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Worth Trying Something New: Cowon D2 or Iaudio 7?

post #1 of 33
8/3/08 at 8:52pm
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I currently have an Ipod 5.5gen 30 gig. I am thinking of changing sources, is it worth it? I am currently only using my tripple fi's, i don't think i need an amp because i cant hear a very significant sound difference. I like the Cowon D2, and have only seen positive things about it.

What are people's opinions?

I am just wondering if the change in sound and interface is worth the upgarde...
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post #2 of 33
8/3/08 at 9:00pm
I also like the D2. Flash memory makes it flexible and adaptable to your needs. You certainly shouldn't need a portable amp with the D2/Triple.fi combo. Haven't heard the Iaudio7, but it consistantly gets high praise over on iaudiophile.net.
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post #3 of 33
8/3/08 at 9:05pm
i am also thinking about dropping the ipod and trying a cowon D2 but i am a little worried about getting rid of itunes and the hassle of converting my alac files... will itunes be able to load a D2 or will i forced to use different software?
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post #4 of 33
8/3/08 at 9:25pm
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Originally Posted by tpc41 View Post
i am also thinking about dropping the ipod and trying a cowon D2 but i am a little worried about getting rid of itunes and the hassle of converting my alac files... will itunes be able to load a D2 or will i forced to use different software?
yeah i wanna drop my ipod, just for fun.

With the d2, you drag and drop, no software required, like itunes. im not sure if you can use alac. i would probably convert all my .FLAC to 320kbs/ files.

itunes is nice in the way of making playlists and organizing everything, this makes me a little hesitant. but i dont know, it might be for the better.
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post #5 of 33
8/3/08 at 9:52pm
I own an i7 and 5.5 G iPod. I give the advantage to the Cowon for SQ but the storage space of my iPod wins the battle for being my main DAP.

I wouldn't be able to give up either player.
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post #6 of 33
8/3/08 at 9:52pm
I think the main differance between the two is that the d2 is a pmp and the i7 is a dap. I own the i7 and if you are interested in my opinion, click here.
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post #7 of 33
8/3/08 at 9:56pm
You might be interested in this thread: FLAC again... - iAudiophile.net Forums
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post #8 of 33
8/3/08 at 10:29pm
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WAIT IS THE I7 NON EXPANDABLE>????

if it isnt expandable, then D2 wins me over.
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post #9 of 33
8/3/08 at 11:33pm
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Originally Posted by Elluzion View Post
WAIT IS THE I7 NON EXPANDABLE>????

if it isnt expandable, then D2 wins me over.
Congrats on your new player.

I hate myself for not waiting to buy the i7...I could have bought the 16GB for not a lot more than what I paid for my 8GB. What's new huh.

Of course I can only store 1/10 the amount of music in the i7 as my 80 GB iPod but I simply re-sync when I finish with the 800~900 songs.
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post #10 of 33
8/3/08 at 11:40pm
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Originally Posted by Elluzion View Post
yeah i wanna drop my ipod, just for fun.

With the d2, you drag and drop, no software required, like itunes. im not sure if you can use alac. i would probably convert all my .FLAC to 320kbs/ files.
The D2 plays FLAC however I use ogg Vorbis -q8 (~256 kb/s) as it's so close to transparency to lossless for me.

Use OggDropXPd to convert. Make sure you enable "Copy comments/tags from FLAC input file" from the 'tagging' options on right-click to save headaches! + also change the default encoding to -q8 in the encoding options on right click.

Vorbis is better than mp3 at the same bitrate and even higher bitrate. Vorbis @ 256k kicks 320k mp3 out of the water. Vorbis is natural VBR as well.
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post #11 of 33
8/4/08 at 1:42am
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thanks for the info guys. yeah i can get the d2 16gb for $220 shipped. or something like that. which is pretty good

i still don't know if i should truly sell my ipod though...
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post #12 of 33
8/4/08 at 6:05am
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Originally Posted by Elluzion View Post
thanks for the info guys. yeah i can get the d2 16gb for $220 shipped. or something like that. which is pretty good

i still don't know if i should truly sell my ipod though...
Keep both if you can...I like the fact that the triple's sound very different on each DAP I have tried and you may like each for different usage contexts

Triple + d2 unamped gives me exquisite sound detailing - bass may not be enough if you are a real basshead (I'm not!) but since you have an amp in your sig as well you definitely won't have that problem...by all reports D2 sounds great amped.
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post #13 of 33
8/4/08 at 7:51am
hi where do you get a 16gb d2 for 220? i'm looking for one too. almost the same situation, got the triple fi's and looking to get a D2.
seem's to get good recommendations on the synergy
i'm debating a i7 as well.
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post #14 of 33
8/4/08 at 8:30am
dbl post delete
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post #15 of 33
8/4/08 at 9:44am
The D2 16gb is $229.99 on Amazon FROM JetMall: Amazon.com: Cowon 16 GB Portable Multimedia Player (Black): Electronics
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