I finally joined the world of the un-stoopid. After wallowing in self-pity and sonic inferiority for a couple years, I spirited some non-approved funds from the f**it bucket and picked up a Clip+.
I'm listening to Katatonia's,
Night is the New Day in FLAC and gapless and LOVING it. I haven't messed with the EQ yet, but the little wonder pairs extremely well with my Arrow HE12. Compared to my Zune 80/Arrow combo, it looks sorta silly perched like a little papoose on the relatively large amp

but I care not.
I can't wait until 32GB MicroSDHC cards are two for $19.99 at Costco.
-Ogre