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dbradx t1_j4mdurw wrote

I assume they've done their research and feel there's a market, but I don't need an extra device to carry around for music.

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Ancient_Persimmon t1_j4mhnyd wrote

It's an odd article since all of Sony's music players have been called Walkman.

After Apple pulled out, Sony have been one of the only players in higher end portable music.

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bobartig t1_j4mkebm wrote

Apple never really entered the high end portable music space. They eventually introduced Apple Lossless Audio codec, but their players didn't really have high end audio features like fancy DACs, or pre-amps for driving high end headphones.

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Ancient_Persimmon t1_j4mlybh wrote

I guess I should've said "mid-end" more than higher, but iPods and early iPhones had decent DACs, at least compared to what most phones currently use and compared to most mainstream MP3 players.

Sony's flagship Walkmans were/are better than Apple, but the $200-500 offerings were comparable.

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terminalblue t1_j4nkovs wrote

depends on who you are.

I am leaning in that direction. I am out writing right now and i have my phone and laptop, But I am streaming audio from my phone to a fiio btr3k. I am using lossless audio because the btr works as a amp for my high hifi headphones. The expereince, versus bluetooth standard stand or just inexpensive headphones is pretty drastic. But really this is about if you want this experience and the crowd of people like me are growing.

Streaming audio from spotify and other services sounds pretty bad on most devices, so in that case not even "magic headphones" can fix it, but for people like me that search out HQ sources a device like that would be a great solution.

It's one of those things that if you know you need it you are already looking for it. But its also a great gateway to new audiophiles looking for an accessible way into the scene.

YOU most likely dont need it, most people probably don't. But for the people out there that like the process of getting the most out of their music things like this are pretty cool.

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dbradx t1_j4pzlgd wrote

I have to admit, after being out for a walk this morning listening to music on my phone and having email notifications repeatedly interrupt it, I'm starting to change my mind.

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terminalblue t1_j4pzv6b wrote

Now imagine that experience with a great pair of head phones and some high res audio. It really can change your day to discover someone new in the music you love.

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dbradx t1_j4q25i5 wrote

Way ahead of you with the headphones, made that move a few years ago and never looked back. You're definitely right about how much music can boost your day.

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terminalblue t1_j4q2gfw wrote

Maybe don't but something as expensive as that walkman. Try using something cheap like my btr3k and some Flac's of music you know well. I would say that if you enjoy that experience it might be worth moving to a better system

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AngelKitty47 t1_j4n3h61 wrote

I do especially considering how big phones are getting

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