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product_id: 510035838
title: "NW-A306 32GB Memory with Vinyl character, 360 Reality Audio compatible, Longer battery life – up to 36 hours of playback, DSD playback and improved DSEE"
brand: "sony"
price: "$1309"
currency: NZD
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 6
category: "Sony"
url: https://www.desertcart.nz/products/510035838-nw-a306-32gb-memory-with-vinyl-character-360-reality-audio
store_origin: NZ
region: New Zealand
---

# 32GB onboard + SD expansion 360 Reality Audio compatible 36h battery life NW-A306 32GB Memory with Vinyl character, 360 Reality Audio compatible, Longer battery life – up to 36 hours of playback, DSD playback and improved DSEE

**Brand:** sony
**Price:** $1309
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎵 Elevate your audio game — where vintage soul meets cutting-edge sound!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** NW-A306 32GB Memory with Vinyl character, 360 Reality Audio compatible, Longer battery life – up to 36 hours of playback, DSD playback and improved DSEE by sony
- **How much does it cost?** $1309 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.nz](https://www.desertcart.nz/products/510035838-nw-a306-32gb-memory-with-vinyl-character-360-reality-audio)

## Best For

- sony enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted sony brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Retro Meets Modern UI:** Cassette tape-inspired interface adapts dynamically to your music codec for a nostalgic yet futuristic vibe.
- • **Robust & Refined Build:** Rigid aluminum milled frame ensures superior sound quality and a premium feel in your hands.
- • **Endless Listening Freedom:** Up to 36 hours of uninterrupted playback to keep your soundtrack going all day and night.
- • **Immersive 360 Reality Audio:** Step inside your music with spatial sound that places you at the heart of every track.
- • **Vinyl Warmth Meets Digital Precision:** Experience authentic vinyl character on your digital tracks with Sony’s exclusive Vinyl Processor.

## Overview

The Sony NW-A306 is a compact, high-resolution audio player boasting 32GB internal memory with SD card expansion, delivering up to 36 hours of playback. It features advanced sound tech including a Vinyl Processor for warm analog tones, 360 Reality Audio compatibility for immersive listening, and a premium aluminum milled frame for enhanced acoustics. Its unique cassette tape UI blends retro charm with modern Android functionality, making it a must-have for discerning audiophiles craving both style and substance.

## Description

Sony NW-A306 - Experience music as the artist intended, even in the compact body with High quality sound playback – thanks to High-Resolution Audio Wireless, DSD playback and improved DSEE, Vinyl character to your digital tracks with the Vinyl processor, 360 Reality Audio compatible,3.6" display and Walkman® Home Screen, USB Type-C™ port and 32GB integrated memory with extendable storage, Supported by Android™ and compatible with Wi-Fi, Cassette tape UI - The cassette tape screensaver varies depending on the codec of the music you’re listening to

Review: walkman'ish portable android - good on looks solid built quality but android music app keep failing and freezes , downgrade from NW-A55 music app, has no bluetooth transmiter and does not support for hi-res 5- pole noise cancelling earphones.
Review: First thing first. The quality of sound reproduction is exactly what one expects from Sony- crystal clear & pure with a nice DAC and EQ and a lot many other sound improving capabilities . This player was a nightmare initially to understand it's functions, especially the necessity of providing a full-fledged bunch of mobile Android apps. The biggest drawback is the inbuilt memory, which at 32 gb barely adequate for Android apps . It could have been made atleast 128/64 gb. However, slot for external SD card upto 1 TB is a big saving grace. A slightly bigger battery for longer playback would have also added an extra attraction at this price point. However, the quality of reproduction of music more than compensate these shortcomings. Earlier I rated it 4*, which I must revise to 5 after a few months of use - reason being it's musicality from my own FLAC / MP3 Stored music as well as high fidelity desertcart prime music. I have not listened to lossless music from Tidal or any other such platforms. Although, a bit expensive by Indian standard, for serious music lovers in India, I would recommend that instead of spending good money on high powered amplifier, CD player, record player, passive speakers etc. (which incidentally I have already done), better by a set of nice quality Active speakers and this Sony walkman player and your ears will feel blessed, because even most of expensive mobiles do not have DACs Good enough to bring the real thing out of streamed music.

## Features

- High quality sound playback – thanks to the upgraded components (i.e. high quality capacitors, OFC milled block and etc)
- Rich and fully-bodied sound with S Master HX Digital Amp Technology
- Vinyl processor to give warmth and charter of vinyl to your digital tracks
- 360 Reality Audio compatible
- With Rigid aluminum milled frame for improved sound quality
- Cassette tape UI where cassette screensavers are available depending on the codec of the music you’re listening to

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B0BS8493WY |
| Best Sellers Rank | #9,598 in Electronics ( See Top 100 in Electronics ) #27 in MP3 Players |
| Item model number | NWA306/B |
| Manufacturer | Sony |
| Product Dimensions | 9.05 x 4.61 x 16.51 cm; 113 g |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Sony
- **Connectivity technology:** USB
- **Memory storage capacity:** 32 GB
- **Model name:** NW-A306/B

## Images

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## Questions & Answers

**Q: Does this display lyrics embedded in music file tag?**
A: Yes with various success. If you have an app that displays them well I would advise you to stick with it on this Walkman. The built-in app is somewhat inconsistent but it's Android 12 so you can install one that works better for you.

**Q: Can the Sony do Airplay?**
A: Hi,
Thanks for the question! We are sorry but Airplay is not supported on the NW-A306 Walkman. However, the NW-A306 is Wi-Fi compatible for direct download and music streaming. Supported by Android and compatible with Wi-Fi, the NW-A306 offers you even more ways to listen to your music. Enjoy your favorite streaming and music apps right on your Walkman or connect to a PC to access your music collection. With a long battery life, you can immerse yourself in more of your music, with up to 36 hours of 44.1KHz FLAC playback, up to 32 hours of 96 KHz FLAC High-Resolution Audio playback, or even up to 26 hours with a music service app. Hope this helps! - Kris

**Q: What is the maximum size sd memory card supported?**
A: I've successfully used a 256gb card of which about 238gb was used. I am currently using a 512gb card, but in the process of cleansing my library metadata and reripping CDs as FLAC for higher quality with lossless compression.

**Q: I can't get the microsd to stay in the mp3 player. anyone else? what do i do? how do i play music from the sd card?**
A: I haven't had any connectivity issues. The music library should automatically recognize the SD card. Don't have to do anything additional on your end.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐ walkman'ish portable android
*by Z***O on 30 January 2026*

good on looks solid built quality but android music app keep failing and freezes , downgrade from NW-A55 music app, has no bluetooth transmiter and does not support for hi-res 5- pole noise cancelling earphones.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by S***S on 9 May 2025*

First thing first. The quality of sound reproduction is exactly what one expects from Sony- crystal clear & pure with a nice DAC and EQ and a lot many other sound improving capabilities . This player was a nightmare initially to understand it's functions, especially the necessity of providing a full-fledged bunch of mobile Android apps. The biggest drawback is the inbuilt memory, which at 32 gb barely adequate for Android apps . It could have been made atleast 128/64 gb. However, slot for external SD card upto 1 TB is a big saving grace. A slightly bigger battery for longer playback would have also added an extra attraction at this price point. However, the quality of reproduction of music more than compensate these shortcomings. Earlier I rated it 4*, which I must revise to 5 after a few months of use - reason being it's musicality from my own FLAC / MP3 Stored music as well as high fidelity Amazon prime music. I have not listened to lossless music from Tidal or any other such platforms. Although, a bit expensive by Indian standard, for serious music lovers in India, I would recommend that instead of spending good money on high powered amplifier, CD player, record player, passive speakers etc. (which incidentally I have already done), better by a set of nice quality Active speakers and this Sony walkman player and your ears will feel blessed, because even most of expensive mobiles do not have DACs Good enough to bring the real thing out of streamed music.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by D***O on 7 March 2025*

Great value for those that use music players. Sounds great and easy to use too.

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*Store origin: NZ*
*Last updated: 2026-02-10*