[winzzz]

help me i want to buy mp3 player which one has the best sound ? no iMod please.money is not a problem.thx

 

[vulc4n]

Pick up a Sansa Clip to start with. Cheap, excellent sound quality.

 

[qqbingbing]

kenwood d9ec

 

[ZarakiSan]

Sansa Fuze instead of the clip.

 

[DKaz]

Buying something that is quality. Not Sansa. Yes they sound good for the buck, but MUCH better audio quality can be had for a little more money.

Depending on your needs the Sonys and Cowons are the best (pretty affordable) DAPs out there:

SONYS

Sony NWZ-A729 16gb

Sony NWZ-A728 8gb

Or save a little and get the older model

Sony NWZ-A818

COWONS

Cowon D2 8gb

Cowon iAudio 7 16gb

Cowon iAudio 7 8gb

 

[Jzzz]

Cowon D2 is a great choice overall!

 

[winzzz]

thx for the reply everyone right now i'm using cowon d2 and i wonder if there is a better sounding DAP since my sister ask me to give her my d2 so i need a new DAP to replace my D2 and i'm looking for something better in term of SQ.thxx.does the new sony nw a829 has better SQ than D2 ?

 

[Chri5peed]

Sorry, it is old, but technically you can't beat a DAP with a digital-out[iRiver H140] feeding a decent DAC & Amp.

Then the player is nothing more than a glorified harddrive.

 

[Punnisher]

Your D2 is a great sounding player. If you get rid of it, you'll miss it.

 

[Chri5peed]

I'm never dropping my D2, well maybe for a D3.

I chose it entirely because of its documented great SQ, well its SDHC compatability was a deal-maker.
In fact my first DAP w/colour screen, so the themes are wonderous to me.


Do you go to http://www.iAudiophile.net Punnisher? Superb source of D2 news & upgrades.

 

[HF_Frodo]

X2 for Sony players.
Sony models may not have all those flashy functions, but when it comes to SQ I think it is the best. I ended up with A818 even after considerable shopping around (although I'm tempted to get new A82x series rececently).

 

[Punnisher]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chri5peed /img/forum/go_quote.gif I'm never dropping my D2, well maybe for a D3. I chose it entirely because of its documented great SQ, well its SDHC compatability was a deal-maker. In fact my first DAP w/colour screen, so the themes are wonderous to me. Do you go to http://www.iAudiophile.net Punnisher? Superb source of D2 news & upgrades.

Yeah I am a frequent poster there, mainly in the D2 section.

OP, you may check out the X5 as well. The headphone out sounds really nice. It's somewhat colored compared to the neutral D2. It's warmer but at the same time the highs a little more pronounced than the D2. Plus it runs Rockbox! Can't go wrong there.

 

[Steely]

I'm definitely putting my vote towards the Sansa Clip.
I bought it as a cheap replacement for my ipod photo, (died shortly after warranty expired

, was gonna use it until i found something similar to the ipod, nice roomy HDD etc...

Imagine my surprise when i was greeted by the best sound i've ever heard from any portable. In fact, it even rivals my home rig in some ways.
And this in unamped.

I love it. Gonna buy another one, just in case they stop making them.