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Frustrated... Ipod... RockBox... FLAC files

post #1 of 7
4/28/11 at 4:51pm
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I want a small file player that I can play FLAC files on. 

 

I would like to connect that player to my Little Dot amp via Line Out signal path and enjoy my new Grado 325is?

 

So I did the research and heard that an iPod with RockBox was the way to go!  Great, I have an iPod... Oh wait.. it's the 6th Gen Classic and there isn't a Rockbox release since the firmware is encrypted.

 

OK, so I buy a refurbished iPod Video 30GB (Gen 5) and it arrives today. I Rockbox it and install some FLAC files I have.

 

Rockbox won't play the files well (skipping, pausing, etc.).  I can't find an answer.  Everything is at default settings (no equalizer, I updated the database, etc.)  Nothing... just poor playback performance.

 

So I try and convert the FLAC files to AAC files. I converted a dozen and try to upload via iTunes to the iPod.


I'm sorry, this iPod can't play this type of file.

 

WTF!!!!!

 

I bought a Sansa Clip + too, but it only has a headphone out and no way to get a line out...

 

Oh, I forgot to mention the $75 iPod LOD cable that has yet to come... so F&*K!!!!! 

 

What next?

 

 

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post #2 of 7
4/28/11 at 10:46pm

is it absolutely necessary to be lineout? if not, then i would recommend the J3. no rockbox needed with full flac support and a very very great headphone out

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post #3 of 7
4/29/11 at 4:58am
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headphone out ≠ lineout

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post #4 of 7
4/29/11 at 5:10am
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Originally Posted by kellzey View Post

headphone out ≠ lineout



and ??

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post #5 of 7
4/29/11 at 8:58am

of course i know they're not the same thing. but... the J3 really has a great HO. but hey if you say it matters that much, then i guess you gotta get lineout. go ahead and get the sansa fuze. sounds like it'll do everything you need. lineout and FLAC support with rockbox. 

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post #6 of 7
5/13/11 at 4:30pm
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Found out it was just the source file.   192KhZ resolution.  Other FLAC files are fine.

 

 

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post #7 of 7
5/14/11 at 9:30pm

yea i've had the same problem

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