A100 Walkman® A Series

Model: NW-A100TPS
RM 1,846.00
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  • Features
    Colours in harmony

    Colours in harmony

    The new h.ear range comes in colours to suit your lifestyle perfectly. The tones work with a spectrum of hues and different colours. Try them with your favourite outfit and it all just works – effortless harmony.

    A statement in style, a celebration of sound.

    A statement in style, a celebration of sound.

    Supported by Android™, and featuring direct download and streaming via Wi-Fi, the eye-catching NW-A100 is all about enjoying your music, your way.

    High-Resolution Audio Compatible

    High-Resolution Audio Compatible

    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.

    High-Resolution Audio wireless

    High-Resolution Audio wireless

    Enjoy High-Resolution Audio quality music thanks to LDAC, our premium wireless codec. With 3x the bitrate of standard BLUETOOTH® technology, you can enjoy a superior listening experience for all your music.

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

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

    Enjoy all the subtleties in your music with the S-Master HX™ digital amplifier, which delivers High-Resolution Audio in maximum quality, with reduced distortion and noise.

    DSEE HX™

    DSEE HX™

    Audio upscaling is improved even further by our DSEE HX™ processor which intelligently recognises instruments, voices and musical genres. By identifying these, and the relative energy of the audio, it can accurately rebuild audio lost during digital compression, for a full fidelity experience, even with compressed formats. The DSEE HX processor still works even when you’re streaming music.

    DSD playback

    DSD playback

    Experience the natural sound and intense detail of DSD audio formats up to 11.2MHz, thanks to the NW-A100’s high-quality PCM conversion.

    NFC™ One-touch and Bluetooth® for instant connectivity

    NFC™ One-touch and Bluetooth® for instant connectivity

    Near Field Communication (NFC) and Bluetooth wireless technology make connecting to your music fast and easy. Just touch your NFC-enabled device to your A100 Series for a quick, seamless connection, then start streaming. No NFC? No problem. Connect via Bluetooth and you’re ready to go. LDAC™ and aptX™ HD audio compatibility is available.

    Rigid aluminium milled frame for improved sound quality

    Rigid aluminium milled frame for improved sound quality

    The premium aluminium milled frame provides superior rigidity for low impedance and clear, stable sound and solid bass.

    Film capacitor

    Film capacitor

    High-quality film capacitors are used in the amplification stage to help the NW-A100 realise transparent, expansive highs and natural sound.

    Fine Sound Resistor

    Fine Sound Resistor

    The surface mounted Fine Sound Resistor ensures even, effective distribution of power to the circuit components, for consistent sound quality.

    Optimised circuit board layout

    Optimised circuit board layout

    By dividing the Audio block (highlighted in red) and the Power/Digital block (in blue), the circuit board layout has been optimised to ensure sound quality is unaffected by digital noise.

    Advanced solder containing gold for clearer sound

    Advanced solder containing gold for clearer sound

    The exceptional conductivity of gold ensures absolute minimum signal loss. For clearer sound and vocals, a premium, audio-grade lead-free solder with a small amount of gold connects the circuit of the NW-A100 to the battery.

    Supported by Android™

    Supported by Android™

    The NW-A100 is supported by Android™, giving you easy access to a huge range of media apps and music services.

    Wi-Fi compatible for direct download and streaming

    Wi-Fi compatible for direct download and streaming

    Supported by Android™ and compatible with Wi-Fi, the NW-A100 offers you even more ways to listen to your music. Enjoy your favourite streaming and music apps right on your Walkman or connect to a PC to access your music collection.

    Noise cancelling quietens external sounds

    Noise cancelling quietens external sounds

    Want to be alone with your tunes? Activate noise cancelling, and the compatible IER-NW510N headphones work with the NW-A100 to block out external sounds.

    Ambient Sound mode lets essential audio in

    Ambient Sound mode lets essential audio in

    When you’re using the compatible IER-NW510N headphones, activate Ambient Sound mode and you’ll hear external sound along with your music. This is ideal for keeping you in touch with the outside world, traffic and announcements.

    Smaller headphones, even higher quality sound

    Smaller headphones, even higher quality sound

    The new IER-NW510N headphones for the NW-A100 offers even better quality sound than their predecessors, the IER-NW500N, yet they’re approximately half the size. So you can enjoy an even more comfortable listening experience.

    Cassette Tape UI

    Cassette Tape UI

    As a playful nod to the iconic TPS-L2, the original Walkman® from 1979, the NW-A100 features a special Cassette Tape user interface and screensaver. The cassette tape visual that appears on your Walkman® display varies depending on the codec of the music you’re listening to.

    USB Type-C™ port

    USB Type-C™ port

    The NW-A100 features a USB Type-C™ port for easy connectivity with a range of devices.

    Store even more music with the microSD card slot

    Store even more music with the microSD card slot

    Expand the already large memory of your NW-A100 with a microSD card – pop one in the slot to enjoy endless playlists and even the biggest music collections on the go.

    Up to 26 hours’ battery life

    Up to 26 hours’ battery life

    When fully charged you can enjoy up to 26 hours of music playback when playing MP3s at 128kbps. Perfect for the daily commute or just being out and about.

    Vinyl Processor

    Vinyl Processor

    Give the warmth and character of vinyl back to your digital tracks and get lost again in the richness of the melodies and dynamics of your favourite albums. Enjoy subtle reproduction of the low-frequency resonance, tone-arm resistance and surface noise to deliver an authentic listening experience.

    Walkman® 40th Anniversary

    Walkman® 40th Anniversary

    This year marks the 40th Anniversary of Walkman®. The first Walkman TPS-L2 launched in 1979 and became a design and engineering icon, changing the way people listen to music forever. For the first time, it was possible to enjoy your favourite tracks, albums and artists in high quality sound, anytime, anywhere – and we’ve been doing so ever since.

    Learn more about Walkman® history

    Walkman 40th Anniversary Package

    Walkman 40th Anniversary Package

    To celebrate the 40th Anniversary of the ground-breaking TPS-L2 Walkman, we’ve created an exclusive Walkman 40th Anniversary Package. Inside the box, which is based on the original TPS-L2 packaging, you’ll find a NW-A100 Walkman, complete with 40th Anniversary logo on the back, alongside a special soft case styled on the iconic TPS-L2 itself. Two Walkman 40th Anniversary sticker sheets are also included.

    MQA™ files played and decoded

    MQA™ files played and decoded

    The NW-A100 can play and decode MQA™ files, so you can play even more lossless-quality music.

  • Specifications

    Size & Weight

    Dimensions (W x H x D)

    Approx. 55.9mm x 98.9mm x 11.0mm 2.21 inches x 3.90 inches x 0.44 inches

    Weight

    Approx. 103 g 3.64 Oz

    Power

    Battery Life - Continuous Playback Music

    MP3 (128kbps) / Ambient Sound Mode ON: 20 hours,MP3 (128kbps) / Ambient Sound Mode OFF: 26 hours,AAC (256kbps) / Ambient Sound Mode ON: 18 hours ,AAC (256kbps) / Ambient Sound Mode OFF: 24 hours,,FLAC (192kHz / 24bit) / Ambient Sound Mode ON: 12 hours, FLAC (192kHz / 24bit) / Ambient Sound Mode OFF: 16, DSD (2.8224MHz / 1bit) / Ambient Sound Mode ON: 8 hours, DSD (2.8224MHz / 1bit) / Ambient Sound Mode OFF: 11 hours,MP3 (128kbps) / Noise Cancel ON: 21 hours, MP3 (128kbps) / Noise Cancel OFF: 26 hours, AAC (256kbps) / Noise Cancel ON: 19 hours, AAC (256kbps) / Noise Cancel OFF: 24 hours, FLAC (192kHz / 24bit) / Noise Cancel ON: 13 hours, FLAC (192kHz / 24bit) / Noise Cancel OFF: 16 hours, DSD (2.8224MHz / 1bit) / Noise Cancel ON: 9 hours,DSD (2.8224MHz / 1bit) / Noise Cancel OFF: 11 hours,

    Charging Time (full charge)

    Approx. 5.5 hrs

    Built-in battery

    Built-in Rechargeable lithium-ion Battery

    Charging and Power supply

    USB power (from a computer via a USB)

    Playback & display

    Music Searching Methods

    All Songs,Artist,Release Year,Playlists,Album,Genre,Composer,Hi-Res,Recent Transfers,Folder,Cue sheet

    Music Play Mode

    Shuffle Playback,Repeat Off,Repeat 1 Song,Repart All,All Range,Selected Range

    Drag and Drop

    Yes

    Display Resolution

    3.6-inch (9.1 cm) ,HD (1280 x 720 Pixels)

    Display Type

    TFT colour display with white LED-backlight

    Sound Effects

    Direct Source (Direct) ,10 Band equalizer,DSEE HX,DC Phase Linearizer,Dynamic Normalizer,ClearAudi+,Vinyl Processor

    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 / 8-384kHz,WAV ( .WAV): 16, 24, 32bit (Float / Integer) / 8-384kHz,AAC ( .mp4, .m4a, .3gp): 16-320kbps / 8-48kHz,HE-AAC ( .mp4, .m4a, .3gp): 32-144kbps / 8-48kHz,Apple Lossless ( .mp4, .m4a): 16, 24bit / 8-384kHz,AIFF ( .aif, .aiff, .afc, .aifc): 16, 24, 32bit / 8-384kHz,DSD ( .dsf, .dff): 1bit / 2.8224, 5.6448, 11.2896 MHz *Audio that is converted to Linear PCM is output.,APE ( .ape): 8, 16, 24bit / 8-192kHz (Fast, Normal, High) ,MQA ( .mqa.flac): Supported

    Headphone Out (Stereo mini-jack)

    Frequency

    20-40,000 Hz

    Maximum Power Output (JEITA 16Ω/mW)

    35mW+35mW

    Software

    Operating System

    Android 9.0

    Footnotes

    Digital Noise Cancelling

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

    USB DAC Mode

    -

    Connectivity

    Terminals

    Headphone: Stereo mini-jack,External memory: Micro SD Micro SDHC Micro SDXC

    Wireless Capabilities

    Communication system: Bluetooth Specification Version 5.0,NFC: Yes,Supported Bluetooth profiles: Yes,Supported Codecs (Transmission): Yes,Supported Codecs (Reception): No

  • features
    • Features
      Colours in harmony

      Colours in harmony

      The new h.ear range comes in colours to suit your lifestyle perfectly. The tones work with a spectrum of hues and different colours. Try them with your favourite outfit and it all just works – effortless harmony.

      A statement in style, a celebration of sound.

      A statement in style, a celebration of sound.

      Supported by Android™, and featuring direct download and streaming via Wi-Fi, the eye-catching NW-A100 is all about enjoying your music, your way.

      High-Resolution Audio Compatible

      High-Resolution Audio Compatible

      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.

      High-Resolution Audio wireless

      High-Resolution Audio wireless

      Enjoy High-Resolution Audio quality music thanks to LDAC, our premium wireless codec. With 3x the bitrate of standard BLUETOOTH® technology, you can enjoy a superior listening experience for all your music.

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

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

      Enjoy all the subtleties in your music with the S-Master HX™ digital amplifier, which delivers High-Resolution Audio in maximum quality, with reduced distortion and noise.

      DSEE HX™

      DSEE HX™

      Audio upscaling is improved even further by our DSEE HX™ processor which intelligently recognises instruments, voices and musical genres. By identifying these, and the relative energy of the audio, it can accurately rebuild audio lost during digital compression, for a full fidelity experience, even with compressed formats. The DSEE HX processor still works even when you’re streaming music.

      DSD playback

      DSD playback

      Experience the natural sound and intense detail of DSD audio formats up to 11.2MHz, thanks to the NW-A100’s high-quality PCM conversion.

      NFC™ One-touch and Bluetooth® for instant connectivity

      NFC™ One-touch and Bluetooth® for instant connectivity

      Near Field Communication (NFC) and Bluetooth wireless technology make connecting to your music fast and easy. Just touch your NFC-enabled device to your A100 Series for a quick, seamless connection, then start streaming. No NFC? No problem. Connect via Bluetooth and you’re ready to go. LDAC™ and aptX™ HD audio compatibility is available.

      Rigid aluminium milled frame for improved sound quality

      Rigid aluminium milled frame for improved sound quality

      The premium aluminium milled frame provides superior rigidity for low impedance and clear, stable sound and solid bass.

      Film capacitor

      Film capacitor

      High-quality film capacitors are used in the amplification stage to help the NW-A100 realise transparent, expansive highs and natural sound.

      Fine Sound Resistor

      Fine Sound Resistor

      The surface mounted Fine Sound Resistor ensures even, effective distribution of power to the circuit components, for consistent sound quality.

      Optimised circuit board layout

      Optimised circuit board layout

      By dividing the Audio block (highlighted in red) and the Power/Digital block (in blue), the circuit board layout has been optimised to ensure sound quality is unaffected by digital noise.

      Advanced solder containing gold for clearer sound

      Advanced solder containing gold for clearer sound

      The exceptional conductivity of gold ensures absolute minimum signal loss. For clearer sound and vocals, a premium, audio-grade lead-free solder with a small amount of gold connects the circuit of the NW-A100 to the battery.

      Supported by Android™

      Supported by Android™

      The NW-A100 is supported by Android™, giving you easy access to a huge range of media apps and music services.

      Wi-Fi compatible for direct download and streaming

      Wi-Fi compatible for direct download and streaming

      Supported by Android™ and compatible with Wi-Fi, the NW-A100 offers you even more ways to listen to your music. Enjoy your favourite streaming and music apps right on your Walkman or connect to a PC to access your music collection.

      Noise cancelling quietens external sounds

      Noise cancelling quietens external sounds

      Want to be alone with your tunes? Activate noise cancelling, and the compatible IER-NW510N headphones work with the NW-A100 to block out external sounds.

      Ambient Sound mode lets essential audio in

      Ambient Sound mode lets essential audio in

      When you’re using the compatible IER-NW510N headphones, activate Ambient Sound mode and you’ll hear external sound along with your music. This is ideal for keeping you in touch with the outside world, traffic and announcements.

      Smaller headphones, even higher quality sound

      Smaller headphones, even higher quality sound

      The new IER-NW510N headphones for the NW-A100 offers even better quality sound than their predecessors, the IER-NW500N, yet they’re approximately half the size. So you can enjoy an even more comfortable listening experience.

      Cassette Tape UI

      Cassette Tape UI

      As a playful nod to the iconic TPS-L2, the original Walkman® from 1979, the NW-A100 features a special Cassette Tape user interface and screensaver. The cassette tape visual that appears on your Walkman® display varies depending on the codec of the music you’re listening to.

      USB Type-C™ port

      USB Type-C™ port

      The NW-A100 features a USB Type-C™ port for easy connectivity with a range of devices.

      Store even more music with the microSD card slot

      Store even more music with the microSD card slot

      Expand the already large memory of your NW-A100 with a microSD card – pop one in the slot to enjoy endless playlists and even the biggest music collections on the go.

      Up to 26 hours’ battery life

      Up to 26 hours’ battery life

      When fully charged you can enjoy up to 26 hours of music playback when playing MP3s at 128kbps. Perfect for the daily commute or just being out and about.

      Vinyl Processor

      Vinyl Processor

      Give the warmth and character of vinyl back to your digital tracks and get lost again in the richness of the melodies and dynamics of your favourite albums. Enjoy subtle reproduction of the low-frequency resonance, tone-arm resistance and surface noise to deliver an authentic listening experience.

      Walkman® 40th Anniversary

      Walkman® 40th Anniversary

      This year marks the 40th Anniversary of Walkman®. The first Walkman TPS-L2 launched in 1979 and became a design and engineering icon, changing the way people listen to music forever. For the first time, it was possible to enjoy your favourite tracks, albums and artists in high quality sound, anytime, anywhere – and we’ve been doing so ever since.

      Learn more about Walkman® history

      Walkman 40th Anniversary Package

      Walkman 40th Anniversary Package

      To celebrate the 40th Anniversary of the ground-breaking TPS-L2 Walkman, we’ve created an exclusive Walkman 40th Anniversary Package. Inside the box, which is based on the original TPS-L2 packaging, you’ll find a NW-A100 Walkman, complete with 40th Anniversary logo on the back, alongside a special soft case styled on the iconic TPS-L2 itself. Two Walkman 40th Anniversary sticker sheets are also included.

      MQA™ files played and decoded

      MQA™ files played and decoded

      The NW-A100 can play and decode MQA™ files, so you can play even more lossless-quality music.

  • specifications
    • Specifications

      Size & Weight

      Dimensions (W x H x D)

      Approx. 55.9mm x 98.9mm x 11.0mm 2.21 inches x 3.90 inches x 0.44 inches

      Weight

      Approx. 103 g 3.64 Oz

      Power

      Battery Life - Continuous Playback Music

      MP3 (128kbps) / Ambient Sound Mode ON: 20 hours,MP3 (128kbps) / Ambient Sound Mode OFF: 26 hours,AAC (256kbps) / Ambient Sound Mode ON: 18 hours ,AAC (256kbps) / Ambient Sound Mode OFF: 24 hours,,FLAC (192kHz / 24bit) / Ambient Sound Mode ON: 12 hours, FLAC (192kHz / 24bit) / Ambient Sound Mode OFF: 16, DSD (2.8224MHz / 1bit) / Ambient Sound Mode ON: 8 hours, DSD (2.8224MHz / 1bit) / Ambient Sound Mode OFF: 11 hours,MP3 (128kbps) / Noise Cancel ON: 21 hours, MP3 (128kbps) / Noise Cancel OFF: 26 hours, AAC (256kbps) / Noise Cancel ON: 19 hours, AAC (256kbps) / Noise Cancel OFF: 24 hours, FLAC (192kHz / 24bit) / Noise Cancel ON: 13 hours, FLAC (192kHz / 24bit) / Noise Cancel OFF: 16 hours, DSD (2.8224MHz / 1bit) / Noise Cancel ON: 9 hours,DSD (2.8224MHz / 1bit) / Noise Cancel OFF: 11 hours,

      Charging Time (full charge)

      Approx. 5.5 hrs

      Built-in battery

      Built-in Rechargeable lithium-ion Battery

      Charging and Power supply

      USB power (from a computer via a USB)

      Playback & display

      Music Searching Methods

      All Songs,Artist,Release Year,Playlists,Album,Genre,Composer,Hi-Res,Recent Transfers,Folder,Cue sheet

      Music Play Mode

      Shuffle Playback,Repeat Off,Repeat 1 Song,Repart All,All Range,Selected Range

      Drag and Drop

      Yes

      Display Resolution

      3.6-inch (9.1 cm) ,HD (1280 x 720 Pixels)

      Display Type

      TFT colour display with white LED-backlight

      Sound Effects

      Direct Source (Direct) ,10 Band equalizer,DSEE HX,DC Phase Linearizer,Dynamic Normalizer,ClearAudi+,Vinyl Processor

      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 / 8-384kHz,WAV ( .WAV): 16, 24, 32bit (Float / Integer) / 8-384kHz,AAC ( .mp4, .m4a, .3gp): 16-320kbps / 8-48kHz,HE-AAC ( .mp4, .m4a, .3gp): 32-144kbps / 8-48kHz,Apple Lossless ( .mp4, .m4a): 16, 24bit / 8-384kHz,AIFF ( .aif, .aiff, .afc, .aifc): 16, 24, 32bit / 8-384kHz,DSD ( .dsf, .dff): 1bit / 2.8224, 5.6448, 11.2896 MHz *Audio that is converted to Linear PCM is output.,APE ( .ape): 8, 16, 24bit / 8-192kHz (Fast, Normal, High) ,MQA ( .mqa.flac): Supported

      Headphone Out (Stereo mini-jack)

      Frequency

      20-40,000 Hz

      Maximum Power Output (JEITA 16Ω/mW)

      35mW+35mW

      Software

      Operating System

      Android 9.0

      Footnotes

      Digital Noise Cancelling

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

      USB DAC Mode

      -

      Connectivity

      Terminals

      Headphone: Stereo mini-jack,External memory: Micro SD Micro SDHC Micro SDXC

      Wireless Capabilities

      Communication system: Bluetooth Specification Version 5.0,NFC: Yes,Supported Bluetooth profiles: Yes,Supported Codecs (Transmission): Yes,Supported Codecs (Reception): No

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