kellzey
New Head-Fier
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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.
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?
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?