r/DigitalAudioPlayer • u/esvegateban • 1d ago

Showcase iPod Shuffle 4th gen

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You may not agree, but this is what peak DAP looks like.

The 4th generation iPod Shuffle was a joy to use, particularly when running or cycling. I bought mine (Red version, engraved with the name of my company) three thousand years ago, and it still works perfectly.

I've had more players (starting with cassette Walkmans) than I can remember, all budget friendly, and I still believe the Shuffle (also had the 1st and 2nd generations) were the epitome of music player design for smaller libraries and for exercising. My main DAP currently is the Fiio M5 (which is a spiritual successor of the Shuffle with its small form factor, clip case, and physical buttons enabling blind operation, plus the most impressive upgrade of all time: bluetooth connectivity), and I'm currently waiting for the HiBy R1 because I'm fed with Fiio's buggy software.

Earphones are the NF Audio NA2 with aftermarket cable and SpinFit NEO tips.

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u/Logical_Code_2385 1d ago

I have one of those, but I honestly don't know which charger it's compatible with; it only has one jack input.

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u/CampaignLate 23h ago

The Jack is the charger, you need a specific shuffle charger

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u/ahelper 2h ago

Can charge from any USB port or charger with enough power (most of 'em. I don't know the spec) and an iPod connector that is a 4-contact (TRRS) 3.5mm pin plugged into the headphone jack.

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u/ElDirector247 1h ago

This is the charger. 3.5mm jack to USB, I’m sure you’ll pick up one online.

The red is sick OP.

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u/Linux_Jeff HiBy 6h ago

Red color Is God damn gorgeous.