Apple Ipod Nano’s, can i use them to play my music to a DAC/Amp?

Ok smart young guys, i’m one of those guys that absolutely refuses to get rid of stuff i spent good money on too many years ago. My question is can i use any of my old, so old…Ipod’s (I have 5 different ones) to play a bunch of downloaded files via my Xduuo or maybe ifi hip dac/amp?
I ask this before i invest any time or money into this. I’m trying to avoid buying a modern DAP.
The ipods would be much more convenient than my laptop or tablet. Problem is they ONLY have 3.5mm headphone outputs. They play IEM’s just fine but as always i want MOAR, moar of everything🤪
So, are these things simply outdated products with minimal use or can they be adapted to perform better?

I’m going to say no, but it depends on the generations. You would want a modern dap like the fiio m6 or something with USB audio out

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