Taphil
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From the people who know their stuff, I was wondering which is better in terms of sound quality only - the iPod or Nomad Jukebox?
I've had both, and the NJB was dull and lifeless, and it's amp could hardly power anything. But with the iPod everything sounds great and alive. And it can power my HD590's very well.
But I'm wondering in terms of just sound quality out of each one's headphone amp, which one is better?
Also, the Nomad Jukebox 3 claims to have "Audiophile sound quality of 98dB SNR." What does this mean? Is it just hype BS that has nothing to do with how it will actually sound? Nonetheless, Creative and users who've taken apart the NJB have noted that Creative does actually use high quality amp components. But does that make its sound quality better than the iPod?
I've had both, and the NJB was dull and lifeless, and it's amp could hardly power anything. But with the iPod everything sounds great and alive. And it can power my HD590's very well.
But I'm wondering in terms of just sound quality out of each one's headphone amp, which one is better?
Also, the Nomad Jukebox 3 claims to have "Audiophile sound quality of 98dB SNR." What does this mean? Is it just hype BS that has nothing to do with how it will actually sound? Nonetheless, Creative and users who've taken apart the NJB have noted that Creative does actually use high quality amp components. But does that make its sound quality better than the iPod?