A tiny Linux-powered Hi-Fi player with physical controls, a whale on its back, Tetris inside, and far more personality than I expected.
  • FireWire400@lemmy.worldEnglish
    11·
    9 days ago

    The idea is great of a Linux-powered DAP is brilliant; if there’s one letdown with 80% of all DAPs, it’s the clunky software and UX. However, the device itself looks ghastly IMO.

    Edit: I thought the software could be customised due to it being Linux and whatnot. It doesn’t seem to be.

    • Yttra@lemmy.worldEnglish
      2·
      7 days ago

      I think the Linux thing is pretty common in this area, actually… For example, a lot of Hiby’s cheaper players that aren’t on Android also use plain Linux 4.4 under the hood, I believe

  • fubarx@lemmy.worldEnglish
    6·
    9 days ago

    It’s really unfortunate Apple dropped the iPod Nano. The ones with a physical scroll wheel and small display were just the right size for sticking in your pocket and going for a walk, run, or bike. Great way to leave distractions behind.

    This one looks like it’s got some good design ideas. Nowadays, most people have streaming playlists. If they add software to snapshot those playlists onto the device in high quality, they might have something.

  • Übercomplicated@lemmy.mlEnglish
    31·
    8 days ago

    TLDR: digital audio player with 3.5 and 4.4 mm outputs, a Cirrus Logic CS43198 DAC, Bluetooth 5.3, and USB DAC functionality.

    Pros:

    • Linux based system
    • physical volume wheel
    • looks cute and well-made
    • Bluetooth
    • good DAC
    • low THD+N: 0.0015%
    • competitive price
    • EQ, unclear if parametric EQ

    Cons:

    • Kickstarter
    • only up-to 256 GB storage (my library is ≈ 550 GB)
    • low-res Bluetooth, only SBC support
    • mediocre op-amp, RT6863, only 61+61mW@32 Ohm, basically unusable for headphones
    • there’s a lot of good competition, see Fiio’s Echo Mini, Echo Nano, Disk, Qudelix-5K.
  • devfuuu@lemmy.worldEnglish
    21·
    9 days ago

    It looks cute. But first time I heard headphones being called monitors and IEM keywords. Had to go search what the hell that was about. Also never heard about a 4.4mm connection. Calling something as capable to read “books” when it’s just txt files is a bit overselling it. And at that size is probably something more like a notes reader. I didn’t see anything written about the battery life and if bluetooth works properly and how that affects battery.

    • NauticalNoodle@lemmy.mlEnglish
      2·
      8 days ago

      The manufacturers website lists a 1200mAh 3.8v LiPo battery with a runtime of 8-10hrs BAL, 10-12hrs PO if using wired headphones, and 6-8hrs if using wireless

      I’m not actually sure what BAL and PO means

      • GEEXiES@lemmy.worldEnglish
        2·
        8 days ago

        I’m not actually sure what BAL and PO means

        “Balanced output” and “Phone output”? Like the former for when using the 4.4 mm balanced connector and the latter for when using the standard 3.5 mm one… I guess.

      • devfuuu@lemmy.worldEnglish
        1·
        8 days ago

        8h with wireless doesn’t sound too bad at that size. I would hope it to support the ldac codec, but wouldn’t bet.

    • Akasazh@lemmy.worldEnglish
      2·
      8 days ago

      Also assuming for the ‘audiophile’ market often means overpriced stuff with lots of buzzwords and confrontation bias.

  • NauticalNoodle@lemmy.mlEnglish
    1·
    8 days ago

    I want one. Unfortunately, by the time it comes out I’m sure I will have long forgotten about it.