Better sound quality than the I-pod?


I'm finally ready to make the jump to an IPod like device. I've heard some say that though the IPod rules in terms of usability, there are better units out there for sound quality.

I'll probably get a larger disk size so I can record uncompressed for the best sound quality. I'll put up with some minor inconveniences to get a superior sounding unit. I've heard good things about the Sony's, Creative Labs and others for sound quality. Does anyone know which brands sound best?
larryb

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I wonder if those who say the iPod's bass is deficient and the treble is shrill have discovered the iPod's EQ feature. With certain EQ settings, both problems are easily remedied. And, set to the wrong EQ, both the bass and treble could sound wrong if not flat-out bad.
Most agree the iPod wins for ease of use...both operationally and with the Mac or PC interface. If you have no experience with any device like the iPod or IRiver, you might choose to iPod for this reason alone.