Need advise on some portable audio sources with digital output to connect to my Benchmark HDR/Naim Headline2 setup at home, apart from a Denon SACD Player (which doesn't play mp3). Currently have Apple dock with different iPods, but realize the sound quality lacks even compared to 6 year old Creative Nomad Muvo2.
Looking at Cowon q5w or v5 which support SPDIF, inclined toward q5w as it comes with remote and higher capacity and video and weight really don't matter as I only listen to music at home late nights.
Apple options would be Wadia dock or iPad with camera connector..not very keen.
Mainly I listen to full size headphones AKG701, GS1000, ATW5000, AHD5000 and HD650.
Please suggest if there are any alternatives and which would be better from the perspective of playing compressed audio. Sound quality and support for lossless format matter the most.
Thanks in advance.
Looking at Cowon q5w or v5 which support SPDIF, inclined toward q5w as it comes with remote and higher capacity and video and weight really don't matter as I only listen to music at home late nights.
Apple options would be Wadia dock or iPad with camera connector..not very keen.
Mainly I listen to full size headphones AKG701, GS1000, ATW5000, AHD5000 and HD650.
Please suggest if there are any alternatives and which would be better from the perspective of playing compressed audio. Sound quality and support for lossless format matter the most.
Thanks in advance.





