but as far i can see the ihp 1xx serie is still the best DAP ever made.
Can't argue with you there
But for me I don't need digital input so the H300 serves my needs perfectly (now)! & I couldn't be more happier
Maybe if I was doing regular soundboard patches it might be worth looking at a digital source... but with live stealth AUD taping, analog input is fine since the quality is never 100% perfect anyway.
The most important thing for me is having minimal gear to carry in to the show, & not changing discs!! All I need now is the iRiver & the mics... & that's it
& knowing that I'm never going to need to start a new recording half way thru the show is 1 less thing to worry about & such a relief. It's great, I can wear the mics & iRiver & forget about taping till the end of the show, & being a HDD recorder it handles a lot of soft bumps so I can even boogie & move around a little with without fear of defects & skips etc. Compared to my last rig this like comlete freedom & so much less stress.
As far as the RB interface goes, its simple & accurate & functional... what else do ya need
The level meters are great!, I haven't seen such a large levels display on a portable WAV recorder.
Every taper has their own preferences & requirements & techniques etc... but for me: iRiver H340 w/ Rockbox is the answer to all my prayers
& as I said: I couldn't be happier! Thank you Rockbox!!!