{"id":2209640,"date":"2025-12-23T10:58:18","date_gmt":"2025-12-23T10:58:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2209640"},"modified":"2025-12-23T10:58:18","modified_gmt":"2025-12-23T10:58:18","slug":"fiios-latest-portable-music-player-resembles-an-ipod-nano-and-doubles-as-a-usb-dac","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/fiios-latest-portable-music-player-resembles-an-ipod-nano-and-doubles-as-a-usb-dac\/","title":{"rendered":"FiiO\u2019s latest portable music player resembles an iPod Nano and doubles as a USB DAC"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div id=\"article-body\">\n<p id=\"c4faf4c9-a5e0-4bce-8530-2efc1faf9231\">FiiO has added a new \u2018entry-level\u2019 model to its range of portable music players with the launch of the Snowsky Disc.<\/p>\n<p>With a launch price of \u00a380 \/ $80, it\u2019s slightly more expensive than the Echo Mini and Nano, which also feature in the Chinese audio manufacturer\u2019s Snowsky range.<\/p>\n<p><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" id=\"elk-seasonal\" data-url=\"\" href=\"\" target=\"_blank\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-hl-processed=\"none\"\/><\/p>\n<aside data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"hawk-root\"\/>\n<p id=\"c4faf4c9-a5e0-4bce-8530-2efc1faf9231-2\">The Snowsky Disc is fitted with dual audio DAC architecture to deliver \u201cclean, detailed and natural sound across all file types\u201d, while its compact size and circular touch screen give it an appearance that blends the look of a portable CD player with a sixth generation iPod Nano.<\/p>\n<aside data-component-name=\"Recirculation:ArticleRiver\" data-recirculation-type=\"inline\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"Trending Bar\" data-nosnippet=\"\" class=\"clear-both pt-3 pb-4 mb-4 border-solid border-y border-neutral-300\">\n<span class=\"font-article-heading block pb-3 !text-base font-bold uppercase sm:text-sm text-[#333]\"><br \/>\nYou may like<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<\/aside>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Thanks to USB DAC functionality, a USB audio output, and a digital SPDIF output, the Snowsky Disc can work with laptops and phones as well as hi-fi setups and wireless speakers.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">There are 3.5mm single-ended and 4.4mm balanced headphone outputs for wired listening.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"\" id=\"72191feb-5710-4ec4-b5ae-d883ed65f4d3\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\" style=\"max-width:1466px;\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:56.28%;\"> <picture data-new-v2-image=\"true\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RuonBNdVVpQm3YPBtoyjjH-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RuonBNdVVpQm3YPBtoyjjH-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RuonBNdVVpQm3YPBtoyjjH-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RuonBNdVVpQm3YPBtoyjjH-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RuonBNdVVpQm3YPBtoyjjH-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RuonBNdVVpQm3YPBtoyjjH-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\"\/>\n<\/picture><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\" class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\" itemprop=\"copyrightHolder\">(Image credit: FiiO)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"dc1b411d-caa7-4cc9-927c-3e398559e164\">For wireless playback, music can be streamed via <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.whathifi.com\/tag\/airplay\" data-auto-tag-linker=\"true\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"inline-link\" data-before-rewrite-localise=\"https:\/\/www.whathifi.com\/tag\/airplay\">AirPlay<\/a> thanks to built-in wi-fi, and firmware updates are also supported for keeping the Snowsky Disc\u2019s software up to date. The Bluetooth connection also supports the <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.whathifi.com\/advice\/ldac-what-is-it-how-can-you-get-it\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"inline-link\" data-before-rewrite-localise=\"https:\/\/www.whathifi.com\/advice\/ldac-what-is-it-how-can-you-get-it\">LDAC<\/a> codec, which allows the FiiO to play <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.whathifi.com\/advice\/high-resolution-audio-everything-you-need-to-know\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"inline-link\" data-before-rewrite-localise=\"https:\/\/www.whathifi.com\/advice\/high-resolution-audio-everything-you-need-to-know\">hi-res audio<\/a> files up to 24-bit\/96kHz.<\/p>\n<p>Local music playback is possible too, thanks to a MicroSD card slot that supports expansion up to 2TB, while the battery provides up to 12 hours of continuous listening.<\/p>\n<div id=\"slice-container-newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-qWSvnUje5oWFHjCapkjnYi\" class=\"slice-container newsletter-inbodyContent-slice newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-qWSvnUje5oWFHjCapkjnYi slice-container-newsletterForm\">\n<div data-hydrate=\"true\" class=\"newsletter-form__wrapper newsletter-form__wrapper--inbodyContent\">\n<div class=\"newsletter-form__container\">\n<section class=\"newsletter-form__top-bar\"\/>\n<section class=\"newsletter-form__main-section\">\n<p class=\"newsletter-form__strapline\">The latest hi-fi, home cinema and tech news, reviews, buying advice and deals, direct to your inbox.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>The circular touch screen, which can display album cover artwork and lyrics, can be used with the FiiO control smartphone app, blending retro aesthetics with more contemporary controls.<\/p>\n<p>According to the FiiO, the Snowsky Disc \u201dcombines CD-inspired design, enhanced connectivity, and audio performance far beyond most smartphones.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Available from January, the Snowsky Disc is available in black, teal or pink finishes, and is priced at approximately \u00a380 \/ $80.<\/p>\n<aside data-component-name=\"Recirculation:ArticleRiver\" data-recirculation-type=\"inline\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"Trending Bar\" data-nosnippet=\"\" class=\"clear-both pt-3 pb-4 mb-4 border-solid border-y border-neutral-300\">\n<span class=\"font-article-heading block pb-3 !text-base font-bold uppercase sm:text-sm text-[#333]\"><br \/>\nYou may like<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<\/aside>\n<p><strong>MORE:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Check out our list of the <\/strong><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.whathifi.com\/best-buys\/portable\/best-portable-music-players\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"inline-link\" data-before-rewrite-localise=\"https:\/\/www.whathifi.com\/best-buys\/portable\/best-portable-music-players\"><strong>best portable MP3 players<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong\/><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.whathifi.com\/news\/is-it-a-toy-is-it-a-music-player-no-its-a-portable-dac-disguised-as-a-tape-deck\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"inline-link\" data-before-rewrite-localise=\"https:\/\/www.whathifi.com\/news\/is-it-a-toy-is-it-a-music-player-no-its-a-portable-dac-disguised-as-a-tape-deck\"><strong>Is it a toy? 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