audiophile-grade portable media players are far and few between. sure, the market is not lacking of ridiculously priced, super-blinged up...

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audiophile-grade portable media players are far and few between. sure, the market is not lacking of ridiculously priced, super-blinged up rendition of popular music player like the iPod Touch but for audiophiles that is definitely not the answer to their quest for perfect sound. luckily, there’s the Colorfly Pocket HiFi C4 Pro that fills the gap for high-end audio on the go.
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on the aesthetic front, this PMP sure looks pretty cool with its hand-engraved black walnut case and a steampunk-like brassy face. though the face look kind of odd – like something that came out of the 1960s Lost in Space TV series. it might be the retro pushrod volume slider that triggers that association. beyond its classy look, this PMP is packed with some serious hardware specifications that would certainly get audiophiles nod of approval.

under the hood, the Pocket HiFi C4 Pro uses CIRRUS Logic CS4398 Digital-Analog-Converter (DAC) and CS8422 SRC chip for a dynamic range of up to 120 dB, and a signal-to-noise (SNR) ratio of 108dB. it is capable of playing 24 bit/192 kHz WAV files, effectively bringing hi-fidelity to the portable world. the built-in headphone jack accepts both 3.5mm or 6.3mm plugs and features a built-in amp for 13.3mW of that extra oomph. you will also get SPDIF port for connecting this little portable hi-end device to stereo equipment.

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audiophile-grade equipment has never been cheap, and the Colorfly Pocket HiFi C4 Pro is no exception. one of these baby will set you back at $799.

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