[rms]

I went for the 4 GB Fuze from Newegg - $48 including shipping, couldn't resist.
I'm holding off on the Micro SDHC for now to see what prices do. I saw a 8 GB for $16 - I guess I could get two of those and swap them out as needed.

I'm going to research the iMod more as well. That may be the next step. The info on the Red Wine Audio site is intriguing. Wish I could listen to one somewhere but getting info. here at Head-Fi is the next best thing.

Thanks for the responses everybody!

 

[Dougie085]

16gb SDHC card from newegg is 26 bucks with free shipping.

Newegg.com - A-DATA 16GB Secure Digital High-Capacity (SDHC) Flash Card Model TurboSD SDHC 16G - Flash Memory

 

[Dougie085]

Of course maybe your talking Micro SDHC

This is why I like the D2 uses the standard SDHC cards haha.

 

[rms]

Not sure I understand the difference between the cards - Micro is obviously smaller but is it not as good? The Fuze uses micro SD or SDHC. There are a lot of different brands - Kingston, Sandisk, etc. Which are best? Does it make a difference?

 

[DJGeorgeT]

fuze uses microSD/microSDHC cards. Currently 16 GB microSDHC cards are only available in Class 2.

 

[rms]

So then class equals speed? - and the regular SDHC cards are available up to class 6? Is class 2 a limiting problem in playback of flac files in terms of SQ? What about using a reg. to micro adaptor to use with the Fuze so you can utilize a higher class card?

 

[krmathis]

You can't go much wrong with an iMod -> Rockbox -> FLAC imo.

 

[Dougie085]

Well the micro cards are just quite a bit more.

 

[Robisan]

Quote:

Originally Posted by rms /img/forum/go_quote.gif Not sure I understand the difference between the cards - Micro is obviously smaller but is it not as good? The Fuze uses micro SD or SDHC. There are a lot of different brands - Kingston, Sandisk, etc. Which are best? Does it make a difference?

Word over at the Sandisk hosted Fuze Forum is that the Fuze has problems with video off the Kingston sd cards; Audio/music is no problem with either. Only Sandisk makes 16gb right now and they say a 32gb card is in the works (release date and price unknown).

 

[aloksatoor]

i wud say the new trekstor vibez.... 32gb flash version....

 

[mattcalf]

A rockboxed iriver H340, with good amp.

Would be my option.

 

[DJGeorgeT]

another vote for sansa fuze + microSDHC card. Best sounding player IMHO.

 

[qusp]

DIYMPD/IMOD->LOD->(PVCAP??)->AMP->HP->you

there is also another thing that adds to the SQ. but it will also blow a whole in your pocket and make you rig about twice as heavy. But after all that it sound magic

 

[gloco]

Rio Karma, if you could find one in good condition. You wont need an amp for most mid-level headphones. It drives my shure se530's effortlessly and they sound gorgeous paired with it (beats the pants off of my iriver h140/h320).

 

[mambo5]

the sansa clip supports flac with its new firmware
if you want ultra portable flac.