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Sony Walkman NW-A55 - Digital player - 16 GB - black

$176.95
(3.4) 3.4 stars out of 10 reviews 10 reviews
$176.95
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Sony Walkman NW-A55 - Digital player - 16 GB - black

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3.4 out of 5stars
(10 reviews)
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Most helpful positive review

5.00 out of 5 stars review
Verified Purchaser
03/26/2020
It's still a Walkman!
The A50 feels great, just like my previous Walkman player (see photo), which I have been using for over a decade. Sound and build quality also seem great. I am using the dedicated Music Center program to transfer albums to the player. The problem is that it is not always easy to get the cover arts displayed on the device, even though I would manually select them from the properties in Music Center. Sony, please fix either the Music Center for PC or the Walkman firmware! Also the UI could be further updated for stability, but over all it is pretty good the way it is now. I actually prefer the proprietary UI to Android, as I don't really find Android devices likable. So please continue developing the Walkman UI! Regarding the WM port cable: it is mechanically sturdy and gets you extra features like line out audio... I don't care if it's not USB-C at all.
Valentin La

Most helpful negative review

1.00 out of 5 stars review
Verified Purchaser
10/29/2021
Product? GREAT! Music Center App? HORRIBLE!
The Walkman operates great, sounds great, and isn't hard to navigate. However, the app you need to get music into your Walkman (Sony Music Center) is cumbersome, not intuitive, nor easy to navigate. Error messages for songs that are unrelated to the files but directly related to a problem with the app I have not been able to fix, and Sony does not offer adequate help channels to solve these problems. If I can't play my music on your product, then, we both have a problem.
JimSound
  • 1.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    10/29/2021
    Product? GREAT! Music Center App? HORRIBLE!
    The Walkman operates great, sounds great, and isn't hard to navigate. However, the app you need to get music into your Walkman (Sony Music Center) is cumbersome, not intuitive, nor easy to navigate. Error messages for songs that are unrelated to the files but directly related to a problem with the app I have not been able to fix, and Sony does not offer adequate help channels to solve these problems. If I can't play my music on your product, then, we both have a problem.
    JimSound
  • 1.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    04/26/2021
    Won't pair with blue tooth ear buds
    I bought this device to replace an old MP3 player so I could listen to music while at work. I've owned walkman and a discman in the past and have never had a problem with Sony products. I've followed all online instructions for the walkman and did not help. It wouldn't pair with my Samsung ear buds so I purchased a pair of Sony WF-XB700 ear buds hoping a Sony Walkman could pair to Sony ear buds. But it won't pair to them either. And yes, I followed online guide for them as well. It can't even locate them when they are lying side by side. It works great with wired headsets, but that's not exactly convenient and not why I bought it. I'm about ready to send them back, because what's the point?
    Bon2727
  • 3.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    02/20/2021
    Great music player - but expected more from Sony
    No doubt a capable little player from Sony that has awesome sound and has a long lasting battery. However I expected more from Sony, especially from a niche product that are trying to compete with modern phone music players. Here's of the things you might consider: - EU volume limiter that makes the device sounds quieter than my phone. Luckily there's a mod that removes this. - No support for wired earphones media-controls/remote. - You can't send files to the unit from your phone via Bluetooth. - No option to search/filter songs lists. Want a song, better get used to that slow scrolling. - No option to jump to artist/album from the now playing screen. Want to listen to more from that artist, tough luck, better get used to scrolling through your long lists. - Equalizer settings doesn't apply to Bluetooth headphones. That good sound is only for your wired headphones! - Proprietary cable - better keep that thing safe or you'll wont be able to charge or connect your device. - No firmware updates/support. Buy one of our more expensive product, loser! You buy these overprized music players and it doesn't even come with headphones lol. Luckily Sony is still kind enough to give you one of their own proprietary charging cables. The product is NOT bad, but it's not great either. It's just average. It lacks basic features that can be found on most if not all modern media players. I expected more from Sony and implementing a volume limiter on a music device is just like shooting yourself in the foot. Especially when competition like Fiio are selling devices that will blow your brains out with it's volume loudness. I wouldn't have bought this device if volume limiter hack wasn't available - it's a huge deal breaker. I think it's time for Sony to get down from their high horse and let someone else be the king of music.
    skipperbent
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    09/24/2020
    What you really need!
    I have had alot of audio players. This one is excellent. The construction is well thought out. The operation is smooth and usable. The audio and feature quality is perfect without being overdone and costly. Other players are too expensive or just plain junk. Sony has always made great gear that gets the job done for the right price. Cheers!
    Ddotevil
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    09/05/2020
    Awesome little music machine!
    Just got this for my birthday after looking at it for over a year. It is so easy to use - very logical interface. The music sounds great, the database management system is the easiest I've ever used. Would definitely recommend
    NancyR
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    08/03/2020
    Love it
    It works with my windows media player. I love how you can add up to 128 gig as card. This is the best $218 dollars I've spent in a while. I am super happy with my purchase.
    Tony
  • 1.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    05/28/2020
    Horrible Music Center software
    The required software is so slow and cumbersome, it really ruins the unit. It is so frustrating with the crashes and the waiting on the software, I would not reccomend any of the sony units that use this software. Sony should be embarrased it is that bad
    Matt 541
  • 3.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    05/27/2020
    It's good but I'm not overwhelmed
    Nice unit. Doesn't play well with my apple airpods via Bluetooth. cannot connect and play music through the usb port to a marine stereo
    Matt631
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    04/15/2020
    Great player!
    The BEST flash memory player and FM radio! I know that CF is a faulty media and had several errors, but that would happen (and does) to any compact flash player, so it's alright? Try migrating to an Emulator Electronics Blu-Ray R/W Drive. That`ll fix all those problems!
    lanebike
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    03/26/2020
    It's still a Walkman!
    The A50 feels great, just like my previous Walkman player (see photo), which I have been using for over a decade. Sound and build quality also seem great. I am using the dedicated Music Center program to transfer albums to the player. The problem is that it is not always easy to get the cover arts displayed on the device, even though I would manually select them from the properties in Music Center. Sony, please fix either the Music Center for PC or the Walkman firmware! Also the UI could be further updated for stability, but over all it is pretty good the way it is now. I actually prefer the proprietary UI to Android, as I don't really find Android devices likable. So please continue developing the Walkman UI! Regarding the WM port cable: it is mechanically sturdy and gets you extra features like line out audio... I don't care if it's not USB-C at all.
    Valentin La
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