[vr5]

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Originally Posted by PrinceOfEgypt /img/forum/go_quote.gif Can anyone check if their volume button has any play in it? (in other words feels a bit loose) thanks!

this was discussed earlier in the thread including pictures.
in short, yes, but it is fine as volume rocker is not soldered onto the main board

 

[cn11]

PrinceOfEgypt-
Yep, mine does. My Sony A829 does as well.... they look like identical rocker switches between the players. So I'm guessing it's intentional by Sony.

 

[PrinceOfEgypt]

Thanks cn11

how are you finding the player?

 

[Neeley]

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Originally Posted by PrinceOfEgypt /img/forum/go_quote.gif Thanks cn11 how are you finding the player?

Can't make your mind up if it stays or goes? You still think you may have a dud?

 

[PrinceOfEgypt]

Exactly...Im in two minds. But i love the form factor of the player.

I really think i may have a dud. Any how Amazon are sending a replacement. Also i think my AAC VBR files may not be up to scratch - or the way the X interprets AAC files is not as good as MP3 files. Not sure...

Lots of variables here including me still having a cold! So its difficult to give a considered opinion...and perhaps my initial response was a tad harsh...But we will see...

Im going to re rip my entire collection using lame v -0 extreme. AAC just seems a bit flat.

 

[Buckster]

interestingly I prefer the sound of mp3 V0 better than 400kbps AAC

and that was on a Sony S639 and my IPOD Touch 2G

 

[PrinceOfEgypt]

Thats really interesting Busckster...AAC seems a bit souless despite the fact that the bit rate can go up to 400kpbs...

 

[abitdeef]

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Originally Posted by vr5 /img/forum/go_quote.gif this was discussed earlier in the thread including pictures. in short, yes, but it is fine as volume rocker is not soldered onto the main board

That was the headphone jack I was talking about

It has some play in it, and yes the volume rocker does also, the plastic piece just rests between the buttons and the side. It's normal to be loose.

 

[abitdeef]

The sound of this player is unique, the highs are smooth, but extended and everything is warm but precise. The most different things my ears hear is how "non digital" it sounds, and how keeps everything separate no matter how much is going on.

 

[soozieq]

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Originally Posted by Ihatepopupads /img/forum/go_quote.gif The sound of this player is unique, the highs are smooth, but extended and everything is warm but precise. The most different things my ears hear is how "non digital" it sounds, and how keeps everything separate matter how much is going on.

Yes, I agree. Do you have 'Rubicon'? It's a very good test track to see how the X copes when things get busy

 

[abitdeef]

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Originally Posted by soozieq /img/forum/go_quote.gif Yes, I agree. Do you have 'Rubicon'? It's a very good test track to see how the X copes when things get busy

You mean Rubicon by Bluetech ? Why yes, as a matter of fact I do- yes thats the perfect track for that. You must be psychic

 

[cn11]

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Originally Posted by soozieq /img/forum/go_quote.gif Yes, I agree. Do you have 'Rubicon'? It's a very good test track to see how the X copes when things get busy

Hey, would you mind sending me the track too so I can check it out??

Thanks!

 

[cn11]

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Originally Posted by PrinceOfEgypt /img/forum/go_quote.gif Thanks cn11 how are you finding the player?

I'm loving it. It's everything I'd read about beforehand. I know I was very very enthusiastic and 'drooled' about it for days in advance, but it really lives up to the anticipation. I echo Ihatepopupads' comments just a couple posts up from this one. The way it does detail and soundstage without any harshness is something else. It really is far less digital sounding than the A829.

I hope your replacement unit is better than the first one for you. Best of luck....

 

[comuneros]

When will be availeble in (the rest) of Europe? Why are they only available in Great Britain?

 

[soozieq]

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Originally Posted by cn11 /img/forum/go_quote.gif Hey, would you mind sending me the track too so I can check it out?? Thanks!

Sure

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Originally Posted by comuneros /img/forum/go_quote.gif When will be availeble in (the rest) of Europe? Why are they only available in Great Britain?

They got released in the UK first, that's all. I thought they were already available in the rest of Europe? I thought someone said they were released 29th May.