Japanese Sony announced last week a new model of the traditional Walkman brand that promises to please all music lovers. First of all, yes, because our famous MP3 player, which began production in 1979, is more active and up-to-date than ever before. Second, because the manufacturers decided launch a more affordable device.
Anyone who enjoys flawless sound and has some limitations with commercially available smartphones knows that current Sony players like the NW-WM1ZM2 and NW-WM1AM2 offer a premium audio experience. However, the price is also proportional to the quality and They sell for £1.3 (£8,000) and £3,350 (£2,000).
That’s why Sony’s new NW-A306 walkman, launched for £350 in the UK or €400 in Europe, promises to be a huge hit among audiophiles. That’s because it’s compatible with most headphones, yet its cost (equivalent to 2,200 BRL) offers a real sound kit that runs on Android 12 and is equipped with the DSEE (Digital Sound Enhancement Engine) mechanism.
How does Sony’s Walkman NW-A306 work?
DSEE technology is powered by artificial intelligence and upscales compressed digital music files, providing a premium listening experience. This algorithm, which Sony has worked on over time, aims for the same clean, high-quality sound found in the best wireless headphones on the market.
Similar to an ordinary smartphone, the NW-A306 has a 3.6-inch touchscreen. physical buttons like other Sony models, however it only weighs 113 grams and can be easily carried in your pocket.. It features a milled aluminum frame to minimize impedance and produce “solid sound and solid bass,” according to the manufacturer.
The device allows and promises the installation of top music streaming apps like Spotify Uninterrupted playback 26 hours of continuous playback on a single charge — or 36 hours with 44.1 KHz FLAC format files.
Source: Tec Mundo
