Navyblue

Thanks Nofing. Does those players mentioned sound better than the rest? Do they have better DAC? Or better internal amplification? Are those different models in the same brand equal in sound quality? I see that some lower end Samsung player can be had for about $100. Does the Cowons sound better than the Samsungs or the Meizus? Does the Meizus offers the best value? If I intend to add an amplifier sometime down the road, should that affect the player decision? How much does the mentioned earphones cost?

Right now I only have an MDR-EX70 on Sony Ericsson K810i. I don't intend to spend much, about $150 to $300. I hope to keep on the lower end. So those fantastic combos are out for me, but what should I get to get the maximum sound improvement? Earphone? Portable amplifier? Player? Or a combination? I like balanced, detailed and transparent sound. Btw, does stage imaging exist in head/earphone? Thanks for reading.