[m8o]

To answer the op's question .... Opus #1. Ticks the most boxes for me.

 

[gelocks]

You could have left the review link there...
 
http://www.head-fi.org/products/audio-opus-opus-1/reviews/15801
 
Added to the list.
Seems like a very nice option!!
It seems that we are basically "covered" regarding form factor + price + storage space. Now, if something could be done about battery life... I'm actually looking at the Cowon Plenue D just because of battery life. Of course, sound-wise it might take a hit.
 
I guess we can't have it all!

 

[m8o]

Haha, ya.  It was 2:30am.  I'm sure I have a reason why I removed it.  Oh, ya, I had a link to the Massdrop drop and didn't feel right promoting it (easy to get spanked for things on this site), and that review link got swept up when I was doing the deletions.  Like I said, it was 2:30am.    There's a good discussion thread on that dap too (below).  FWIW I got in on the drop and will be purchasing it thru Massdrop for $499.

http://www.head-fi.org/t/792354/thebit-opus-1-dap-from-south-korea