Thanks for the explanation. Just one small point, acording Sony A105 Online Handbook, under the [Music] folder there can be max. 7 levels of sub folders, but I think that is not very common.
Having a device that disconnects from social media/calls/texts when I am out n' about is priceless. If the battery and UI had been better it would have been perfect. I think I should have gotten the A55 instead but that is way it goes.
@@chrisk6474 Do they have microsd cards for files? Headphone jacks? gonna buy 1 tb of space every year or two for your music? What if you forget airplane mode on and miss important calls later on? This hobby has some people that don't think things through.
Great vid! I like my Sony A105. I agree with you that the battery life is short, but battery packs are small and inexpensive enough to use along with it. If Sony tries this again, I hope the device is bigger to fit a better battery. Also, I'd like to be able to USB out and charge at the same time. I have tried several adapters to accomplish this feat, but I don't think it's possible on the A105 without drastically changing the device. If the next generation of Walkman is nothing more than a camera-less Xperia; I'm in. Keep up the great work, NTR!
I now have a Sony NW-A105, unfortunately it doesn't get recognised on my Mac computer, even though it charges from my Mac, how can I transfer my 70,000 tunes in iTunes to my NW-A105?
Is the music that is downloaded from Spotify to the SD card from the walkman directly are permanently there or if my subscription is expired in spotify the song in the SD card will be locked? Thank you in advance
It blows my mind how the default player dosen't have a 'order by' for date modified or date added for music. I have over 2000 tracks, and usually I want to hear the ones I just added to the device first. Unless you literally type the track name, you can't see other way. This is crazy.
Thank you for your nice review. I have a question. If I add a recording App via Android. And connect an external Microphone via the Jack, will I be able to record ambiant sound likle a meeting?
Another Good Review 👍. Thank you NTR. Quick question, I was thinking to buy between old Denon AVR or dedicated cheap amp to run most of my iems amd planar iems. Would you recommend Denon AVRs or dedicated amp? My preference is warm, lush tone w lots of 3D like soundstage. Mostly will be running iems. Thank you NTR...
Probably a dedicated Dac/amp over an AVR, which have very low power output for headphones. If you have other gear hooked up to the AVR and are happy with its performance with headphones you’re using, then you shouldn’t buy anything else until you need to.
you can do DAC through the USB port you need to turn it on through the Android settings for sound and USB it's don't know why Sony didn't make easier to find this you have to look for it is there
Can anyone tell me if this device allows you to alter the volume levels on each track individually? This is something I can do on an i pod to ensure all tracks have the same volume, especially when comparing tracks in my collection that originated from older CD's. ( There is a huge difference in volume between a new album bought from i tunes and an old CD from the 90s)
Would like to ask for your help, just got an a306 and would like to use the inbuilt Sony player with the cassette ui to open and play downloaded Apple Music and tidal music songs-can you please tell how to do this? I can play offline songs from Apple Music and Tidal, but cannot use the Walkman in built player with the cassette UI to do so. Thanks very much for your help
I don't think you can use 3rd party music players with tracks downloaded from Apple Music or Tidal, at least for Android. There are workarounds, but that requires converting the downloaded tracks using software, then putting them on your player. That's a pain and there's some loss in quality.
Will i be able to use the player with my Sennheiser momentum 3 headphones over USB-C? If not, it’s not a problem because I could use Bluetooth or the analog cable but just curious.
The A105 does not have a hard reset option. Even though it is Android-based, Sony does not implement that feature. You have to either get the Lock Screen code from the seller you purchased the DAP from, or contact Sony and ship the DAP to an authorized service center for wiping and reinstalling the firmware. If the seller you purchased from did not clearly say that the DAP was locked, you are entitled to a refund. You should reach out to the seller immediately.
But... the Sony NW-A105 isnt a DAC itself? why connecting an external one? Im not getting hires audio out to my wired headphone then? Thanks for your review!
Yes it has a very good Dac. But the Sony players aren’t particularly powerful, and modern portable Dac/amps can be used for that purpose alone. And yes, you are getting hires through the A105 by itself.
@@NoThemeReviews FYI, in europe the volume is limited to 100... I've restored to factory setting and selected US as "device location" and now the volume get to 120... ;)
Is there a way to transfer downloaded tracks from Spotify to the SD cards or download them directly to the SD card? In the video it is mentioned that you can designate the SD card to the internal memory, but I can't find a tutorial online on how to do it.
There's a breakdown of the reported info on the walkmanblog: thewalkmanblog.blogspot.com/2023/01/comparison-sony-nw-a100-and-nw-a300.html Frankly, Sony rarely provides info about the internals, including processor, dac, etc; that's proprietary tech they keep from us. Looking at the published material, there ARE differences internally, but whether that means anything is debatable.
i'm serious who buys these things and WHY this is just a cut down phone for More Money when you can just get something like BTR5 or BTR7 and in many cases have more Power More Features cause of the phone for Much Less Money plus if you want Only one device you can go with LG phone that has 4 Dac Chips and great amp for Much Less Money these things are so expensive and they don't do anything more then a phone and dac amp combo like BTR7 or Qudelix 5K not only that but if you get BTR7 or Qudelix 5k or BTR5 you second device will be smaller so really who are these things made for
Some (most) Sony DAPs are overpriced, but this one is around 200 to 300, so the most reasonably priced one. Sometimes (most for me) it is nice to be able to just insert a pair of headphones with no other cables or connections needed. Main issue in Europe anyway is that Sony volume limits their DAPs sold there.
Excellent video. I just saved me to move to a105. Since Bluetooth receiver is my most used function on a55.
Thanks for the explanation. Just one small point, acording Sony A105 Online Handbook, under the [Music] folder there can be max. 7 levels of sub folders, but I think that is not very common.
Having a device that disconnects from social media/calls/texts when I am out n' about is priceless. If the battery and UI had been better it would have been perfect. I think I should have gotten the A55 instead but that is way it goes.
55 is player only tho, wait for next gen A 100 and ZX500 I guess, as sony got battery figured out after WM1A/Z M2
@@MuhammadKharismawan but a player with battery life is all I needed, which the a55 is as far as I understand...
@@harackmw then yeah you picked the wrong model
All phones have airplane ✈️ mode. This hobby has some of the most insane amount of up selling gadgets to its user base.
@@chrisk6474 Do they have microsd cards for files? Headphone jacks? gonna buy 1 tb of space every year or two for your music? What if you forget airplane mode on and miss important calls later on? This hobby has some people that don't think things through.
Great vid! I like my Sony A105. I agree with you that the battery life is short, but battery packs are small and inexpensive enough to use along with it. If Sony tries this again, I hope the device is bigger to fit a better battery. Also, I'd like to be able to USB out and charge at the same time. I have tried several adapters to accomplish this feat, but I don't think it's possible on the A105 without drastically changing the device. If the next generation of Walkman is nothing more than a camera-less Xperia; I'm in. Keep up the great work, NTR!
The new a-300 is fantastic, battery is vastly improved as well as improved software
Please could you share with us how do you import music to the walkman? Thank you
I now have a Sony NW-A105, unfortunately it doesn't get recognised on my Mac computer, even though it charges from my Mac, how can I transfer my 70,000 tunes in iTunes to my NW-A105?
As a newbie i want to know what it gives more as compared to a smartphone with spotify app?
Not much. Don’t waste money on these players if you’re happy with your phone.
Do you have sleep mode ?
Jumpy video start. Vocal is very poor. My experience of you is very poor.
That’s just too bad
Your hands are so soft...🌝
easy there tiger! 😅
🤣🤣🤣
Is the music that is downloaded from Spotify to the SD card from the walkman directly are permanently there or if my subscription is expired in spotify the song in the SD card will be locked? Thank you in advance
If you end the subscription then the track will be deleted
It blows my mind how the default player dosen't have a 'order by' for date modified or date added for music.
I have over 2000 tracks, and usually I want to hear the ones I just added to the device first. Unless you literally type the track name, you can't see other way. This is crazy.
Thank you for your nice review. I have a question. If I add a recording App via Android. And connect an external Microphone via the Jack, will I be able to record ambiant sound likle a meeting?
I don’t think so. You can search the Sony online manual, but I don’t think that’s a supported function.
@@NoThemeReviews Thank you very much for your fast and clear response. 😀
Yes, You can do it. It works.
Does it have an AM/FM Radio App?
No
Oh. That's unfortunate. How can listen to my favorite songs and radio stations without the radio app?
Download one from the Android store.
5h of play time is really, really, reeeeeeeeally bad... :/
Yes. But it’s better than the Hifiman R2R Red…but that’s a very low bar.
Another Good Review 👍. Thank you NTR. Quick question, I was thinking to buy between old Denon AVR or dedicated cheap amp to run most of my iems amd planar iems. Would you recommend Denon AVRs or dedicated amp? My preference is warm, lush tone w lots of 3D like soundstage. Mostly will be running iems. Thank you NTR...
Probably a dedicated Dac/amp over an AVR, which have very low power output for headphones. If you have other gear hooked up to the AVR and are happy with its performance with headphones you’re using, then you shouldn’t buy anything else until you need to.
you can do DAC through the USB port you need to turn it on through the Android settings for sound and USB it's don't know why Sony didn't make easier to find this you have to look for it is there
Can anyone tell me if this device allows you to alter the volume levels on each track individually? This is something I can do on an i pod to ensure all tracks have the same volume, especially when comparing tracks in my collection that originated from older CD's. ( There is a huge difference in volume between a new album bought from i tunes and an old CD from the 90s)
Does a mircoSD come with it or not?
No
Would like to ask for your help, just got an a306 and would like to use the inbuilt Sony player with the cassette ui to open and play downloaded Apple Music and tidal music songs-can you please tell how to do this? I can play offline songs from Apple Music and Tidal, but cannot use the Walkman in built player with the cassette UI to do so. Thanks very much for your help
I don't think you can use 3rd party music players with tracks downloaded from Apple Music or Tidal, at least for Android. There are workarounds, but that requires converting the downloaded tracks using software, then putting them on your player. That's a pain and there's some loss in quality.
at 34:37 they made a typo not walkman its ,,WAKLMAN"
Could you listen to TH-cam on this A105? My Sony A306 muted when I play TH-cam via USB-C 😢
Yes but you’d need to keep the app open and screen active
Can't even heat the etymotic iem with 32 ohm.35 mw per channel is crap
Will i be able to use the player with my Sennheiser momentum 3 headphones over USB-C? If not, it’s not a problem because I could use Bluetooth or the analog cable but just curious.
I have no idea.
I'm actually thinking about getting a new one for about 199
Hi sir, can you make a video to hard reset sony nw a105? Coz I just bought a nw a105 used condition and the dap was locked. Thank you
The A105 does not have a hard reset option. Even though it is Android-based, Sony does not implement that feature. You have to either get the Lock Screen code from the seller you purchased the DAP from, or contact Sony and ship the DAP to an authorized service center for wiping and reinstalling the firmware. If the seller you purchased from did not clearly say that the DAP was locked, you are entitled to a refund. You should reach out to the seller immediately.
5 hours fully charged!? Really?
I just bought one but I didn't expect only 4-5h of playback time.... That is shocking
Any plan for a review of KEIH TAP-1S, hoping this to be long due upgrade for Little Bear B4-X.
Nope
Can you send a link of the headphones only avaialable for anc.
Could you do a review of the Sony NW-ZX507?
Hi dear...what kind of headphones do you suggest me in order to exploit all the power of this walkman?
Low-to-medium impedance.
Hello, hoe to turn sleep timer ? Thanks
But... the Sony NW-A105 isnt a DAC itself? why connecting an external one? Im not getting hires audio out to my wired headphone then? Thanks for your review!
Yes it has a very good Dac. But the Sony players aren’t particularly powerful, and modern portable Dac/amps can be used for that purpose alone. And yes, you are getting hires through the A105 by itself.
@@NoThemeReviews ohhhhhhh thanks! What a relief :D
@@NoThemeReviews FYI, in europe the volume is limited to 100... I've restored to factory setting and selected US as "device location" and now the volume get to 120... ;)
Curious if you will be doing any videos of other mods that can be done on it? 😃
Useless expensive devices, even no internal speaker, I think any smartphone is much better
use your brain next time
Internal speaker...oh my God.
Could you pls suggest me some good IEM's to pair with this DAP
Doesn’t really matter. Just use whatever IEMs you like
Is there a way to transfer downloaded tracks from Spotify to the SD cards or download them directly to the SD card? In the video it is mentioned that you can designate the SD card to the internal memory, but I can't find a tutorial online on how to do it.
@NoThemeReviews : could you please help? I'm at a loss!
www.drmare.com/spotify-music/move-spotify-to-sd-card.html#:~:text=However%2C%20only%20Android%20devices%20support,them%20to%20any%20external%20storage.
www.drmare.com/spotify-music/move-spotify-to-sd-card.html#:~:text=However%2C%20only%20Android%20devices%20support,them%20to%20any%20external%20storage.
What is the basic difference in A 105 and the Sony NW-A306
There's a breakdown of the reported info on the walkmanblog: thewalkmanblog.blogspot.com/2023/01/comparison-sony-nw-a100-and-nw-a300.html
Frankly, Sony rarely provides info about the internals, including processor, dac, etc; that's proprietary tech they keep from us. Looking at the published material, there ARE differences internally, but whether that means anything is debatable.
@@NoThemeReviews thanks
i'm serious who buys these things and WHY this is just a cut down phone for More Money when you can just get something like BTR5 or BTR7 and in many cases have more Power More Features cause of the phone for Much Less Money plus if you want Only one device you can go with LG phone that has 4 Dac Chips and great amp for Much Less Money these things are so expensive and they don't do anything more then a phone and dac amp combo like BTR7 or Qudelix 5K not only that but if you get BTR7 or Qudelix 5k or BTR5 you second device will be smaller so really who are these things made for
For people who want a dedicated media device
Some (most) Sony DAPs are overpriced, but this one is around 200 to 300, so the most reasonably priced one. Sometimes (most for me) it is nice to be able to just insert a pair of headphones with no other cables or connections needed. Main issue in Europe anyway is that Sony volume limits their DAPs sold there.
For many they still use file libraries and don't stream, and want to get away from the phone calls/texts/social media.
@@DaveTheBird oh man the eu regulations are so strict
Me. 😎