morph2k4
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I hate to make one of these threads, but I had quite a bit of trouble finding the information I was looking for. Hopefully someone will be kind enough to help me out. I'm looking for the following in a portable source:
MUST HAVE:
1. FLAC support. I have a large FLAC library, and I'm not willing to convert it.
2. LOD support. I'll be using whatever I buy primarily with an iBasso D4.
3. 64gb of storage capacity or better (32gb and a micro sd card slot would be fine too).
I was somewhat surprised that I could not find a device that met these requirements after an hour or so of looking around.
The best option I was able to find was to buy an old iPod and rock box it, but I really hate the idea of buying a refurbished iPod. In my experience, iPods fail somewhat frequently, and I don't have high expectations for the lifespan of an older model refurb. I also LOATHE the iPod wheel interface.
I spent some time looking at the Cowon D3, which is close to perfect but it doesn't do LOD.
Can anyone offer any suggestions that I may not have considered? Note: the player would be used with shure se530's on the go, and an iBasso D4 + Sony SA5000 when stationary.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
MUST HAVE:
1. FLAC support. I have a large FLAC library, and I'm not willing to convert it.
2. LOD support. I'll be using whatever I buy primarily with an iBasso D4.
3. 64gb of storage capacity or better (32gb and a micro sd card slot would be fine too).
I was somewhat surprised that I could not find a device that met these requirements after an hour or so of looking around.
The best option I was able to find was to buy an old iPod and rock box it, but I really hate the idea of buying a refurbished iPod. In my experience, iPods fail somewhat frequently, and I don't have high expectations for the lifespan of an older model refurb. I also LOATHE the iPod wheel interface.
I spent some time looking at the Cowon D3, which is close to perfect but it doesn't do LOD.
Can anyone offer any suggestions that I may not have considered? Note: the player would be used with shure se530's on the go, and an iBasso D4 + Sony SA5000 when stationary.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.