[Airwin]

Hello,
 
I got a ZuneHD and simply love it. But over the years, the phone jack is worn out. I get another ZuneHD to keep my music in the gym running.
However, it's time to go for a alternative. Simply not sure what's the right choice. Maybe you can help me.
 
 
The device should be / have
 
- compact enough to carry in the pocket of my sportswear
- easy to transfer songs (got a few iPod touchs, but don't like them this much in this case.)
- stable amping for Sony EX1000 / FidueA83
- color display 
- very good built quality and long battery life.
 
 
What to buy? Costs are not a dealbreaker if the device works nice for me.
 
 
 
Love this forum
 
 
Armin

 

[bh2001]

Having had a ZuneHD (still using) I would recommend a Sony NWZ-ZX1(128gb) or F887(64gb). Meets all the criteria although the battery life could be better. My ideal player would be a ZuneHD that sound and a capacity of the Sony NWZ-ZX1.
Astell and Kern AK100 is also very good but not as nice to use although has better battery life.
Good luck

 

[H20Fidelity]

ZX1 sounds like a good idea, or the newer cheaper A series an F806 could also work.

http://www.head-fi.org/t/728401/new-sony-nwz-a10-series-walkman-micro-sd-card-slot

Personally I run my Fidue A83 with Colorfly C3 by choice. 15-18 hours battery life but small LCD screen. (not colour)

 

[Airwin]

Hi,
 
the Sony looks good, no doubt.
 
I try out the iBasso DX90 at the moment. Display, battery life and size are not ideal.  Custom EQ is a small plus vs. the ZuneHD.
 
Still prefer the ZuneHD, but also like the DX90.
 
Maybe later I will give the Sony a chance. Does it has a custom EQ ?

 

[DrSheep]

You can go to the Google play store and load EQ10 or WinAMP or whatever into it, but yes, it does have custom EQ.  I have the F807, DX90, and AK120, plus a ZuneHD 32, so let me know if you have questions about any of them.  Also, a lot of people doesn't know that the Sony F806/7 and 886/7 (not ZX1) comes with active noise cancel pair with their stock IEM, which is decent.

 

[Airwin]

Hi,
thanks. Got the DX90 here, but sold it due it's uncomfortable sizing and form.
 
I'm into my ZuneHDs again.
 
But ... I will give Sony a chance. What is the difference between Sony F806 and 886 and ZX1?  (Beside the incuded headphones)

 

[DrSheep]

The 886/7 is the update version of the 806/7 with updated Android and Hi-Res support, and the ZX1 is the top line model.  However, at this point I suggest you get a cheap 806 and toy around with it to see if it is up to your liking.  You can jailbreak the 806/7 now so that's a plus.