My music collection has grown to ~130 gb and is too large for most portable sources.  I am looking for a player that can at least the majority of my collection.  What options do I have?  I currently have a Cowon X7 and am completely unsatisfied with it.  I've also had bad experiences with ipod...

After far too many faithful years, my Zune 120 is finally beginning to bite the dust. The case was pulling apart, but now, more majorly, the hold button no longer works, which is an absolute necessity for my on the go lifestyle. I loved it for its big screen and hard drive, though I could've...

I've owned my Kicas Caliente for approx. 2 years now, and am totally in love with it... It brings out the best of all my headphones. My Senn HD650, Denon AH-D2000, and Grado SR325is all sound fantastic when plugged into the Caliente. Then about six months ago I purchased the Audio Technica...

To have an audiophile setup, I need an amp, DAC, and headphones, right? Is the DAC only for computer use? I would be using a CD player as my source. Do I need a DAC/amp combo or is seperate best? Does a DAC make a huge difference is SQ?

Would AD700 benefit from iBasso D4 Mamba?     Is it a waste of money to pay $200 on a D4 to use with the AD700?   I have a Zune 120. How would I bypass the Zune's internal amp and DAC?

I am getting desperate. I want to amp my Zune 120 properly. I want the true digital signal from it, sort of like an iMod. Can everyone please look around and see if anyone has made a true LOD for the Zune 120 now? I would pay at most $100 for a LOD cable. Help me! :D

EDIT: Actually the thread is perhaps a misnomer. I'm not upgrading at all, but looking for a replacement.   I was lucky enough to own these once, but they died an untimely death. I loved the sound signature and the price point, but wondering if there is something similar on the market at a...

Hi, what would be the best headphone under $150 for an airy, trebly, wide soundstage sound signature? I will be using them with a Zune 120, unamped. I listen to all types of music. Thank you!

Hi im wanting to buy a mp3 player ,well anything thats not a ipod and have better sq and compatible with a mac.   Product i looked at so far... Zune 120 ,not compatible with mac cowon x7 ,compatiblity issues it bricks mac     anything else i missed?  

Hello,       I am currently searching for the right MP3 player for me. I have Sansa fuze with lineout connector, but it doesn't meet my needs(only has gapless with rockbox, but then lineout is disabled with rockbox). Its time for an upgrade. I primarily use my mp3 player for playing music in...

Hello.   Anyone out there have any opinion on the sound quality of these two Zune items?   I had the HD (gave it to my daughter) and was thinking about getting a larger HD, then thought that I might want to go for the 120 gig one, instead.   On purely sound quality alone without an...

Ok, would the Grado SR80i's sound signature be the complete opposite of my Senn HD 485s? Do the Grados have ear-piercing treble and not much bass? Also, I have a Zune 120. Would the Grado SR80i benefit from an amp? Would the amp reduce detail? Headroom says that the Grado SR80i does indeed need...

Ok, I got my cowon j3 last week, and I really really want to like it,   but (and this is a big but) I can confirm its not my head phones cause I've used them on 6 other sources, that being a Zune 120, Samsung Vibrant, Headphone out on Z-5500, Headphone out on Realtek sound card, and a...

Hi, will the Sennheiser HD 595s sound great with a 120gb Zune? Would they be to their full potential if they are not amped? Do I really need to amp them? If so, what is the best amp for them under $100? Would a 1980s pioneer cd player be enough power for them? Thank you

My wife asked for an Ipod so after a little head to head listening The 80 gig Zune sounded so much better and was easyer to use,bigger screen and better earbuds. I listened to both useing lossless files and the same IEM's so there would be no other varyable but the source. The Zune spanked...

Been using my 8GB flash Zune for a few years, but recently found out the iPod touch has built in Wi-fi, which surprised me and got me thinking about a new device with wi-fi built in.   I'm not entirely anti-Apple, but would prefer a different company if possible, and not loyal to Zune at...

If somebody has a Zune 120 and Earsonics SM3? How do they get along? Is there too much hissing? Does the clarity of SM3 decrease when used with the Zune?   These are crucial questions for me, because if I buy an SM3, Zune 120 is definitely going to be my source...   Thanks in advance for...