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Everyone seems to be seeing this as an Android vs. iOS debate, but I see it as a smartphone vs. dedicated device debate. If you're serious enough about photography, you don't complain about your smartphone camera's limitations, you get yourself a DSLR and multiple lenses. So if you're this serious about music, why not get a dedicated device? Look at what companies like HiBy and Hidizs are doing. I have, and my ears haven't been this happy since the early aughts.

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why not get a dedicated device?

For the same reason I don't want to carry a big heavy DSLR around with me, because there's a limited number of devices I want to lug around.

I ditched the DSLR years ago (yes, it took great photos, but not enough to make it worth the hassle). Though I still bring a pocket sized camera with me when I travel because my smartphone still can't compete with a big sensor and an optical zoom.

While a dedicated MP3 player is small (to be honest, I didn't even know they were still made), it's just one more thing to keep track of and keep charged up.

It doesn't have to be a whole separate device. The Audioquest Dragonfly is the size of a USB stick, runs off your phone's power, and provides excellent DAC/amp capabilities. Fiio also makes some similar mobile DAC/amps.

Here's a nice long article on the details: https://www.computeraudiophile.com/ca/bits-and-bytes/an-audi...

No, it's an issue with the hardware manufacturers making things hard to hack on in the name of security. It's lazy and not well thought out... though I guess it beats having your CC numbers stolen all the time for now?

Seriously, you don't even need to spend a lot of money. If you search your local goodwill or garage sale circuit you can find some really nice old audio equipment. Pick up a CD player and a nice reciever for cheap.

I'm guessing you missed where the guy took a dedicated music playing device (CD player of decent quality) and obtained other issues.

The fact of the matter is that most small devices have audio packages that simply are not up to the task, and that includes dedicated music players.

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