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Tempted by the NW A-306, but...

I've had a NW A-306 in my wishlist for a while – and if I buy one, it will be a Japanese import to avoid the volume cap. I'm in the UK.

My main use will be offline music (largely FLAC), audiobooks and high-res Spotify tracks – all saved to the device rather than streamed.

I will use both Bluetooth and wired headphones, depending on where I am.

But, so many reviews speak about it being slow, lacking power, under-performing and so on. I have a flagship phone, so will potentially notice sluggish menus etc.

A similarly priced device seems to be the Fiio M21 – influencers seem to love it – but, apart from being bigger, I've also seen reviews suggesting worse battery life and a more 'sterile' sound.

The question is, if I get the Sony, will I regret it? Will it annoy me?

I do honestly feel a bit seduced by branding and nostalgia (I remember the first Walkman), but don't want my heart to make bad decisions when something else will be better for the same price.

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u/sockdisorder — 8 hours ago

How much?

Looking to sell this part of my collection, and was wondering what would be a decent price. Was thinking ~$200, but that seems off to me. Some help?

u/YesNormalUsername — 7 hours ago
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Actual CD quality sound

Thought I'd test my XM4s with the D-EJ2000 and it's a pretty nice combo, turned ANC on to block stuff out but it doesn't alter the sound too much. Also picked up a few decent charity shop CDs for next to nothing on my travels to the pub!

u/TNF1978 — 1 day ago
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My walkman dap a35

I’ve got this obsession with using a dedicated device just for music, so I went with the A34—even though I could’ve picked up an Android DAP like the 707 or 306. I know I can’t use streaming services, but what matters most to me is focusing purely on the music.

u/OkChair3518 — 1 day ago
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Aiwa TX591 rehab???

Trying to get this unit going. Radio plays. Motor works.

My youngest found it on the last day of the Globe flea market in Fallriver MA. The place was almost empty. Found it at one of the last tables. No seller. Asked around the owner of the market called and couldn’t find anyone. Then said “You’re the most honest person I ever.” And gave to them the player for free. One of the last sellers gave them a tote full of cassettes for free.

Now I got to get it playing again. I opened it and cleaned out the old deteriorated belts. Any information on belt size?

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Finally Obtained Aiwa PX900 a.k.a PX30/303

Very nice condition with 0.12% wow and flutter

u/JackLL56 — 2 days ago

Is there a missing part of this Walkman

I'm trying to find a Walkman and I came across the sony d-ej011 at the thrift and I think its missing a part on the inside.

u/ace_on-d_bass — 1 day ago

Metal tab between batteries

Today I tried to replace the belt for my Sony WM FX-23 for the first time ever and unfortunately I suspect I bent the metal tab in the component where the two batteries go. See photo attached.

It’s unfortunately not turning on. Does anybody has a clear example in which way the metal tab should be bent back for the device to be operable again? Many thanks!

u/Itzz_LeMadness — 2 days ago

hello walkman subreddit

what walkman should i get (can be any series, but it has to be a nw/nwz model, under £100)

i'll be using it to play my mp3 files and video

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u/Responsible-Front686 — 3 days ago
▲ 219 r/walkman+2 crossposts

The Three Musketeers of Digital Recording

... and dArtagnan 😎

Fully armed and ready for battle!

u/Coppermine-tr — 4 days ago
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Sony NW-ZX300 stuck in boot loop

I bought a Sony NW-ZX300 from Japan and I already the issue with it. It always goes into a boot loop and dies when the battery drains out. I tried doing reset or safe mode by pressing power button + volume button, etc. but still no luck. I even change the battery but still goes into the problem. Did anyone here have or encountered the same problem this this? Any tips on how I can save this one?

u/LetterheadKindly9303 — 4 days ago
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WM-F100III Speed Issues...Everything seems in check but it drops speed

Correct belt size, cleaned and lubricated everything, pinch rollers clean and speed was adjusted but starts dropping as soon as it starts playing. Could it be something with the battery pack connection? Stumped on this one...

u/NocturnuSony — 4 days ago