Portable Music Players
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With portable DACs boosting phone audio, is the world still big enough for new Walkmans?
By Becky Roberts published
Do music players still have a place, now that portable DACs deliver hi-res on-the-go in less physically independent designs?
Sony’s new NW-A306 hi-res portable music player is surprisingly affordable
By Alastair Stevenson published
Sony has unveiled a new NW-A306 hi-res portable music player that could offer brilliant value for money.
FiiO M11S portable music player boasts dual DACs, hi-res MQA support and is cheaper than Astell & Kern rival
By Kashfia Kabir published
Extensive file support and versatile functionality make the new FiiO M11S an appealing portable hi-res player for the price.
Best portable music players 2022
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Astell & Kern A&futura SE180
By What Hi-Fi? published
Updated The A&futura SE180 introduces a quirky interchangeable DAC design and Astell & Kern’s flagship Teraton Alpha audio technology.
Astell & Kern A&norma SR25 MKII
By What Hi-Fi? published
Updated Astell & Kern’s latest ‘entry-level’ music player is better than ever, with a price tag to reflect that.
Astell & Kern launches a new premium portable audio player built with luxury watch-grade steel
By Mary Stone last updated
Astell & Kern has announced its latest high-end portable audio player, the A&Ultima SP3000, with a new design, a new DAC and revamped circuitry.
Astell & Kern Kann Max portable music player packs more power into a smaller body
By Joe Svetlik published
A&K also announces new earbuds and a dual DAC cable for powering audiophile headphones.
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