At the opposite end of the high-end digital audio players we have the near disposable models, and with near disposable prices. Among them, on sale among the latest eBay deals is the new condition Eclipse V180 (8GB storage, 1.8″ LCD) going for $10 with free shipping in four different colors by eBay seller GeekDeal (97.9%, Seattle). Multiple pictures of the unit in the eBay gallery and a basic overview of its spartan functions and features in the description.

PS: no, it does not play DSD 🙂

Digital Audio Players have been getting more and more upscale, but there’s also the other end of the market as well. Needless to say, the expectations must needs come down to earth for these, after all, just $11 with free shipping can get you the 8GB Eclipse V180 MP3 player in the purple color scheme by eBay seller GeekDeal (97.9%). They ship from sleepless in Seattle. This is a pretty basic player, no microSD slot.