I have the same problem...exactly.  What did you end up doing to get it fixed.  PS I didn't use it for months and then the issue started  

I think I'll need to check out the Clip+.  One of my biggest beefs with my previous players was the fact that they had limited space (except the zune 120...but sq wasn't really up to par).  I didn't know there were other players with expandable memory.  And geez, at that price you could afford...

What source do you prefer when it comes to something small and light enough to run with, currently available, and that has no need to be sent off for "upgrades"?   PS...for me it's a toss up between the cables and the diminishing returns on the really high end phones that get into the high...

point taken

jleewach-  C'mon that's a little 'conclusion-jumpy' isn't it?  Justifying my purchase had absolutely nothing to do with my post.  I had two reasons:   1. I have been extremely happy with the value of both components and the sound they produce when put together and wanted to praise both for...

I recently upgraded from a zune 120 with ADDIEMs to UE Triple Fi 10s and a Hifiman 601.  I looked long and hard to find what appeared to be the best value.  The Triple Fi's are usually compared here to much more expensive IEMs (the MSRP on the Triple Fi's is much higher than what you can...

I was just looking at those actually.

I've been using ADDIEMs with comply tips with my zune 120. I heard that the older Zunes had an EQ...really upset about that, btw. I ride public transport, so I absolutely love the isolation of the tips, and the fit/comfort is phenomenal. But I'm a little unhappy with the sound. The midbass is a...

I just sold my hd650s to bohemianism (who was a fantastic buyer btw), and he asked about something I'd been wondering about myself...the odd smell of Senns phones. I bought the phones brand new about a year ago. The case was factory sealed and had all the proper documentation etc. When I...

that was probably the best $50 those producers ever spent...my favorite part was when the dude with the REALLY short bike shorts bounces off the chain-link fence. Priceless.

but look at it this way...even if they are just on par with the other two...dang, they look better than any of them

3:10 without a single blink...freakin' amazing. My eyes were burning just watching him.

If SQ is so important, why don't you just buy an ibasso D10 and go from your optical out on the iriver to it rather than get the ipod touch...there's no question that SQ would be better that way than with the ipod

I hope this comes across the right way.... I thought your review was hillarious! I really struggled not to laugh out loud in the lecture I'm trying to ignore. It just cracks me up to hear a review of lousy gear.

b/c your using mostly vinyl, you might consider an amp with a crossfeed option (headroom has some nice options).