[Achmedisdead]

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so although the d3 is much faster, it also has more to do and therefor can't be properly compared.
 
is that correct?

Yes.

 

[Train]

So...the weekend came and nearly went...
 
Any final verdict on Rockbox and gapless? I'm anxious for any news, here!

 

[4DThinker]

I re-installed rockbox and apparently found a better version as this one does have gapless playback.
 
4D

 

[Train]

Ah! That's more like it! Good ol' Rockbox swoops in to save the day. Which version are you using? Was it straight from the Rockbox for Android port? And final question, as I can't remember if it was previously stated, have you experienced any audio playback issues using lossless files?
 
That's it, I can wait no longer. I'll be ordering one of these tonight. Overpriced, sure, but I honestly think I can deal with the shortcomings and enjoy the player for what it is. Fingers crossed...

 

[4DThinker]

Just a small warning about rockbox on the D3.   It doesn't seem to know about the D3's external PLAY and TRACK +/- buttons.

 

[mp3]

In RB menu, settings -> playback settings -> playback control in hold mode -> yes or no, setting this to yes enables the D2 to use + and - for next/prev track, maybe it will for the D3 too?

 

[4DThinker]

There was no option in rockbox' settings, but after disabling media button controls in both the stock music app and winamp, then the media buttons play/next/prev do work.  It takes a few trys to get rockbox to start actually playing a file though. Clearly there is work to be done to make it an ideal app on the D3.  

 

[4DThinker]

I tested my D3 for GPS pairing, and although it would pair with my bluetooth GPS unit it would NOT connect or work with Google Maps or Navigation.  No Location options in settings to set. 

 

[NonApplicable]

Hi, I just purchased a D3($275) today which will be coming in the mail in a weeks time. I realize it was probably sold to me for that price because the player's poor performance. I was fully aware of this issue when I purchased the player and my hope is that they will continue FW support on the D3 until at least the music playback is as good as the J3's(gapless, no audio blips, smooth performance). I have no prior experience with Cowon, if this situation has happened before with their other players, and the result of that situation(if so, please tell me). In your opinions, what is the likelihood that Cowon will fix this player to become lag free and a reputable product. What are the chances that Cowon will at least bring music playback up to the standard of the J3?
 
Edit: FW 1.31 was released on the 9th of this month correct? I read that Cowon are steadily releasing a revision of their FW every of two weeks. This indicates a new firmware update within the next week right?

 

[TheDreamthinker]

I suppose yes.
 
Until now the FW updates where released, quite precisely, in 2 week intervals.....hope that trend goes on

 

[Juiced]

any idea what dac the d3 using?

 

[Dobrescu George]

probably the same wolfson DAC as almost all cowon;s..... 

 

[Juiced]

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probably the same wolfson DAC as almost all cowon;s..... 

not exacly:
Cowon D2 - Wolfson WM8985G
Cowon S9 - Wolfson WM8750S
Cowon J3 - Wsolfson WM8960
 
so that's why i wondering ..
 

 

[TheDreamthinker]

i'm not really a tech expert....are those in a "getting better and better" order?

 

[Dobrescu George]

actually, d2 and j3 look beeter than s9..... judging by the numbers... maybe its about power, you know, how many mw has each one...