trarmstrong
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Can someone please elaberate on the FLAC only firmware mod?
Can someone please elaberate on the FLAC only firmware mod?
There are different components/libraries involved in three different scenarios:
1. FLAC only - this means that a minimum amount of additional libraries are used in order to eliminate their negative effect on the sonic characteristics. Only FLAC format files are supported other lossless formats are not played.
2. Lossless - all lossless formats/containers are supported, mp3 is not supported, the sonic characteristics are better than when the mp3 library/components are loaded. FLAC only has better sound quality if you are using flac files anyway.
3. MP3 - all libraries/components are loaded, all formats are supported the sound is still far more neutral and pro-level than stock.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/ol/B00J6RVQJM/ref=mw_dp_olp?ie=UTF8&condition=new
Pro Sound and Audio - Amazon seller
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Damn, that's pretty cheap. Or is that the normal price these days? Not to mention, the freebies!
Silicon case is included with original package but wall charger? First time hearing it. Maybe You share exact link where You bought it from?
However, there are a bunch of SACD rips in DSD/DSF/DFF 1 bit 2.8 Mhz floating around and I can state that they sound very good indeed, even though I have to down-sample them to FLAC 24/176 to get them to play on the iBasso. They sound better than lower hi-res releases of the same material, and than 16/44 Is it the mix or the quality or...? Can't/won't say. But I compare a "regular" hi-res copy of, say, Miles Davis' Sketches of Spain 24/88.2, with an SACD ISO 1 bit copy that is brought down to 24/176 and boy, can you tell the difference. Big time. Let alone my 16/44 CD rip.
I can also say that I have had some hi-res 24 bit David Bowie and it sounded like crap when compared to a regular 16/44 rip. I guess it depends on source, and method, and your player and your listening device. At least one place selling hi-res material has a reputation of putting out "hi-res" that is sourced from low-res material. Buyer beware.
Hi Olddude,
a bit off-topic but just wondered if you had any recommendations for some of the SACDs? I've just pulled the trigger on some Westone W40s and paired with the DX50 they're amazing. So I thought I'd see what's out there. I have a fantastic 24/44 copy Blonde on Blonde and that's piqued my interest. Disc space be damned!!
It's a pity the Bowie SACDs aren't up to standard. I'd love a hi-res version of Station to Station and Young Americans
Thanks