Am I correct in thinking that this doesn't even have a replaceable battery ?   So, battery dies - throw it away ?

F886 seems to be out due to poor built-in battery.   Am I better off with a Cowon ? Do these have replaceable batteries, and will their aging Android systems support Spotify etc. streaming apps ?   Thnx for any advice.

Oh dear.   Yes, I guess with WiFi on as well, the already poor battery life will be even worse. Hadn't considered that !   Think I may look at Cowons... but they're on ancient Android versions... or hold out for ZX1. I already have the Minidisk flagship model to keep me going... but no...

How is the F886 when attached to headphone amp ?   I am aware of the "Volume Issue", but am thinking my Fiio E17 may give it a bit more punch.   Basically I just want it to stream Spotify or Sony Music via WiFi, with some equalisation ability - as the PS3 or laptop alternative has none, and...

Looking at a Cowon as alternative to Sony F886, but they all appear, to have old versions of Android.   So, can it be upgraded, and if not, does anyone know if Sony Music Unlimited streaming app, will work on a very old version of Android ?   Thnx in advance

Hmmm... looking less good than the F886 !   No EQ, no Wifi / Android / no ANC... by the looks of it.   We need something better - or as good with removable battery and SD card slot. The wait continues.

Aha... wonderful news !   Thnx.   On it right now.

Hi,   Thnx. I have an E17.   But, I'm looking for something with a multiband EQ.

Amazon... can't buy any more. Still on sony site though.   I hope they bring one out in the 300-350 range. F886 seems to have issues - but then again, no micro card or replaceable battery in the flagship model is rather worrying. £550 and can't swap out batteries... Huh ? Really ?!   So, I...

Massive hole in their range now ... don't understand why it's been shelved when it only came out a year ago.   I'm wondering if anything new is likely to arrive to fill the gap between ultra-cheap, and stoopidly expensive £550 model.   Anyone in the know ?

Hi all,   Can't find a decent affordable MP3 player with WiFi... and a EQ capability.   So was wondering if a receiver-type box could do the job.   Needs to accept optical-in and have a decent headphone-out socket, and of course decent EQ capability.   Anyone know of what I should be...

Hi all,   Ok, it seems the F886 from Sony has been discontinued, and I have heard problems about volume level and dodgy build quality, and of course low battery life.   I can't afford over £500 for the ZX1 (?), so am looking for a player that has WiFi as standard, so I can stream Sony Music...

Well i may be referring to the incorrect term: by poles I meant the rings on the spline of the jack. On the standard 3mm there are 2 ( 1 for each channel), on the 2.5 mm BOSE jack, there are 3... 2 for the channels and 1 for the microphone / device controller (as in the QC25, there is only 1...

Sound is pretty much the same - NC is way better - especially high frequency (TV, babies screaming and seagulls !), and they are more comfy.   Pleased with purchase, although these are going back as balance has gone out of whack !!! ???   So, hopefully it's just the pair I got, and not a...

They benefit a lot from a half-decent amp. I use a Fiio E17 and crank up the gain and bass, and reduce the treble. Much better... especially with music.   My problem is that the balance is shifted to the left by around 6 db... can't cope with uneven volume so, mine are going back tomorrow for...