Fosi Audio DAP Neo: The €90 iPod Classic Clone That Actually Sounds Great

Tired of notifications interrupting your music? Fosi Audio’s new DAP Neo is built for one thing only — pure, distraction-free listening. This pocket-sized digital audio player brings back the classic iPod feel with a physical click wheel, while packing modern high-resolution audio performance. It’s the first device in Fosi’s new “Moment” line, designed for people who just want to press play and get lost in the music. Classic Design, Modern Power: The DAP Neo features a solid CNC-milled metal body measuring just 97 × 47 × 10.6 mm — small enough to slip into any pocket. Up front sits a 2.4-inch TFT screen (320 × 240) and that signature click wheel for easy navigation. Under the hood is a Cirrus Logic CS43198 DAC with a dedicated clock generator. It handles MP3, FLAC, WAV, APE, M4A, and DSD files, including high-resolution lossless tracks. You get a standard 3.5 mm headphone jack plus Bluetooth for wireless listening. Simple Features That Matter: MicroSD storage (16 GB or 64 GB included, supports up to 256 GB) Works as a USB DAC when plugged into a computer Built-in equalizer and volume control Around 12 hours of battery life No apps. No social media. No interruptions. Just your music library and clean sound. Price & Availability: Available in Silver and Deep Space Gray: 16 GB version: $79.99 64 GB version: $119.99 The DAP Neo was shown at SIAS 2026 and CanJam before its official launch. It’s positioned as an affordable alternative to using your smartphone for local music — combining the minimalist charm of classic MP3 players with modern digital audio quality. If you’ve been missing the simple joy of dedicated music players, the Fosi Audio DAP Neo is one of the most interesting (and wallet-friendly) options to arrive in a long time.