A great solution to listen to your collection independently of your phone. The console paired with the Panasonic RP-HJE125E-K sounds 4/10, but copes well with my collection in flac format. The only drawback of the software is the duplication of albums with multiple artists on a track.
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After falling in love with some DSP software recently I cannot unhear what I heard and realize outside a Laptop - nothing seems to be powerful enough to run its processing so I've arrived here.. Call it crazy and 'not a DAP' but running full Windows 11 on a Ryzen chip, whilst idling at a few watts combined with an 80whr battery, and more powerful than any Snapdragon SOC on a DAP I think it might be fair to include it here.
Combining this with a Questyle M18i and a set of Headphones could = ooft!
PSA: This post isn't a sponsor or for drama/attention. I just thought it interesting and random. This in no way replaces a traditional DAP for portability or comfort and is basically a mini pc but who can argue if it does it well. I'm happy to lug something around if it's worth the hassle (I'm one of those). Seeing the album covers on this 7" display would be kind of cool too. Keen to hear thoughts.
Note: this is not cheap at all, but the idea is there.
I’m getting a 2nd hand Brick Hammer to try and use as a DAP. Since that is one of the uses I want it for, what firmware do you use on your Brick and why?
I’m leaning towards NextUI.
I've been considering an Anbernic RG476H or a Retroid Pocket Nova or Flip 2 (do love that big clamshell design), or ideally a console that can do up to Gamecube & PS2 while also being ideal for the more retro systems, and while not being overly massive (but still bigger than the small <3.5" handhelds).
But only now have I considered getting a console like this to also listen to music, as I would love to detach myself from my phone more. Do any of the consoles I mention have good quality DACs? If not, does anyone have any further recommendations? It's much appreciated!
In shot it's the Anbernic RG476H, with the Musicolet player. Connected to the Kz Castor Pro.
I've been listening to metal bands since I was like... 12? Maybe more. It's very likely the genre I enjoy the most, and lots and lots of its subgenres. From technically impressive math metal, to chaotic deathcore.
And IMHO Toxicity, by System of a Down, might be one of the best, most balanced and well produced albums. The sound, the lyrics, the political context. Everything comes together to make this truly an amazing work of art. There's not one bad song in this entire album. I am biased, of course. This was... Like the third CD I bought, ever. So there's history, but also there's a tone of merit.
So, what about you? What's your favourite album metal? And if you don't like metal, what's an album you feel can be listened to without skipping a single song?
Please don't come to the comments to tell me how "I'm wrong". This is an OPINION. There's no objectively best music album of anything.
Including a pic of my cat that I accidentally plugged in as the only album art, but at this point I'm not sure if I even want to change it.
Obviously better with headphones, but I actually kinda like the crisp little speakers in the PS Vita
I'll be honest, I'm quite surprised by the quality of the DAC in the PSP. It definitely is a lot better than the DAC in my Steam Deck and Phone.