The HD5 has a lineout on the body, but I'm not exactly sure what you mean by 'true'.

Quote: Originally Posted by BodiesOfLight PS- do those invisible shields come off with out leaving it sticky if for some reason you want to take it off? Yes they do. I'd recommend the Martin Fields protector-- you pay for what you get. Don't go for some cheap one from the night...

Any iRiver with a line-in on the unit should be simple enough.. they don't use that weird 1/16 jack, either, like Samsungs do.

Thanks for all the help.. I have a PA2V2 on its way now. And about the Grados... I had a pair of SR225s that I just sold, so I'll be picking up a pair of SR60s or SR80s. Is there a considerable difference? Couldn't keep the 225s because in general I prefer IEMs, but if I get to like the...

Get a pair of Sony MDR-EX81's. Not the greatest sounding phones, but for 25$ you won't be crying if you kill them in your sleep.

Sony NW-HD5H, or iAudio X5. Both very solid players.

Quote: Originally Posted by Emmanuel My HD5 shows up as external HDD every time I plug it in the USB port. The HD5 is MSC for data storage. If you want the music you put on it to play, you have to go through one of Sony's programs. MP3 File Manager is not a hack. It's an...

Does the software you use to rip/encode music make a difference...? I always thought they all ripped and encoded the same way.

Alright, this forum has convinced me that I absolutely need an amp to add to my portable set-up. Narrowed it down to two in my price range; a CMOY mint-tin amp (would buy one off Head-Fi), or a PA2V2. Which amp is your preference, and why? I know I'm already leaning towards the PA2V2 because...

Wow.. same price for the Zen Sleek, and the Zen Micro Photo. I wonder which I'd rather have?

If you don't need the FM radio or don't have a huge need for a screen (you like playlists/random play), go for the Shuffle. The TX sounds alright, but the Shuffle sounds better.

I think most of the bugs the Micro had originally are gone-- most reviews are sort of outdated. The new Micros don't have that weak headphone jack problem, either. It's a tough call... I've heard both (briefly), I think the Micro sounded better overall (and it has a custom EQ), but the m:robe...

So.. this replaces the F-series? I was considering getting an F20. No wonder they're so cheap right now, eh?

I was deciding between the A3000 and the HD5 myself.. if you're not going to use the shuffle feature, I'd go with the HD5. The design looks like it can withstand a lot more roughing.

Oh, yeah; all the movie playing, photo viewing, radio tuning features are lost on me. Wouldn't use them... doesn't give points if they are there, doesn't take away points if they aren't.

Does it really sound bad...? I'm considering the 30Gb iPod 5G or the Sony NW-HD5... probably would use them, unamped, with Shure E4c's.

Hey, everyone. Long time reader first time poster... This forum's already taken a sizeable chunk out of my wallet. I am considering an upgrade from my 3G iPod right now-- both because I don't feel like replaceing the battery, and I've outgrown the 15Gb (again.. Head-Fi..). I've narrowed it down...