Looking for a USB mp3 player

Ice Rich · 27 Oct 2009 at 21:04

Hi all,

I'm looking for a decent usb key (must be able to connect direct) mp3 and fm player. Must allow drag 'n drop. I've been looking at the sony range and will probably go with that but if you have any other suggestions worth looking at - please let me know,

Thanks!

cm1179 · 27 Oct 2009 at 21:59

i've got a creative zen

Fisk · 28 Oct 2009 at 00:00

I'd go for a Cowon S9 or if you want to spend less money a Cowon D2+. Sound quality on both is unrivalled by any competitors. On the S9 video and general screen quality is fantastic, again better than anything else out. Both work via drag and drop and both have FM radio, the D2+ is available in a DAB radio version as well, but I wouldn't let that make you choose it over the S9 unless you primarily want it for radio.

If you look around at reviews of the S9 keep in mind that they are probably using the first-release firmware, and since it's been released several firmware updates have made the UI MUCH faster, and has added gapless support, among other things.

[edit] If you want to get a Sony, their NWZ-X1060 is still a great player and would probably be my third choice behind the Cowons.

Ice Rich · 28 Oct 2009 at 08:37

Thanks for suggestions guys,

Have not herd of either suggestion and they both sound good (especially the Cowon model), will have a look now,

Rich

Guest2 · 28 Oct 2009 at 09:01

Fisk said:
I'd go for a Cowon S9 or if you want to spend less money a Cowon D2+. Sound quality on both is unrivalled by any competitors. .

Lies, im sure their were tests carried out with the Kenwood player and it comes above the S9 and D2 for sound quality. It doesnt do much else but thats not the point (no video etc) nor is (was) it available in the UK

moon man · 28 Oct 2009 at 13:05

Im very happy with my d2 ,its never missed a beat ,locked up or anything have an sd card in as well and that integrates with the flash drive in the menu . the battery life is amazing and very fast transfer speeds.
theres no line out but the hp out is very clean so i have it hooked up to a caffine ultra and ultrasone hfi780.
sound quality wise the hifi man is the best but its $600
next i would say sony x series, amp3 pro2 or cowon s9

Fisk · 28 Oct 2009 at 23:21

Guest2 said:
Lies, im sure their were tests carried out with the Kenwood player and it comes above the S9 and D2 for sound quality. It doesnt do much else but thats not the point (no video etc) nor is (was) it available in the UK

Lol, fair enough if it is, I haven't looked at anything not available in the UK

james.miller · 28 Oct 2009 at 23:29

the x series sonys imo are better than the d2 and s9 at least in terms of sound quality, having owned one and played with the other. But none of those you suggested are usb keys are they

Fisk · 29 Oct 2009 at 00:20

He wanted a "USB key, mp3 and fm player" which just means mp3 player with drag and drop

As for sound quality, I know the Sony X series is very good, but for me it just wasn't quite there compared to the Cowons. Personal preference and all that.