I currently have a Cowon S9, Mini^3 and ES10. I tried running it through an iPod line out dock > Mini^3 > ES10, and it seemed to be a world better - so I'm looking for a DAP to use as a DAC and music storage (the DAP's internal amp will be bypassed, so do not take it into account - it will probably never be used).
The DAC should optimally be either as neutral as possible, or colour the sound this way:
Bass - underemphasized
Mids - overemphasized
Treble - as reference/neutral as possible
I'd prefer a 16GB player (internal, any more is a waste for me and any less may be pushing it) costing $200 or less. Can stretch budget but would prefer not to - I definitely won't buy an 801. Good firmware, video playback, UI, features, a pretty screen, lightweight and small of course are all positives that I'd gladly consider carefully.
Storage, & video aside, how well would a Sansa Fuze do? What about a Sansa Clip+? (does a Clip+ support a LOD?)
Thanks in advance.
Edited by Vergex2 - 6/2/10 at 10:53pm
