[Miklos]

Hello all:  I have not used a portable audio device for a while. Now it is time to restart.
 
What would be your recommendation for a nice unit below $200?
 
I do not need video or pictures, just pure, good sound (ideally with absolutely no  hiss and no need to EQ).
 
Any suggestion would be appreciated! Thank you.
 
 
 

 

[Coatze]

I am amazed no one beat me to this:
 
Rockbox clip+. Player and uSD card should put you well under 200 with solid sound.
 
Honestly, I haven't used this setup, I had a clip+ sans rockbox... Never think you can go kayaking with an mp3 player.... and now am using a regular clip, rockboxed.  But from that perspective, I'd definitely recommend it...
 
*edit* sorry, lazily skimmed your post before writing mine. The clip is kind of the opposite of "no need to EQ."  It begs to be tinkered with until you have it dialed in to your liking.  Once you hit that though, it is pretty hands off, if you want it to be, and the UI, while not beautiful, is extremely functional.

 

[tds101]

+1 - Rockboxed clip+ w/a 32gb microSD card - under $200, and the SQ is fantastic.

 

[wullymc]

I love my Rockboxed Clip+ and would highly recommend it.  Watch for sales because it regularly goes on sale.  Good luck!

 

[kfarndog]

Another vote for a Clip +, Rockboxed and with at 16GB or 32GB card.

 

 

[Miklos]

Thank you all. Ordered it from Dell.

 

 

[Berkovajazz]

iPod Nano 6G(no hiss, no eq, only presets), Sony nwz-s755(little hiss, good sq, good eq).

 

[tds101]

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iPod Nano 6G(no hiss, no eq, only presets), Sony nwz-s755(little hiss, good sq, good eq).

The OP already ordered a clip+
 

 

[HeatFan12]

Clip+ FTW....I like mine....

 
 
 

 
 
 

 

[Achmedisdead]

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Clip+ FTW....I like mine....

 
 
 
 

Same here....I've got two of them!