[mashuto]

So I just upgraded to a new phone and it's way too large to take with me when out jogging or running. So I am looking for a small dap.

Here's what I am looking for:
- the smaller the better
- Bluetooth so I can use wireless headphones

This is where I run into issues in my search. I am ideally looking for something that has wifi and runs Android so that I can download podcast apps and download them on the fly and sync listening status with my phone.

Is there anything out there?

 

[joe]

Hello @mashuto ! Have you taken a look at the FiiO M5 or the Shanling M0? Both are quite small and have Bluetooth.

 

[mashuto]

Hello @mashuto ! Have you taken a look at the FiiO M5 or the Shanling M0? Both are quite small and have Bluetooth.

Thanks for the suggestions! I had taken a look at both and they could certainly work in a pinch, though definitely still looking for something with Android so I can sync my podcast listening to my phone. Thanks again!

 

[Tiax]

I've been using Fiio M6 for the same purpose:
as a smallish DAP for podcasts and audiobooks (with Smart AudioBook Player app) and my TWS iems for cycling and working out. And it worked great, quite happy with it.

 

[wmischke]

Shanling M2X

 

[wmischke]

Shanling M2X

Nvm, just saw you're looking for android.

 

[jmwant]

Shanling M3x.

 

[mashuto]

Shanling M3x.

Hmm thanks, might be a bit higher priced than ideally I was looking for, but it does seem to be one of the lowest priced Android models. Android 7.1 though is a potential issue...

 

[MrWalkman]

You should really give a try to a Sony Walkman A45/A55 with the WM1A/Z firmware running on it.

I'm pretty sure it will sound better than anything around the $300-$400 price of the Shanling above.

 

[mashuto]

You should really give a try to a Sony Walkman A45/A55 with the WM1A/Z firmware running on it.

I'm pretty sure it will sound better than anything around the $300-$400 price of the Shanling above.

This is actually a weird one for me... For my specific purposes for this, sound quality is low on my list of important things. I already have a cayin n6ii for a dap that has excellent sound quality. What I am looking for here is essentially a small portable phone that won't be a hassle to bring out while I exercise.

... Maybe I need to just look for old used phones or buy an iPod touch...

 

[MrWalkman]

This is actually a weird one for me... For my specific purposes for this, sound quality is low on my list of important things. I already have a cayin n6ii for a dap that has excellent sound quality. What I am looking for here is essentially a small portable phone that won't be a hassle to bring out while I exercise.

... Maybe I need to just look for old used phones or buy an iPod touch...

Oh, ok.

In any case, the A45/55 players are definitely smaller than any smartphone, though you'd need to have music on them if you want to take only the player with you outside.