violinvirtuoso
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I see it on graphs, but I really can't hear it with any of my phones. Graphs tell that it's down -2.5dB at 50Hz with 16 Ohm phones, not really audible. With 32 Ohm phones it's down 2.5dB at 30Hz, which is completely inaudible. My measurements: http://rmaa.elektrokrishna.com/Comparisons/Cowon%20J3%20Loads%20vs%20Clip%2B.htm
I am using "resolving" phones (which is no criterion for that kind of issue) - I also have heard several of those so-called "high end" players, which all are pretty much a joke.
You are right, the roll-off isn't that bad. But it was definitely noticeable when I tried my SM3 (17 ohms).