[gastro54]

Jesus, the A810 series is not plastic... take the back cover off and drop in on a marble floor or something - it does not sound or feel like plastic. Its metal with a matte finish...

 

[HF_Frodo]

Yeah, I just removed my A818 from hard case and felt it. I believe it is painted metal.

 

[Aaron5604]

Quick question. Anyone know in whether there's a concerning amount of "hiss" from the A829 model, using the SE530's?

 

[FenderP]

I picked up the NWZ-A729 as a small video player (I have the Kenwood HD60GD9EC for audio) since it has a decent screen and good battery life. So far so good.

Heads up on the accessories - the Sony Style stores don't have them yet, and it appears that not all of them will be released here in the USA. I ordered the clear plastic case (CKH-NWA820) from Japan off of a dealer in Japan. It seems like the best way to go - no screen protector needed to prevent accidental scratches.

The leather case is only going to come in black here in the USA (white is an option in Japan), and on the Sony Style site, they only list the white silicon case. Ironically, since I don't have the clear case yet I wanted something to protect it in the mean time.

Lo and behold, I was in Best Buy and they not only had a case - the silicon one - but it was the black one.

So if you need a case right now, head over the Best Buy ... not Sony.

 

[natim9]

Fender can you post a link to the dealer of the case please?

 

[onlychild]

x2

 

[kessomatt]

Can anyone reccomend a good amp for dt770 and the 729/829? Would supermacro iv be a good match?

 

[cn11]

...and I love it love it love it! This little thing is amazing sounding. I sprung for the NWZ-A829 with bluetooth because I have the Sleek SA6's which are supposed to get bluetooth options in the future, and that will be a great match I'd bet.

But man is this little player fantastic so far. Many happy listening days ahead I can tell.

-Cheers.

 

[Bull Moose]

cn11, where did you get yours from? I've had mine on preorder for about 2 weeks now. I was under the impression that that specific model is on back order both by sony and by any other store that carries it. Thanks!

 

[soozieq]

Quote:

Originally Posted by cn11 /img/forum/go_quote.gif ...and I love it love it love it! This little thing is amazing sounding.

Trekstor Vibez R.I.P!!

 

[FenderP]

Quote:

Originally Posted by natim9 /img/forum/go_quote.gif Fender can you post a link to the dealer of the case please?

Which? The clear one?

SONY clear case CKH-NWA820 for NW-A828, NW-A829 - eBay (item 300209873762 end time Apr-22-08 14:14:30 PDT)

 

[cn11]

Quote:

Originally Posted by soozieq /img/forum/go_quote.gif Trekstor Vibez R.I.P!!

You found me out!!!

 

[cn11]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bull Moose /img/forum/go_quote.gif cn11, where did you get yours from? I've had mine on preorder for about 2 weeks now. I was under the impression that that specific model is on back order both by sony and by any other store that carries it. Thanks!

I just went to the local Sony Style store in the mall here in St. Louis, and it was in stock. I think they have the A729 too, but I decided on the bluetooth version. Hope you find one!

-Cheers.

 

[FenderP]

The 829 was in the Sony Style store in Burlington, MA. I got the 729, but they had plenty of the Bluetooth version.

 

[natim9]

Quote:

Originally Posted by FenderP /img/forum/go_quote.gif Which? The clear one? SONY clear case CKH-NWA820 for NW-A828, NW-A829 - eBay (item 300209873762 end time Apr-22-08 14:14:30 PDT)

Thanks!
That is quite expensive though...32$+16$ for shipping and an extra 9$ for a stupid tax for EMS shipment make it a total of 57$

for a case!!!
I guess I'll wait for someone else to sell it