No contest, Pono wins this one. iPod 160 is a mechanical hard drive.
It's Apple's closed system with no memory card swaps possible.
I wouldn't buy a camera that worked this way.
Other reasons? The form. Maybe the Pono will be a bit bulky to walk around with, that's not my intended use.
On a table in a stereo setup, it's angled screen should work better than flat.
And the interface will use a touch screen versus the rotary dial of the iPod.
Assuming a good outcome with the audio portion, look at what you will not need for a good sound system.
A computer, a DAC, and the cable between them (how much discussion is there on CA about just USB cables).
And, all the other discussions regarding power supplies may be moot as well.
This from a long time and current user of iPods in all flavors....
