A40 Walkman® A Series

Model: NW-A45
RM 848.00
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  • Overview

    Enjoy superior sound quality, wrapped up in the colours of your world. High-Resolution Audio lets you hear music as the artist intended, while the advanced circuit board and audiophile-quality sound lead-free solder ensure crystal clear sound. Go wireless - BLUETOOTH® streaming with LDAC preserves the detail in every track and NFC™ enables simple one-touch connection.

  • Features
    Available in a range of colours

    Available in a range of colours

    The NW-A40 Series comes in a range of unique colours, designed to fit seamlessly with your style and your life.

    High-Resolution Audio for uncompromised sound

    High-Resolution Audio for uncompromised sound

    Enjoy the subtlest nuances of studio-quality sound in higher-than-CD quality with High-Resolution Audio. Passion for music unites every component from signal to speaker, so it feels like the artist is performing right in front of you. 

    S-Master HX™ delivers High-Resolution audio in maximum quality

    S-Master HX™ delivers High-Resolution audio in maximum quality

    Optimised for High-Resolution Audio, S-Master HX™ amplifier reduces distortion and noise, allowing you to enjoy all the subtleties in your music.

    DSD playback

    DSD playback

    Experience the natural sound and intense detail of DSD audio formats. This is the preferred recording format of many top producers and engineers, and you can enjoy it using the NW-A40 Series’ high-quality PCM conversion.

    Restore all your compressed files

    Restore all your compressed files

    The Digital Sound Enhancement Engine HX (DSEE HX™) upscales compressed digital music files (MP3, ACC, ATRAC and WMA) and takes them closer to the quality of High-Resolution Audio. By restoring the high-range sound lost in compression, DSEE HX™ reproduces your digital music files with rich, natural sound.  

    New solder maximises clarity

    New solder maximises clarity

    The precision-engineered components of the NW-A40 Series include high-quality, lead-free solder on the circuit board. This improved solder is also used on the S-master HX™ (CXD-3778GF) chip, resulting in a more efficient electronic connection. So every time you press play, you can enjoy purer audio playback with enhanced vocal clarity.

    New circuit board for pure, solid bass

    The NW-A40 Series' circuit board has been optimised to improve electricity flow. The layout from the battery to the audio block minimises the power loop, making the power supply stable. The result is clearer sound and pure, solid bass that comes through in every track.

    LDAC™: for the transmission of High-Resolution Audio content

    LDAC™: for the transmission of High-Resolution Audio content

    Enjoy your music at greater than CD quality with LDAC™ wireless audio transmission. LDAC uses a conventional BLUETOOTH® connection, but transfers at a maximum data transfer rate up to 990kbps – approximately three times that of other audio profiles. The result is enhanced wireless listening that's much closer to the artist's intention. 

    Digital noise cancelling for fewer distractions

    Digital noise cancelling for fewer distractions

    When used with compatible IER-NW500N headphones, the NW-A40 Series' digital noise cancelling reduces the ambient noise you would normally hear from your surroundings. Microphones built in to the headphones work with the digital noise cancelling engine to cut out unwanted sound.

    Ambient sound mode keeps you aware

    Listening to music but still want to hear the outside world? When you're using the compatible IER-NW500N headphones, select Ambient sound mode and the NW-A40 Series will let in external sounds to keep you aware of your surroundings.

    Plays and decodes MQA™ files

    Plays and decodes MQA™ files

    The NW-A40 Series is compatible with playing and decoding MQA™ files, so you can play even more lossless-quality music.

    Click here for more information

    USB DAC function makes music played from your computer sound even better

    USB DAC function makes music played from your computer sound even better

    Use your NW-A40 Series as a USB DAC (Digital-Analogue Converter) by pairing it with a PC, Mac computer, or with a PC or Mac computer. When connected and activated using the supplied USB cable, the NW-A40 Series replaces your computer’s regular sound processing with its own, highly-tuned, hardware processing. Now, whether you’re at your home or office, in a coffee shop or commuting, you can always enjoy premium sound quality.

    Effortless control with the large touch screen

    Effortless control with the large touch screen

    With the large, full-colour touch screen, you're in complete control. Change tracks, create playlists and more, just by tapping the handy on-screen buttons.

    Listen for longer with up to 45 hours' battery life

    Listen for longer with up to 45 hours' battery life

    Perfect for commuting or when you want to enjoy your music all day, when fully charged you can enjoy up to 45 hours of music playback. 

    Expand your memory with the SD card slot

    Expand your memory with the SD card slot

    Want to store even more music on your Walkman®? Pop in an SD card (not supplied) for additional memory.

    NFC™ One-touch for instant connectivity

    NFC™ One-touch for instant connectivity

    Near Field Communication (NFC™) and BLUETOOTH® technology make connecting to your music fast and easy. Just touch your NFC™-enabled device to your NW-A40 Series  for a quick, seamless connection, then start streaming.

    Handy buttons for quick control

    Handy buttons for quick control

    The play/pause, music-selection and volume buttons on the side panel are shaped and positioned for easy operation.

  • Highlight

    High-Resolution Audio compatible

    S-Master HX™ (CXD3778GF) digital amplifier for pure sound quality

    DSEE HX™ upscaling restores compressed music files

    Easy BLUETOOTH® connectivity with NFC™ One-touch

    Digital Noise Cancelling and ambient sound mode

    Memory Size

    16GB

    Display Resolution

    3.1-inch (7.8 cm) , WVGA (800 x 480 Pixels)

    Battery Life - Continuous Playback Music

    MP3 (128kbps) / Noise Cancel ON: Approx. 37 hrs;MP3 (128kbps) / Noise Cancel OFF: Approx. 45 hrs;FLAC (96kHz / 24bit) / Noise Cancel ON: Approx. 32 hrs;FLAC (96kHz / 24bit) / Noise Cancel OFF: Approx. 39 hrs;FLAC (192kHz / 24bit) / Noise Cancel ON: Approx. 27 hrs;FLAC (192kHz / 24bit) / Noise Cancel OFF: Approx. 30 hrs;DSD (2.8224MHz / 1bit) / Noise Cancel ON: Approx. 22 hrs;DSD (2.8224MHz / 1bit) / Noise Cancel OFF: Approx. 25 hrs

    Weight

    Approx. 98 g 3.5 Oz

  • Specifications

    Size & Weight

    Dimensions (W x H x D)

    Approx. 55.9mm x 97.5mm x 10.9mm 2.21 inches x 3.84 inches x 0.43 inches

    Weight

    Approx. 98 g 3.5 Oz

    Power

    Battery Life - Continuous Playback Music

    MP3 (128kbps) / Noise Cancel ON: Approx. 37 hrs, MP3 (128kbps) / Noise Cancel OFF: Approx. 45 hrs, FLAC (96kHz / 24bit) / Noise Cancel ON: Approx. 32 hrs, FLAC (96kHz / 24bit) / Noise Cancel OFF: Approx. 39 hrs, FLAC (192kHz / 24bit) / Noise Cancel ON: Approx. 27 hrs, FLAC (192kHz / 24bit) / Noise Cancel OFF: Approx. 30 hrs, DSD (2.8224MHz / 1bit) / Noise Cancel ON: Approx. 22 hrs, DSD (2.8224MHz / 1bit) / Noise Cancel OFF: Approx. 25 hrs

    Charging Time (full charge)

    Approx. 4 hrs

    Charging Time (Quick Charge)

    -

    Storage Media

    Memory Size

    16GB

    Playback & display

    Music Searching Methods

    All Songs / Artist / Release Year / Playlists / Album / Genre / Composer / Hi-Res / Recent Transfers / SensMe Channels / Folder

    Music Play Mode

    Shuffle Playback / Repeat Off / Repeat 1 Song / Repart All,Playback Range (All Range / Selected Range)

    Drag and Drop

    Yes

    Display Resolution

    3.1-inch (7.8 cm) , WVGA (800 x 480 Pixels)

    Display Type

    TFT colour display with white LED-backlight Capacitive touch screen

    Photo Playback Notes

    -

    FM Tuner

    Yes

    Sound Effects

    6Band equalizer (Off / Rock / Pop / Jazz / Classical / EDM / R&B HIPHOP / Relax / Custom 1 / Custom 2),DSEE HX (On / Off),DC Phase Linearizer,VPT (Off / Studio / Club / Concert Hall / Matrix),Dynamic Normalizer (On / Off),ClearAudi+ (On / Off),Clear Phase (On / Off)

    Audio Playback

    MP3 ( .MP3): 32 - 320kbps (Supports variable bitrate (VBR) ),/ 32, 44.1, 48kHz, WMA ( .WMA): 32 - 192kbps (Supports variable bitrate (VBR) ),/ 44.1kHz, FLAC ( .flac): 16, 24bit / 8-192kHz, AAC ( .mp4, .m4a, .3gp): 6-320kbps / 8-48kHz, HE-AAC ( .mp4, .m4a, .3gp): 32-144kbps / 8-48kHz, Apple Lossless ( .mp4, .m4a): 16, 24bit / 8-192kHz, DSD ( .dsf, .dff): 1bit / 2.8224, 5.6448, 11.2896 MHz (Audio that is converted to Linear P cm is output.), APE ( .ape): 8, 16, 24bit / 8-192kHz (Fast, Normal, High), WAV ( .wav): 16, 24, 32bit (Float/Integer) / 8-192kHz

    Audio Playback Notes

    ・Sampling frequency may not correspond to all encoders. ;・Copyright protected files cannot be played back. ;・Non-standard bit rates or non-guaranteed bit rates are included depending on the Sampling frequency. ;・Files that are 4 GB (APE is 2GB) or larger cannot be played back. ;・This product recognizes audio sources exceeding CD quality (44.1 kHz / 16 bit quantization) and DAT quality (48 kHz / 16 bit quantization) as High-resolution Audio. The "HR" symbol is displayed for high-resolution audio sources.

    Video Playback

    -

    Video Playback Notes

    -

    Durability

    Waterproof

    -

    Headphone Out (Stereo mini-jack)

    Maximum Power Output (JEITA 16Ω/mW)

    35mW+35mW

    Headphone Out (Balanced standard-jack)

    Maximum Power Output (JEITA 16Ω/mW)

    -

    Software

    Operating System

    Sony original OS

    System Requirements

    Windows® 10 Windows® 8.1 Windows® 7 macOS™v10.8-10.12

    Touchscreen

    TFT colour display with white LED-backlight Capacitive touch screen

    Footnotes

    Digital Noise Cancelling

    Digital Noise Canceling Select NC Environment: Full-auto AINC, Bus / Train, Airplane, Office

    Connectivity

    Terminals

    Headphone: Stereo mini-jack,WM-PORT: WM-PORT (multiple connecting terminal): 22 pins,External memory: Micro SD Micro SDHC Micro SDXC

    USB Connection

    Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0 compliant)

    Wireless Capabilities

    Bluetooth® Ver 4.2,NFC: Yes

    Compatible Bluetooth® Profile

    Compatible Bluetooth profiles*1 - A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile) - AVRCP (Audio Video Remote Control Profile) Supported Codec*2: SBC*3, LDAC, aptX *1 Bluetooth profiles are standardized according to the purpose of the Bluetooth device. *2 Codec indicates the audio signal compression and conversion format. *3 SBC stands for Subband Codec.

    Network Connectivity

    WM-PORT

    WM-PORT (multiple connecting terminal): 22 pins

  • Support
  • Overview
    • Overview

      Enjoy superior sound quality, wrapped up in the colours of your world. High-Resolution Audio lets you hear music as the artist intended, while the advanced circuit board and audiophile-quality sound lead-free solder ensure crystal clear sound. Go wireless - BLUETOOTH® streaming with LDAC preserves the detail in every track and NFC™ enables simple one-touch connection.

  • highlight
    • Highlight

      High-Resolution Audio compatible

      S-Master HX™ (CXD3778GF) digital amplifier for pure sound quality

      DSEE HX™ upscaling restores compressed music files

      Easy BLUETOOTH® connectivity with NFC™ One-touch

      Digital Noise Cancelling and ambient sound mode

      Memory Size

      16GB

      Display Resolution

      3.1-inch (7.8 cm) , WVGA (800 x 480 Pixels)

      Battery Life - Continuous Playback Music

      MP3 (128kbps) / Noise Cancel ON: Approx. 37 hrs;MP3 (128kbps) / Noise Cancel OFF: Approx. 45 hrs;FLAC (96kHz / 24bit) / Noise Cancel ON: Approx. 32 hrs;FLAC (96kHz / 24bit) / Noise Cancel OFF: Approx. 39 hrs;FLAC (192kHz / 24bit) / Noise Cancel ON: Approx. 27 hrs;FLAC (192kHz / 24bit) / Noise Cancel OFF: Approx. 30 hrs;DSD (2.8224MHz / 1bit) / Noise Cancel ON: Approx. 22 hrs;DSD (2.8224MHz / 1bit) / Noise Cancel OFF: Approx. 25 hrs

      Weight

      Approx. 98 g 3.5 Oz

  • features
    • Features
      Available in a range of colours

      Available in a range of colours

      The NW-A40 Series comes in a range of unique colours, designed to fit seamlessly with your style and your life.

      High-Resolution Audio for uncompromised sound

      High-Resolution Audio for uncompromised sound

      Enjoy the subtlest nuances of studio-quality sound in higher-than-CD quality with High-Resolution Audio. Passion for music unites every component from signal to speaker, so it feels like the artist is performing right in front of you. 

      S-Master HX™ delivers High-Resolution audio in maximum quality

      S-Master HX™ delivers High-Resolution audio in maximum quality

      Optimised for High-Resolution Audio, S-Master HX™ amplifier reduces distortion and noise, allowing you to enjoy all the subtleties in your music.

      DSD playback

      DSD playback

      Experience the natural sound and intense detail of DSD audio formats. This is the preferred recording format of many top producers and engineers, and you can enjoy it using the NW-A40 Series’ high-quality PCM conversion.

      Restore all your compressed files

      Restore all your compressed files

      The Digital Sound Enhancement Engine HX (DSEE HX™) upscales compressed digital music files (MP3, ACC, ATRAC and WMA) and takes them closer to the quality of High-Resolution Audio. By restoring the high-range sound lost in compression, DSEE HX™ reproduces your digital music files with rich, natural sound.  

      New solder maximises clarity

      New solder maximises clarity

      The precision-engineered components of the NW-A40 Series include high-quality, lead-free solder on the circuit board. This improved solder is also used on the S-master HX™ (CXD-3778GF) chip, resulting in a more efficient electronic connection. So every time you press play, you can enjoy purer audio playback with enhanced vocal clarity.

      New circuit board for pure, solid bass

      The NW-A40 Series' circuit board has been optimised to improve electricity flow. The layout from the battery to the audio block minimises the power loop, making the power supply stable. The result is clearer sound and pure, solid bass that comes through in every track.

      LDAC™: for the transmission of High-Resolution Audio content

      LDAC™: for the transmission of High-Resolution Audio content

      Enjoy your music at greater than CD quality with LDAC™ wireless audio transmission. LDAC uses a conventional BLUETOOTH® connection, but transfers at a maximum data transfer rate up to 990kbps – approximately three times that of other audio profiles. The result is enhanced wireless listening that's much closer to the artist's intention. 

      Digital noise cancelling for fewer distractions

      Digital noise cancelling for fewer distractions

      When used with compatible IER-NW500N headphones, the NW-A40 Series' digital noise cancelling reduces the ambient noise you would normally hear from your surroundings. Microphones built in to the headphones work with the digital noise cancelling engine to cut out unwanted sound.

      Ambient sound mode keeps you aware

      Listening to music but still want to hear the outside world? When you're using the compatible IER-NW500N headphones, select Ambient sound mode and the NW-A40 Series will let in external sounds to keep you aware of your surroundings.

      Plays and decodes MQA™ files

      Plays and decodes MQA™ files

      The NW-A40 Series is compatible with playing and decoding MQA™ files, so you can play even more lossless-quality music.

      Click here for more information

      USB DAC function makes music played from your computer sound even better

      USB DAC function makes music played from your computer sound even better

      Use your NW-A40 Series as a USB DAC (Digital-Analogue Converter) by pairing it with a PC, Mac computer, or with a PC or Mac computer. When connected and activated using the supplied USB cable, the NW-A40 Series replaces your computer’s regular sound processing with its own, highly-tuned, hardware processing. Now, whether you’re at your home or office, in a coffee shop or commuting, you can always enjoy premium sound quality.

      Effortless control with the large touch screen

      Effortless control with the large touch screen

      With the large, full-colour touch screen, you're in complete control. Change tracks, create playlists and more, just by tapping the handy on-screen buttons.

      Listen for longer with up to 45 hours' battery life

      Listen for longer with up to 45 hours' battery life

      Perfect for commuting or when you want to enjoy your music all day, when fully charged you can enjoy up to 45 hours of music playback. 

      Expand your memory with the SD card slot

      Expand your memory with the SD card slot

      Want to store even more music on your Walkman®? Pop in an SD card (not supplied) for additional memory.

      NFC™ One-touch for instant connectivity

      NFC™ One-touch for instant connectivity

      Near Field Communication (NFC™) and BLUETOOTH® technology make connecting to your music fast and easy. Just touch your NFC™-enabled device to your NW-A40 Series  for a quick, seamless connection, then start streaming.

      Handy buttons for quick control

      Handy buttons for quick control

      The play/pause, music-selection and volume buttons on the side panel are shaped and positioned for easy operation.

  • specifications
    • Specifications

      Size & Weight

      Dimensions (W x H x D)

      Approx. 55.9mm x 97.5mm x 10.9mm 2.21 inches x 3.84 inches x 0.43 inches

      Weight

      Approx. 98 g 3.5 Oz

      Power

      Battery Life - Continuous Playback Music

      MP3 (128kbps) / Noise Cancel ON: Approx. 37 hrs, MP3 (128kbps) / Noise Cancel OFF: Approx. 45 hrs, FLAC (96kHz / 24bit) / Noise Cancel ON: Approx. 32 hrs, FLAC (96kHz / 24bit) / Noise Cancel OFF: Approx. 39 hrs, FLAC (192kHz / 24bit) / Noise Cancel ON: Approx. 27 hrs, FLAC (192kHz / 24bit) / Noise Cancel OFF: Approx. 30 hrs, DSD (2.8224MHz / 1bit) / Noise Cancel ON: Approx. 22 hrs, DSD (2.8224MHz / 1bit) / Noise Cancel OFF: Approx. 25 hrs

      Charging Time (full charge)

      Approx. 4 hrs

      Charging Time (Quick Charge)

      -

      Storage Media

      Memory Size

      16GB

      Playback & display

      Music Searching Methods

      All Songs / Artist / Release Year / Playlists / Album / Genre / Composer / Hi-Res / Recent Transfers / SensMe Channels / Folder

      Music Play Mode

      Shuffle Playback / Repeat Off / Repeat 1 Song / Repart All,Playback Range (All Range / Selected Range)

      Drag and Drop

      Yes

      Display Resolution

      3.1-inch (7.8 cm) , WVGA (800 x 480 Pixels)

      Display Type

      TFT colour display with white LED-backlight Capacitive touch screen

      Photo Playback Notes

      -

      FM Tuner

      Yes

      Sound Effects

      6Band equalizer (Off / Rock / Pop / Jazz / Classical / EDM / R&B HIPHOP / Relax / Custom 1 / Custom 2),DSEE HX (On / Off),DC Phase Linearizer,VPT (Off / Studio / Club / Concert Hall / Matrix),Dynamic Normalizer (On / Off),ClearAudi+ (On / Off),Clear Phase (On / Off)

      Audio Playback

      MP3 ( .MP3): 32 - 320kbps (Supports variable bitrate (VBR) ),/ 32, 44.1, 48kHz, WMA ( .WMA): 32 - 192kbps (Supports variable bitrate (VBR) ),/ 44.1kHz, FLAC ( .flac): 16, 24bit / 8-192kHz, AAC ( .mp4, .m4a, .3gp): 6-320kbps / 8-48kHz, HE-AAC ( .mp4, .m4a, .3gp): 32-144kbps / 8-48kHz, Apple Lossless ( .mp4, .m4a): 16, 24bit / 8-192kHz, DSD ( .dsf, .dff): 1bit / 2.8224, 5.6448, 11.2896 MHz (Audio that is converted to Linear P cm is output.), APE ( .ape): 8, 16, 24bit / 8-192kHz (Fast, Normal, High), WAV ( .wav): 16, 24, 32bit (Float/Integer) / 8-192kHz

      Audio Playback Notes

      ・Sampling frequency may not correspond to all encoders. ;・Copyright protected files cannot be played back. ;・Non-standard bit rates or non-guaranteed bit rates are included depending on the Sampling frequency. ;・Files that are 4 GB (APE is 2GB) or larger cannot be played back. ;・This product recognizes audio sources exceeding CD quality (44.1 kHz / 16 bit quantization) and DAT quality (48 kHz / 16 bit quantization) as High-resolution Audio. The "HR" symbol is displayed for high-resolution audio sources.

      Video Playback

      -

      Video Playback Notes

      -

      Durability

      Waterproof

      -

      Headphone Out (Stereo mini-jack)

      Maximum Power Output (JEITA 16Ω/mW)

      35mW+35mW

      Headphone Out (Balanced standard-jack)

      Maximum Power Output (JEITA 16Ω/mW)

      -

      Software

      Operating System

      Sony original OS

      System Requirements

      Windows® 10 Windows® 8.1 Windows® 7 macOS™v10.8-10.12

      Touchscreen

      TFT colour display with white LED-backlight Capacitive touch screen

      Footnotes

      Digital Noise Cancelling

      Digital Noise Canceling Select NC Environment: Full-auto AINC, Bus / Train, Airplane, Office

      Connectivity

      Terminals

      Headphone: Stereo mini-jack,WM-PORT: WM-PORT (multiple connecting terminal): 22 pins,External memory: Micro SD Micro SDHC Micro SDXC

      USB Connection

      Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0 compliant)

      Wireless Capabilities

      Bluetooth® Ver 4.2,NFC: Yes

      Compatible Bluetooth® Profile

      Compatible Bluetooth profiles*1 - A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile) - AVRCP (Audio Video Remote Control Profile) Supported Codec*2: SBC*3, LDAC, aptX *1 Bluetooth profiles are standardized according to the purpose of the Bluetooth device. *2 Codec indicates the audio signal compression and conversion format. *3 SBC stands for Subband Codec.

      Network Connectivity

      WM-PORT

      WM-PORT (multiple connecting terminal): 22 pins

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