Use this tool: https://www.rockbox.org/wiki/SonyNWDestTool To switch to JP region, which enables some extra features. If you just want uncapped volume, change it to USA or Canada.

Thank you both! I went with the A55 after all. Found a deal for a new red one for $182 shipped. My 512gb card came in today as well. Just waiting on my case and glass screen protector. I do not really care for the Music Center software compared to Media Go, especially when trying to manage...

How much of an upgrade is the A45 from the NWZ-A17 ? Any large difference from the A55?

How does the A45 differ than the A55? Best Buy seems to have the A45 on sale for $189.99 this week. I am looking to upgrade from a NWZ-A17

The left ear cup is shorting out again (it cuts off sound when playing certain songs). I don't want to buy another pair again and feel like venturing out.   I do have a pair of Ultrasone PRO 750's and B&O H7's.    Ill take a deeper look at the THx00. The thought of not having detachable...

So my M-100s are on their last legs so I am looking for recommendations for the next step. I am looking at these but not sure if these would be an upgrade for me:   https://www.massdrop.com/buy/akg-k7xx-massdrop-first-edition-headphones  ...

Damn, I go FLAC w/o NC.    Hmm. I really would like a new dedicated player.

Hmm so the battery life on this player is meh? I am coming from a NW-A17 and usually use it on the go or via BT for my car.   Is there a 64gb model in English?   Or any alternative player out there?

Yep I have, still does it. It is out of warranty (bought it 4 years ago, been already repaired once). Huh, I didnt know that they still did mechanical repairs for free even if out of warranty, maybe ill do that. Thanks for the info!   Yea, I dont like that you have to pay for shipping. The...

I think my M-100's are on their way out. With certain songs, the right cup goes out and only comes back on if I replug in the headphones. Seems they only last two years if used every day? My og pair's right cup died a little before the 2 year mark so I was able to get it repaired under warranty...

Yea its the dial. My goes really low when I have the dial all the way up so I have to turn it up just before max. 

INTERESTING! Hope the price difference is not too much. Ill totally grab this if it is not too expensive.    I really hope they solved this issue. I doubt it though. Will probably still be using Media Go right?

I really wish this came in  64gb or 128gb. Was hoping to upgrade from my 64gb A17

I still use these babies today. I even got a back up sealed pair when Amazon was clearancing them out.     In any case, what would be the next step after these?

Lol now they would come out with an update. Everything has been working well so far for me after formatting and re-syncing my music

Yea I have a 128gb card. I have an imported A17 so im screwed if it is a hardware issue lol.     Nada   Tried that. Tried it with the sdcard removed too. Still freezes. At the moment, I just wiped everything and transferring my stuff all over again. Which is ok because I didn't know...

  Depends on what i'm listening to. But yea I can. ooo thanks!     Man, I upgraded the firmware and now it has the freezing/crashing issue with the majority of my music -_- Can I revert back?

So I found out that the Media Go thing has been converting my FLAC files to 256 when transferring to my device. But I have it set to NOT convert my files when transferring. Anyone know what it is still doing it?

Anyone know where we can import the japanese accessories?

This will sound better than an 160GB iPod Classic right (That's what I will be coming from)?

I wonder if the HK NWZ-A17's menu is in english. I may just import it in Black.   Does the model in Japan come with headphones? Amazon.jp shows a pair in the photo but yea.

Does anyone know where I can import a 64gb Black version to the US?   Does the japanese version have an english menu?

dammit, Sony.ca won't let me ship it to the US either. I am hoping Amazon.ca picks it ups soon

So will the US ever get this in black or just Silver for us?

I've been eyeing the HD8 DJ's. Hmm.   Since November 2012. I handle my headphones with much care too. But it happens. I am just bummed that it did. I have to use my ugly skullcandys until I get my repair M-100s back. I don't remember were I stored my Ultrasones at -_-.