Old phones to use as a DAP?

[steeltormentor]

As many people posted here doesn't matter the model as long as you plug a dongle/portable DAC.
I use the lotoo paw s1 with my actual phone. This s the second phone I use this way

 

[virustwin]

I’m on the same boat interns of looking for a phone to use as a dap that doesn’t cost much. The requirements are usb c for dongles and proper Bluetooth codes. You’ll quicker find the usb c but the Bluetooth options usually stop at aac. I have a v40 that I bricked and I don’t think it’s coming back . I don’t want to spend much at all. Kinda want to find that Diamond in the rough

 

[povidlo]

I would look at samsung a53.

A54 came out recently so some places may be clearing out a53.

This line of phones is great for digital transport purposes because it has a large, long-lasting battery, and nice & large screen. Definitely fast enough for smooth music app browsing.

Even older a52 should work in this scenario as well.

 

[peterinvan]

USE A GOOD DAC/AMP DONGLE:

I was using an old iPhone 4 paired with my trusty CEntrance M8 for years. This was a very pleasing pairing with lots of power for any of my headphones. I love the hard switch EQ options on the M8.

Then the Tidal app stopped working one day. It turns out Tidal decided to stop updating their backward compatible App.

Now I use my iPhone 6 with the FiiO KA3 dongle. Works fine for exercising and walking. It's not a good as my Caying RU6, but the iPhone 6 doesn't have enough power for the RU6.