[RAFA]

Eff it.

I bought the damn thing from Gmarket too. Only 450 canadian dollars? I guess you can say I really wanted the D....

Mine is already on international delivery. EMS is quite fast. I expect it next week )))

 

[gelocks]

Thanks dude!

I don't know why but I'm not in the habit of going back and reading through. Call me lazy but I'll try to do from now on.

Somehow I like the look of this player.
With my past experience with plenue Z I was disappointed with the lack of updates when new players were coming into the market.

I feel although the hardware can't be renewed atleast companies need to upgrade their software and not leave their older products in the dark. The same is now going with my zx2.

 
And the same will happen to this Cowon...
They don't update their firmware as often as you think. In fact, I can't even remember the last time I updated a Cowon player. So if you are looking for a player with that kind of support, I think that only FiiO, iBasso and maybe Questyle are being as pro-active. Of course, Sony and Cowon's software is usually pretty much flawless so...
 

  It's not for gym, and I don't have a phone (and I don't want one). Yeah, Sony has launch a new codec, the LDAC (I have the headphone compatible with it, the Sony MDR 1ABT). But their players are too pricey for me. I'm looking for something with a touch screen, Bluetooth, a SD Card slot and a good battery life (400$ max). I was thinking of the Cowon Z2 (since it's one of their model that come without files limit), but it's a 4 years old model now, and the battery life has been criticized. I like the AK JR, but then again, the battery life is an issue (less than 10 hours). The Plenue D would have been absolutely perfect for me if it has come with Bluetooth 

 

 
No kidding --> http://www.amazon.com/Nokia-Lumia-635-Annual-Contract/dp/B00LBFFSNM/ref=sr_1_4?s=wireless&ie=UTF8&qid=1449695521&sr=1-4&keywords=lumia+635
 
Use this as a cheapo player (bluetooth) for my car and for wherever... If there's Wi-Fi then you will have access to a bunch of stuff wherever you are. It has microSD, removable battery, and you can get the Windows 10 mobile preview version installed and it WILL play FLAC files (yeah, even higher bit rate ones -- If you stick with windows 8.1, High-res FLAC is not supported).
 
Anyway, it will not provide the fidelity you are probably looking for, but seeing that you can probably get one of these for less than $30 from Amazon Warehouse (very good or like new unit), it is an absolute EXCELLENT buy. In fact, I'm steering everyone I know to it as a cheapo alternative.
 
 

 

[Stoneburner]

http://gsearch.gmarket.co.kr/Listview/Search?keyword=Cowon%20Plenue%20D

 
Okay, I figured out the site and ordered.  Thank you for the link.

 

[Rickiki]

They don't tell about the DAC chip. Strange ...

 

[JBThazard]

Mine is already on international delivery. EMS is quite fast. I expect it next week

)))

 
One Punch Man, did you also order any of those two extra items which I assume are the case and screen film protector? I only got the more expensive one (which I believe is the case).

 

[ai03]

The audio store E-Earphone has published a Japanese review on the Plenue D.
 
http://www.e-earphone.jp/blog/?p=29621
 
Quick translation:
 

Details:

1. The 3rd product of the Plenue line.
   1. Plenue is the mixture of the words "Pleasure, Plenty, Plenum" and "Avenue, Continue, New". Did not know that.
   2. D stands for the "do" on the do-re-mi scale, signifying an entry model
2. Extremely small, basically the same size of an AK100 without the volume knob, slightly narrower
3. Headphone jack up top, MicroUSB port below, single MicroSD card slot on one side, volume + pause/play + skip on the other
4. Max 160GB with 32GB internal + 128GB MicroSD
5. Huge screen covers the majority of the front
6. Simple UI dedicated to music listening, easy to use with no bloat
7. No line out or digital out; best for people looking for a simple player + IEM setup
8. 100 hours playback MP3, 50 hours playback FLAC, 3.5 hour charge
9. Up to 192/24

 
Sound:

1. Pairs extremely well with UM Maverick and Macbeth
2. Pairs well with FitEar Air and Aya
3. Pairs regular with MUIX IX1000, AKG N20, Westone30, Sennheiser HD25
4. Pairs not so well with AK T1P
5. Seems to pair better with IEMs much better than headphones
6. Very detailed sound that awes from the beginning
7. Best described as "modeled/sculpted and three-dimensional" sound
8. More of natural sound than pursuing realisticness and huge soundstage
9. Unlike the 100% uncolored sound of the other Plenues, it seems that it sounds slightly colored, but for the better
   1. Compared as "A dish that uses nothing but 100% fresh ingredients" to "A dish flavored by a talented chef"
10. The well-conditioned sound created by years of Cowon's development can be enjoyed even after you have tried the most expensive DAPs out there
11. Over 40 presets in JetEffect's equalizer
12. Once one uses the EQ, they go from "unmodified sound is best" to "whatever is most enjoyable is best"
13. Simple 5 band EQ + BBE, Mach3Bass, 3D Surround, MP Enhance
14. The UI is extremely easy to navigate, very responsive and stress-free, even when messing with the EQ
15. Even without EQ, it plays all songs well
16. Overall, an astonishing price to performance ratio.

 

 

[JBThazard]

Thanks for the translated review! I was hoping for more comparisons between D and Plenue 1. But judging by all that, it's a hell of a bargain for sub $500 and will probably be way better in the SQ department than the J3. I'm really glad I made the purchase. 

 

[jackharm]

So tempted to order off gmarket . . . but I fear the possible custom fees.

 

 

[JBThazard]

From what I've read, Gmarket orders don't suffer from custom fees when going to Canada. And that maybe just a general thing about orders between the two countries anyway because of their free trade agreement.

 

[jackharm]

Gah . . . if this is true I may buy one then later tonight after my exam

 

[Photoman]

Gah . . . if this is true I may buy one then later tonight after my exam:devil_face:

I bought one. I'm in US and it's on its way no custom fees

 

[BartSimpson1976]

Gmarket looks fine, but unfortunately it doesn't translate everything. I don't want to accidentally order the golden version.

 

[Photoman]

Gmarket looks fine, but unfortunately it doesn't translate everything. I don't want to accidentally order the golden version.

it's only the silver one for now

 

[BartSimpson1976]

oh, ok thanks. Then there should be no problems....

 

[jmills8]

oh, ok thanks. Then there should be no problems....

Are you getting the D?