01-14-2023, 08:31 AM
(This post was last modified: 01-14-2023, 08:35 AM by diederik.
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(10-02-2022, 11:21 AM)ClairelyClaire Wrote: Maybe there's less of a market than I'm thinking here, but maybe Pine can consider developing an audio player with open-source firmware. If it's focused on audio-only, there's no need for expensive components like touchscreens and color displays; a monochrome OLED and physical buttons are preferable. Not only does this save money, it means better battery life. A good DAC is really what matters most, along with Bluetooth (as an audio output device) and USB-C (because micro-USB is not a resilient hardware connector and inevitably fails with enough use).
It's also something to consider for anyone who's concerned about tech privacy. A dumb music player can't track your location and phone home with details unique to your person, after all.
I am VERY interested in this too!
But I also want/need a good quality physical audio output connector/plug for my Shure ear plugs.
I used to have iRiver music players (iFP-XYZ and later the Clix) and thought that was awesome
