MP3 Player required

[RCuber]

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

 

[KDroid]

SanDisk Sansa ClipZip

Fulfills all your requirements.

 

[dashing.sujay]

Sansa Clip+ ?

 

[KDroid]

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.

 

[RCuber]

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

 

[sandynator]

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.

 

[RCuber]

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

 

[KDroid]

I am using Cowon iAudio E2 currently.

Completely Satisfied with it.
Battery Life ~ 6 hours


But No Proper Playlist management.

 

[sandynator]

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.

 

[KDroid]

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.

 

[sandynator]

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

 

[KDroid]

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...

 

[RCuber]

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

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

 

[KDroid]

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

 

[sandynator]

^^ 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

 

[RCuber]

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+ ..

 

[Faun]

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.

 

[sriharsha_madineni]

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.

 

[akkib89]

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.

 

[RCuber]

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.