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Portable music player recommendations

I'm looking for a portable music player, with the following features, if anyone can recommend anything:
  • Portable (obviously)
  • Bluetooth for headphones, but also has jack output if possible
  • Plays WAVs / lossless / other formats, besides MP3s
  • Decent battery life (or chargeable via USB)
Can anyone recommend anything matching the above?


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  • Vienss
    Vienss Posts: 28 Forumite
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    If you want something portable with both Bluetooth and a headphone jack that plays lossless formats, I’d recommend checking out brands like FiiO, Shanling, or Sony Walkman NW-A series. The FiiO M6 or Shanling M0 Pro are great compact options — they handle WAV, FLAC, ALAC, and other high-quality formats easily. Both have solid battery life, USB-C charging, and smooth Bluetooth connection. If you prefer something more premium, Sony NW-A306 offers great sound and a polished interface. All three give that classic music-player feel with modern wireless convenience.

  • Andy_L
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