I can notice a difference in sound between a stock Clip+ and rockboxed. Rockbox lacks some clarity compared, They do have a different sound signature imo.
After many months owning a rockboxed Clip+ I too prefer stock firmware over rockbox. I've also noticed great changes in sound since using this
mini to mini. There's more detail and the overall sound is smoother less congested. Small micro detailing is popping out in my music presenting itself easier. Like milking the Clip+ for everything she's got.
, the cable is about 9mm thick, outputting from the Clip to an E11 is giving fantastic results. Again....using the stock firmware. The signal is clean and I don't notice any difference using an LOD on my ipods.
Edited by H20Fidelity - 7/15/12 at 4:30am