[kellzey]

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.
 
What!!!!!
 
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?
 
 

 

[bik2101]

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

 

[kellzey]

headphone out ≠ lineout

 

[monoethylene]

Quote:

headphone out ≠ lineout

and ??

 

[bik2101]

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. 

 

[kellzey]

Found out it was just the source file.   192KhZ resolution.  Other FLAC files are fine.
 
 

 

[fcpchop88]

yea i've had the same problem