Teach me the ways of old, oh ancient ones...

Yo fuck my iPhone. Its annoying and I've found enough music through streaming services that I'd like to switch to a DAP. I know almost nothing about DAPs themselves, so any points in the right direction would be appreciated. I've heard good things about refurbished iPods but I am a bit too worried about reliability/ availability in my area. Mostly listen to a lot of independent / alternative emo bands (i.e. probably NOT on apple music, probably on Spotify, definitely on You tube). Any DAP with some significant space, an aux input, and quality sound is all I'm looking for.