I never said that or implied that I could hear the difference between aptx and aptX HD. My comment was more along the lines of GEEZ, this is an expensive Amp/DAC and it doesn't even sport the latest and greatest technology. As far as the aptX is concerned, I own the Q5 and can say it is...

Tested did a YouTube video visiting Jack White's Third Man Records and they have this system as an option to record to. The Tested guy said it was a little nerve-wracking knowing that it's a one-cut deal. Also if you find the video, you'll learn where the saying "You're in the groove" came from...

I have to chuckle, I suspect you will be left wanting if/when you get the DSD to light. LOL, I downloaded demo Hi Resolution files from Oppo last night, 320 MP3, FLAC, MQA LOSSY packaged in a FLAC, Wav, DSD, and got my little DSD light to emit a low glow on the side of my Q5...big deal. I...

Q5 dropping packets, studdering using aptX Bluetooth from Galaxy Note 4. From IPhone 7 and Ipod 5th generation no dropped packets or studdering, but that is obviously lower bit rate. Annoying.

Expensive gift. Hasn't made it to your gear tag yet?

Did you get the Q5 for free?

https://www.oppodigital.com/farewell.aspx

Quote: Originally Posted by swanlee I've noticed alot more trolling lately, wonder why it has gotten to this. Mods are the ONLY defense against trolls. You cannot engage a troll, they just keep going. Shilling is definitely a problem on this board, no doubt.

Quote: Originally Posted by MuZI Also... does anyone know a good case for this? Can I fit on the speck toughskin that's made for the ipod classic? Please recommend Cousin has one of these, VERY nice, I like the magnetic hold down versus velcro on the Griffin below...

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Quote: Originally Posted by shawn_low Is it me or have prices gone up? I was on the Penguin amp (international) website and the cosmetically flawed version was US$49. It's US$55 today! Weak U.S. dollar? The Euro hit a low in April of ~1.29 against the U.S. dollar. It has been...

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Quote: Originally Posted by podhead so.....if you have Rockbox and....its a dual bootable system.....you cant boot back to Rockbox if you cant shut it down in the apple software.... When I originally Rockboxed it I could switch back and forth....but now it wont shut down in apple so if...

Quote: Originally Posted by phototristan The issue is I'm on OS X and Rockbox doesn't play well with OS X b/c the iPod needs to be Windows formatted. Lame. I did format it Windows but then still couldn't get it to work, so gave up. Ahhh. ok, can't help with OS X.

Quote: Originally Posted by phototristan Darn, for some reason I cannot Rockbox it. I'm getting an error message that the iPod cannot be opened by the Rockbox loader app. Oh well, I'll just run it normally (with ALAC files). Still not a bad price for something to carry around *a...

Quote: Originally Posted by podhead decisions decisions.... It's a dual boot system. You can boot the player into Rockbox or you can boot into the original firmware with a slide of the hold switch. If you don't like Rockbox, you can uninstall it.

I just bought my wife and daughters LG Rhythm's. The sound quality and interface is actually quite good. I would have no problem relying on the Rhythm when I'm away from home (just throw some buds in my pocket). Service is US Cellular. As far as phone service through US Cellular, it's been...

Quote: Originally Posted by Booda With the price of 135 to risk to have a second hand and old model IPOD, I would rather to looking for other new players. There are too many new player around the price. LOL, it's refurbished. It comes with a 90 day warranty. It looks like Brand...

I received my 5.5 today. Right off, let me say that it is perfect in every way (new back, new front, new phones, new connection cable) BUT, it is NOT an Apple refurbished Ipod. I should have known just by the fact that you don't see Apple refurbished products anywhere except Apple. As soon as...

I've been alternating between a Rockboxed Ipod Video and Sansa Clip both running Flac files through my Caffeine Pro (purchased 1 month ago). I'm running the Caffeine into Grado RS-2's and I can confirm the sound is exquisite. Controlled punchy bass, NICE highs. I have the Gain set at low and...

Comments section on Buy.com asks the seller who refurbished them and their response was Apple and the warranty is through Apple. It doesn't explicitly say that in the advertisement. I suppose there is the off chance that it could have 3rd party parts, but I would think you would have some...

I was starting to wonder myself about you Lil' Knight...over 4000 posts and don't know what a Wolfson is? Yankin mine too

Quote: Originally Posted by Lil' Knight mess what? From Red Wine: What you may not know is that that the 4th and 5th generation iPods use a very high-quality internal Wolfson Microelectronics DAC (Wolfson DACs are used in quite a few high-end home audio CD players)...

My daughter bought a refurbished Nano (I know, I know...) and it was like new, not a scratch, not a fingerprint, you could not tell it from new. Battery life has been as new (her sister has identical Nano that was purchased new (I know, I know...) I have never come across anyone who has...

Battery is getting old, but...plug into charger for at least 30 min. Then while plugged in, press and hold select (center button) and Menu button together for at least 15 seconds. If it doesn't come on, let it charge longer. There is a known bug in Apple's firmware for battery monitoring...