Well, I guess the title says it all, but just to clarify: I've (tentatively) narrowed my DAP search down to these two, and I'd like to hear from those who've tried either of these players with the ER-4P unamped (or S, if the results were satisfactory). Also, any other suggestions for good...

Oh, by the way, if you're interested in Triple.fi 10's, you might want to ask the CS rep if you can pay the difference in cost between the Triple and the Super and have them send you a pair. I've heard of an instance where it was done.

I have been dealing with UE customer service over the past week, and I can GUARANTEE beyond any doubt that they will replace them for you at no cost.

Just make sure to get one with weighted keys. Making the transition from unweighted to weighted is like learning a new instrument.

I'll be the first of many to recommend the ER-4S for your IEM. Its headphone equivalent would be the K701, but I don't know much about it.

Yeah, that's a lie on Sony's part. No WAV compatibility on the HD5.

I'd also strongly recommend the HD-5. If you're looking for simplicity and excellent sound quality (both via line out and headphone), this is your player. The use of Sonicstage seems to be the only perceived downside to the HD-5, but it's not as near as bad as people make it seem. Also very...

Supermacro III's are popping up in the FS forum from time to time, and I believe there's one there now for $200. I just bought one last week for my ER-4, but I haven't listened to it yet. You'll definitely be able to carry in your bag, though. If it's any help, I can tell you that I read these...

I guess my concern is that it's not a typical mini headphone jack; maybe the use of a 1/8'' input suggests the intended use of a specific type of headphone. But I'd be relieved to know that's not the case.

Anyone have any experience using their listening equipment with a digital keyboard? I'd like to use my Supermacro and ER-4P when I play, but I need to make sure this won't damage my equipment before I try.

I wouldn't say I'm stuck on ATRAC lossless, but perhaps I was a little intrigued by their 'marketing babble.' I'm using a Sony player and Sonicstage (it's not that bad) so an ATRAC format seems convenient. All I care about is sound quality, and I'm simply curious which format would be the best.

I'd like to get some input before I begin ripping my CDs. At the highest possible bitrate for each, which one wins? I'm unable to tell at the moment, as I'm listening on a pretty horrendous setup. As a side topic, what do you think of the ATRAC Advanced Lossless format? If I ripped in this...

Easy enough. Thank you.

Hello, From what I've read so far, it seems that if your portable audio player has line out compatibility, you should use it over the typical mini-mini interconnects. However, the only mentions I've found for line out docks have been for iPods. Would the iPod dock be just as effective for my...

Thanks for the input guys. I just bought a used Supermacro III v6 in the fs forum. Part of the reason I went for a Xin is because I don't have a p-s cable, and would rather put $65 into an amp than a cable. And MadPianist, I've always read that listening to the "s" version of the er-4 with a Xin...