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Sony NW-A26HN Hi-Res Walkman High-resolution portable digital music player (Black)

Item # 158NWA26B

Do you want to listen to all your music, including high-resolution tracks,on the go? Check out Sony's ultra-compact...

Do you want to listen to all your music, including high-resolution tracks,on the go? Check out Sony's ultra-compact...

Item # 158NWA26B

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About the Sony NW-A26HN Hi-Res Walkman

Ralph Graves

Portable high-performance audio

Do you want to listen to all your music, including high-resolution tracks,on the go? Check out Sony's ultra-compact NW-A26HN Walkman. It's compatible with high-res music files, such as those downloaded from sites like HDtracks. And with its included noise-canceling headphones, you can hear every detail — even when you're out and about. You can also watch stored video clips or even listen to FM radio with this versatile player. The 'A26HN has built-in Bluetooth® so you can wirelessly stream to a compatible speaker and share your music.
Sony NW-A26HN Hi-res Walkman

With its included noise-canceling earbuds, the NW-A26HN lets you enjoy high-resolution audio just about anywhere.

Portable high-performance audio

Do you want to listen to all your music, including high-resolution tracks,on the go? Check out Sony's ultra-compact NW-A26HN Walkman. It's compatible with high-res music files, such as those downloaded from sites like HDtracks. And with its included noise-canceling headphones, you can hear every detail — even when you're out and about. You can also watch stored video clips or even listen to FM radio with this versatile player. The 'A26HN has built-in Bluetooth® so you can wirelessly stream to a compatible speaker and share your music.

Support for high-resolution audio files

The NW-A26HN is compatible with high-res PCM-based files (up to 24-bit/192kHz), Apple Lossless, and other formats. And if you've got low-resolution files, such as MP3s, Sony's Digital Sound Enhancement Engine can help them sound fuller. The built-in rechargeable battery can deliver up to 50 hours of operation, so you can enjoy music all throughout your day.

High-res Bluetooth® streaming

This player offers LDAC Hi-Fidelity wireless music streaming to compatible products. That means you're streaming a high-quality, richly detailed signal to your favorite Bluetooth speaker. And with select LDAC-equipped Sony audio components, you can even stream true high-res sound via the Bluetooth connection. Thanks to NFC, you can quickly pair your compatible Android™ smartphone just by touching the NW-A26HN to your device.

Storage for high-res files

The 'A26HN features 32GB of built-in storage. Need more memory? The player's microSD card slot can accommodate up to a 128GB card. That gives you up to 160GB of storage, plenty for high-resolution files as well as CD-quality audio files. And of course, you can carry extra cards with you for an even bigger music library.

FM radio, pictures, and videos, too

The NW-A26HN has a built-in digital FM tuner, so you can catch the big game or just enjoy your favorite music station. The player can also display JPEG and PNG images. Great for showing album art, of course, but you can also use it to display your own photos. And the 'A26HN can also play common video formats, such as MPEG4 and WMV 9. Pop a microSD card with some video files into the player, and you've just expanded your entertainment options.

High-res audio on the road

Interested in using this high-res player in your car or truck? You'll want to check out Sony's impressive RSX-GS9 high-res digital media receiver, part of their High Resolution Audio System — a series of incredibly advanced speakers, amps, and subs optimized for high-res performance.

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Product highlights:

  • plays MP3, FLAC, ALAC, AAC, HE-AAC, AIFF, WMA, and LPCM audio files (up to 24-bit/192kHz)
  • displays JPEG and PNG image files
  • plays AVC (H.264/AVC), MPEG4 and WMV 9 video files
  • built-in FM digital tuner
  • microSD card slot accepts microSD, microSDHC, or microSDXC cards (available separately)
  • 32GB internal flash memory, with up to 128GB additional storage (up to 160GB total memory)
  • 2-3/16" color touchscreen display (320 x 240 pixels)
  • Bluetooth-compatible with aptX encoding for better sound with compatible speakers and headphones
  • LDAC Hi-Fidelity wireless music streaming with compatible Sony wireless headphones or speakers
  • NFC touch pairing with compatible phones
  • DSEE HX and ClearAudio+ sound modes for restoring compressed music
  • S-Master® HX amplification offers accurate, detailed playback of high-resolution music files
  • stereo minijack headphone output (3.5mm)
  • noise-canceling earbuds
  • high-speed USB 2.0 port
  • rechargeable battery provides up to 50 hours of playback
  • USB 2.0-compliant cable included for file transfer and battery charging
  • 1-3/4"W x 4-1/4"H x 3/8"D
  • weight: 2.33 oz.
  • warranty: 1 year parts, 90 days labor
  • MFR # NWA26HNBM

What's in the box:

  • NW-A26 digital music player (Charcoal Black)
  • MDR-NW750N in-ear headphones with attached 42" cable (3.5mm plug)
  • 3 Pairs of silicone ear tips (1 pr installed)
  • Clothing clip
  • 42" USB cable (Type A USB on one end and proprietary WM-PORT connector on other end)
  • Limited Warranty sheet (US)
  • Consumer Warranty (Canada)
  • Instruction Manual
  • Listen For a Lifetime booklet
  • Quick Start Guide
  • microSD card info

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More details on the Sony NW-A26HN Hi-Res Walkman

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Features

Overview: The Sony NW-A26HN is a Hi-Res Walkman digital music player, capable of playing high-resolution audio files, video files, and photographs. It also has Bluetooth Audio Streaming with NFC technology. The unit features a 2.2" LCD screen, and an internal 32 GB flash memory. You can add even more memory by inserting a microSD.

Noise-Canceling Headphones: The NW-A26HN comes with a pair of MDR-NW750N noise-canceling in-ear headphones. The headphones feature 9mm drivers for dynamic sound. The noise-canceling function reduces ambient sound so you hear only the music. Three sizes of ear tips are supplied with the headphones to help you find the best fit.

Supported Audio Formats: The NW-A26HN Hi-Res Walkman can support multiple digital audio formats, from CD-quality (16-bit/44kHz) through sound that is 6 times the resolution of CDs (24-bit/192kHz):

MP3 32-320 kbps (incl. VBR) at 32, 44.1, and 48 kHz
WMA 32-192 kbps (incl. VBR) at 44.1 kHz
FLAC 16/24-bit at 8, 11.025, 12, 16, 22.05, 24, 32, 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, and 192 kHz
L-PCM 16/24-bit at 8, 11.025, 12, 16, 22.05, 24, 32, 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, and 192 kHz
AAC 16-320 kbps (incl. VBR) at 8, 11.025, 12, 16, 22.05, 24, 32, 44.1, and 48 kHz
HE-AAC 32-144 kbps at 8, 11.025, 12, 16, 22.05, 24, 32, 44.1, and 48 kHz
ALAC (Apple Lossless) 16/24 bit at 8, 11.025, 12, 16, 22.05, 24, 32, 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, and 192 kHz
AIFF 16-24 bit at 8, 11.025, 12, 16, 22.05, 24, 32, 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, and 192 kHz

Supported Video and Photo Formats: The unit can play videos as well as still photos in the following formats:

  • AVC: 10 Mbps bit rate, 30 fps frame rate, 720 x 480 max
  • MPEG-4: 6 Mbps bit rate, 30 fps frame rate, 720 x 480 max
  • WMV9: 6 Mbps bit rate, 30 fps frame rate, 720 x 480 max
  • JPEG: Maximum image size: 4096 x 4096 pixels (16,000,000 pixels)

Build Quality: The NW-A26HN features solid build quality with a 2.2" TFT QVGA color display (320 x 240 pixels) with white LED backlighting. The S-Master HX digital amplifier is optimized for high-resolution audio playback, delivering smooth, natural sound over a wide 20Hz-40kHz frequency range.

DSEE-HX: Sony has included their DSEE-HX "up-scaling" technology in the NW-A26HN. DSEE-HX uses an algorithm to analyze the music, and automatically replace the "lost" information. DSEE-HX (Digital Sound Enhancement Engine) gives your highly-compressed MP3 and AAC music files new life so they sound almost as good as true Hi-Res Audio quality.

Memory: The NW-A26HN has a 32 GB internal memory, which is enough for about 7600 MP3 songs (128 kbps), 3800 AAC songs (256 kbps), or 100 high-resolution tracks (FLAC 192kHz/24-bit). The unit's memory card slot will also accept microSD cards for even more memory capacity.

Bluetooth/NFC: With built-in Bluetooth 3.0, you can stream your music files wirelessly from compatible devices up to 30 feet away. Devices that have the NFC (Near-Field Communication) function, can be automatically turned on, and paired with the Walkman, by simply touching the back of the Walkman to the device on the NFC logo.

Sound Quality Settings: You can adjust the sound quality with the following selectable functions:

  • Equalizer: You can set the sound quality according to the music genre.
  • Virtualphones Technology (VPT): Virtualphones Technology, a proprietary sound processing technology, developed by Sony, lets you set sound effects and enrich the sound reproduction quality of the audio playback.
  • Clear Stereo: Using digital processing, Clear Stereo emphasizes the stereo effect and clearly distinguishes between sound from the left and right channels of the headphones. (Not available with a Bluetooth connection.)
  • ClearAudio+: When ClearAudio+ is selected, the Equalizer, VPT, and Clear Stereo functions are disabled, and you hear the pure signal from the music source.

Rechargeable Battery: The Walkman has a built-in Lithium-Ion rechargeable battery for exceptional stamina. After a 4-hour full recharging time (via USB connection), the unit's estimated battery life is as follows:

  Noise Cancel On Noise Cancel Off
MP3 128 kbps 43 hours 50 hours
AAC 256 kbps 41 hours 48 hours
FLAC 96kHz/24-bit 35 hours 40 hours
FLAC 192kHz/24-bit 27 hours 30 hours
MPEG-4 Video 384 kbps 13 hours 14 hours
FM Radio 20 hours 22 hours
MP3 w/Bluetooth 23 hours
FLAC w/Bluetooth 16 hours

Connections/System Requirements: On the bottom of the unit, there is a 3.5mm stereo headphone output and a 22-pin WM-PORT for connecting the unit to a computer using the supplied USB cable. The NW-A26HN is compatible with computers with the following operating systems: Windows Vista  (SP2 or later), Windows 7 (SP1 or later), Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows 10, and Mac OS X v10.6 or later. You can use the WM-PORT to connect the unit to one of Sony's Headphone DAC/Amplifiers, such as the PHA-3.

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