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16GB Sony NW-A55 Walkman Digital Audio Player (Grayish Black)

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Various retailers have 16GB Sony NW-A55 Walkman Digital Audio Player (Grayish Black) for $168. Shipping is free.

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Available: Includes:
  • Sony NW-A55 Walkman Digital Audio Player (Grayish Black)
  • USB Cable
Features: (details)
  • Up to 45 Hours of Playback
  • 3.1" Touchscreen with 16GB of Storage
  • Wireless Hi-Res Audio with LDAC/aptX HD
  • DSEE HX for Upscaling Digital Files
  • Mimic Vintage Sound with Vinyl Processor
  • Support for MQA Files
  • Wireless Bluetooth Technology
  • Micro SDXC
  • Supports:Apple Lossless, AIFF, DSD, APE, and MQA, MP3, WMA, FLAC, WAV, AAC, HE-AAC

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  • About this product:
    • 1-Year Warranty
    • 4.5 Amazon rating
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Various retailers have 16GB Sony NW-A55 Walkman Digital Audio Player (Grayish Black) for $168. Shipping is free.

Thanks to community member Shelendor for finding this deal.

Available: Includes:
  • Sony NW-A55 Walkman Digital Audio Player (Grayish Black)
  • USB Cable
Features: (details)
  • Up to 45 Hours of Playback
  • 3.1" Touchscreen with 16GB of Storage
  • Wireless Hi-Res Audio with LDAC/aptX HD
  • DSEE HX for Upscaling Digital Files
  • Mimic Vintage Sound with Vinyl Processor
  • Support for MQA Files
  • Wireless Bluetooth Technology
  • Micro SDXC
  • Supports:Apple Lossless, AIFF, DSD, APE, and MQA, MP3, WMA, FLAC, WAV, AAC, HE-AAC

Editor's Notes

Written by powerfuldoppler | Staff
  • About this deal:
    • Our research indicates that this offer is $50 lower (23% savings) than the next best available price from a reputable merchant with prices starting from $218.
  • About this product:
    • 1-Year Warranty
    • 4.5 Amazon rating
  • About these stores:
    • Don't have Amazon Prime? Students can get a free 6-Month Amazon Prime trial with free 2-day shipping, unlimited video streaming & more.
    • If you're not a student, there's also a free 1-Month Amazon Prime trial available.
    • Most items sold & shipped by Walmart can be returned within 30 days for free, either to a store or by mail.
    • Details of B&H Video's return policy can be found here.
    • Details of BuyDig's return policy can be found here.
    • Details of Focus Camera's reurn policy can be found here.
    • Details of Target's return policy can be found here.
    • Seller at eBay - World Wide Stereo - is a Top Rated Plus seller with a rating of 99%
    • Details of World Wide Stereo's return policy can be found here.

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Top Comments

throtol
The sound is terrific. However there is a limited per micro SD card of 128gb. In addition, the music needs to be imported into the device. You can not simply insert an SD card and listen.
JeffJ9000
Buttons rock. You don't have to look at the thing to track fwd, volume down, etc. I know... silly. I'm such a boomer.
cj0r
If you're taking the trouble to play your own music files supposedly on a hi-fi device... why the hell would you care if there's bluetooth on it? Some of these posts make no sense and clearly aren't the audience for this device.

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Mar 9, 2021
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gromit45
Mar 9, 2021
322 Posts
Is this Sony noticeably or significantly better sounding than an LG V series phone (playing flac files to wired earbuds)?
Last edited by gromit45 March 8, 2021 at 11:47 PM.
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Mar 9, 2021
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sshlyk
Mar 9, 2021
3,077 Posts
Does it run on some old Android or actually has special OS? If it is Android I would stay away
Mar 9, 2021
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Mar 9, 2021
aagstn
Mar 9, 2021
926 Posts
There is something to be said for having good audio quality and a device that supports a headphone jack. Thankfully my LG phone has all that covered so I don't need a second device. This a a tough sell in 2021, but personally I'm glad this option is still around. Especially when most phones have dropped headphone jacks, Bluetooth audio just isn't that great.
Mar 9, 2021
598 Posts
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OPTICSOURCE
Mar 9, 2021
598 Posts
Quote from cj0r :
If you're taking the trouble to play your own music files supposedly on a hi-fi device... why the hell would you care if there's bluetooth on it? Some of these posts make no sense and clearly aren't the audience for this device.
Exactly. Such a person would be more interested in a portable headphone amp and decent WIRED headphones to go with it.
Mar 9, 2021
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Mar 9, 2021
PurplePenguin7228
Mar 9, 2021
2 Posts
Is an lg G8 better than this walkman?
Or is a lg V60 is a better option?
Sadly lg might halt making cellphones. The g8 is pretty cheap right now.
Mar 9, 2021
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AlanTheWoo
Mar 9, 2021
972 Posts
This is about 20 years too late
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Mar 9, 2021
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NavyHamster270
Mar 9, 2021
211 Posts
As others stated, tough sell. It would definitely be more reasonable at this price point with an included 512gb (even 256) microsd. The slow charging is also a major negative. Battery life seems good and max 2TB microsd slot is a plus BUT that doesn't save this product (imo).

Still, the facts are there is a market. The iPod is still made, iPod Touch 7th Gen, which is an even worse choice. It lacks microsd, and the larger storage sizes are ridiculously priced. iPod seems to be a foolish design in the smartphone age as well, by still including features outside pure audio playback which just makes it more of a shitty smartphone.
Mar 9, 2021
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Mar 9, 2021
Bazoogamoosh
Mar 9, 2021
584 Posts
Quote from NavyHamster270 :
As others stated, tough sell. It would definitely be more reasonable at this price point with an included 512gb (even 256) microsd. The slow charging is also a major negative. Battery life seems good and max 2TB microsd slot is a plus BUT that doesn't save this product (imo).

Still, the facts are there is a market. The iPod is still made, iPod Touch 7th Gen, which is an even worse choice. It lacks microsd, and the larger storage sizes are ridiculously priced. iPod seems to be a foolish design in the smartphone age as well, by still including features outside pure audio playback which just makes it more of a shitty smartphone.
Man I went in on that Amazon phone deal for $100 off of $175 or something, slapped a 256GB card in it and downloaded like tons of datpiff mixtapes, don't know if this player would be better than that phone. I have not tried flac is it similar to like a 3.5mm amp eq boost? What makes it sound better time to youtube
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Mar 9, 2021
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Mar 9, 2021
earlcaulley
Mar 9, 2021
589 Posts
I'm still rocking my iPod Classic 160GB. I go out for walks with it in hand, skipping tracks and adjusting volume without having to look at the screen. No notifications to take me out of the mood. Many of you don't get it, but I do. I also have a Kindle for reading for similar reasons. Yes, a smartphone or tablet can do all these things, but some people like devices like these.
Mar 9, 2021
91 Posts
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Mar 9, 2021
Mr Jumpy
Mar 9, 2021
91 Posts
This will be perfect to replace my 8GB Zune..
Mar 9, 2021
84 Posts
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Mar 9, 2021
johnny6
Mar 9, 2021
84 Posts
Is this real life?

What's next? A standalone GPS unit? Thought it was 2021 not 2005.
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Mar 9, 2021
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Supreme_Overload
Mar 9, 2021
231 Posts
For days when I don't need my phone?
Mar 9, 2021
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Mar 9, 2021
SamS9118
Mar 9, 2021
9 Posts
Walkman. Now that's a name I've not heard in a long time...

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Mar 9, 2021
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shaner41
Mar 9, 2021
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For those getting away from smartphones due to data mining, data selling, and excessive tracking and privacy issues? I dunno. 🤔

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