MP3 Player required · DIGIT-ARC

Hey Guys,
I need a dedicated MP3 player with large battery life(rechargeable preferred).
Budget <5K but do suggest if there are better players available at a slightly higher cost. Initially I was thinking about buying a iPod Touch 8GB (approx 15K) , but I will be changing my phone soon so need to save for that.

I have a Technofusion Twinwoofers IEM and Panasonic DJ100 headphones. so will be using only these two.
Features Required
1. Music clarity - No compromise at all. DAC should be excellent
2. Battery - rechargeable/inbuilt preferred.
3. Capacity - 4/8GB or support for Micro SD card up to 16/32 GB
4. Good playlist management.

let me know if you require any other information

-RCuber

SanDisk Sansa ClipZip

Fulfills all your requirements.

Sansa Clip+ ?

ClipZip has better aesthetic appeal.

And...

The Clip Zip includes all the features of the Clip+ and is based on the same processor as the Clip+ and Fuze v2 but includes a larger 1.1-inch full-colour OLED display (with support for album art), redesigned controls, a Micro-USB connector, a new user interface similar to that of the Fuze+, a stopwatch, RDS radiocapability[8] and support for DRM-free AAC audio files (such as those purchased from the iTunes Store).[9] The Clip Zip is the first model in the Sansa Clip line to include support for AAC files. The new Clip Zip will be sold alongside the Clip+. Internally the Clip Zip is identical to the Clip+, and so retains its high quality DAC and amplifier.

ClipZip looks good. what the cost? and I also want to see other offerings from other companies. just general R&D

Do Check the Cowon range from this link as per your budget
Cowon MP3 Players India: Cowon Video MP3 Players: Cowon Portable Audio Players: Flipkart.com

You won't regret choosing any cowons for aural bliss.
Only cons would be U/I of touch device & looks.

^^ Yes Cowon, IIRC these were one of the best MP3 players couple of years ago.

I am using Cowon iAudio E2 currently.

Completely Satisfied with it.
Battery Life ~ 6 hours

But No Proper Playlist management.

KDroid said:
I am using Cowon iAudio E2 currently.

Completely Satisfied with it.
Battery Life ~ 6 hours

But No Proper Playlist management.

Can You tell how is this sansa clip zip compared to cowon in terms of audio quality?
What would be the cost of 8gb & is it freely available in India?

I'm fed up with my Mobile so looking for some cheaper portable option minimum 8gb + sd card capacity.

I haven't had any chance to play around with Sansa. So can't compare it with Cowon.But from what I have heard, the sound quality is as good as Cowon's.

Anyways thanks.

This is the product which comes to my requirement but I doubt if its available freely here.

I think I've to reshuffle my priority list & get an android fone first add Jet audio from play store.

For guys on tighter budget like me this will be quite close to getting a Cowon player

Yeah, unfortunately it's not officially available in India. But I saw a site where it was available for 3.25k. Will need to dig a little...

^^ I think I closed a window where I was asking about the availability

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Its not available in flipkart, but ebay has listed it..

Grabmore.in : Online Shopping of Electronics in India, Buy SanDisk SDMX22-004G-A57K Sansa Clip Zip 4 GB (Black) with cheapest price.

RCuber said:
^^ I think I closed a window where I was asking about the availability ,

Its not available in flipkart, but ebay has listed it..

try this
SanDisk Fuze+8GB (WHITE) [Fuze+] - Rs.4,400.00 : Pristine Note, Shop audio, headphones, amplifier, DAC, hifi, mp3, audiophile products online store India

The dealer is from navi Mumbai I'll try to contact in person

TFS... Fuze+ looks sexy.. is a 4GB model available? I will be purchasing next week only ..

@KDroid: thanks for the link ill check both ClipZip and Fuze+ ..

FUZE+ capacitive touch is clunky. I have it. Sound quality is pretty good.
ClipZip is better with physical buttons.

If you are not looking for extensive equalizing options then SANSA players are good. Otherwise if you like to EQ and special effect every song then get a Cowon.

Ask pristinenote for SANSA players or where ever you find as these are not officially launched in India.

Do have a look at Nationite Nanite N2, if you can get used to the cluttered interface, Sound Quality is pretty good at that price level. Also iirc this is the cheapest player which comes with BBE eq. Battery life is good too.

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RCuber said:
TFS... Fuze+ looks sexy.. is a 4GB model available? I will be purchasing next week only ..

@KDroid: thanks for the link ill check both ClipZip and Fuze+ ..

Don't buy Fuze+. While the original Fuze had great sound quality the fuze+ is low in SQ IMO. The sandisk clip+ is very good compared to other DAPs. It has better sound quality than shuffle and nano, I can guarantee you that, as I have heard all three. Clipzip is just a remodelling of the clip+ but not what I call an improvement. Besides you can rockbox the clip+ easily and you get a wide range of features and a GREAT equaliser. Search rockbox over internet and you'll get the answer. Personally, I feed the sansa clip+ is low impedance dap, so you can easily drive even an average sized CAN with it. Only one con is that battery is 18-20 hrs on continuous playback after rockboxing. I saw Fuze+ on infibeam and it is damn cheap for the SQ. Besides its got 32gb micro sd card support.

Faun said:
If you are not looking for extensive equalizing options then SANSA players are good. Otherwise if you like to EQ and special effect every song then get a Cowon.

I didn't read this part correctly.. yes EQ and effects is also a priority. Bass Enhancement or Wide is what I need.

if anyone has a Samsung Android using the default player, set EQ to "Rock" and Effects to "Wide" and listen to this Blue Stahli - Rapid Fire - YouTube or Points of Authority - Linkinpark.

also pls suggest COWON players. with a display similar to Clip Zip.

RCuber said:
I didn't read this part correctly.. yes EQ and effects is also a priority. Bass Enhancement or Wide is what I need.

if anyone has a Samsung Android using the default player, set EQ to "Rock" and Effects to "Wide" and listen to this Blue Stahli - Rapid Fire - YouTube or Points of Authority - Linkinpark.

also pls suggest COWON players. with a display similar to Clip Zip.

No compact players in cowon's stable except e2 thats why thought of sansa

. For me cowons anyday better than all players including apples
see Welcome to Cowon India - MP3 Players & PMP

If you have mid range android fone try *play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.jetappfactory.jetaudio&hl=en
Alternative to cowon players

Cowon c2 is the only cheapest option with expandable memory.

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RCuber said:
I didn't read this part correctly.. yes EQ and effects is also a priority. Bass Enhancement or Wide is what I need.

if anyone has a Samsung Android using the default player, set EQ to "Rock" and Effects to "Wide" and listen to this Blue Stahli - Rapid Fire - YouTube or Points of Authority - Linkinpark.

also pls suggest COWON players. with a display similar to Clip Zip.

From what I have heard Samsung players don't have a very good equalizer(compared to cowon). Anything android is not that good ,coz it is bound to lag after some time.

sandynator said:
No compact players in cowon's stable except e2 thats why thought of sansa . For me cowons anyday better than all players including apples
see Welcome to Cowon India - MP3 Players & PMP

If you have mid range android fone try *play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.jetappfactory.jetaudio&hl=en
Alternative to cowon players

Cowon c2 is the only cheapest option with expandable memory.

I don't agree that ANY cowon player is better than ANY other player.

C

You can get an iPod nano for 6k. Nothing better than Apple
Apple iPod nano - Get iPod nano with Free Shipping & Engraving - Apple Store (U.S.)

I would put another 4K and buy a iPhone 3GS

, No to iPod Nano.. I will be going for Sandisk player.. this purchase got postponed as I bought another gadget this month

My bid go to cowon j3 if you want for audio bliss and long battery life in one charge.
Some time I watch movie on my cowon for the only reason sound.
It's some time feel like sitting in home theater.
But if you want wifi Bluetooth and games and audio is not more of factor to you then you can consider IPod touch 5g which is going to launch in coming month.

Hey guys, I haven't purchased one yet. I bought some other stuff so currently out of "Funds"

.. will be buying in first week of September.

Clip Zip is not available in India. all ebay listings are imports. so it will take about 15 days to reach, i'm not interested in that(shipping form US).

so my current option is either Sansa Clip+ or Fuze+

Can I consider any Philips or Sony Players?

Can I consider any Philips or Sony Players?

??? 5char

@RCuber
Around 5k budget only 2 better options

1. Fuze+ 8gb from pristine note[Contacted them for clip zip but they won't stock it]
SanDisk Fuze+8GB (WHITE) [Fuze+] - Rs.4,400.00 : Pristine Note, Shop audio, headphones, amplifier, DAC, hifi, mp3, audiophile products online store India

&

2. COWON D2 PLUS 4GB @5250 from cowon india
MP3 Players, COWON D2 PLUS 4GB

@KDroid or anyone
please throw some light on cowon d2+ & which will be better out of box without any eq customisation. What is major difference in new jet effects 3 which is absent in D2/D2 plus

apparently I didn't see the availability of Clip+ in FK, its out of productions and hence I cannot buy it. so I have decided to go for Clip Zip from Grabmore.in.

Question - How is Grabmore?

I had online conversation with their cc on saturday.

Foll. Pt. To consider
1. US warranty, if faultly in warranty period have send it back with 1.5k
2. Price does not includes octroi and service charges.

akkib89 said:
Don't buy Fuze . While the original Fuze had great sound quality the fuze is low in SQ IMO

Maybe its just your personal opinion,but im yet to find a review which says the SQ of Fuse < originalFuse

okay.. now I will go for Fuze+ ..

@sandynator: PM me after you visit Prestine Note.

Ordered Sansa Fuze+ form Pristine Note, they will ship it once the payment is confirmed. Damage Rs. 4400+70(shipping)

Congrats!It is a very good DAP,but I am not sure about Rockbox port for it.
The clip plus(rockboxed) is probably the best DAP I have ever heard(Cowons included)

^^ I couldn't get it Clip+ anywhere in India, and I was not interested in importing from US for RMA cost(shipping) ..

BTW.. Pristine note shipped using Aramex.. now I am worried

RCuber said:
BTW.. Pristine note shipped using Aramex.. now I am worried

Every reason to be worried about. I got mine via DTDC on special request.

Rockbox is buggy on FUZE+. But this thing is a beauty with brains. Did I say brains ?

I had good exp with aramex.

I had good exp with aramex.

received the package today.. quite impressed with the delivery speed of Aramex.

coming to the player.. I haven't opened it yet

Congrats

..and later update the fw and tell us if the touch issues are solved,thinking of buying it.

A Firmware update fixed the touch issue, its more responsive now.

Quoting something from Engadget
'The touch panel itself works as you'd expect, letting you either swipe in any direction or simply tap to navigate the menu system. The problem is that the Fuze 's interface tends to either be tooresponsive when it don't want it to be (causingYou to accidentally skip ahead or back), or not responsive enough, with the interface generally being just laggy enough to get on your nerves'

any problems like those mentioned above?btw which colour youve got?

^^ let me use that for couple of days first

cant tell that so soon as I havent used it much :razz:

Ok,what colour did you get?

Ok,what colour did you get?

Nanducob said:
Ok,what colour did you get?

Ok,what colour did you get?

Its a white one, sir.

Pristine Note has White model only.....

RCuber said:
^^ let me use that for couple of days first cant tell that so soon as I havent used it much

Your Reviews for touch response, U/I & most importantly SOUND

Nanducob said:
Ok,what colour did you get?

White 8 GB, he also has 16GB Black model, but he is not put that one up in his site.

sandynator said:
Your Reviews for touch response, U/I & most importantly SOUND

sound on first impression is it sounds fantastic. UI and Touch is not the greatest in the world and not the best designed. I will be using these when commuting to office by cab. I will test these features during the travel so give me couple of days to test.
one thing which bugs me is that you cannot directly jump to current playing list. :/

PS: the sound test in based on my Tekfusion TwinWoofers and NOT the bundled earphones. I didn't even bother to test the bundled earphone.

ooh no!
I totally forgot of 16gb black model which is just below 6k may be 5800inr

btw who uses stock h/s now.

ooh no!
I totally forgot of 16gb black model which is just below 6k may be 5800inr

btw who uses stock h/s now.

btw who uses stock h/s now.

the guys how don't know about IEM ??

EDIT: what is the approximate charging time for Fuze+ .. yesterday I had kept it for 4-5 hrs using a iPod Charger(5V 1A). later shifted it to PC USB , is still charging to 90% range..

RCuber said:
one thing which bugs me is that you cannot directly jump to current playing list. :/

There is no playlist management.

BTW any recommendation regarding Album Art/Music Management software?

Are you asking about tagging/album art/lyrics downloading?

Musicbrainz picard
zortam mp3 media(paid)

MP3Tag does it for me.

^^ thanks... worked, but Fuze+ doesn't pick up details from FLAC files :/

BTW.. battery is suppose to be 24 hrs right? .. also let me know if FLAC consumes more power, I have used the full charged player for about 3-4 hrs from yesterday. and the battery is about 40%.