Portable Source Components
Manufacturer
Hisoundaudio Studio-I
“ If you are getting one of these, it is probably for the sound and only the sound. I got one at christmas, and have been using for a few hours per day and love the sound. For comparisons, Houston Symphony is playing the 4 Rachmanioff Piano Concertos over three weeks. I have season tickets, at the same elevation as the piano in the center. (close to the best seats for music in the...” --zerafa
Sony Xperia Z C6603 Black Factory Unlocked LTE BANDS 1/3/5/7/8/20 International version - Original Sony phone
“ Truly a fine comeback for Sony. The phone is put together with a precision you normally don't find with Android phones and it feels sleek and premium in the hand. It has a very clean, modern look to it and the overall visual impression is as good - if not better - than Apples latest iPhones. The weight feels just perfect; light enough to not feel bulky and hefty enough to not feel cheap....” --Lan647
Open Pandora
“What's this? Why is there a PocketPC in the product list of a headphone forum? Some of you might've heard of the Open Pandora, the mutant child of a PocketPC and a gaming handheld, designed by a small group of people for retro gaming. It also serves as a fully functional Linux-based computer and is completely open, allowing the end user to do anything and everything they want to do with the...” --takato14
IHIFI 960
“ iHiFi 960 I wrote at length about a quirky DAP from China called the iHiFi812v2 in THIS review. It's a great sounding unit with a few quirks that I can easily live with considering the positives it has. My biggest complaint - by far - has to do with the digital output, or more specifically the lack of digital ouput. I'm used to my QLS QA350...” --project86
ActionTunes Waterproof MP3 Player with MP3 Jammer Software for iTunes
“ I saw this item on Amazon and was intrigued... an mp3 player that ACTUALLY works with iTunes? It's manufactured by a company called ActionTunes, which I had never heard of. I used to have the JLAB waterproof headphones, which I guess worked ok, but they were a bit flimsy and I didn't like the controls. I am married to my iTunes, and it's always a bunch of rigamarole to...” --electronicpat
Altmann Tera-Player
“ I have the player for almost a year. I do not have experience with other upmarket DAPs, but I am familiar with Apple products, Sansas and some stationary gear (a bunch of open headphones and speaker setups). Tera Player together with Ultrasone Edition 8 or beyerdynamic Tesla T5P remains my favorite setup. Actually I prefer it to my stereo (which is decent), - it's observation...” --Rudolfs
Meizu MX 4-core
“ For those interested in using their phone as their main audio source, the Meizu MX 4-core is my top recommendation. It ticks all the boxes for a quality phone - responsive interface, nice screen, camera that is actually useful, good amount of memory, etc. But there are plenty of nice phones out there. What sets this one apart is the audio quality - it's really good! Straight from...” --project86
Sony Xperia S Black
“ Screen is better than iphone retina at 342 Ppi, Sharp screen with good black color and punchy colors. so no need for Amoled screen here, this TFT is best of its class. CPU....its old but its the BEst old... Qualcomm S3 Dual 1,5 Ghz. handles 1,7 Ghz aswell. Good CPU, fast enough not to ask for something better. GPU, Adreno 220, this is the Fastest Droid with 220,...” --Pruikki
Cowon C2-16BS 16 GB Video Player, Black with Silver
“ it's about two weeks that i've bought it and i'm quiet satisfied with it ... first i wanted to buy the J3 but it's 3.3 AMOLED screen and good video playing was not needed!! it's low 16GB (14.4GB user accessible) built in memory won't bother you as long as a shiny 32GB MicroSD is inserted into the slot!! in spite of it's landscape orientation you can totally handle it...” --burninmind
Hisoundaudio Studio V
“ Here we have quite an amazing little player. Built like a tank, small enough to fit in shirt pocket, simple stylish design. Sound is where this guy excels, very detailed musical fast. Takes flac files which i love, also you can add to its storage also as it accepts memory cards. My only real gripe, well two really but 1st one is probably my fault as i dont know how to navigate through its...” --maguire
