[psikey]

ok no worries

Yes, need to ensure Hi-Res is off for best battery life too.

I only use Spotify for discovery now so leave my A307 set on low (16/48) as Walkman Music does bit-perfect whichever that option is set too, its only for for 3rd party apps (exc. UAPP which does its own pit-perfect thing via its own driver)

 

[cliffjnr]

Yes, need to ensure Hi-Res is off for best battery life too.

I only use Spotify for discovery now so leave my A307 set on low (16/48) as Walkman Music does bit-perfect whichever that option is set too, its only for for 3rd party apps (exc. UAPP which does its own pit-perfect thing via its own driver)

i do have it off. the test was trying to simulate the best conditions for battery. and trying to see if i got sonys results

 

[psikey]

i do have it off. the test was trying to simulate the best conditions for battery. and trying to see if i got sonys results

I will re-run a battery test if I get chance.

Just to confirm also, you didn't have the battery protection enabled where it doesn't fully charge to 100%. I have that set on mine normally.

 

[Ab10]

- Is this ‘Hi Res Streaming’ is bit perfect?
- As I guss not, then what it is ?

- Is it break the barrier of 48Khz default Android sample rate?

 

[psikey]

- Is this ‘Hi Res Streaming’ is bit perfect?
- As I guss not, then what it is ?

- Is it break the barrier of 48Khz default Android sample rate?

Yes sets to 32/192 which happens to be what Amazon Music app feeds out anyway while something like Spotify would have 16/44 padded up to 32/192. Not loosing detail of the base file.

 

[cliffjnr]

I will re-run a battery test if I get chance.

Just to confirm also, you didn't have the battery protection enabled where it doesn't fully charge to 100%. I have that set on mine normally.

I turned it off for the test so i could charge to 100. normally its on. cheers

 

[ttt123]

- Is this ‘Hi Res Streaming’ is bit perfect?
- As I guss not, then what it is ?

- Is it break the barrier of 48Khz default Android sample rate?

https://helpguide.sony.net/dmp/1301/v1/en/contents/TP1000735013.html

Using the High-Res streaming function​

You can enjoy music streaming from online music services in high sound quality.

1. Swipe the [WALKMAN Home] screen upwards.
2. Tap the menu items in the following order.
   
   
   [Settings] － [Sound] － [High-Res streaming].
3. Tap the switch to turn on the [High-Res streaming] function.
   Music streamed using apps other than “Music player” is played in the following quality.
   • [Use High-Res streaming] is on:
     Up-converted playback at 192 kHz/32 bit
   • [Use High-Res streaming] is off:
     Down-converted playback at 48 kHz/16 bit

 

[simon661]

Hi there. Newbie post, so please be gentle... I would like some advice ... Question 1. I use Campfire Audio Comet ( 97db quoted sensitivity ) and Sony 1000 xm5's . Based on this, would a volume capped 306 from the UK suffer from the noise floor hiss that has been mentioned, and would it drive the comets to a decent level, or would you order a non capped from one of the on line retailers if so which one? ( I am not planning on changing the iem's ) Question 2 Or would you go for a Shanling M3 ultra over the 306.?

 

[Vamp898]

Hi there. Newbie post, so please be gentle... I would like some advice ... Question 1. I use Campfire Audio Comet ( 97db quoted sensitivity ) and Sony 1000 xm5's . Based on this, would a volume capped 306 from the UK suffer from the noise floor hiss that has been mentioned, and would it drive the comets to a decent level, or would you order a non capped from one of the on line retailers if so which one? ( I am not planning on changing the iem's ) Question 2 Or would you go for a Shanling M3 ultra over the 306.?

97db/mW and 48 Ohm will be no issue.

My IER-M9 have 103db/mw and 20 Ohm and there is no audible hiss at all (and i am very sensitive to that, i can hear the hiss with other IEM).

So you should be safe

 

[simon661]

97db/mW and 48 Ohm will be no issue.

My IER-M9 have 103db/mw and 20 Ohm and there is no audible hiss at all (and i am very sensitive to that, i can hear the hiss with other IEM).

So you should be safe

In that case, seeing as I would only use it in the garden and on an occasional train journey, I reckon there would be no need for the M3 ultra would you concur?

 

[burialcloud]

https://helpguide.sony.net/dmp/1301/v1/en/contents/TP1000735013.html

Using the High-Res streaming function​

You can enjoy music streaming from online music services in high sound quality.

1. Swipe the [WALKMAN Home] screen upwards.
2. Tap the menu items in the following order.
   
   
   [Settings] － [Sound] － [High-Res streaming].
3. Tap the switch to turn on the [High-Res streaming] function.
   Music streamed using apps other than “Music player” is played in the following quality.
   • [Use High-Res streaming] is on:
     Up-converted playback at 192 kHz/32 bit
   • [Use High-Res streaming] is off:
     Down-converted playback at 48 kHz/16 bit

So if I’m using poweramp in Its own hi res mode… is Sony going to down-convert my high res files if I have high-res streaming off?
I wasn’t aware of this option but would like to turn it off to save more battery, but not if it’s going to down-convert my hi res files played on poweramp.

 

[rlw6534]

So if I’m using poweramp in Its own hi res mode… is Sony going to down-convert my high res files if I have high-res streaming off?
I wasn’t aware of this option but would like to turn it off to save more battery, but not if it’s going to down-convert my hi res files played on poweramp.

What does Poweramp say under Audio -> Audio Info?

 

[burialcloud]

What does Poweramp say under Audio -> Audio Info?

Realized “high-resolution streaming” was already shut off in my case. The hi res option in poweramp is already upsampling to 192/32.

Another question. If I have all the Sony sound stuff turned off do I need to still toggle direct? Or is that pointless if nothing is engaged anyway?

 

[OldManToy]

Hello esteemed A306 users. I've got an icon in the top right that i don't know what it is. It's on the left of the standard battery icon and looks like a horizontal battery with an arrow under it? I'd post a pic here if i knew how to, but I don't

 

[ttt123]

Hello esteemed A306 users. I've got an icon in the top right that i don't know what it is. It's on the left of the standard battery icon and looks like a horizontal battery with an arrow under it? I'd post a pic here if i knew how to, but I don't

https://helpguide.sony.net/dmp/1301/v1/en/contents/TP1000735084.html

Extending the battery lifespan​

The [Battery Care] function reduces deterioration in the battery's performance by limiting the maximum charging capacity of the battery.

1. Swipe the [WALKMAN Home] screen upwards.
2. Tap the menu items in the following order.
   
   
   [Settings] － [Battery] － [Battery Care].
3. Tap the switch to turn the function on.
   
   
   will appear in the status bar.

Note​

• When the function is turned on, the maximum charging capacity is limited, and the battery will not fully charge. This is not a malfunction.
• While the function is turned on,
  
  will appear in the status bar even when the battery is not charging.