I've somehow stretched another 2 years out of my 2010 160GB iPod classic, but now it's clearly done. The HD diagnostics have been warning me for years, the battery dies after about 90 mins and if it's not next to my body in cold temps. My replacement research is outdated now, so I'd like your...

The Opus #3 actually looks really good. Again, I don't really need wifi or BT, but I'm sure they'll come in handy more and more. I have been in a car or two that only took BT, which was a surprise to me (as someone who hasn't owned a vehicle in a decade). I think I'd prefer something with a...

Thanks, that's a good idea. I'll have the money from my tax return so I'm definitely going to buy a new player, but it would be nice to have a backup for travel or other uses.

Have you owned this? If so, how do you manage files and have you used a Mac with it? I like the cheaper price point, but the 15,000 file limit seems odd to me.

Will do. Any specific reason you like those over anything I have on my shortlist?

I'm surprised every year when my 160GB iPod classic doesn't die, but the failing hard drive and unreliable battery life makes me think it's nearing it's end. I started reading up on possible replacements a year ago, but it kept going. I'd love some recommendations with the following...

hmmmmm, do I pay $450 for the X7 or wait to buy the new X5?

I was just reading a bit more and noticed that my MBP has an optical output hidden in the headphone jack.  Would it make sense to pick up a toslink to mini toslink cord to go into the Schiit Bifrost and save $100 or more by getting a non-USB version?  Would there be any difference in the audio...

Hi everyone,   I'm new to a lot of things audio so I'd like some opinions.  My current set up:   Jolida 302 CRC Panasonic Plasma TV (2012) w/optical output Cheap bookshelf speakers 2012 MBP   I'm looking to hook my MBP through my tv and then have audio through the Jolida.  I've...