FiiO’s new Snowsky Retro Nano music player packs big retro vibes into a tiny, modern package.

At just $59.99/£59.99, this budget-friendly music player is designed to make the most of high-res streaming services like Tidal. With support for Bluetooth AptX HD and LDAC, as well as the option to connect via a USB-C cable, it’s the perfect companion for enjoying your favourite tracks on a laptop, tablet, or on the go.

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Wireless solutions aside, the Snowsky Retro Nano also comes with a 3.5mm jack as well as a balanced 4.4mm socket for you to get the best quality music from your wired headphones.

Under its hood, the player features a CS43131*2 DAC (Digital to Analogue Converter) and high power amplification (including a high-gain mode) that can easily drive in-ear or over-ear headphones to levels of performance far beyond smartphones and laptops.

Users can choose to operate the player wirelessly or via a lanyard. The device’s physical controls mimic the vibes of a 90s cassette player, as does its animated screen which starts to move as you play a track.

As FiiO describes, “Simply start an album from your smartphone and let the Snowsky Nano do the rest from volume control to track selection.”

The Retro Nano has full app control when using the FiiO Control app on Android or iOS phones. And thanks to a built-in microphone, you can even take calls on the player itself.

The device is powered by a 3.7v 10440 removable, rechargeable battery that can be charged using a USB-C cable. It is also eminently compact and portable, measuring just 55.1 x 37.5 x 13.7mm (way smaller than a credit card) and weighing a mere 28g with the battery.

Learn more at FiiO.

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