[ColdsnapBry]

My Shanling M0 sadly went for a wash while in a jean pocket a bit ago. I wanted to replace it as I use it a lot, but was thinking maybe I could pick up a DAP with audiobook support. I did use the Shanling M0 a lot in the gym tucked into my back pocket since it was so small. Is there a small DAP with audiobook support? Maybe if I have to give up the form factor I could get a bluetooth receiver or something and leave the DAP in my gym bag..

 

[davidcotton]

Native you are probably still looking at the ipod range which would be the nano. Downsides to that is that means dealing with itunes and having a limited size for librarys. Plus side is bombproof construction and UI with little to no bug issues. Also need your own library as no wifi means no streaming.

Android wise probably something like the fiio m6 (newest firmware update allows installation of any app from the likes of apkpure etcetc, my rec would be smartaudiobook for own stuff, but could also add audible and so in in theory), or the new sony a105 range but obviously a tad more expensive than the fiio or shanling!

Sadly it seems audiobook/podcast listening has limited support these days.

 

[ColdsnapBry]

Native you are probably still looking at the ipod range which would be the nano. Downsides to that is that means dealing with itunes and having a limited size for librarys. Plus side is bombproof construction and UI with little to no bug issues. Also need your own library as no wifi means no streaming.

Android wise probably something like the fiio m6 (newest firmware update allows installation of any app from the likes of apkpure etcetc, my rec would be smartaudiobook for own stuff, but could also add audible and so in in theory), or the new sony a105 range but obviously a tad more expensive than the fiio or shanling!

Sadly it seems audiobook/podcast listening has limited support these days.

Whoa is that a USB type C on the Sony? I thought they only used a proprietary charger.

 

[davidcotton]

Whoa is that a USB type C on the Sony? I thought they only used a proprietary charger.

On the android models type c, seems they are still proprietary on the a models.

 

[ColdsnapBry]

On the android models type c, seems they are still proprietary on the a models.

Ooooh awesome to know. They seem to have so many models of their DAPs, hard to keep track... What's their cheapest android base model?

 

[davidcotton]

Ooooh awesome to know. They seem to have so many models of their DAPs, hard to keep track... What's their cheapest android base model?

A105 right now.

 

[ColdsnapBry]

A105 right now.

Cool, thanks. After doing some reading about both DAPs I think I'll go with the Fiio M6. Thanks for the tip that they updated the firmware so you can sideload apks, wouldn't have known that otherwise.