I'm looking for a dedicated portable media device with a good inbuilt DAC. I don’t want to use my primary phone for music playback. My main requirement is high-quality sound via the headphone jack — I have a large FLAC library, so FLAC support is a must.
Considering options like:
- LG V series (V20, V30, etc.) — known for their Quad DAC
- LG G series (G6, G7)
- Samsung S7 to S9 series (for decent sound output)
I'm also open to older iPods, but they don’t support FLAC natively and their DACs don’t compare to the LG V/G series or even some older Samsung flagships in terms of audio quality.
Should I go for one of these old phones or consider a budget DAP (Digital Audio Player) instead? Budget is ₹5000.
Suggestions and recommendations welcome!
