[vulc4n]

I'm currently using an 80Gb Zune... But I'm really starting to get fed up with the the fact the whole Zune system is so closed up. I'm stuck using certain file formats, and I'm stuck using the Zune software. As much as I love the Zun e hardware, the software just isn't what I want.

So, I want to find a new MP3 Player. To date I've owned a 4g iPod, a 5g iPod Video, a 1st gen nano, a 2nd gen nano, a Zune 30, a Zune 8, a Zune 80, a Cowon D2, a Zen Micro, as well as three or four cd/mp3 players.

I'm really not sure what I want to go with next. I want something with great sound quality and a powerful amp if possible. I'm not really dead set on having a certain amount of space or a certain form factor. I think I would probably go with one of Cowons new PMPs if they weren't so expensive.

So, any suggestions on what I should go with?

Requirements:

1. Excellent Sound Quallity
2. Gapless Support

 

[sirenscall]

Trekstor Vibez sounds like a fit.

 

[dap_pad]

I agree with sirenscall, Trekstor Vibez.

 

[RubenNYC]

+1 for the vibez. The output power of the amp won't blow your ears out, but it's plenty to deliver excellent clean sound to just about anything portable you can throw at it.

It's Karma-rrific.

 

[vulc4n]

As much as I want to liek the Vibez, there are so many things about it I hate.

-the Battery life
-the tiny screen
-hard drive based
-the polished back

 

[aluren]

try the kenwood HD60GD9. i just got the limited edition couple days ago and the sound quality trumps the ipod. it's also a nice welcome that you can upload wav files. i'm very close to sellng my whole ipod portable rig...

 

[sirenscall]

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Originally Posted by aluren /img/forum/go_quote.gif try the kenwood HD60GD9. i just got the limited edition couple days ago and the sound quality trumps the ipod. it's also a nice welcome that you can upload wav files. i'm very close to sellng my whole ipod portable rig...

I thought this wasn't gapless?

 

[Mweisbrod]

protip: wait for rockbox zune edition.

 

[sirenscall]

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Originally Posted by Mweisbrod /img/forum/go_quote.gif protip: wait for rockbox zune edition.

By "pro" do you mean you're some sort of insider?

 

[rockin_amigo14]

how about buying a used karma and flashing it?

or, try rockbox on the Toshiba Gigabeat F60. sounds great + it's rockbox!

 

[vulc4n]

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Originally Posted by rockin_amigo14 /img/forum/go_quote.gif how about buying a used karma and flashing it? or, try rockbox on the Toshiba Gigabeat F60. sounds great + it's rockbox!

I've actually been thinking about doing that...

I would kinda dig having a B&W screen too.

 

[RubenNYC]

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Originally Posted by vulc4n /img/forum/go_quote.gif As much as I want to liek the Vibez, there are so many things about it I hate. -the Battery life -the tiny screen -hard drive based -the polished back

- What's the minimum battery life you're looking for?
- Personally, I don't have a problem with the screen size. I don't use it for photos and the vibez doesn't do video. It's actually a higher res than the Karma's larger screen.
- Cornice Dragon II. Detects a drop and locks the drive head with a double latch. Mine took a double bounce off a running treadmill a month ago and hasn't missed a beat.
- You'll probably want a case anyway.

 

[vulc4n]

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Originally Posted by RubenNYC /img/forum/go_quote.gif - What's the minimum battery life you're looking for? - Personally, I don't have a problem with the screen size. I don't use it for photos and the vibez doesn't do video. It's actually a higher res than the Karma's larger screen. - Cornice Dragon II. Detects a drop and locks the drive head with a double latch. Mine took a double bounce off a running treadmill a month ago and hasn't missed a beat. - You'll probably want a case anyway.

I want somewhere in the area of 20-30 hours of battery life. More is better.

I'm used to large screens. I absolutely love the oversized interface on the new Zunes. I'd go as far as to say its better than any other mp3 player UI.

If I'm going to have a HD based player, it better have the capacity to go along with the downsides. Flash players come in 16GB and 32GB varieties now, so why would I ever buy a 12GB hard drive based player?

And, I don't use cases. I'm careful with my gear and I expect it to withstand normal everyday use without needing extra protection.

 

[RubenNYC]

Fair enough. Good luck on your search.

 

[Mweisbrod]

no, its an internet meme. im nowhere near an insider or a pro. just doesnt seem like the zune 80 is very different from other rockboxed players if you turn off the the touch...