Like kyyd mentioned, fiio [1] is one of the best (if not the best) manufacturer of portable players. I've heard really good things about a Korean brand called

Like kyyd mentioned, fiio [1] is one of the best (if not the best) manufacturer of portable players. I've heard really good things about a Korean brand called Cowon [2] too. Have my eyes on their Plenue line ATM. Pricey, but it's what I'd expect from high-end audio devices. [1] http://fiio.net/en/ http://fiio.net/en/ [2] http://www.cowonglobal.com http://www.cowonglobal.com