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1. functionmouse · 1790879280 · focus · HN ↗

   What DAC/amplification circuitry does it use? Does it support bit perfect playback the same way my iPod/sansa clip/computer do? Or is everything crushed to 48khz like a smartphone?

   Why does it appear to be riveted together? Wouldn't Phillips screws or a snap together design (guitar pick to open) be more practical?

   Is "Sudo OS" a euphemism for "Android but extra locked down", the same way Rabbit R1 was?

   1. 7bbfea · 1790885349 · focus · HN ↗

      Asking the important questions. At its core it's a DAP. If it offers nothing better than a smartphone, I don't see why I need another piece of glued together junk that could go unsupported anytime just for whatever sentimental value iPod has. Not to mention 64 GB is nothing if you're listening to lossless.

      1. DaveSchmindel · 1790885877 · focus · HN ↗

         ^^^ This. I would urge anyone who got tangentially excited about this whole thread to:

         1. head to eBay and search for used iPod Classics

         2. give Rockbox some love

      2. [deleted] · 1790885973 · focus · HN ↗

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      3. gbalint · 1790887127 · focus · HN ↗

         It has a microsd slot, so I don't think the 64 GB limitation is that bad.
   2. llm_nerd · 1790887124 · focus · HN ↗

      I suspect they're all just renderings and they didn't want to commit to a drive type.

      As to the being "crushed" to 48Khz, there is zero chance you can tell the difference.

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   3. NoGravitas · 1790952287 · focus · HN ↗

      I assume that since it supports streaming, it is 100% a custom locked-down Android build.

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