Many thanks, Vinnie! Based on your analysis and report I bought the Classic 80GB on my way home today. I just finished syncing it and will listen tonight through the HO.
I will also look for a decent (but not extravagant) LO dock to listen with an amp and decide whether there is significant improvement there.
I had not planned (initially anyway) to go for the additional imod, and your forthright report convinced me that this new model is a substantial improvement as stock from the 5.5G I was also considering. You are da man!
