@marvin_martian wrote:
@tmck39042 wrote:
Thanks for everyone’s input.
At this point I plan to use the zip/clip, but also try to develop some workarounds so that I can continue to use the e280R player as well, with it’s superior sound quality. I have created a playlist of all the music that was on the e280R, and will probably reformat the device monthly, if that is what is required to update the track license - then download the playlist, which will require 20 minutes or so once the bugs are worked out.
Appreciate all the input, especially Bob’s confirmation that the music quality really is less on the smaller players.
That’s really not what he said. He said the bigger unit has more output power. And often louder is interpreted as better quality.
In fact, what he said was, “The Austria Microsystems device does have a richer sound , but a little less impact; this is because the power source is smaller.” 
