[THENATHE]

I would really like to see a guide, mainly for parts, where I can get this above USBC and bluetooth kit, as well as a m.2 solid state and a bigger battery all in one.

I would really like a music player that is very detached from my phone that has all of these nice features, has a crazy good battery life, and is reasonably modern in function. I feel like the only way to get that nowadays at a reasonable price is to make one, and universally the iPod deck is considered the best value for what you get, especially at used prices.

[CharlesW]

> I feel like the only way to get that nowadays at a reasonable price is to make one…

You be pleasantly surprised to learn that standalone music players are still a common thing in 2023.

https://www.zdnet.com/home-and-office/home-entertainment/bes...

[THENATHE]

I spent a lot of time looking at these a while back (early 23) and found that they all are a far worse value than a modded iPod, especially when you consider that iPod DACs are widely considered to be fantastic.

[Red_Leaves_Flyy]

The only one worth considering in that list is the fiio and its $500. A used iPod is up to $50. How much can a m2, usb c adapter, new adapter, and Bluetooth card cost?