[s0n1c6l1ss]

I understand that companies wouldn't want 3rd party stuff to compete with their own accessories. And also the fact that they don't care for a small fraction of people really interested in high audio quality.
What I don't understand is that why do they cripple their own products to serve that end? For instance, why couldn't they create a simple line out that doesn't need AC power? That is totally dumb! This is a primitive feature, and the lack of it detracts from such a wonderful player.

Even though audiophiles may be a small minority, the purchasing influence of audiophiles is definitely huge. Alright, so you wouldn't keep purchasing the same stuff over and over, however, quality, reliability and no-nonsense design are factors that can make or break peoples' loyality over time.

 

[s0n1c6l1ss]

I have the NWZ A818 and find it really good, but I haven't been able to pair it up with my Corda Move for lack of a line-out. I use IEM's and do not need higher output. And SQ wise I just can't get any improvement using headphone out. I also confirmed this with another person in a previous post.

 

[eiop]

hm...are you serious about the lack of SQ improvement? Then did I just waste 140euro on a headsix?

 

[soundfreq]

with the advent of the new sony nwz-a82x, hope this upcoming lod will be compatible with both models

 

[Lil' Knight]

Is there any progress on this?

 

[qqbingbing]

If the sony A8XX can have lod it will be great!!!!

 

[KB]

Update: Got the LOD figured out, I had to get some major assistance form a friend but it works. Next hurdle: I have to have a over molding made for the connectors. Sorry for the delay, please hold.

Ken

 

[Lil' Knight]

Good news

What a pity I sold my A816 for the iPod

 

[theory_87]

i'm wondering if the dock will suit A610 or even A820 series? Ken can answer my question?

 

[KB]

Quote:

Originally Posted by theory_87 /img/forum/go_quote.gif i'm wondering if the dock will suit A610 or even A820 series? Ken can answer my question?

Dont know yet. Sorry.

Ken

 

[jmageshazam]

YAY~1!

 

[filipelli]

I don't get it...the headphone out is already so good. Must read more.

 

[reynman]

Ken,

Thanks for the update and all the work on the LOD. Definitely count me in for a purchase.

Regards - reynman

 

[schaqfu]

Quote:

Originally Posted by reynman /img/forum/go_quote.gif Ken, Thanks for the update and all the work on the LOD. Definitely count me in for a purchase. Regards - reynman

Definitely count me in for a purchase too! Just bought A818 on sale from SonyStyle and would love to have the option to mate it w/ my headphone amps! I'm so surprised no one else is offering a high quality streamlined line out connector yet -- these things are selling like hotcakes as will the A820 series.

 

[e-dub]

wooooooo!

eric b