Ready to take the A808 leap...maybe

[reynman]

I've been enjoying my RH1, but find that 1G is not enough for my uses through out the day - commute, lunch, workout. I doubt a higher capacity MD is going to be made so enter the A808....but of course Sony USA doesn't know when/if its coming to our shores. I am willing to overpay for the A808 (read importing). I have been in contact with a couple of UK vendors and I am almost ready to pull the trigger, but I have some questions.

I am leery about my version of SS 4.3 (N. America??? Will it be compatible with an imported A808?

Will I be able to use the AC-U50A charger? It is available on the Sony US website. Using the USB port to charge the A808 is no biggee.

Any other pieces of advice before I take the leap?

Regards - Rey

[gotthat]

hi there in the review section GQ smooth and other helpful people have talked about the NW-A800 series with very detailed reviews, this is definitely the walkman, SS4.3 will be alright, charger i suppose it's alright too, but lulu has also reviewed the player and other devices, the reviews provide anything that u wanna know before u buy it, of course some people are still waiting for new DAP

Edited May 31, 2007 by gotthat

[Old skool D]

Hello. various people around this excellent site have reviewed this baby. Here's a good place to start:

http://www.atraclife.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=3452

Edited May 31, 2007 by GQ Smooth

[ceres]

I've been enjoying my RH1, but find that 1G is not enough for my uses through out the day - commute, lunch, workout. I doubt a higher capacity MD is going to be made so enter the A808....but of course Sony USA doesn't know when/if its coming to our shores. I am willing to overpay for the A808 (read importing). I have been in contact with a couple of UK vendors and I am almost ready to pull the trigger, but I have some questions.

I am leery about my version of SS 4.3 (N. America??? Will it be compatible with an imported A808?

Will I be able to use the AC-U50A charger? It is available on the Sony US website. Using the USB port to charge the A808 is no biggee.

Any other pieces of advice before I take the leap?

Regards - Rey

Just get one from Canada.

Even if you imported from Japan, as I did with the 706, the Software can be installed in English and even the pdfs are in English.

[reynman]

Thanks for the replies. I've checked all the links here and whatever is available on the web. I am definitely sold on the 808. I think I'll go the Ebay route. There are quite a few Japanese 808s FS. I've owned a Japan R900 MD so I won't think it will be a problem with coming here to the US. Now the question is violet or black or the rare silver? Silicone or leather case?

My HD1 (RIP) along with my portable headphone amp and Sensaphonics 2XS IEMs were total audio bliss. The RH1 and the Sensas are a great combo, but 1G not enough for me. The Vaio still gets a workout at home, but I don't feel like carrying it around with me . My wife has my e507 and she's not letting go of it any time soon. I need a new toy...808 here I come.

To be continued....

Regards - reynman

[hign n mighty]

COP IT RIGHT AWAY , I BET YOU WONT BE REGRETING BOUT THIS .

I BOUGHT A806 (BLACK )3 WEEKS AGO ,NOW I JUST CAN'T STOPPING BUMPING ON THIS PLAYER.

MAYBE SQ OF A800 IS NOT BETTER THAN THAT OF RH1 ,BUT THE CONVIENIECE 4 SONGS SEACHING N CONVERTING SURELY PREVEILS

[NOiPod]

Go for it, I just ordered one from Air-Lambo on eBay, very good seller and friendly, cant wait to recieve the product.

[reynman]

I ordered the a808 in black with a clear case off of Ebay. Hopefully, it will get here while I'm on vacation next week!

Edited June 5, 2007 by reynman

[jonny mac]

You know you're not getting it for the capacity, MDs are removable, you're not limited by capacity.

Enjoy the new toy

[reynman]

Just checked the tracking number and the package is in Chicago going through customs, just a couple of more days. Even though I use my Sensaphonic 2X-S IEMs exclusively, I splurged and bought the Yuin PK2 earbuds. Had some great impressions and reviews on head-fi and other sites. Hopefully it something that replaces my long departed 888s or Senn MX500.

Stay tuned...

Regards - reynman

[doclloyd]

Nice to see another Chicagoan on the boards! Once it's cleared the Chicago customs at the USPS, it only took mine a day or so to show up at work. EMS Speedpost was fast fast fast. Can't wait to get your impressions of the new toy.