[FenderP]

I just was in contact with an importer who does Japanese special orders. The EC as many of you know is a limited edition model and is only available through Kenwood's direct shop online. It won't be in stores. As of now, the lead time is around the end of November.

The non-EC (or standard) model will be available in stores and on shelves in October.

In addition to the gold inside, the white casing (vs. black on the non-EC), another difference is that the EC version does not come with any earphones.

Just thought people here would like to know more info.

 

[antonyfirst]

Someone should take the EC version and tell us if it slaughters the normal version. Mmmm, now that I think better, that someone should take BOTH.

 

[FenderP]

I'm going to wait for the EC version. And anyone who can go blow over $1000 on two DAPs just to see which is better, well, they've got deeper pockets than me.

 

[antonyfirst]

Well yes. I was joking. I would be very curious about the GD9EC, and I can compare it directly to the HD20GA7, so we can see how strong the improvements are.

 

[FenderP]

Quote:

Originally Posted by antonyfirst /img/forum/go_quote.gif Well yes. I was joking. I would be very curious about the GD9EC, and I can compare it directly to the HD20GA7, so we can see how strong the improvements are.

When you get your EC, l'd be interested to hear what your thoughts are.

 

[vibez]

What is the link to the online website (Kenwood.co.jp??) where the order for EC needs to be placed and when can we place it?

 

[Ricardo Dawkins]

Review on the 30GB version
http://www.pocketables.net/2007/09/review-kenwood-.html

 

[FenderP]

Quote:

Originally Posted by vibez /img/forum/go_quote.gif What is the link to the online website (Kenwood.co.jp??) where the order for EC needs to be placed and when can we place it?

You still need an importer. Kenwood Japan won't send outside of Japan.

If you want the direct links just for informational purposes, here they are:
HD60GD9EC
http://www.ec-kenwood.com/cgi-bin/om...code=HD60GD9EC

AC Adapter
http://www.ec-kenwood.com/cgi-bin/om...28815113000000

AC cord
http://www.ec-kenwood.com/cgi-bin/om...28815113000000

 

[antonyfirst]

How much is output power, this time? Still bond to 8mW per channel?

 

[FenderP]

http://www.kenwood.co.jp/j/products/...0gd9/spec.html

10mW + 10mW（16Ω）

 

[OverlordXenu]

Why would the EC sound better?

 

[antonyfirst]

They say that the gold plate will result in better sound (signal?)

 

[luidge]

With this little price difference i wonder who would take the non CE edition?

 

[vibez]

FenderP, can you guide me to the importer(s) who would be able to get me the EC? I am not familiar with the concept of 'importers' as such, can you please elaborate?
And which importer/website would have the EC model on sale 'at the earliest'? Any recommendations?

 

[kikkomang]

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Originally Posted by Ricardo Dawkins /img/forum/go_quote.gif Review on the 30GB version http://www.pocketables.net/2007/09/review-kenwood-.html

i wonder why he even bought the player if he was just going to use it with cx300's.