ImaginaryFoxJul 20, 2023

What is a good old school mp3/flac player I can simply drag and drop files into and be on my way?

I don't want something I have to deal with some software like iTunes for and would rather plug in the device into any computer and move files and have the player automatically recognize it....

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What is a good old school mp3/flac player I can simply drag and drop files into and be on my way? - asklemmy - kbin.social

I don't want something I have to deal with some software like iTunes for and would rather plug in the device into any computer and move files and have the player automatically recognize it....

Show threadSGforceJul 20, 2023
VLC. Plays literally everything. Will try and play things that aren’t even media files. Sometimes succeeds.
Show threadImaginaryFoxJul 20, 2023
I guess I need to add some other details. I meant a hardware mp3/flac device. Like old school ipods.
Show threadAnonTwoJul 20, 2023

I almost thought you meant software as well...flac isn't particularly in the old school category. In fact old school ipods couldn't play flac.

I'd imagine you wouldn't find a lot of support for it without as someone else said, going into alternative firmware.

Show threadImaginaryFoxJul 20, 2023

Yeah, was wondering if maybe there had been some budget audiophile compact options that were no bigger than the size of ipod Nanos that were lurking around.

So not old school, but at least old school in not being a smart device.

Show threadpancakesyrupyum

Someone left a comment on [redacted] that spoke highly of the HiBy R2 II. I can’t speak for it but that might be up everyone’s alley here.

I’m still rocking a 6th gen iPod I just recently refurbished so I may not be the best advice here.

Jul 20, 2023 at 4:55amWeb