Is the iPod back? Discover a customizable music player inspired by an Apple device

With a design inspired by the classic iPod Tangara music player has surpassed its crowdfunding goal and will start shipping to buyers soonAs emphasized by Cult of Mac this Monday (19). Announced last December, the device uses open source and is customizable.

It was developed by Australian company Cool Tech Zone. The device tries to bring back the habit of listening to music with an MP3 player, which was successful in the 2000sIt fell by the wayside with the widespread use of smartphones. Just like the last Apple gadget, it has a “square” design and a 1.8-inch TFT display.

There is also a capacitive wheel button on the front to control track playback and side buttons for different functions. The player can be easily disassembled, to be for repairs or modifications to its appearance, such as adding different connectors, displays, or other partsprocedures promoted by the brand.

Tangara player firmware supports 16-bit audio at 44.1 KHz or 16-bit audio at 48 KHzAccording to the technical sheet, the digital-to-analog converter (DAC) is compatible with 24-bit audio and 192 KHz, appealing to casual listeners and audiophiles. The standard model has a P2 input and allows Bluetooth headset connection.

How much does the Tangara player cost?

For those who want to listen to old-school music again, the player, inspired by Apple’s first iPod, is compatible with Vorbis and Opus codecs, as well as supporting traditional MP3, WAV and FLAC formats. HE allows you to store up to 2TB of audio on a memory card.

As for the battery, the equipment uses a power tank with a capacity of 2,200 mAh. Up to 20 hours autonomyAccording to the manufacturer. When charging, simply use the USB-C connection at the bottom, which is also used for data transfer.

People interested in purchasing the portable music player can order Tangara from the Crowd Supply platform until March 14. 249 US Dollars is equivalent to R$ 1,235 at today’s exchange rate, without taking into account taxes and duties. Deliveries are expected to begin in September.