Sony Walkman A-Series (NWZ-A15) Preview

My Sony NWZ-A15 has just arrived, the courier just delivered it 10 minutes ago.  I have snapped some quick photos, apart from the Walkman, USB cable and guides, there is nothing else in the box.  Really excited to finally test it out this weekend.

UPDATE

FLAC album cover update – for those wondering, FLAC album art works with no issues, I personally use MP3tag to add my album art to my songs.I will sum up the sound quality in one word, amazing.  The A15 is louder than the A845 when comparing volume, at least 2 volume louder.  The sound is cleaner, deeper and fuller.  I have owned many Walkmans and I will say this, the A15 is the best sounding non-android Walkman hands down.

I did connect the A15 to my M-series via Bluetooth (aptX) and while it works, I am having a hard time getting the NFC to connect automatically like with my Z1, I feel I will figure this out over the weekend.  One positive note, the A15 when connected to the M-series as a Bluetooth headset is louder than the combo of Z1/M-series.

Now all I need is a case for the new A15, meaning will have to import it from Japan I feel once it is released.  Btw I did see the comment about the menu and a video, I will try my best to make one this weekend.Now if only those new XBA headphones would be released, could finally grab a pair