like speaker soundstage If you ask me.. Very impressed by them I have to say..

@NoThemeReviews

3 жыл бұрын

Hooray!! I’m really happy they worked out for you.

@jimis3167

3 жыл бұрын

@@NoThemeReviews and I'm very happy because your reviews came all true and they are the reason I bought the hi x55..No other reviewer can do that, give the full objective image about headphones and being actually like reviewer says, you consistently succeed doing this. I'm very proud of you! God bless you!

i think your channel is about to blow up

@NoThemeReviews

3 жыл бұрын

Uh-oh.

Hello! Excellent video, is it worth it to change the fiio m3 pro for this, the only thing that I don't like about m3 pro is that there is not instrumental separation or soundstage, so there's a bigg difference I'm using fiio fh3 thank you!!

@NoThemeReviews

2 жыл бұрын

That depends on what you want. The M3 is vastly different from the A55. If you want a simple DAP, then the M3 is really the only one I've found that works well and is dirt cheap. But the A55 has a lot more features and a different sound signature. The M3 is pretty neutral, and the A55 is a bit on the warm side--meaning you're not going to hear more detail or separation from the A55.

Awesome review.

I've always loved sony inna the days,but I've got this ipod classic 160 gb. It's a monster player,wonder if this could even match up against it? Especially after costing eva so much $$$.

This player melts mid-bass and sub-bass even on hi-x55 headphones??

it is very perfect if you could give a comparison between Sony A55 and Fiio btr5. Thank you.

Excellent review, subbing now. My debate is do I want the A55 or the 105? On one hand, I just want a dedicated music device away from my Pixel 4XL. The 105 has wifi, and USB-C but from other reviews, I've seen the battery life is horrible. The battery life on the A55 seems to be much better, but has the propiertary port for charging. I would need to take the cable with me on trips. I have Bowers & Wilkins headphones, so they should be able to connect on bluetooth. So I think, do I even want apps & wifi on music device? When I want streaming I can easily use my phone for that.

@kevinhernandezarango5005

2 жыл бұрын

tough choice, i have the A105 and battery is a big turn down. I think that if you have your music on downloaded files, the a50 is a better choice (also saves money and have better battery life), but if your music is on streaming service, better go with a100 and take a power bank with you.

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I just use the ClearAudio+ option. Some people don't like it for whatever reason, but it's the only filter that has a noticable difference to me or that actually sounds good.

@Asthe599

3 жыл бұрын

Can it sound better than Sony Ericsson w550i/ 600 mobile phone???

@retrogamereaper

3 жыл бұрын

@@Asthe599 Seeing as how I don't own one, I'm going to say "possibly".

@paulosilva8200

3 жыл бұрын

Sorry man. By adding studio reverb and boosting the highs into a silly tone that is far from natural. Then you may need to go to concerts and listen how music is mastered . Clear audio. Baddddd

Can't change sound effects on truely wireless earbuds.... Why?

Nice 👌

Thx for review? How it compared to ibasso dx90? Will lotoo be better then dx90 with hd 600? Thanks

@NoThemeReviews

3 жыл бұрын

The DX90 is a more neutral DAP than the A55. It doesn't provide a lot more resolution, but depending on your headphones, you can hear a slight increase in detail on the dx90. I don't know what you mean by the Lotoo being "better" than the dx90.

very informative .good video

Anyone know if the NA version of this unit has a FM radio? 📻 I know the UK had the radio feature removed.

@NoThemeReviews

3 жыл бұрын

Yes it has the radio enabled

I have a A55L myself and it's very, very nice. But the display has been damaged by moisture ingress (not water) while it was inside a rain jacket pocket during light rain. Although it functions perfectly, it now has a permanent 'snowy' scrolling effect in the background. Just a heads up - don't even keep this unit in your pocket when it's raining. To say I'm disappointed in Sony is an understatement.

When you go for a run how do you carry this thing with you? Does it come with a clip or housing?

@Solitaire001

3 ай бұрын

It doesn't come with a clip. I purchased a smart phone holder with a belt clip and that worked fine for carrying the player.

Is there a DAP which YOU would consider as reference grade? Thank you for any/all consideration you give this question in advance.

@NoThemeReviews

Жыл бұрын

For overall performance, I'd pick the Lotoo Paw 6000. For Android-based DAP, iBasso DX160, for DSP I'd pick the A55 or ZX507, and for hands down the most robust EQ features with presets, Cowon P2.

@sekritskworl-sekrit_studios

Жыл бұрын

@@NoThemeReviews Thank you SO very much for your grace & generosity of spirit by which you share your experiences with us.

Nice review. Waiting for Mr Walkman's mod review. Please share the process of firmware upgrade. Does lotoo paw s1 have better Soundstage and detail retrieval than Sony a55 or ifi hip dac?thank you

@NoThemeReviews

3 жыл бұрын

DAPs, amps, and docs have no influence on soundstage. Some can manipulate the frequency to give the fake impression of different soundstage, but that's software gimmickry. The original recording methodology and your headphones/IEMs determine soundstage reproduction. The only effect amps have on soundstage is that’s if a headphone is underpowered, then the drivers are not performing at peak and you are not hearing the full performance. Warm-sounding dacs may give the impression of compressed soundstage but what you’re actually hearing is a thicker, less detailed, sound signature compared to a neutral Dac. The S1 does have a marginally clearer presentation than the A55, and as a result, a slight increase in detail. The same is true when compared to the Hip Dac. However, do not expect a night and day difference, since neither the A55 nor the Hip Dac are dark-sounding units. I think if you compare the S1 to the Audioquest Dragonfly Red, you'd hear a big difference as the Red is a very warm-sounding dac.

@supriyadas5142

3 жыл бұрын

@@NoThemeReviews thank you for your opinion. How would you compare lotoo paw s1 with astell and kern sr15. Does this two comparable by sound?

@NoThemeReviews

3 жыл бұрын

I don’t have the SR15

@supriyadas5142

3 жыл бұрын

@@NoThemeReviews ok. Thank you.🙂

One question: this device has not gapless mode but I was wondering if you listen to a live album, do you perceive the cut between songs??

@NoThemeReviews

3 жыл бұрын

Sometimes

@CloudMountainJuror

3 жыл бұрын

@@NoThemeReviews That’s unfortunate. Are there any DAPs that have given you zero issue with gapless playback at all? I”m looking for a good DAP and gapless playback is my number one priority. But finding a straight answer to “good DAP with 100% functioning gapless playback” has been really difficult so far.

@Solitaire001

3 жыл бұрын

@@CloudMountainJuror I think gapless playback depends on the format. From what I understand the MP3 format is not gapless by design. However, FLAC and WAV are gapless.

If possible try to use a Sony iem/headphone with the modded a55.something like the z7 should sound good on these as they’re used by mrwalkman too

@NoThemeReviews

3 жыл бұрын

I asked him what headphones I should use for his firmware, and he didn't say. I'll give the Sony headphones a try.

Having just got my Nwa55 and I find that the pre-set "excited" is the only listenable preset with great bass. Every thing else is high treble/hollow sounding. I do get the feeling that I need to experiment more and that I'm missing something. My headphones are Sennheiser 569. Any advice on getting a fuller sound outside of that preset?

@NoThemeReviews

2 жыл бұрын

Sorry, no. Sometimes presets don't sound agreeable with your music and headphones.

@Psyclonus7

2 жыл бұрын

@@NoThemeReviews I've got high res FLAC files on my Walkman and I'm not quite getting the huge battery life I thought I'd get. From what I understand, the processing of the FLAC files can drain the battery. So, if this is true, what would provide the same sound but improve the battery life?

@NoThemeReviews

2 жыл бұрын

@@Psyclonus7 Sony's battery estimates are based on MP3 at moderate volumes. It's impossible for me to tell you what alternative file formats sound like FLAC because we're talking about compression and lossy or lossless formats. Whether you'll be able to tell a difference between MP3 or some other lossy format compared to the FLAC version is debatable.

@melvinch

Жыл бұрын

Add a portable amplifier.

i'm not an audiophile but i love listening to musikls and my music collection is aac 256 and mp3 320 is this walkman a better ringtone for the phone?

@samurottman6832

3 жыл бұрын

If you mean is it worth it to have a DAP even though you have a phone? then yes it is totally worth it and depending on your phone it might sound even better

@NoThemeReviews

3 жыл бұрын

Depends on your music, headphones, and phone. Most phones have rather bad sound quality, and their speakers are typically passable. Many modern phones don't even have headphone jacks anymore, complicating the use of wired headphones. So, getting a DAP is an investment depending on whether you want to use wired headphones. If so, then you've got a lot of DAP options in the market.

Any one knows what the initials in the end mean? Mine is A55LB? And what is the A56 and the A57? Thanks. Nice review

@robertog.5861

3 жыл бұрын

Those are little variations, storage memory, color, with phones and without phones... little changes, but basically is the same DAP

thank you for your video, im waiting for this coming soon !!

I have a question, how can I transfer the music cover in FLAC format?

@NoThemeReviews

3 жыл бұрын

Depends on your operating system. Foobar will do it on Windows. There are free apps on Mac and Windows that let you batch process the art

Hi. How does Sony Walkman A55 compare only sonically with Hiby R3 Pro? I have a Fiio X5iii, Schiit Magni 3, a Sennheiser HD 598 and a Nad Viso HP50. I just am curious to know how does A55 compare sonically with Hiby R3 pro?

@NoThemeReviews

3 жыл бұрын

The R3 Pro is noticeably more neutral. The A55 has a warmer sound signature with a bit more mid-bass emphasis. The R3 will also provide a bit more clarity.

@Vega1900

3 жыл бұрын

@@NoThemeReviews Thanks for responding. Will u consider the R3 a sonic upgrade over A55 or are they just little different sounding although in the same class. And may I also know how does A55 compare sonically with the likes of Ibasso Dx90/80 that u put on display while u were reviewing the Sony. Sorry for asking for multiple comparisons. I am curious to know how does A55 also compare with Ibasso 80/90.

@NoThemeReviews

3 жыл бұрын

I don’t think the R3 as an upgrade, merely different. It depends on what you want. If you prefer a more neutral, clearer sound, then the R3 might suit you more. If you like a slightly warm sound that you can tune with DSP, then the A55 is really good value and might appeal to you. The DX90 is sonically closer to the R3, eg, it’s close to neutral. The DX80 is a bit warmer and sounds fairly similar to the A55, but is likely just a bit clearer. The ancient DX OS is pretty responsive and those DAPs are quite easy to use. But...their EQ pales in comparison to what you can do on the A55.

@Vega1900

3 жыл бұрын

@@NoThemeReviews thank you very much for your detailed comparison. I am buying a Sony Walkman A55.

Please say one thing. Is it better to buy a high quality mp3 player (like this Sony A55) or an amplifier for better quality sound? I have Iphone 5s. It's sound also very good! I thinking to buy good amplifier. So pls tell me Which should I choose? Thanks..

@NoThemeReviews

3 жыл бұрын

Well, a quality DAP already should have a good amp. If you’re happy with whatever source you currently have and think your headphones need more power, then get an amp only.

@durgaprasad2611

3 жыл бұрын

@@NoThemeReviews .. Thank you

Android or Sony OS?

Hey there, i would like to know if this dap is worth buying in 2023. I found one second-handed for 80 bucks. Or should i go for something new

@NoThemeReviews

10 ай бұрын

It’s a very good product. $80 is a good price if it’s in decent condition

Can we apply these sound settings with wireless headphones. I just got my walkman yesterday & it was big setback when I discovered it didn't support audio settings on wireless headphones

@robertog.5861

3 жыл бұрын

No bro... It can’t...

@abdainawi

3 жыл бұрын

@@robertog.5861 But still enjoying the great sound. Of Sony.

@paulosilva8200

3 жыл бұрын

What audio settings ?

@abdainawi

3 жыл бұрын

Wireless headphones will not support audio settings in the walkman. Meaning that sound settings like equalizer etc will be ineffective

@paulosilva8200

3 жыл бұрын

@@abdainawi the eq will work. Just not the dsp

Does it play FLAC files? Approx how many 3 min avg songs will it hold with 16GB maximum?

@NoThemeReviews

3 жыл бұрын

Yes it plays FLAC. I use only CD quality lossless Flac on all my players. I don’t know if there’s a track limit on the A55. I also don’t know how many songs 16gb will hold since that depends entirely on the sizes of each file

Hi, what do you suggest that could be better to drive a Sundara and a HD 58X? The A55 or a LG V/G as a DAP? Thanks

@NoThemeReviews

3 жыл бұрын

Neither for the Sundara, and both would probably work fine for the 58x.

@victormedrano2316

3 жыл бұрын

@@NoThemeReviews Ok, thanks for replying, something like the ifi hip dac would help to improve and drive the Sundaras as a portable option? Or what do you recommended for that? Thanks

@NoThemeReviews

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah the Hip Dac has plenty of power for both headphones out of the balanced connection for the Sundara, and single ended for the 58x. The Monolith THX Portable and EarMen TR-Amp also have plenty of power.

@victormedrano2316

3 жыл бұрын

@@NoThemeReviews Excellent, I just watched your Fosi HD3 review, much cheaper, but for those headphones, I think the ones you said are better options, thanks!

Now I'm getting the t2 first, and then the a55

Nw-a55 versus the hiby r3 pro saber anyone?

Can you make a similar video on NW-A105 ?

@NoThemeReviews

3 жыл бұрын

I don't have the A105, and since it's the same as the A55 except with Android, I'm not planning on getting it. If I find one for cheap, I might change my mind.

hey..need some info about supported formats...can it play mp4, mkv video files??

@NoThemeReviews

2 жыл бұрын

No

@abhinavabanerjee3526

2 жыл бұрын

@@NoThemeReviews What the heck...!!!....

How is its performance with not so power hungry planars... I mean hifiman Sundara... Please reply

@xoselet

3 жыл бұрын

Or deva

@paulosilva8200

3 жыл бұрын

Don't buy European version

This versus the ZX-507 (for the HD650’s)?

@NoThemeReviews

3 жыл бұрын

The sound signature is similar but I think the 507 is a bit clearer and provides comparatively more power. The 507 also has android and it has a few more DSP options. Honestly, you can get plenty of enjoyment from either device. But, if you want the added power and slight increase in clarity, then the 507 will provide it, if the options are limited to these two DAPs. There are two issues with the 507: it’s got slow start up time into Android (sometimes a full minute) and the battery life is mediocre at best-and I typically get about 6-7 hours on one full charge. Unfortunately, I think both problems are Android-related, and I’m convinced Sony’s hardware can’t really efficiently use Android.

@TheEldestBoyTV

3 жыл бұрын

@@NoThemeReviews Thanks for the detailed reply - much appreciated 👍

Could you please make comparison between SONY ZX507 VS SHANGLING M6 /M6 Pro Currently I'm using NW A55 but now I'm looking for an upgrade. And confused in between ZX507 and M6 Pro

@NoThemeReviews

2 жыл бұрын

Well…they are radically different beasts. The 507 is essentially a beefed up A55 with Android, and terrible battery life. The M6 is like any other Android based DAP-nothing exceptional but perfectly competent. The 507 is clearly overpriced, but Sony’s software is unique and feature-rich-and there’s no other DAP manufacturer I know of that comes close (maybe Cowon, but their DAPs and sluggish).

@sharmatechtalk

2 жыл бұрын

@@NoThemeReviews I watched and read several reviews of m6 and zx507, and in most of the reviews they had mentioned that m6 offers wider sound stage more energetic and enjoyable, Is it really ture.., Did you experience any difference in tonality and presentation in both of these player. More i read and research it makes me more confused.

@NoThemeReviews

2 жыл бұрын

I’m not surprised your research left you less than convinced. Anybody who tells you that digital devices alter soundstage clearly have no idea what they’re talking about. Soundstage is the perception we hear which is the direct result of room acoustics where the recording took place, the type, number, and placement of microphones, and the analogue performance of your speakers, headphones and IEMs. Dacs, amps, and DAPs have no effect at all on soundstage. As for those who claim the M6 is more enjoyable-sure, they are entitled to feel that way. But you’ll read similar comments from owners of the 507, Astell and Kern SR25, Fiio M11, and virtually any other DAP. It’s just a personal opinion, and I don’t think other people’s opinion about how much THEY like or dislike the sound of a product is particularly relevant. My suggestion would be to ignore any reviews or comments that don’t talk specifics about the sound signature of the product. As far as I’m concerned, the M6 and 507 are different in nearly every respect-power, Dac sound signature, UI, battery life, and build. I strongly recommend looking at both products from the perspective of what features you want, and if you want a neutral sound (M6) or a bit warmer sound (507).

@sharmatechtalk

2 жыл бұрын

@@NoThemeReviews thank you so much.

Btw there are bios mods for the NW-A55 that make these even better

@paulosilva8200

3 жыл бұрын

No

@tttyyy949

2 жыл бұрын

@@paulosilva8200 says 2 people compared to hundreds. I will take an opinion of hundreds in this one.

@paulosilva8200

2 жыл бұрын

@@tttyyy949 i install the mister Walkman . Great eq but the volume is still weak

That boot up time feels like a life time

@NoThemeReviews

3 жыл бұрын

Well, the initial boot-up out of the box does take a while. But once you set the date, time, and region, it's about 10 seconds at most.

hiby r5s or this, which one you recomended?

@NoThemeReviews

3 жыл бұрын

I haven’t heard the 5s but I have the original. If you want Android functionality and balanced output, then the R5 is one of several options. The original R5 is fairly neutral, and I’d assume the same is true for the 5s, but I can’t vouch for that.

How many hours of batery life a55 with using earbuds or headpone bluetooth?thanks

@NoThemeReviews

2 жыл бұрын

Depends on the volume, impedance, and audio settings. Between 8-12 hours of continual play

@manzerasobrado6045

2 жыл бұрын

@@NoThemeReviews thanks friend

Most technology is made to break these days (xbox controllers, nintendo switch remotes for example). Would you recommend and extended warranty on this?

@NoThemeReviews

2 жыл бұрын

No I don’t think so. I’ve never had a DAP break. There’s not much in it that can be damaged with careful use.

@Psyclonus7

2 жыл бұрын

@@NoThemeReviews sturdy build? Not that I'm planning on dropping it but you know, things happen

@NoThemeReviews

2 жыл бұрын

@@Psyclonus7 The A55 is built well. As long as you don't expose it to water or drop it on concrete, I don't see why it would cause a problem.

@Psyclonus7

2 жыл бұрын

@@NoThemeReviews I could also get a protective case come to think of it. I had also read that if your files are in WAV format, you get more battery life

Can you use a micro sd 256gb on this Walkman? I just got this dvd when I put my card in it, it shows a card display, but no music.

@NoThemeReviews

3 жыл бұрын

As far as I know, there is no SD card capacity limit. However, the player limits reading to 20,000 tracks. Theoretically you can use a 480gb card as long as there are no more than 20,000 tracks on it. You have to format the cards in the player.

@pichael4642

3 жыл бұрын

@@NoThemeReviews thank you for your response. For some reason it won’t show any songs display on the card after I format it and then add songs to it. It still says “no songs “ on the sd card. Maybe not I try a 128 gb it might be different? Or is it a possibility I have to change my mpeg files to MP3 or wav for the card to work?

@NoThemeReviews

3 жыл бұрын

It doesn’t read mpeg

@Solitaire001

3 жыл бұрын

@@NoThemeReviews To add to this (since it deals with the player's limitations), the maximum number of songs a playlist can contain is 999 tracks.

@EvanBNW

3 жыл бұрын

Does formatting the card erase it? I have tons of cards loaded with music that I use in my FIIO and I’ve never had to format them. Was considering getting the Sony but if I have to format and risk losing all my songs then clearly that’s a deal breaker.

Do You see any advantage on this device compared to A105 which has android?

@NoThemeReviews

3 жыл бұрын

I haven’t tried the 105, but I don’t think there’s any advantage other than Android apps. I like the A55’s UI, and once you get used to it, it’s pretty easy and responsive.

@blaster84

3 жыл бұрын

@@NoThemeReviews Thank You :)

@paulosilva8200

3 жыл бұрын

Same volume. More bits and hz dac chip. Better sound and eq with 10 bands. Apart from that. Not much difference apart from getting eqs from Google apps that you don't need.

Hey man, i saw your reviews about the Monolith M1570 ans LCD2... Do you think that is worth buying the M1570 and pay $155 more for the Audeze Headband? Could you try putting an audeze headband on the M1570? If you cant or dont want to no problem, just asking... By the way, how good is the M1060c openned compared with the M1570? And, knowing that they responded you saying to "buy them and review", do you pretend to review the Verum1 revision? Maybe you could try asking again heheheh. Looks that all the problems about the Verum1 have been solved, however it seems that the producer of the Verum1 have been having toxing behaviors on Social Medias. I personally dont care, if every one stop buying things based on the actions or nature of producers and employees, we probably shouldnt be buying anything at all, the same goes for using anything else, like apps/sites/social-medias such KZread, Twitter, Facebook, etc. if you arent interested on them after what happened is totally understandable, but being honest i dont saw any single person saying that they sound bad, actually every one likes the sound, i even saw a guy who said that it destroys the LCD2C. If thats true or not i cant confirm.

@NoThemeReviews

3 жыл бұрын

No, I don't think it's worth spending $150 for the Audeze headband. That's way overpriced, just like all Audeze gear. In fact, the Audeze headband is fairly uncomfortable for heavy headphones, because there's no padding at all, and you get all the pressure on top. I haven't tried swapping the headbands, and probably won't even bother. I know people have complained about the 1570 being too heavy, but it's no worse than any of the big LCD series. As for the Verum...eh. I never gave much credit to the hype. People keep making mountains out of the planar ant hill. Everybody compares a planar to Audeze, but what they fail to see is that Audeze's headphones aren't any better than dynamic drivers--they're just different in some respects, and obviously have a different sound signature by tuning. I'm not planning to buy the Verum, for the specific reason that I can't be sure I'll get proper customer support. The creator's behavior is disturbing, but let's be honest: Audioquest, Audeze, Drop, Blon...these guys all treat their customers badly. Some of these companies blatantly lie about their products, others use deceptive marketing, and nobody has clean hands. It's just a matter of what people find offensive and who they want to stand up to. If I see a used Verum on sale, I might consider it.

@ryuujivoidstalker7490

3 жыл бұрын

@@NoThemeReviews thanks for the answer! My problem with the M1570 would 100% be the lack of clamping, soo if i buy it will probably change the headband for something else. If it will be the Audeze's one i dont know but the lack of padding can always be fixed with something like the Geekria headband comfort cushion pad. My fear is this "padded" type of headband like the M1570 + the big weight leave a uncomfortable hotspot on my head + unbalanced weight. Now, where find a good and not overpriced headband, im still searching. The Hifiman hybrid headband, for example, costs $125 but it dont even swivel. If i dont find one probably will try the Audeze headband with some padding.

How do you scan the library for DSP in Sony Music Center?

@NoThemeReviews

2 жыл бұрын

It should automatically scan once you’ve designated the music directory where your files are kept.

@joaquinmatacastillo7554

2 жыл бұрын

@@NoThemeReviews oh I mean, scanning in the PC's library right? I thought it was done in the internal memory or the SD card of the player

@NoThemeReviews

2 жыл бұрын

I think you can do that too. You’ll have to go into the settings on the player, and there’s a submenu somewhere to have the card scanned. Every time you insert a card, the player should scan it first.

Please tell me the back side is plastic or aluminum itself?

@NoThemeReviews

2 жыл бұрын

It’s metal

Personally i just want a quality dap that have only basic amplifier and have the main focus on bt headphones.

Is it possible to connect another dac to this?

@NoThemeReviews

3 жыл бұрын

Theoretically but you need a special cable. amzn.to/36TC3nk

Hi! Does it have a digital transport functionality?

@NoThemeReviews

2 жыл бұрын

What exactly would you intend to use it?

@juanblanco7898

2 жыл бұрын

@@NoThemeReviews What would I use it for, or what would I use it with? I'm sorry, it seems I'm a bit dull at the moment...

@NoThemeReviews

2 жыл бұрын

You asked if it would work as a digital transport. Technically yes, as you can plug an amp into the headphone jack with a 3.5mm to RCA cable. It if you give me an idea of how you would want to use the A55, I’d be able to give a more definitive answer.

Can I use a JBL bluetooth charge 3 w/ A55

@NoThemeReviews

3 жыл бұрын

Yes. helpguide.sony.net/dmp/nwa50/v1/en/contents/TP0002342869.html

Please do tutorial how to update the firmware to Mr. Walkman

@kevinhernandezarango5005

3 жыл бұрын

It is really easy, just plug your device to your computer, and run the first executable, when it is done, run the tunning utility. Wait until it finish and thats it.

Hi, I just got one of these but it's language is Japanese. I have tried to find a way to do it but was told I had to change the firmware. I am pc dumb and I have no idea how. Can anybody help? Tia

@NoThemeReviews

Жыл бұрын

Did you figure it out?

@apb0621

Жыл бұрын

@@NoThemeReviews No not yet.

@NoThemeReviews

Жыл бұрын

One of my prior A55s was from Japan and in stock Japanese. In the settings app there is a language option, which contains English as an alternative. Scroll down and tap through. There aren’t that many settings, so you should find it fairly quickly. Alternatively, you can use Google translate app on your phone to see a live translation to find that menu option. If you need to update the firmware, best place to go is MrWalkman. Google that and you can select the appropriate firmware with installation instructions.

What’s the difference between this one and the A45 that I have.

@NoThemeReviews

2 жыл бұрын

I don’t know.

does it have enough power for final e4000

@NoThemeReviews

3 жыл бұрын

Yes plenty

Can I use wireless sony headphone on this?

@NoThemeReviews

4 ай бұрын

Yes

Just bought this to replace my fiiO M7. The slightly U/V shaped sound this puts out is a positive for me, as all my wired headphones - specifically my AKG N700, which I exclusively use wired - are pretty flat and boring sounding, especially out of the M7, which is also very flat sounding. Also, Hammock and Perturbator. Good taste in music, dude ;-)

@ianrockdrigo

3 жыл бұрын

I have the fiio m7 and its currently giving me problems reading the sd card ☹️, im thinking on buying this sony dap but im concerned about the 3rd party apps, can you install vlc player app on this sony dap? Fiio music app sucked so i installed the vlc player and the sound quality improved 100%, can you do the same on this sony dap?

Is there a way to hide the icon in front of every song title while scrolling through the songs?

@NoThemeReviews

2 жыл бұрын

What icon?

@thedudeabides3167

2 жыл бұрын

There is either a blank folder or a space thumbnail of an album cover for each song.

@thedudeabides3167

2 жыл бұрын

Not space...small

What is the difference of nwa55hn to nwa55?

@NoThemeReviews

10 ай бұрын

Nothing

@alakhazom

8 ай бұрын

If you're still looking,that HN after the model number means that the player is exactly the same,just that it comes with noise cancelling headphones( IER-NW500N or MDR-NW750N,i'm not sure which one) This was available for older versions too, A40 series, A30,and so on.

Watch it again. Best review and honest. I got fiio and hiby and sony. Sony eq is the best.wish was 10 band.hiby and fiio eq drops volume from 70mw to 35mw when i add bass. Worst eq ever. Sony eq is perfect. Ui is fast . Just wish was more volume and 10 band eq

Cool video nice to see how Sony stacks up against the newcomers from China.

@sandydennylives1392

3 жыл бұрын

Fxxk buying anything from china, but I end up doing it all the same. Namore with hi fi, I look very carefully at the label of origin.

Can it sound better than Sony Ericsson w550i/ 600 mobile phone????

@MrDarknight92

2 жыл бұрын

anything would be better than that garbage phone

@johnblake6500

2 жыл бұрын

@@MrDarknight92 Are u kidding me? You can never compare DAP med DAC versus phones!!!!

I bet the E394 sounds the same in a blind test with the DMP-Z1

@NoThemeReviews

3 жыл бұрын

Lol. The E394 I can afford...the DMP I can’t. You have to give it to Sony for pushing the price boundary to oil tycoon levels.

The A55 is an excellent small DAP. The only real downside is the lack of USB-C charging

These Sony player are extremely convenient. And have great sound quality. And have great battery. And have great construction. And have great design. BUT in my opinion and my experience it does not sound better than other players, as A&K junior, or fiio m11, or even the old Sony X1050. But it gives you the 90% of these for sure. That is why I really love Sony players. If I had to keep one it would be a Sony player no matter what…

Get Mr.Walkman's FE V2 firmware for the a55. So much better than stock firmware.

@NoThemeReviews

3 жыл бұрын

Yup that’s what I have on my other a55. I have rent done the A/B yet because I wanted this first video to be uninfluenced by that firmware

@Elm8n

3 жыл бұрын

@@NoThemeReviews my man! On top of things :^)

@Bhatakti_Hawas

3 жыл бұрын

Who is mr walkman ?

@NoThemeReviews

3 жыл бұрын

@@Bhatakti_Hawas Someone who posts on Headfi and has his own blog. He modifies firmware from the more expensive Sony DAPs so that they can be installed on the A30, 40 and 50.

@Bhatakti_Hawas

3 жыл бұрын

@@NoThemeReviews thnk u

would you recomment pairing this DAP with Austrian Audio Hi X50 and/or X55?

@NoThemeReviews

3 жыл бұрын

You can pair those headphones to whatever DAP you want. But since the A55 is a a slightly warmer-sounding DAP, you'll probably hear a bit more pleasant sound from the x55. However, the A55 won't cure the x55's lack of bass.

@thebenco21

3 жыл бұрын

@@NoThemeReviews Thanks for the fast reply! Since you have said that the x50 has slightly more bass would that be a better pairing? also, just to clarify, even fiddling with the EQ wont help the x55 regarding bass? I am rather new to high/higher quality Audio and it feels like i am fighting with a Hydra.

@NoThemeReviews

3 жыл бұрын

@@thebenco21 The x50's sound signature is different, so the detail and clarity isn't nearly the same as on the x55. So, there are trade-offs. As for EQ, yes you can certainly EQ the x55. But I really don't know if EQ would satisfy what you want the x55 to sound like...hopefully that makes sense. Anyway, I'm not trying to discourage you from buying anything--and I certainly enjoy the x55 quite a bit--however, I want you to have as much info as possible before making a decision.

@thebenco21

3 жыл бұрын

@@NoThemeReviews That is very kind of you! Today i managed to squeeze in the time to go the audioshop of my choice to listen to several different headphones (kinda had to since 3rd lockdown starts here tomorrow, yay). And i have to say, your information was spot on! I listened to the x55, x50 and audio technica´s m40x, m50x and m70x. Really didnt like the m50x at all. Enjoyed the m40x and m70x quite a bit better, put the x55 on and i never heard anything so prestine and clear in my life so far, but i really missed the bass, even after boosting it quite a bit. I listen to alot of electronic music, so i need some bass. I really wanted to like the x55 (they are so comfy aswell) but the lack of bass was too much. Tried the x50, and yes they loose quite a bit of clarity compared to the x55 and while still having less bass then the m40x and m70x it was quite a bit more present than on the x55. Highs and overall clarity was superior to the audio technica products. i also enjoyed the feel and build quality of austrian audio quite a bit more, even though i liked the folding mechanism of the m40x a lot. Ended up buying the x50 as it felt like a very good compromise between clarity and bass to me. Now i am sitting at home listening to my favorite songs and getting goosebumps every few seconds or so :) Also, since i live in Vienna, i am happy to support a local company. Only downside, the left earcup swivels quite a bit easier than the right one (wihch is rather stiff which i like). Not sure yet if that is on purpose or if it annoyes me enough to switch them for another pair. Long story short: i am glad, i stumbled over your channel, really helped me making a difficult decision. Next up is mr.walkman´s software upgrade, deciding which audioformat to go with (WAV, Flac or 320kbit mp3....any ideas on that and where to get music in those formats???) and then getting a gaming DAC (need the microphone port) for my new headset that should arrive saturday!

NW A55 reada like "new ass"

Msr7b review WHEN?

@NoThemeReviews

3 жыл бұрын

Soon

luckily i just got a new A55 at $100 in my country

@johnblake6500

2 жыл бұрын

which country?