[MadDog]

Here's my list.

1. Sound quality equal to Zen
2. 1.8" or smaller HD (must not be larger than iPod)
3. 40GB or bigger disk space
4. Replaceable Li-on Battery (at least 16hrs operating time)
5. FW & USB 2.0 Interface
6. Line-out to hook up Amp properly
7. Bulitin AM Tuner
8. Must come with Case w/ belt clip
9. Big LCD screen (not like Zen)
10. Rio DJ like feature
11. Can be detected as 40GB HD
12. Autosync function (PC->Player, Player->PC)

This is all I ask. I am willing to pay $450 for it.

 

[JaZZ]

Quote:

Originally posted by jpelg ...regarding the original post graphs, didn't I read that the European iPods were hamstrung as far as output compared to their North American counterparts?

That's what I've read too, but I think it's restricted to volume limitation, which is a software issue. BTW, I imagine that Don Wilson has an «open» American version of the iPod, and he has experiencied (and measured?) the bass drop-off too.

 

[AdamZuf]

has anyone actually compared these two units?
(*english lesson* is it have/has?)

Jazz.. do you actually own that iRiver?
can it drive the ER-4X good?

 

[Rizumu]

Quote:

Originally posted by AdamZuf have anyone actually compared these two units? (*english lesson* is it have/has?)

It's has because anyone is singular, not plural.

 

[AdamZuf]

thanks Rizumu

i'll remember that!

 

[daphox]

Perfect would be the 2G iPod with somewhat better build quality; better headphone jack; still NO radio; &...SHARP'S 1BIT AMP.

That's a dream machine...

 

[JaZZ]

Adam...

...I've never heard an iPod so far. If it otherwise sounds as good as its advocates say, it would drive the ER-4X passably well. With totally 50 ohm, e.g., the bass would drop off by 1 dB at 50 Hz, 1.3 dB at 40 Hz and 3 dB at 25 Hz. 100 ohm would be even better in this regard: -1 dB at 25 Hz.