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  1. ultrabike
    ultrabike
    It's a bit more expensive. So not exactly a successor in that sense.
    Dec 21, 2018
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  2. Poleepkwa
    Poleepkwa
    True. If I remember correctly the Clip Zip was about 60€ here in Europe back in the day. The M0 does offer Bluetooth and no hiss.
    Dec 21, 2018
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  3. ultrabike
    ultrabike
    Did not know the Zip was that expensive in Europe. It was $49 at launch I think. But there were sales and I bought mine for $40 from Amazon. Besides the substantial increase in price (in the US), it seems the M0 may have better specs and the Bluetooth deal is an important upgrade. Therefore, not exactly a Zip successor: Value oriented sub $50 very basic, cheap, beater player with half ass decent sound.
    Dec 21, 2018
  4. ultrabike
    ultrabike
    There are plenty of sub $50 basic MP3 players from all sorts of weird brands. But none I could say two things: stable and decent sound quality. Mostly unknowns. The Zip was somewhat stable, and it did not sound like ass. I can say the latest generation Sansa players sound like ass relative to the Zip and Clip. Which were not the last word in fidelity, but were IMO decent.
    Dec 21, 2018
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  5. ultrabike
    ultrabike
    LOL! We proly don't deserve good cheap things. I hope the PortaPro does not go discontinued the way the Zip+ did.
    Dec 21, 2018
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  6. Poleepkwa
    Poleepkwa
    I used the Rockboxed on mine. The iPods never interested me because of their dependence on iTunes (and price)
    Dec 21, 2018
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  7. Poleepkwa
    Poleepkwa
    The M0 It does not sound like ass, performs well for it small size and comes from a reputable manufacturer. In that sense it reminds me of the Clip.
    Dec 21, 2018
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  8. Mystic
    Mystic
    Still have my purple Clip+. Use it sometimes when working out. Love that little player.
    Dec 21, 2018
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  9. Deep Funk
    Deep Funk
    I am interested. Can you post your impressions in a dedicated thread? My Fiio M3 is not cutting it and I really miss my Clip + which is kind of dead.
    Dec 21, 2018
  10. Poleepkwa
    Poleepkwa
    @Deep Funk . I will play around with it a bit more, then get back too you.
    Dec 21, 2018
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  11. ultrabike
    ultrabike
    Based on what I've read I feel M0 > Clip+: Two way bluetooth, 32/384k support, DSD support, Gesture control, ES9218P dedicated DAC (Clip+ had what was integrated). Clip+ had problems with 48 kHz BTW. It is IMO good value for todays market. Definitively would like to hear more about it.
    Dec 21, 2018
  12. ultrabike
    ultrabike
    Also curious about the user interface.
    Dec 21, 2018
  13. ultrabike
    ultrabike
    There is also an M1 it seems. And I think it costs close to the same. Specs say that this is an AK4452 based player w MAX97220 amplifier. Not sure how this one compares to the M0. Other than the M0.

    EDIT: Seems like the M0 is newer and offers more power (2x!)
    Dec 21, 2018
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  14. ultrabike
    ultrabike
    f**k! All aluminum body! Clip+ as cheap plastic body.
    Dec 21, 2018
  15. Poleepkwa
    Poleepkwa
    Also it is Shanlings homegrown OS on the M0.
    Dec 21, 2018
  16. ultrabike
    ultrabike
    Dude, start a thread about this thingy. It seems like a great deal for $100 indeed.
    Dec 21, 2018
  17. ultrabike
    ultrabike
    How is the OS? Stable, customizable. Screen shoots are a must. That's why I suggest a thread. The UI can make or break a product.
    Dec 21, 2018
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  18. insidious meme
    insidious meme
    It's too bad I suck at reviews since I own an ipod classic, sansa clip zip and shanling m0
    Dec 21, 2018
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  19. Poleepkwa
    Poleepkwa
    I unfortunately do not have a Clip Zip anymore. Would have been great too compare! I have an iPod shuffle ( the tall white one with 512mb) So would love to hear your thoughts @insidious meme
    Dec 21, 2018
  20. Poleepkwa
    Poleepkwa
    Dec 21, 2018
  21. ultrabike
    ultrabike
    You mean the value ESS thread? That's a bit generic. But it might do.
    Dec 21, 2018
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  23. ultrabike
    ultrabike
    Oh. Missed that one. Thanks mang. Will read.
    Dec 21, 2018
  24. Deep Funk
    Deep Funk
    Thanks dude.
    Dec 23, 2018