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I have iPod 160GB (the classic shape) and I need to change the operating software to RockBox

post #1 of 3
7/28/10 at 3:47am
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I need your help.

 

I've been relying on the Sony MP3 player, NWZ-A829 for almost two years now but the headphone hole has become probelmatic as the sound keeps cutting on the left chanel. I love THAT kind of sound quality, but I can't make a purchase of a new one at present.

 

I bought an iPod two years ago with the 160GB stoage capacity but I never liked the sound quality, plus the pre-set equlizer settings are horrendous.

 

I heard that RockBox has software for iPod players, though not for all the models.

 

I can't tell the generation of mine, but I know it was shortly discontinued after I bought it.

 

My question is: Can I upload the operating system of RockBox to make it sound better?

 

Thanks for you help.

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post #2 of 3
7/28/10 at 3:50am

i think the 160 gb models are "classic" and have the annoying kind of encryption that keeps you from installing rockbox

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post #3 of 3
7/28/10 at 4:13am

1) 160GB is thick first modification of 6th gen, and it cannot be rockboxed.

2) Rockbox doesn't improve SQ.

 

If you want a player with sufficient storage capacity and decent SQ, you should either look on Zune 120 or consider upgrading HDD in some other legacy HDD-based player (e.g. Kenwood HD60GD9, Gigabeat F/X, Cowon X5 etc)

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