[goober-george]

I've been reading threads on the Sony NW-HD5 and I've read that it doesn't have a true lineout. Is this bad, cause I'm not sure what it exactly means? Does it not benefit as much from an amp compared to an I-pod?

 

[goober-george]

Can anyone comment on the Sony's NW-HD5 lineout ability?

 

[aragornmustdie]

i think its lineout is awesome

 

[webbie64]

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Originally Posted by aragornmustdie /img/forum/go_quote.gif i think its lineout is awesome

I agree it's a very good lineout. I think the inbuilt DAC makes the sound a touch digital/tizzy in nature but it synergises well with so many portable amps, especially the RSA models.

 

[aragornmustdie]

really? i actually think it sounds more analog-like compared to others.

 

[webbie64]

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Originally Posted by aragornmustdie /img/forum/go_quote.gif really? i actually think it sounds more analog-like compared to others.

As in all things audio, everything is comparative. My main portable source is an iRiver H140, which is definitely a better lineout IMHO (though it obviously doesn't have the advantages of the NW-HD5's size, HDD protection, etc).

 

[aragornmustdie]

i see. ive yet to try the iriver... such a rarity