[peterburkimsher]

It surprises many colleagues and friends that I still use an iPod Video from 2005-6.

Life without adverts, week-long battery life, instant track skipping, ratings, playlists (and OTG playlists) make the music experience better than any streaming services, which are really just radio replacements.

Embedded systems might not be "cool" any more, but they're repairable, and have other features too (iPod notes, games, contacts, calendar), and a thriving mod firmware scene (iPodLinux and Rockbox).

There is an alternative, if you'd like to come to the hardware side :)

[hiptobecubic]

You can also do this with your phone. You don't have to stream everything. Just add your files and use an app that can play music locally.

[BuildTheRobots]

Or something like plex/embly/jellyfin and I can stream any of my home media to my phone/tablet that won't let me have removable storage.