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BrandSONY(ソニー)
Model NameNW-A306
Special FeatureVideo Playback, Hi-Res Audio, Equalizer
Connectivity TechnologyBluetooth, Wi-Fi, USB
Memory Storage Capacity32 GB
Colorblue
Screen Size3.6 Inches
Compatible DevicesPersonal Computer
Media TypeMicro SDHC, Micro SDXC, Micro SD
Included ComponentsWalkman main unit (1), USB Type-C (R) cable (USB-A to USB-C) (1), instruction manual (1), user's manual (1), main specifications (1), warranty card (1), recommended registration for product support (1), USB Type-C terminal cap (1) (*); This product is installed in the Walkman main unit *Headphone and microSD card are not included See more

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  • You can enjoy high-quality sound from any audio source whether you are on a wired or wireless; Play music from CD sources, or music purchased by a streaming service with a high quality sound quality that is unique to a "music dedicated device" The "S-Master HX" has brought together the technology of a full digital amplifier that Walkman has cultivated for many years, and carefully selected parts, we pursue a design that specializes in high sound quality that is not found in smartphones. In addition, the "DSEE Ultimate" automatically analyzes the type of songs regardless of wired or wireless connection, so you can enjoy high resolution sound quality even when listening to your smartphone
  • This audio player has a wide range of sound quality and transparency. It is a high-resolution audio player. We use many parts to choose from such as substrates, solders, main body frames, etc. for optimal layout. Inheriting the technology of the flagship model, using "High Sound Quality Solder" that is added gold to the hand solder and reflow solder, increasing the fine sound reproduction, and improving the spread and transparency, and sense of position. Even though it is compact in size, it has a high quality sound quality design with attention to detail, so you can enjoy the rich sound field and high resolution of all audio sources unique to a music device
  • Long battery with up to 36 hours of playtime and increased battery life with streaming services. By adopting a new platform, it reduces power consumption especially when standby and uses music streaming services. In addition, it uses a battery similar to the top model, and has been achieved for a long stamina. In addition, the microSD memory card is supported, so you can expand your memory even if the unit runs out of space, so you can store plenty of songs you want. When you leave the music playback to the Walkman (R), you can enjoy your favorite songs comfortably without worrying about the battery consumption or capacity of your smartphone
  • PCLESS SONG TRANSFER Enjoy streaming services sound sources, CDs and downloads purchased songs easily and conveniently through Streaming WALKMAN(R). Supports all types of transfer methods, allowing you to capture songs with or without a computer
  • Compact and portable with high sound quality. The NW-A300 series is a compact size that fits in one hand, so you can carry high quality sound anywhere and enjoy your favorite music. Available in 3 different colors and a sophisticated chic design that goes well with any item
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Only "Music Device" has been turned into the world of Nudane. Stamina has evolved streaming Walkman.

WALKMAN(R) compact model of the "music dedicated device" specialized for high sound quality.

Play music sources from CDs, songs purchased downloads, or music delivered via streaming services with high quality sound quality that is unique to the "dedicated music". The "S-Master HX" has brought together the technology of a full digital amplifier that Walkman has cultivated for many years, and carefully selected parts, we pursue a design that specializes in high quality sound quality that is not found in smartphones. In addition, the "DSEE Ultimate" automatically analyzes the type of songs regardless of wired or wireless connection, so you can enjoy high resolution sound quality even when listening to your smartphone.

Enjoy high quality sound with any audio source whether wired or wireless.

Play music sources from CDs, songs purchased downloads, or music delivered via streaming services with high quality sound quality that is unique to the "dedicated music". The "S-Master HX" has brought together the technology of a full digital amplifier that Walkman has cultivated for many years, and carefully selected parts, we pursue a design that specializes in high quality sound quality that is not found in smartphones. In addition, the "DSEE Ultimate" automatically analyzes the type of songs regardless of wired or wireless connection, so you can enjoy high resolution (*) music that you normally listen to on your smartphone.

Connect with wired headphones to enjoy high quality sound

The high-quality solder is made with gold that has been carefully selected for the sound quality that is also used in the top models and uses a 4-pole headphone jack with a 0.14 inch (3.5 mm) diameter and a reinforced ground for improved sound quality when connected to wired headphones. When combined with high-resolution wired headphones, you can enjoy high resolution sound quality with high sound quality that achieves a wide range of sound and high sound fields, and tight bass.

USB Audio Compatible

Digital connection with USB DAC amplifier etc. Assynchronous system (Asynchronous) minimizes the jitter generated during USB transmission, resulting in high quality sound. In addition, it is capable of not only PCM output, but also DSD RAW output (PCM: up to 384kHz/32bit; DSD RAW: up to 11.2MHz/1bit).

You can enjoy music without worrying about the battery consumption of your smartphone.

This is a Walkman dedicated music machine so you can enjoy your favorite songs comfortably and high quality without worrying about the battery consumption of your smartphone. By adopting a new platform, we have achieved power saving. In particular, it greatly reduces power consumption when standby or when using music streaming services. The music playback app "W. Music" can be used for up to 36 hours, while using the music streaming service app (offline mode) for up to 26 hours of continuous playback. As a dedicated music device, we strive for battery performance that allows you to play music for a long time.

Streaming Service Support

You can install streaming services such as Amazon Music, Apple Music, LINE MUSIC, Spotify, YouTube Music, etc. It has a huge variety of songs regardless of the genre, so you can enjoy your favorite songs and meet new music.

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My review will be a bit lengthy so i appreciate your patience, and thank you for reading, i aplogize for any inconvenience caused.First of all I'm just a regular Sony Walkman user, using Sony Walkman for almost 2 decade now.Pros of the device1. Streaming feature : my last walkman was Sony NW-A55 i wanted a streaming walkman with hi-res feature and i skipped NW A-107 for it's horrible battery life, so till now i was using an old small smartphone as a walkman and very happy to have this A-307.2. Sound Quality : i am not qualified enough to review in depth about the sound quality but the sound quality is awesome, so far the best i have heard, I'm using the same Sony - WF-1000XM4 hi res bluetooth earphones with my old NW-A55, old Xiaomi smartphone, and with this walkman sound quality is definitely top notch, streaming sound quality is also significantly better than smartphones.3. Small form factor : This walkman is small and slim and easily fits every pockets even jeans (which have small pockets) so it's very convenient.4. USB C and SDcard support : this little dude have a usb c port and can even read USB drives when connected, so i can directly copy paste data from my USB drive directly to the SDcard, and the SDcard support is upto 1GB i think5. Bluetooth 5.0 : Better connectivity and battery consumptionCons of this device1. Battery Life : Battery life is not very good, not very bad either but it was less than what was expected and advertised, definitely not 36 hours, but if you disable all the unnecessary apps it gives a good back-up, i found it quite okay after disabling all the unnecessary apps (check the pics for the apps i have enabled).In airplane mode the device gives even more back-up, so when in move, better download music and listen, or take a power bank.edit - March 12 - I have disabled further apps in the walkman (updated app list picture in the comment), including google, so now the search bar is also not seen in the home screen, and now battery back up is even better !##Now i get a battery life of around 14-16 hours with offline music via bluetooth and 10-12 hours via wi-fi streaming with bluetooth earphones2. Wi-Fi issues : For some reason this device has issues with wi-fi 2.4 ghz but have no issues with wi-fi 5 ghz, i'm assuming since bluetooth also uses the same 2.4-2.48 ghz range so this device have issues when using bluetooth earphones + 2.4 ghz wi-fi, i encountered such issues with other smartphones and ipad as well, so not particularly worried about this.3. Price : I bought the 64GB version and i could say it's really pricey, it should not be this much.※Not a con of this device but album arts in youtube music (not sure about spotify, did not use) shows smaller than the album art in walkman app, may be because of the smaller screen when compared to smartphones these days, so people like me who really care about album arts will get a bit bothered by it.Overall i'd say a very good device for all the walkman lovers, it serves the purpose and is very good for a lot of target audience.
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Reviewed in Japan on August 20, 2024
Color: BlackCapacity: NW-A306(32GB)Pattern Name: 1) Each itemVerified Purchase
I bought the NW-a306 from Amazon JP because I read that the Asian model had better energy output for IEMs earphones and could drive heavier headphones than the American/European version. I was gladly pleased to see that this was the case for me with this unit.
I know that I bought an used item “in good condition”, but I received a pristine product with hardly any markings of having been used before. I’m super glad I bought this from this seller for this reason.
I also bought a couple of screen protectors, and I was happily surprised to see that the seller also included a free case for the unit. The case it’s of soft materials and it includes the Sony Walkman Logo, it’s stunning.
The items were very well packed (not in the original packaging since it was a used product), but on a sealed cardboard box. The packaging included the original charging cable (very neatly organized and tucked away), the Japanese inlay User Guide and a rubber plug for the usb-c port.
Shipping was super fast. It took only 5 days for it to get to Chile.
Excellent experience altogether. I’m ecstatic for my new DAP and I definitely will be buying from Amazon JP again.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant device. Mint condition.
Reviewed in Japan on August 20, 2024
I bought the NW-a306 from Amazon JP because I read that the Asian model had better energy output for IEMs earphones and could drive heavier headphones than the American/European version. I was gladly pleased to see that this was the case for me with this unit.
I know that I bought an used item “in good condition”, but I received a pristine product with hardly any markings of having been used before. I’m super glad I bought this from this seller for this reason.
I also bought a couple of screen protectors, and I was happily surprised to see that the seller also included a free case for the unit. The case it’s of soft materials and it includes the Sony Walkman Logo, it’s stunning.
The items were very well packed (not in the original packaging since it was a used product), but on a sealed cardboard box. The packaging included the original charging cable (very neatly organized and tucked away), the Japanese inlay User Guide and a rubber plug for the usb-c port.
Shipping was super fast. It took only 5 days for it to get to Chile.
Excellent experience altogether. I’m ecstatic for my new DAP and I definitely will be buying from Amazon JP again.
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Reviewed in Japan on February 19, 2023
Color: BlackCapacity: NW-A307(64GB)Pattern Name: 1) Each itemVerified Purchase
My review will be a bit lengthy so i appreciate your patience, and thank you for reading, i aplogize for any inconvenience caused.

First of all I'm just a regular Sony Walkman user, using Sony Walkman for almost 2 decade now.

Pros of the device
1. Streaming feature : my last walkman was Sony NW-A55 i wanted a streaming walkman with hi-res feature and i skipped NW A-107 for it's horrible battery life, so till now i was using an old small smartphone as a walkman and very happy to have this A-307.

2. Sound Quality : i am not qualified enough to review in depth about the sound quality but the sound quality is awesome, so far the best i have heard, I'm using the same Sony - WF-1000XM4 hi res bluetooth earphones with my old NW-A55, old Xiaomi smartphone, and with this walkman sound quality is definitely top notch, streaming sound quality is also significantly better than smartphones.

3. Small form factor : This walkman is small and slim and easily fits every pockets even jeans (which have small pockets) so it's very convenient.

4. USB C and SDcard support : this little dude have a usb c port and can even read USB drives when connected, so i can directly copy paste data from my USB drive directly to the SDcard, and the SDcard support is upto 1GB i think

5. Bluetooth 5.0 : Better connectivity and battery consumption

Cons of this device
1. Battery Life : Battery life is not very good, not very bad either but it was less than what was expected and advertised, definitely not 36 hours, but if you disable all the unnecessary apps it gives a good back-up, i found it quite okay after disabling all the unnecessary apps (check the pics for the apps i have enabled).
In airplane mode the device gives even more back-up, so when in move, better download music and listen, or take a power bank.

edit - March 12 - I have disabled further apps in the walkman (updated app list picture in the comment), including google, so now the search bar is also not seen in the home screen, and now battery back up is even better !

##Now i get a battery life of around 14-16 hours with offline music via bluetooth and 10-12 hours via wi-fi streaming with bluetooth earphones

2. Wi-Fi issues : For some reason this device has issues with wi-fi 2.4 ghz but have no issues with wi-fi 5 ghz, i'm assuming since bluetooth also uses the same 2.4-2.48 ghz range so this device have issues when using bluetooth earphones + 2.4 ghz wi-fi, i encountered such issues with other smartphones and ipad as well, so not particularly worried about this.

3. Price : I bought the 64GB version and i could say it's really pricey, it should not be this much.

※Not a con of this device but album arts in youtube music (not sure about spotify, did not use) shows smaller than the album art in walkman app, may be because of the smaller screen when compared to smartphones these days, so people like me who really care about album arts will get a bit bothered by it.

Overall i'd say a very good device for all the walkman lovers, it serves the purpose and is very good for a lot of target audience.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Almost Perfect but...
Reviewed in Japan on February 19, 2023
My review will be a bit lengthy so i appreciate your patience, and thank you for reading, i aplogize for any inconvenience caused.

First of all I'm just a regular Sony Walkman user, using Sony Walkman for almost 2 decade now.

Pros of the device
1. Streaming feature : my last walkman was Sony NW-A55 i wanted a streaming walkman with hi-res feature and i skipped NW A-107 for it's horrible battery life, so till now i was using an old small smartphone as a walkman and very happy to have this A-307.

2. Sound Quality : i am not qualified enough to review in depth about the sound quality but the sound quality is awesome, so far the best i have heard, I'm using the same Sony - WF-1000XM4 hi res bluetooth earphones with my old NW-A55, old Xiaomi smartphone, and with this walkman sound quality is definitely top notch, streaming sound quality is also significantly better than smartphones.

3. Small form factor : This walkman is small and slim and easily fits every pockets even jeans (which have small pockets) so it's very convenient.

4. USB C and SDcard support : this little dude have a usb c port and can even read USB drives when connected, so i can directly copy paste data from my USB drive directly to the SDcard, and the SDcard support is upto 1GB i think

5. Bluetooth 5.0 : Better connectivity and battery consumption

Cons of this device
1. Battery Life : Battery life is not very good, not very bad either but it was less than what was expected and advertised, definitely not 36 hours, but if you disable all the unnecessary apps it gives a good back-up, i found it quite okay after disabling all the unnecessary apps (check the pics for the apps i have enabled).
In airplane mode the device gives even more back-up, so when in move, better download music and listen, or take a power bank.

edit - March 12 - I have disabled further apps in the walkman (updated app list picture in the comment), including google, so now the search bar is also not seen in the home screen, and now battery back up is even better !

##Now i get a battery life of around 14-16 hours with offline music via bluetooth and 10-12 hours via wi-fi streaming with bluetooth earphones

2. Wi-Fi issues : For some reason this device has issues with wi-fi 2.4 ghz but have no issues with wi-fi 5 ghz, i'm assuming since bluetooth also uses the same 2.4-2.48 ghz range so this device have issues when using bluetooth earphones + 2.4 ghz wi-fi, i encountered such issues with other smartphones and ipad as well, so not particularly worried about this.

3. Price : I bought the 64GB version and i could say it's really pricey, it should not be this much.

※Not a con of this device but album arts in youtube music (not sure about spotify, did not use) shows smaller than the album art in walkman app, may be because of the smaller screen when compared to smartphones these days, so people like me who really care about album arts will get a bit bothered by it.

Overall i'd say a very good device for all the walkman lovers, it serves the purpose and is very good for a lot of target audience.
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Reviewed in Japan on September 17, 2024
Color: blueCapacity: NW-A306(32GB)Pattern Name: 1) Each itemVerified Purchase
スマホ感覚で使えるし、Wi-FiがあればYouTube Musicも聴けるし、なくてもオフラインで音楽聴けるのがいいですね!
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5.0 out of 5 stars スマホ感覚で使える!
Reviewed in Japan on September 17, 2024
スマホ感覚で使えるし、Wi-FiがあればYouTube Musicも聴けるし、なくてもオフラインで音楽聴けるのがいいですね!
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Reviewed in Japan on July 23, 2024
Color: blueCapacity: NW-A306(32GB)Pattern Name: 1) Each itemVerified Purchase
I bought it because I have a 15 years old Sony player what is still working.
Pro:
-sound quality excellent
-size and buttons are great
-load music easy
-charging time very good (20-30 min and 92% already)
Con:
-Android OPs
-internal memory is just 50% because the other half souped by the Android
-to much function on it (it's a music player not a tablet)
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Reviewed in Japan on September 23, 2024
Color: BlackCapacity: NW-A306(32GB)Pattern Name: 1) Each itemVerified Purchase
機能的には概ね満足していますが、バッテリーの弱さがそれらを台無しにしています。こまめに充電すれば問題ありませんが、良品だけに気になります。
Reviewed in Japan on August 18, 2024
Color: BlackCapacity: NW-A306(32GB)Pattern Name: 1) Each itemVerified Purchase
ブログなどの記事で詳しい手法とともに『スマホで良くない?』と云った言説が罷り通るが、それは既に元から良い物を使っている場合の話だ。
 スマホで同等の音を出そうとするとイヤホンだけでなくより高度なアンプ機能の付いたDACやトランスミッターなどと併用することとなり、品質や性能の伴った物を買おうとするとスマホ一台持つのと変わらない金額が掛かる。更に大本となるスマホ本体の音質や可逆圧縮性能が伴っていなければ高音質なトランスミッターやDACアンプにイヤホンを併用したところで目覚ましい効果など期待するべくもない。
 そうなってくるとスマホも音質にある程度拘った物を持つことになる為、その場合の総額は安く済ませても20万円弱ほどにまで膨れ上がる。ちょっと性能の良い自作ゲーミングPCを持つのと変わらないコストが掛かることになる。
 そして、『スマホでも良くない?』と考える大体の人は普通はスマホに直にそこそこ音の良いワイヤレスイヤホンを接続して聞く人が大半であり、スマホごと性能の伴った物に取り換えようだなんて考える人は全体から見たらかなりの少数派になる。大体の人はスタンドアローンで纏まっている物を好む。
 結局スマホでも良くないかと考えてスマホ一台分に相当する金額を注ぎ込むのは聊か金持ちの道楽が過ぎる。まぁ音楽を持ち歩いて聞こうだなんて発想は、今から二昔も前は金持ちの道楽だったわけだが。技術の進歩ではある。

 値段が値段ではあるが、高いだけあり音質に全振りしただけの性能はある。特にイヤホンの性能差が如実に表れてくる。
 アンドロイドを搭載していながらもSony独自のDACアンプとオペアンプを兼ねたデジタルアンプを搭載している為単品での音質は目覚ましいものがある。そしてAndroidを搭載しているだけありワイヤレスイヤホンも接続して使えるし3.5mmステレオミニジャックからアナログ信号として音声を抽出するのも勿論得意としている。
 ハイレゾワイヤレスとハイレゾ音源両方ともに特化している為音の良さは折り紙付きであり、アンプの性能もありダイソーのイヤホンでも聞けなくはないレベルにまで増幅してくれる。その上で同社のXperiaシリーズにも搭載されているDSEE UltimateでMP3やCD音源をハイレゾ相当にまで増幅してくれるためどのような音源でも満足のいく音楽体験を得られる。
 ネットワークに繋いでいる時限定ではあるが、ストリーミング配信やyoutubeなどのブラウザ系も利用でき、その音も圧縮されているのをDSEEで最適化してくれるため隙が無い。
 MicroSDカードにも対応しておりそちらからW.ミュージックアプリを介して視聴することも出来るのだが、システム領域がデカすぎて使える領域が少なすぎるのでMicroSD必須か、若しくはストリーミング専用にするなどを選んだ方が良い。
 前者の場合は64gbモデルの方が良いだろうと思うが、正直、ストリーミング限定で良いなら32gbで問題ないレベルである。

 で、イヤホンの性能が如実に表れてくるという一番最初の話題に戻ってくるわけだが、JPRiDEのJPT-1(AAC対応だったころのモデル)も利用して6種類のイヤホンとヘッドホンで比較を行った。その結果、普段から使っているイヤホンがスマホでは気にならない程度の音質であったのに対し、この機材ではその短所が浮き彫りになる形となった。
 同じ音源を何度も聞き比べた結果、諸元表と合わせてやはりある程度以上の性能がなければこのDAPを使いこなすのは難しいという結論にもなった。
 使用した音源はカラヤン指揮のドヴォルザークの交響曲第九番新世界より。高音と中高域と低音がバランスよく鳴っておりメリハリも効いている為、こういったイヤホンの使い比べの際には打ってつけの音源だからだ。
 使ったイヤホンは以下の六種類で、緒元も載せようと思う。
以下比較に利用したイヤホン一覧()内は有線と無線の可否に加えてANC対応可否と対応コーデックを記載する。
1JPRiDE 1980BlueMoon(有線・NNC)
 ドライバー10.2mm インピーダンス9Ω 最大入力5mw 感度92±3db 周波数帯域20hz~40khz
2Model i ANC(無線・ANC・AAC)
 ドライバー10mm インピーダンス36Ω 定格3mw最大10mw 感度‐38±1db 周波数帯域20hz~20khz
3TWS‐520mk2(無線・NNC・AptX)
 ドライバー6mm インピーダンス16Ω 定格2mw最大10mw 感度94±3db 周波数帯域20hz~20khz
4ダイソー500円イヤホン(有線・NNC)
 ドライバー10mm インピーダンス18Ω 最大入力不明(推定定格3~5mw最大10mw)感度100±3db 周波数帯域20hz~40khz
5姉のMDR-XB55(有線・NNC)
 ドライバー12mm インピーダンス16Ω 最大入力100mw感度110db 周波数帯域20hz~24khz
6OneOdio monitor60(有線・NNC)
 ドライバー50mm インピーダンス38Ω 最大入力1600mw 感度110db 20hz~40khz

 結果的に分かったのは、無線は言わずもがな中々の高音質で音楽を楽しめた。特にModel i ANCは自分好みの音圧感度などに出来るなどで最高音質が出るのは疑っていなかった。
 こうして緒元を纏めれば分かる通り、この中で断トツカタログ上でのスペックが低いのが1980である。こちらは私のヘビロテ(←死語らしい)イヤホンだったしXperiaやTorqueなどでは特に可もなく不可もなく使えていたのでそのまま使ったところ音が若干籠る感触がした。入力電圧が少なく、インピーダンスが絞られている為、これによりこの機材では音がこもりがちになってしまった。
 一番驚いたのは既に絶版だがMDR-XB55だが、こちらは許容入力がヘッドホン並みの入力となる為、どのイヤホンと比較しても濃密な音が出力されていた。どちらかと云えば低音の一番伸びて欲しい部分が潰れがちではあるが、ドライバーサイズ、インピーダンスもありA306で十分に高い原音再生能力が感じられる。再生周波数だけが重要ではないことが分かる。何よりも値段が2千円を切るようなイヤホンで濃密な音を再生できることが凄い。
 そして当然のことながら、モニターヘッドホンを繋いだところ機材が頑張りすぎるためか電池消費量が半端ないし鳴らしきらないところもあるが、モニターヘッドホンでも十分な音楽再生能力が得られた。ハイインピーダンスにドライバーサイズ、許容入力量もあり、流石に持て余し気味ではあったがこのサイズのモニターヘッドホンを鳴らせたのは正直に驚いた。
 昔のウォークマンだと通常のヘッドホンは鳴らせてもモニターヘッドホンは鳴らせなかったが、技術の進歩がすさまじい。
 このため以上の表から分かる通り、優先で使う場合はある程度の性能の伴っているイヤホンが必須になってくるが、ワイヤレスで使う分においては殆どの場合は必要な性能の緒元は簡単に満たせるはずである。事実、家電量販店でも有線よりも無線のイヤホンの方が取扱点数が多いほどである。

 難点がないわけではない。
 USBDAC機能はPC限定で、USBIFの規格違反品のType-AをType-Cに変換するアダプターなどを使ってW.ミュージックをインストールさせたスマホでも使えないことはないが、USBDACとしての音の追従性は低く、動画を見ながらやゲームをしながら高音質を試せるようなレベルではない。このためスマホに只つなぐだけではUSBDAC機能は使えない。
 このほかに意味のないホールドスイッチもそうだ。ストリーミングサービスもそうだし本体操作もこれは抑制してくれない。なんだったら電源ボタンも音量ボタンも動作する。何のためのホールドスイッチなのだろうか。昔のウォークマンシリーズはどれも機能したのだが。
 他に上げられることとしては動きがもっさりしていることだろうか。とにかく動きが悪い。これならばHibyのM300の方がマシかもしれないと思うくらいには動きが遅く追従性も悪い。
 Sonyの純正やオーテクなどの有名ブランドでないと一部の機能が使えないことや、スタンドアローンでストリーミング機能が使えるわけではないところもやはり気になるところだろう。屋外ではテザリング必須だし屋内ではルーターなどに繋げる必要が出てくる。
 また、電池が改良されたとはいえ、遥かな大昔に一度所有したことのあるA106もそうだったが、電池の持ちが悪い所も気になるところだ。オーディオに最適化しているとはいえ、あまりにも電池持ちが悪い。確かにスマホではないのだから過剰な電池持ちは必要ないのは確かだが、大概のスマホは一日フルで使い込みまくっても二日は充電しないでも使える。上手く持たせれば三日はイケる。それに対してハイレゾ再生やDSEEなどの処々の機能を全てカットして漸く1日と半分持つくらいと云うのは、進歩と云うにはあまりにも鈍足、あまりにも牛歩の如き緩慢な歩みであると云わざるを得ない。私がM300とで迷った所以でもある。

 しかし最終的にはそれらの欠点を補い切れないにしても、音の良さという一点、このただ一点において、間違いなく過去のウォークマンと比しても最高の一台であることは間違いなく、誰にでもお勧めできるものではないし音に拘りや、誰かよりも良い音を聞きたいなどの目的がない限りにおいてお勧めするようなものでもない。
 が、ストリーミングでもブラウザでもMicroSDでも、そして普段の生活の御供にもなってくれる。音質という部分に全振りしてそれ以外を投げ捨てていいということであれば、これは買いである。
 もしも指標の無いSony独自のアンプが信用できないや電池持ちが気になるということであれば、悪いことは言わないのでHiby Digital M300などの比較的新しい機材を検討することをお勧めする。
 こんなのは結局のところ趣味なのだ。自分の納得のいくように楽しめればそれで良い。
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