

Having said that, we've still chosen options at a range of prices. Many of them are massively expensive, but that's partly because so many people just listen on their phones now – the people still buying dedicated players are in it for the quality, and are prepared to pay for it. Obviously, we expect them to work smoothly and to be perfectly built at that price, with flexible storage features.ĭon’t expect to find classics like the iPod here (Apple discontinued the final iPod model in May 2022) instead brands such as FiiO, Sony, and Astell & Kern are filling the market with a versatile range of hi-res audio players. So when we're testing them, we're focusing on their ability to deliver exquisite audio, using extremely high-quality audio files, as well as the highest quality from the best music streaming services that deliver hi-res files, such as Tidal.
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But wired is preferable, because even fancy Bluetooth doesn't have the bandwidth to fully do justice to hi-res music. They're meant to be paired with the best wired headphones, though many players have Bluetooth too (including higher-res aptX or LDAC versions) for those who want the convenience of the best wireless headphones. The best digital audio players are the tool of choice for those who would rather listen to studio quality sound through a hi-res audio download, on a device that can handle a higher sampling frequency and bitrate to eke every drop of detail from these lossless downloads.
