If you’re an audiophile who loves the crisp sound of Amazon Music and use a Sony Walkman when out and about, you’ve probably wondered: How to play Amazon Music HD tracks on Sony Walkman without app? Amazon Music HD delivers high-resolution but most Sony Walkman models don’t support the Amazon Music app natively.
Don’t worry, there’s a straightforward solution: convert the Amazon HD tracks to a universal format like MP3 that your Walkman natively supports. Below, we’ll break down a step-by-step guide to get your Amazon Music HD tracks onto your Walkman.
Before diving into the solution, let’s first take a moment to clearly sort out the various roadblocks that prevent direct playback of Amazon Music:
• File Usage Restrictions
When you “download” them for offline use via the Amazon Music app, the offline files are tied to your account and the app, you can’t just copy them to a Sony Walkman and play them.
• Walkman App Limitations
Most Sony Walkman models (e.g., classic NW-ZX series, WM series) run on custom operating systems, not Android. They lack the Google Play Store, so you can’t install the Walkman app to stream or download HD tracks. Even Android Walkmans may not optimize Amazon Music HD for high-res playback.
• Format Incompatibility
Amazon Music use proprietary formats that Walkmans don’t recognize. Walkmans thrive on universal formats: MP3, FLAC, WAV, or AAC. To play HD tracks, you need to convert them to one of these formats first.
To get past the above limitations, you’ll need a tool to convert Amazon Music HD to universal formats like MP3. Sidify Amazon Music Converter is designed for this, and here’s why it works for your goal:
Sidify Amazon Music Converter is a specialized tool for Amazon Music users to download songs, playlists, and albums from Amazon Music Unlimited or Prime Music. It converts Amazon Music tracks to common formats like MP3/AAC/WAV/FLAC/AIFF/ALAC while preserving original audio quality and ID3 tags (e.g., artist, album, title). It also supports batch conversion for efficiency and allows playing the converted files offline on any device without needing the Amazon Music app.
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Step 1Launch Sidify Amazon Music Converter
Run Sidify Amazon Music Converter, you will access the modern interface of the program.
Step 2Add Amazon Music to Sidify.
Drag songs or playlists from the Amazon Music app into Sidify. Sidify would automatically recognize and list them. Select the songs you want to save as MP3 files to your computer and then press the Add button.
Step 3Customize the Output Settings
Click the Settings part in the bottom left corner of Sidify, choose the output format (MP3/AAC/WAV/FLAC/AIFF/ALAC) and customize the output path. You can sort out the converted Amazon Music by artists or albums if needed.
Step 4Export Amazon Music to the Computer
Click the Convert button and Sidify would immediately start exporting the Amazon Music to the computer.
Step 5Find the Downloaded Amazon Music on the Local Drive
Once the conversion is done, just click the History tab on the left column and you can check all the Amazon Music that have been converted successfully. Go to the output folder set in Step 3, and you can find all the Amazon downloads on the local drive.
Option 1: Direct Drag-and-Drop (Simpler)
1. Connect your Walkman to your PC. It will appear as a removable drive in “This PC”.
2. Open the Walkman’s drive, then navigate to its “MUSIC” folder (all Walkmans have this default folder for audio files).
3. Open the folder with your converted Amazon Music HD MP3 files. Drag and drop the files/folders into the Walkman’s “MUSIC” folder.
4. Once the transfer completes, disconnect your Walkman safely (right-click the Walkman icon in the taskbar and select “Eject”).
Option 2: Use Sony’s Content Transfer Software
1. Download and install Sony Content Transfer (from Sony’s website) on your Windows PC.
2. Connect your Sony Walkman to your PC using the USB cable that came with it. Content Transfer will launch automatically (if not, open it manually).
3. In Content Transfer, you’ll see your Walkman listed on the left. On the right, navigate to the folder where you saved your converted Amazon Music HD MP3 files.
4. Drag and drop the MP3 files (or entire artist/album folders) from your PC to the Content Transfer window. An orange box will appear to confirm the transfer is in progress.
5. Eject the Walkman before disconnecting.
Option 1: Use Finder (No Extra Software Needed)
1. Connect your Walkman to your Mac via USB. It will appear in the left sidebar of Finder (under “Locations”).
2. Click on your Walkman’s name in Finder, then open the “MUSIC” folder.
3. Open a second Finder window and navigate to the folder with your converted Amazon Music HD MP3 files.
4. Drag and drop the files/folders from your Mac to the Walkman’s “MUSIC” folder. Wait for the transfer to finish.
5. To safely disconnect, drag the Walkman icon from the Finder sidebar to the “Trash” (it will change to an “Eject” icon).
Option 2: Use iTunes (If You Prefer Library Management)
1. Open iTunes on your Mac. Go to “File” > “Add Folder to Library” and select the folder with your converted Amazon Music HD MP3 files. This adds them to your iTunes library.
2. Connect your Walkman to your Mac. In iTunes, click the “Device” icon (top-left) if it appears.
3. Go to the “Music” tab, check “Sync Music”, then select “Selected playlists, artists, albums, and genres”. Choose the converted Amazon Music HD tracks/albums.
4. Click “Apply” to start syncing. Once done, eject the Walkman from iTunes.
1. Will converting Amazon Music HD to MP3 reduce its quality?
Amazon Music’s download quality depends on your subscription: Free and Prime members get standard 256 kbps audio, while Unlimited members can download higher-quality options like HD (around 850 kbps), UHD (around 3730 kbps), and spatial audio (e.g., Dolby Atmos). Converting to MP3 will compress the file slightly. If you want 100% lossless quality, convert to FLAC (if your Walkman supports it).
2. Do I need an active Amazon Music HD subscription to use Sidify?
Sidify works for all Amazon Music users—including Free accounts, Prime members, and Unlimited subscribers. No matter your tier, you can convert accessible tracks to MP3 and download them with ease.
3. Does Sidify work with all Sony Walkman models?
Sidify converts Amazon Music HD to universal formats (MP3/FLAC) that work with all Sony Walkman models, from classic NW series to modern Android-powered ones. The transfer method varies by Walkman, but the converted files are compatible across the board.
Playing Amazon Music HD on Sony Walkman without the app is straightforward: convert the tracks to Walkman-supported formats like MP3 or FLAC, then transfer the converted files. Sidify Amazon Music Converter is ideal for this, it preserves HD quality, enables batch conversion, and outputs universal formats compatible with all Walkman models, making it easy to enjoy crisp Amazon Music HD on your device.
Maria Recca | Staff Writer
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