[moby1974]

Hi
Ok, I know, how is it possible HDD sounds better, thats what I thought.

I tried a fully modded Ipod classic 5.5, then tried my normal 5.5, I used Westone W40 IEMs and was able to tell the difference.

Even my wife did a blind test with me and I pick my Ipod every single time, it was not night and day difference, but the low end and small amount of detail stood out over the same music on the modded Ipod with SD. (bit warmer, range in low end slightly expanded)

After looking online I found others who noticed this if using good IEMs, one guy even noticed a slight difference in SDs, again I dont see how its possible, but after my experience, I believe him/them.

I dont know what brand of card was in the modded Ipod I tried, maybe cheap and cheerful? but I wonder if anyone has noticed this and if there is a SDHC/SDXC card that sounds like a HDD.

Total long shot I know

 

[moby1974]

http://www.enjoythemusic.com/hificritic/vol5_no3/listening_to_storage.htm

 

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