Does anyone use an MP3 player that they'd recommend?
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@nicelady
Unfortunately, older phones don't have the best DAC chips, but it's still a good idea. The Samsung Galaxy S5 with a Lineage operating system, for example, works well.I once purchased a reasonably inexpensive Fiio DAP. Advantages: SD card and DSD format capabilities. Add a pair of good earbuds (Shure SE846 in my case
) and you won't believe your ears.New model:
https://www.fiio.com/echomini@Xorky Thanks George, you're clearly very discerning in terms of audio quality, and I'm delighted to hear that the Fiio is good because I LOVE the design.
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Does anyone use an MP3 player that they'd recommend? It needs a 3.5mm jack. Preferably small, with buttons rather than touch, but willing to compromise on that.
I've searched but they're mainly unknown (to me) brands with mixed reviews, or second hand, which probably means the battery won't last long.
@nicelady curious, where do you plan on sourcing mp3 files for the thing?
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@nicelady curious, where do you plan on sourcing mp3 files for the thing?
@Firewire in terms of new stuff, I still need to figure it out really. I used to buy from play.com but that was a long time ago and looks very different now. Still have an archive and BBC podcasts are easy to download, at least. Is there anywhere you'd recommend?
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@Firewire in terms of new stuff, I still need to figure it out really. I used to buy from play.com but that was a long time ago and looks very different now. Still have an archive and BBC podcasts are easy to download, at least. Is there anywhere you'd recommend?
@nicelady No, I was hoping youโd have The Answer! I have a bunch of old iPods that I keep fed with my ancient iTunes archive, but have been wondering how kids using mp3 players at school (who didnโt start collecting MP3s in 2005) are doing it.
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Does anyone use an MP3 player that they'd recommend? It needs a 3.5mm jack. Preferably small, with buttons rather than touch, but willing to compromise on that.
I've searched but they're mainly unknown (to me) brands with mixed reviews, or second hand, which probably means the battery won't last long.
@nicelady No idea if they still make them but before the smartphone era I used Sansa Clip+ with aftermarket firmware called Rockbox. That was my primary podcast listening tool for years.
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Does anyone use an MP3 player that they'd recommend? It needs a 3.5mm jack. Preferably small, with buttons rather than touch, but willing to compromise on that.
I've searched but they're mainly unknown (to me) brands with mixed reviews, or second hand, which probably means the battery won't last long.
@nicelady@theforkiverse.com I don't have a FIIO MP3 player, but I do have a FIIO bluetooth DAC and love it. The reviews I've read for their MP3 players are great; they have the same audio system as the DAC, apparently. So that's another +1 for FIIO.
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Does anyone use an MP3 player that they'd recommend? It needs a 3.5mm jack. Preferably small, with buttons rather than touch, but willing to compromise on that.
I've searched but they're mainly unknown (to me) brands with mixed reviews, or second hand, which probably means the battery won't last long.
@nicelady @jalefkowit I cannot say enough good things about older SanDisk (formerly Sansa) MP3 players, especially if you're willing to put Rockbox on them.
The e250 in particular is a brilliant device. It has a hot-swappable microSD card!
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@nicelady@theforkiverse.com I don't have a FIIO MP3 player, but I do have a FIIO bluetooth DAC and love it. The reviews I've read for their MP3 players are great; they have the same audio system as the DAC, apparently. So that's another +1 for FIIO.
@nicelady@theforkiverse.com a thread regarding the FIIO echo mini (sometimes called Snowsky; it's just a brand of FIIO) vs the Hiby R1, which people seem to love: https://www.reddit.com/r/DigitalAudioPlayer/comments/1j4nffp/hiby_r1_or_snowsky_echo_mini/
unfortunately I have yet to delve into either so I can't personally confirm what people are saying. But! Food for thought. -
@nicelady@theforkiverse.com I don't have a FIIO MP3 player, but I do have a FIIO bluetooth DAC and love it. The reviews I've read for their MP3 players are great; they have the same audio system as the DAC, apparently. So that's another +1 for FIIO.
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@rhosyn@masto.hackers.town @nicelady@theforkiverse.com staring jealously at the Persona 3 protagonist's lanyard MP3 player, yet again I do miss those days...
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@nicelady No, I was hoping youโd have The Answer! I have a bunch of old iPods that I keep fed with my ancient iTunes archive, but have been wondering how kids using mp3 players at school (who didnโt start collecting MP3s in 2005) are doing it.
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Does anyone use an MP3 player that they'd recommend? It needs a 3.5mm jack. Preferably small, with buttons rather than touch, but willing to compromise on that.
I've searched but they're mainly unknown (to me) brands with mixed reviews, or second hand, which probably means the battery won't last long.
Some brands to take a look at:
Fiio (Snowsky Echo Mini has buttons) and Hiby (the Hiby R1 has buttons and touch), Hifi Walker too.
I have a Shanling that works great, but that touchscreen gets annoying sometimes.
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Does anyone use an MP3 player that they'd recommend? It needs a 3.5mm jack. Preferably small, with buttons rather than touch, but willing to compromise on that.
I've searched but they're mainly unknown (to me) brands with mixed reviews, or second hand, which probably means the battery won't last long.
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Does anyone use an MP3 player that they'd recommend? It needs a 3.5mm jack. Preferably small, with buttons rather than touch, but willing to compromise on that.
I've searched but they're mainly unknown (to me) brands with mixed reviews, or second hand, which probably means the battery won't last long.
@nicelady I'm not familiar with current MP3 devices, but I remember @joel talking about his device and wrote a blog about it. Maybe this will help some.
Innioasis Y1 Review
Finally, my thoughts on device I've been daily-carrying with me for more than a month!
(joelchrono.xyz)
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@Firewire in terms of new stuff, I still need to figure it out really. I used to buy from play.com but that was a long time ago and looks very different now. Still have an archive and BBC podcasts are easy to download, at least. Is there anywhere you'd recommend?
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Does anyone use an MP3 player that they'd recommend? It needs a 3.5mm jack. Preferably small, with buttons rather than touch, but willing to compromise on that.
I've searched but they're mainly unknown (to me) brands with mixed reviews, or second hand, which probably means the battery won't last long.
I have a few.
Sandisc clipjams for rechargeable
and a couple of Zen Nanos 1 AAA battery [not included] -
Does anyone use an MP3 player that they'd recommend? It needs a 3.5mm jack. Preferably small, with buttons rather than touch, but willing to compromise on that.
I've searched but they're mainly unknown (to me) brands with mixed reviews, or second hand, which probably means the battery won't last long.
These guys made all kinds of cool ones back in the day, I expect their cheng ones are still good. They likely still play every format on existence.
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(www.iriver.co.kr)
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Does anyone use an MP3 player that they'd recommend? It needs a 3.5mm jack. Preferably small, with buttons rather than touch, but willing to compromise on that.
I've searched but they're mainly unknown (to me) brands with mixed reviews, or second hand, which probably means the battery won't last long.
@nicelady the zen nano plus is fantastic, though its storage is only 1gb. It uses a single AAA battery, and is not much larger than the battery itself. Rechargeable AAA batteries work well in it, too. Mine still works well, and I've never considered getting rid of it.
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Does anyone use an MP3 player that they'd recommend? It needs a 3.5mm jack. Preferably small, with buttons rather than touch, but willing to compromise on that.
I've searched but they're mainly unknown (to me) brands with mixed reviews, or second hand, which probably means the battery won't last long.
@nicelady @jalefkowit Astell&Kern, Luxury & Precision, Hiby, Cayin, Lotoo & iBasso to name a few (various price points, sky is the limit)
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Does anyone use an MP3 player that they'd recommend? It needs a 3.5mm jack. Preferably small, with buttons rather than touch, but willing to compromise on that.
I've searched but they're mainly unknown (to me) brands with mixed reviews, or second hand, which probably means the battery won't last long.
@nicelady i use a SanDisk clip sport plus. Also FM radio, physical buttons more or less waterproof, mini-jack even bluetooth if you want to. Funny, when I search for it I get a Wolfgang player. The SanDisk is at least 7yo..
