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What is best audiophile MP3 player?????

Im looking for a new mp3 player with the best insides for audio quality, does anyone know what the best ones are? I hear the cowon iaudio x5l is a good quality mp3 with good sound but I dont know enough on the topic. Any help at all appreciated.
dbassin16eee1
porziob
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Audiophile MP3 player is an oxymoron.
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kjweisner
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I use a 60GB iPod but not for MP3s (for the reasons already stated). I use uncompressedf file format (CD "Quality") which will only allow me to carry 3,000 tunes vs. 15,000. Of course, I rip my own files, since the download community is MP3 based.

The other nice feature of the iPod is that it has an optical digital out, which I can plug into my outboard DAC or straight into my Meridian gear. It make a nice jukebox!
ckorody
643 posts
 
optical digital out on an iPod?
bassintheassassin0404
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ok so whats the best portable digital music player for a lossless format?
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kjweisner
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Ckrody. . .good catch! I am embarrassed to say that I got my "wires" crossed, and you're absolutely right that there is not an optical digital out. There is one on the AirPort which I use with the outboard DAC (streaming wirelessly from iTunes)--clearly, I made a mistake.
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