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fromwww.theguardian.com
9 hours ago

Who buys an MP3 player in 2025? Why music streaming doesn't always cut it

Many listeners prefer owning locally stored music on dedicated players to avoid streaming algorithms and regain control, nostalgia, and audio quality.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

MP3 players are making a comeback I tested 15 to find the best

The reasons are, essentially, threefold. First, there's the pleasure of using something tangible: a nostalgia for devices with a single purpose, devoid of notifications and apps. More importantly, though, there's a desire to have a music collection again something led by the music-loving algorithm in your brain, rather than one outsourced to technology. It's their collection, rather than a playlist they've subscribed to, says Laidler, and they own the music and aren't simply leasing it from Spotify.
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