Thanks again. Might just go for it and see what happens. It's cheap enough that I wouldn't lose if I sell it on.

Thanks. I'd forgotten about the directory option. I listen to a lot of classical music, so gapless really needs to be working properly or I quickly end up wanting to throw the DAP at the wall. (For the record, I haven't yet actually thrown a DAP at the wall, but a few have come and gone...)...

I've been offered a DX90 at a good price and am tempted... Having owned a DX50 when it was in its early days, I got rid of it for two reasons: Poor gapless support and database scan that equated to a lottery - some songs would be recognised, others not. Firmware has undoubtedly moved on since...

Thanks. There are some really good tips in your thread.   Unfortunately, the tip above only works for me if the files already exist on the same drive. What I was hoping for was Media Go to recognise that an album I'm transferring to the SD card was already present on internal memory.   I...

Anybody here using Media Go? I quite like it, though it would be good if it remembered what has been transferred to both internal memory and SD card in the ZX100. Having filled the internal memory, I've put a few duplicates on the SD card because I couldn't remember what I'd already...

If it works by compressing dynamic range, that explains my reaction to the sound. Time to switch it off...

Can anyone tell me what the Dynamic Normalizer actually does? I know it provides the effect of a volume boost on quieter tracks, but does it do this by messing with the file itself? It's useful at times, but I'm not convinced that it isn't affecting sound quality.

Just to add that this player seems to love my MDR-EX650 - wonderful combination.    I just can't help wanting a little bit more power...

Well, my ZX100 has arrived, and I can answer some of my own questions...   Firstly, the seller of my (used) ZX100 included a WMC-NWH10 cable (plus what appears to be a 3rd party version of same - but terminated with a micro usb for easy connection to a portable amp/DAC). This is a bonus!   I...

Just a further thought: My ZX100 will come without the noise cancelling earbuds supplied with the European version. Is it worth me getting a pair of these (I've seen them for around £50) or are there better noise cancelling options? I've no idea how good the built in NC is...

  I have the following: MDR-10RBT, XBA-H1, MDR-EX650, Sennheiser HD 598 Cs, Sennheiser Momentum on-ear (Mk1).   I'm hoping at least one of those will work well.   I also have an Ibasso T5 portable amp, but with luck it won't be needed(?)

It turns out that the ZX100 on its way to me is the Korean version, so that should mean no volume cap. In anticipation of its arrival, I've installed Media Go and and am migrating the iTunes library across to it. We'll see what happens...

That's just cruel - my ZX100 hasn't even arrived yet...

Hi all   I'm thinking of buying a ZX100, but have a few questions before I take the plunge. Grateful for your input.   1. All my music is currently in itunes in ALAC (some of it hi-res, most of it not). It's all very nicely tagged. If I put those files onto the ZX100, what are the odds of it...

To be clear, I wasn't expressing surprise at the existence of the EU volume cap (all of my Classics have had it). My point is that the EU volume cap is (was) not defeatable, and that's why I and many others were so annoyed by it. My surprise was at encountering an EU volume capped classic...

I've just bought a second Ipod Classic 7th gen, with a view to modding it with SD cards (I had success with my 5.5 gen video, which now runs with 2 x 256GB cards).   The Ipod I've just bought had a surprise waiting for me when I powered it up. The first thing I do when I acquire another IPod...

I'm really tempted to buy an A25, but would be grateful for some advice first:     1. Can anyone confirm whether the A25 has APTX as as well as LDAC (or is it LDAC only)?   2. I'd be looking to buy the version without volume cap, as the UK version I tried (briefly) had a very anaemic...

Hi I'm tempted to pick up an NW-25 (without Euro volume cap). My last DAP was an Ibasso DX50, which I moved on due to the lack of proper gapless playback. My understanding is that the Sony does gapless with lossless files? I'd like to use the player with a Fiio E18. Would a Fiio Sony...

I also bought the Backbeat Sense at the Amazon deal price of £60. They arrived the other day. My initial impressions of them are mixed. In terms of design, build and functionality, they are superb - robust and reliable bluetooth connection, the auto pause function works flawlessly and they...

Argos have these at £29.99 in white and a couple of quid more in black. Be quick! I agree with the comment above - these are not very sensitive cans and possibly not ideally suited to some phones (my Xperia Z3 doesn't get the best from them). A Fiio E18, however, tells a very different...

My E5 has been idle since I landed a good deal on a Fiio E18. The deal breaker for me was the inability to disable charging from the E5 when connected to my Z3 via the micro USB output. I know about double pressing the power button to stop charging from the USB host socket, but when I last...

Ah, Prime - it's tempting, but I just don't order enough to justify the annual fee. Maybe I should have a look at the other benefits. Now, if they offered a pay monthly option...

Quite a few positive reviews on the Web, but not much here on Head-Fi. I've just ordered a pair (amazon UK lightning deal at £59.99). I'll post a review when I've had a chance to listen to them. I'm now regretting opting for free delivery - I want them NOW. Serves me right for being a...

...and they sound very good for £40. Picked them up yesterday. Bought them thinking I'd do well if they are comparable to the Momentums. Well, I agree that they are. Perhaps not as rich and 'dark' as the MOEs, but certainly in the same ball park overall. Not much coverage of these here on...

Thanks - that sounds promising.