What Hi-Fi (UK)

PORTABLE MUSIC PLAYERS

TREAT YOUR TUNES TO A DEDICATED MUSIC PLAYER

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Apple ipod Touch (6th Gen) 128GB £330

December 2015 There’s life in the ipod Touch yet. Its price and talent with Cd-quality music makes it a worthy challenge to pricier rivals with hi-res audio. Hi-res compatible No Weight 88g Storage128­gb

Sony NW-AH25N £240

February 2016 Likeable and affordable, the AH25N boasts plenty of features and, although the ergonomics could be better, it produces a good sound. Hi-res compatible Yes Weight 66g Storage 16GB

Astell & Kern AK70 £500

Best portable music player, Awards 2016 The AK70 is even better than the AK Jr. Improved sound, more features and a better interface make this an easy recommenda­tion Hi-res compatible Yes Weight 132g Storage 64GB

Pioneer XDP-100R £500

February 2016 A player that ticks all the boxes on the hi-res checklist, thanks to its excellent compatibil­ity, massive storage and balanced sound. Hi-res compatible Yes Weight 181g Storage up to 432GB

Sony NW-ZX100HN £500

April 2016 While it’s too polite in terms of presentati­on, this likeable player hits the sweet spot for design, performanc­e and price. Hi-res compatible Yes Weight 145g Storage 32GB

Onkyo DP-X1 £700

January 2017 It’s stocked with plenty of features, support for MQA and up to 432GB of storage, but the sound is short on solidity and rhythmic ability. Hi-res compatible Yes Weight 203g Storage Up to 432GB

Sony NW-ZX2 £950

September 2015 This second-generation hi-res Walkman is impressive. If you’re an audio enthusiast who takes music seriously, you should take a closer look. Hi-res compatible Yes Weight 235g Storage 128GB

?? ?? “Stays composed as the music becomes complex and never sounds edgy or harsh”
“Stays composed as the music becomes complex and never sounds edgy or harsh”
?? ?? “There’s still life in the ipod Touch yet”
“There’s still life in the ipod Touch yet”
?? ?? “The sonic improvemen­ts over the Jr are more evolutiona­ry than revolution­ary”
“The sonic improvemen­ts over the Jr are more evolutiona­ry than revolution­ary”
?? ?? “It’s a master at picking out the detail and nuance in music”
“It’s a master at picking out the detail and nuance in music”
?? ?? “An affordable player with a touch of premium quality”
“An affordable player with a touch of premium quality”
?? ?? “Sounds more than comfortabl­e at its loudest thanks to the spaciousne­ss and neutral tonality of its presentati­on”
“Sounds more than comfortabl­e at its loudest thanks to the spaciousne­ss and neutral tonality of its presentati­on”
?? ?? “Gives an impression of refined detail, an even balance and a full-bodied, solid sound”
“Gives an impression of refined detail, an even balance and a full-bodied, solid sound”

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