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    "RWA iMod" -- Caveat emptor

    I've been having some problems with my formerly trusty "Red Wine Audio iMod" that I bought here off another head-fi'er used a very long time ago. Namely the screen was having problems, so I replaced that. Unfortunately when I put it back together, the hard drive can't be recognized. I ruled out...
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    Replacing LiPo battery in Headamp Pico

    Hi all -- The battery in my Headamp Pico DAC/Amp seems to be on its last legs. It doesn't hold the charge for very long -- I'll be lucky to get a couple hours out of it. I tried contacting Justin at Headamp, and aside from an initial diagnosis, after repeated attempts, he has been unresponsive...
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    Mic recommendations for Korg MR-1

    Hi, I just saw this post. You should come over to taperssection.com   I guess the big question is your budget, and how small you want the rig to be. You pretty much need a battery box or preamp (depending how loud your source will be) and go line in because there is a lot of noise going mic...
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    Korg MR-1: Can this be used as a portable player?

    The dimensions of the one I linked above are 95mm x 46mm. Also, it looks like the SD card would stick out a bit as well. Quote: Originally Posted by digloo That SD->ZIF adapter has a header plug on it for regular 2.5" notebook drives. It looks like it could end up being a larger...
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    Korg MR-1: Can this be used as a portable player?

    With the CF adapter, from my experience, there is one that worked and another that did not. This is the one I bought that worked: DealExtreme: $5.91 CF/ZIF Convertor Circuit Board with ZIF Cables If you try the SD>ZIF adapter, please report back with the results!! Thanks, and happy...
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    Korg MR-1: Can this be used as a portable player?

    digloo, I just saw this: SD Card to ZIF/Toshiba 1.8 Adapter Wow that's cool if this is what you used, but you're saying it didn't work? Too bad...
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    Korg MR-1: Can this be used as a portable player?

    Do you mean an SSD? I had problems with the 32 GB RunCore SSD. I didn't try copying files onto it, and it doesn't get past the boot screen. When I installed a 16 GB Mtron SSD (like the one shown in the Korean hack page) it worked fine -- can't tell the difference between it and the...
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    Korg MR-1: Can this be used as a portable player?

    Agreed -- it seems in designing the MR2, they've addressed the biggest concerns (hard drive, power issues), but they've compromised on some key recording features. The SN ratio is not as good, they've dropped the balanced input, and it can't handle as hot of a signal. I'm not sure why they...
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    HELP--Rockbox a 240gb ipod

    Thanks for the advice -- the little "plug" icon does come on, so I guess the transfer must drain the battery faster than it can charge. I will look in the rockbox forums for a similar issue with the transfer speed. My version is the one in the thread that was linked a few messages up, so I...
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    HELP--Rockbox a 240gb ipod

    I didn't really measure the speed. I would guess that I transferred about 4 GB in about 2.5 h. I don't think I have a theme selected, so it must be the stock one (yellow and black) With the battery, it was nearly full when I started the transfer, then after 2.5 hr (plugged into the USB), I...
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    HELP--Rockbox a 240gb ipod

    I just did the upgrade, and followed your directions -- worked very well! I do have a couple of problems though. Transferring files is extremely slow, and not only that, but it looks like the battery doesn't charge. Booting into normal iPod mode fixes the problems and allows me to transfer...
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    Korg MR-1: Can this be used as a portable player?

    Has anyone using the CF-mod tried recording a DSD stream (I use DFF format) yet? I can make short recordings, but when I try to do an extended, eg., 1.5 h, then stop the recording, I get a "Drive Error." The resulting PROJ file cannot be loaded into Audiogate, and about half of the individual...
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    Korg MR-1: Can this be used as a portable player?

    I can only report from personal experience. When I record something at 1-bit, it sounds fine. When I dither it to 16-bit or 24-bit at 44.1 or 96 (using the Audiogate software), I don't detect any hiss, buzz or other noises. If you go to Sonic Studios, he does a series of technical tests on...
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    Korg MR-1: Can this be used as a portable player?

    I believe he is referring to noise when recording, using the unit's preamps. If you use an external preamp and record line-in, you should be fine. Just don't use the MR-1 to add gain. Quote: Originally Posted by Reima This seems to be the player I have been looking as I would like...
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    Korg MR-1: Can this be used as a portable player?

    Success!!! After my failed attempt at putting in a RunCore SSD, I tried out the Mtron 16 GB SSD, as this fellow used in his post: Translation result for http://www5a.biglobe.ne.jp/~bigsmile/rail/mr1-swap.htm The main difference that I could see is that the R/W speeds for the Mtron are...
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