[CocaCola15]

  I am new to this thread. I am interested in this player due to the quality. Is it better than an Ipod classic and Ipod touch sound wise? Also I read it can take a 128GB card? How would this player face off to a Fiio or XBasso or a XDuoo x3?

Not sure about the others you mentioned, but I moved from my iPod Classic 160GB (with C&C BK amp) to the PD pretty quickly. Besides being easier to carry, the Cowon Jetaudio options are so nice, without degrading the sound. You can really get the most out of any of your phones in my view. I have the Thinksound On1's right now plugged into the PD and the sound is balanced, fantastic. Using the BBE Headlphone 2 setting. Perfect for this specific phone. You can also do manual EQ controls but I think the presets are very good. And the battery life is what it is. I have a 128GB card in it with 60 GB used up so far (plus the 32 onboard is filled), so 90GB total so far.

 

[taffy2207]

  I am new to this thread. I am interested in this player due to the quality. Is it better than an Ipod classic and Ipod touch sound wise? Also I read it can take a 128GB card? How would this player face off to a Fiio or XBasso or a XDuoo x3?

Better than the X3ii soundwise IMHO

 

[shigzeo]

  Better than the X3ii soundwise IMHO

While there is no accounting for personal preference, the two measure pretty comparably, the X3ii eking out better performance in stereo separation and distortion, the Plenue D eking out better performance in a couple of areas. SQ wise, they are even. How you interpret that quality is up to you.

 

[Paulus XII]

 
While there is no accounting for personal preference, the two measure pretty comparably, the X3ii eking out better performance in stereo separation and distortion, the Plenue D eking out better performance in a couple of areas. SQ wise, they are even. How you interpret that quality is up to you.

 
Plus the X3ii with unefficient EQ and the Plenue D with super efficient EQ + BBE.

 

[zomas65]

   
Plus the X3ii with unefficient EQ and the Plenue D with super efficient EQ + BBE.

Agree! I have a cowon d2 since 2009, and eq plus bbe are fantastic. my first listenings on pd confirm the great value of cowon software!

 

[taffy2207]

 
While there is no accounting for personal preference, the two measure pretty comparably, the X3ii eking out better performance in stereo separation and distortion, the Plenue D eking out better performance in a couple of areas. SQ wise, they are even. How you interpret that quality is up to you.

Hence the words IMHO.
 
I trust my own ears more than any test. A lot of my experience with the Plenue D comes down to synergy. It pairs beautifully with the MF200 for me. Synergy between equipment and then the end user is more important to me than any tests.
 
Tests have a place, it can be a useful guide but some of the rhetoric around testing is amusing to me. The Plenue D gives me the same feeling I used to have playing vinyl as a child and no test can measure that.
 
It's far from perfect but hell, I like it.

 

[Steve80]

I agree with taffy2207 The sound of D with BBE+SQ better, than Fiio X3. I listened and compared with Xduuo X3 and Fiio X5 when i bought my Cowon D.

 

[Whaleshark12]

Just pulled the trigger. Hopefully it arrive next week . What is the price you guys pay for it? 

 

[blazinblazin]

Hence the words IMHO.

I trust my own ears more than any test. A lot of my experience with the Plenue D comes down to synergy. It pairs beautifully with the MF200 for me. Synergy between equipment and then the end user is more important to me than any tests.

Tests have a place, it can be a useful guide but some of the rhetoric around testing is amusing. The Plenue D gives me the same feeling I used to have playing vinyl as a child and no test can measure that.

It's far from perfect but hell, I like it.

I agree with Synergy... I can't seems to break the V-moda XS with Silver Dragon cable + X5II combo.

I tried different players with XS and Headphones with X5II like Audeze Sine... I still like this combo.

The sound produced just hits your heart more or give you this special nostalgic or nice feeling.

I felt there's sure a sweet spot for every one have for sound, just need the right combo.

 

[taffy2207]

I agree with Synergy... I can't seems to break the V-moda XS with Silver Dragon cable + X5II combo.

I tried different players with XS and Headphones with X5II like Audeze Sine... I still like this combo.

The sound produced just hits your heart more or give you this special nostalgic or nice feeling.

I felt there's sure a sweet spot for every one have for sound, just need the right combo.

Then I'd definitely stick with the set up you have. I'm a firm believer in synergy and being happy with what you have. You may search for something else as your hearing or tastes change over time but I always trust my ears. But for now it suits you, stick with it.
 
I've never been one for jumping on hype trains. The truth is, if it wasn't for the UI, I'd still be using and loving the Colorfly C3.
 
I haven't achieved the same sense of synergy with my AKG550 yet, I think I may have to try my Fiio amp to get the best out of those, or play around with the EQ.

 

[H20Fidelity]

I had the money prepared to purchase this player today, was heading instore to demo it.
 
I've owned J3, S9, C2, D2+, in the past. I didn't make the store but will head over after Easter break.
 
Is the output impedance known?

 

[clee290]

  I had the money prepared to purchase this player today, was heading instore to demo it.
 
I've owned J3, S9, C2, D2+, in the past. I didn't make the store but will head over after Easter break.
 
Is the output impedance known?

0.5Ω from the Plenue D spec page:
http://www.cowonglobal.com/product_wide/PLENUED/product_page_4.php

 

[H20Fidelity]

 
0.5Ω from the Plenue D spec page:
http://www.cowonglobal.com/product_wide/PLENUED/product_page_4.php

 
Thank you, dear Sir. Cowon has made me proud.
 
Any thought (without me searching) how the D might compare to an iBasso DX90?
 
Anyone's welcome to chime in on this.. 

 

[taffy2207]

I think hifichris will be your best bet. I'm sure he Mentioned the DX90 in his review of the Plenue D on his German site. I think jmills8 has one also.

 

[H20Fidelity]

I think hifichris will be your best bet. I'm sure he Mentioned the DX90 in his review of the Plenue D on his German site. I think jmills8 has one also.

Thanks, I will PM Chris.