Fuze vs. Clip: FM radio reception

[C E Jones]

In the following thread someone claims that the Clip has better FM reception than the FUZE:

http://www.anythingbutipod.com/forum...ad.php?t=42507 (see post 4)

I'm considering buying a Fuze and radio reception is an important feature for me. I prefer the Fuze over the clip because of its microSDHC expansion slot. How is the radio reception on the Fuze? I don't need great SQ over radio, but I need decent reception. I had to return a Cowon D2 bacause it did not receive ANY stations in San Francisco. Is there anyone else who has both and can compare?

[sovesky]

If I'm not mistaken, the radio signal reception depends entirely on the phones position, and not the player, therefore the clip or fuze radio reception should be the same.

[saratoga]

The V1 clip and fuze use the same radio, so I doubt theres any difference. A V1 clip against a V2 Fuze could give different results though if they changed the radio around.

[Marvin the Martian]

The headphone cord is the antenna, IIRC.....I know I got much better reception using a set of phones with a longer cord that wasn't well suited for portable use.

[tenzip]

Originally Posted by Marvin the Martian

The headphone cord is the antenna, IIRC.....I know I got much better reception using a set of phones with a longer cord that wasn't well suited for portable use.

And for me, using an external amp with a very short jumper, I only get the strong stations in the area, unless I unplug the jumper and run the 'phones direct to the DAP.

[Marvin the Martian]

Originally Posted by tenzip

And for me, using an external amp with a very short jumper, I only get the strong stations in the area, unless I unplug the jumper and run the 'phones direct to the DAP.

I hadn't used the FM in quite a while, but you are correct on this one....the little cable going from Clip to FiiO which is maybe 5" long, gives terrible reception....I think if I did listen to the radio frequently, I wouldn't bother with the amp anyways though.

[Dreamnine]

I think re these suggestions you should be fine with the Fuze. I know what you mean about the D2- I could only ever get a handful of stations, and none of them in stereo- didn't matter which firmware I put on it.

[C E Jones]

Originally Posted by Dreamnine

I think re these suggestions you should be fine with the Fuze. I know what you mean about the D2- I could only ever get a handful of stations, and none of them in stereo- didn't matter which firmware I put on it.

Yeah, I get from the replies that the Fuze's radio does at least work, sounds like it'll do. When I hit the scan button on my D2 it would go all the way around the dial without stopping on a single station!! Why even claim the thing has FM radio