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You may have noticed the recent trend towards wired retro audio. Not only did wired headphones see a 68% bump in sales last month, but members of the CB team have also taken to modding old iPods .

All of which got me thinking – what are the best dedicated MP3 players that can scratch that retro itch but also bring the convenience of Bluetooth to the party? Below I cover the 5 best Bluetooth-equipped players, from budget devices to audiophile powerhouses. I also look at why people are ditching the streaming algorithm in favour of local libraries and how all of this perfectly intersects with the ongoing revival of wired headphones and affordable in-ear monitors .

Top 5 Bluetooth MP3 players

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