Sony DVP-NS330 DVD Player Review

By Ian Bell April 3, 2004

Quote from the review at CDR-Info:

“MP3 Playback: Playing MP3 Music on this Sony DVD player is easy. Just insert an MP3 disc and press MENU. A blue screen pops up to Display your folders. Scroll down the list using the remote control or front panel cursor controls to select the folder you want. The green, files screen pops up to show the files for the selected folder. Select the file you want to hear and you’re done. Finding music couldn’t be easier.

A 192 kHz 24-bit digital-to-analogue converter ensures optimum decoding of all disc formats. Both Dolby Digital and DTS 5.1-channel surround-sound signals can be routed through the player’s coaxial digital-audio output for direct connection to a full-featured audio/video receiver. If you don’t have a surround receiver or six-channel speaker setup, you can still make every movie night the ultimate experience: Sony’s TV Virtual Surround (with four surround modes) simulates surround sound through two speakers (even the stereo speakers on your TV).”

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Sony WH-1000XM5 headphones are back at their Black Friday price

Sony WH-1000XM5 headphones seen in silver.

Here's a highly recommended offer from Crutchfield if you're on the lookout for headphone deals -- the Sony WH-1000XM5 for $328, which is what they were going for during last year's Black Friday. If you weren't able to buy them for this cheap for any reason, here's another chance at the $70 discount on their original price of $398. We're not sure how long stocks will last though, so if you want to buy these wireless headphones for a more affordable price, you're going to have to add them to your cart and check out as soon as possible.

Why you should buy the Sony WH-1000XM5 wireless headphones
There are multiple reasons why the Sony WH-1000XM5 reign supreme in our roundup of the best headphones, but it all begins with its impressive active noise cancellation that allows them to stand out among other wireless headphones. They're very comfortable to wear, so you'll be able to maximize their long battery life of up to 30 hours on a single charge with ANC activated and up to 40 hours without it, and they'll allow you to call up Amazon's Alexa or Google Assistant through voice commands.

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Sony still makes Walkmans, and two models are discounted today

Sony WM1AM2 Signature Series Walkman being held in a hand.

Once you’ve grabbed one of the best headphone deals, you need to team it up with a great way to listen to your favorite music. It might not be your first thought but we strongly suggest you treat yourself to a Sony Walkman. Seriously. As a dedicated music player, they offer a superior listening experience in many cases, all without you needing to grab your phone. Right now, you can enjoy either $50 or $100 off the Sony NW-A306 Walkman or the Sony NW-ZX707 at Crutchfield, and we’re here to tell you why you should do so. You could even pair the devices up with one of the best speakers for home listening.
Sony NW-A306 Walkman -- $298, was $348

The Sony NW-A306 Walkman is lightweight, affordable and packed with features. It’s able to play MP3, FLAC, Apple Lossless, AAC, HE-AAC, APE, WMA, WAV, AIFF, DSD, and MQA audio files. It can play high-resolution digital music files while it also supports Sony’s 360 Reality Audio format. There’s Android-supported Wi-Fi if you want to stream music or directly download it, with Apple Music, Pandora, Spotify, and TIDAL all supported. There’s support for Sony’s Digital Sound Enhancement Engine Ultimate which restores high-frequency signals to compressed digital formats like MP3 for a more natural and expansive aural experience, while there’s also S-Master HX amplification for accurate and detailed playback. A 3.6-inch color touchscreen makes it easy to find what to listen to and there’s 32GB of internal flash memory with the option to upgrade via the microSD card slot.

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Don’t miss this huge sale on Yamaha home theater receivers

Yamaha RX-S601 slimline network AV receiver image lifestyle

If you want something to boost the sound on your home cinema setup and soundbar deals just don’t cut it, check out the huge sale that Crutchfield has on Yamaha home theater receivers. There are six different models in the sale with prices starting from just $300 so there’s something for every budget and need. To see the full sale, click the button below. If you want some guidance on what to consider buying, keep reading while we take you through the highlights.

What to shop for in the Yamaha home theater receiver sale
Yamaha makes some of the best AV receivers around so you’re in safe hands here. The sale’s top seller is the . It usually costs $1,000 but Crutchfield has discounted it to $650 so you save $350 off the regular price. It has seven channels which make it perfect for powering a 5.1.2 Dolby Atmos or DTS:X system. Three of its HDMI inputs support 8K/60Hz and 4K/120Hz content so it’s perfect for gaming or watching 4K Blu-rays. Its other four inputs support 4K/60 video content. There are 100 watts per channel into 8 ohms at 0.06% THD with 2 channels driven. Besides the Dolby Atmos and Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization which is great for movies, the Yamaha Aventage RX-A2A also allows you to stream music from your phone or tablet, or use the built-in phono input to connect your turntable.