[bizkid]

Sony will present the new generation of its DAP line the NW-A40 at the IFA later this year.

Some infos are posted here:

http://thewalkmanblog.blogspot.com/2017/07/sony-to-introduce-new-nw-a40-walkman-at.html?m=1



2020:
NOW OUT! Custom Firmware for the A40 range with better sound and other features added:

https://www.head-fi.org/threads/sony-nw-a40-series-nw-a45-a46-a47.854779/post-15804277

 

[Weaves]

Thanks for finding and posting

 

[astroid]

A40 series adds Aptx support, its in the manual here :

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B9vyHmx0u78ueUNJM3B3SDdaRkU/view

 

[imparanoic]

i believe the reviews for the predecessor A30 suffers from serious lag ( not sure myself, as i use nw-zx100) , hopefully they improve this aspect on the new -a40 series

 

[Bepli]

i believe the reviews for the predecessor A30 suffers from serious lag ( not sure myself, as i use nw-zx100) , hopefully they improve this aspect on the new -a40 series

This lag got fixed

 

[imparanoic]

This lag got fixed

that's great

 

[astroid]

A30 is best lower priced walkman Sony have made, it shares a lot of technology with Signature series and sounds really good. Aptx was only real drawback Imo so I may upgrade to a40 from my 35.

 

[Bepli]

A30 is best lower priced walkman Sony have made, it shares a lot of technology with Signature series and sounds really good. Aptx was only real drawback Imo so I may upgrade to a40 from my 35.

I thought the same, but for getting aptx and mqa I wont do it. another atleast 200 € is just to expensive

 

[astroid]

Wonder if search has been added?

 

[vikibeats]

Was just about to buy the NW-A35 model. I can not wait for the release of a new NW A45

What do you think, how much will it cost in the beginning?

 

[Ferdi91]

Was just about to buy the NW-A35 model. I can not wait for the release of a new NW A45

What do you think, how much will it cost in the beginning?

It's still soon for an official price, but, considering the A35, it should be around 200-250 USD for the 16 gb version.

You guys know if there will be hardware changes (DAC used, power output etc...). Maybe, the only thing I'd change is the power.
It's better, in your opinion, wait for the 40 series or should i buy the 35 right now? (it's around 165 euro, a good price).

 

[vikibeats]

I will wait.

From manual we know that :

1 It will be USB DAC feature
2 MP4 support (so, probally video support like in nw-A25 model
3 and better battery.

 

[goody]

when is IFA?...i use my ZX100 which i think will still be better sounding

 

[Bepli]

when is IFA?...i use my ZX100 which i think will still be better sounding

Some people already said that the A30 series sound equal as the zx100, so if they changed something about the A40 than it will probably sound better

 

[bizkid]

when is IFA?...i use my ZX100 which i think will still be better sounding

IFA is from 1. to 6. September