✗ Not as nice looking as more expensive players ✓ Built-in speaker so no worries about lost headphones ✓ 2.5mm TRRS and 4.4mm TRRRS balanced connections ✓ Supports multiple hi-res formats including DSD256 ✓ LDAC and aptX support for better-sounding Bluetooth ✓ Both standard and balanced headphone outs

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